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Introduction: Hello, fellow leaders and aspiring changemakers! I’m Doug Thorpe, your guide on the journey to empowered leadership through common sense. In my latest podcast episode, I had the privilege of sitting down with Scott Mautz, the insightful author of “The Mentally Strong Leader.” Our conversation delved deep into the essence of mental strength and […] The post The...

Navigating the Entrepreneurial Journey: Acquiring and Scaling Your Business Hello, fellow entrepreneurs and business enthusiasts! I’m Doug Thorpe, your guide through the fascinating world of leadership and entrepreneurship. In my podcast, “Leadership Powered by Common Sense,” I delve into the practical aspects of business ownership and growth. Today, I’m excited to share wi...

Navigating the Complex World of M&A: Insights from an Industry Veteran As the host of “Leadership Powered by Common Sense,” I’ve had the privilege of engaging with some of the most insightful minds in various industries. In a recent episode, I sat down with Richard Parker, a seasoned expert in the mergers and acquisitions (M&A) […] The post Unveiling the Secrets of...

Pushing Limits: The Intersection of Endurance and Leadership Hello, fellow leaders and adventurers! I’m Doug Thorpe, the host of “Leadership Powered by Common Sense,” and today I’m thrilled to share with you the insights from a recent conversation with a remarkable guest, Bryan Gillette, who joined me for the second time on the show. As […] The post How Do High-Perfor...

The Power of Visionary Leadership and the Path to Sustainable Success As the host of “Leadership Powered by Common Sense,” I’ve had the privilege of engaging with some of the most insightful minds in the business world. In a recent episode, I sat down with Matthew Sanjari, a man whose journey from pastoral work to […] The post Fine-Tuning Your Business Strategies: Small Adj...

Breaking Through Invisible Walls: A Deep Dive into Female Leadership with Lisa Pachence As the host of “Leadership Powered by Common Sense,” I’ve had the privilege of engaging with some of the most insightful minds in the world of leadership. In a recent episode, I sat down with Lisa Pachence, a master certified coach with […] The post Shattering Glass Ceilings: Empowering...

From ICU Nurse to Entrepreneurial Consultant: A Journey of Leadership and Process Mastery The Backstory of a Business Growth Expert Hello, everyone! I’m Doug Thorpe, host of Leadership Powered by Common Sense, and I recently had the pleasure of interviewing Donna Dube (Du-bay), a consultant who specializes in operations and process performance. In this blog […] The post The Most Common...

The Heart and Science of Customer Experience: A Deep Dive with Stacey Sherman Welcome to the blog version of my podcast, “Leadership Powered by Common Sense.” I’m your host, Doug Thorpe, and in this post, I’m excited to share the insights from a recent episode where I had the pleasure of speaking with Stacy Sherman, […] The post Revolutionizing Customer Experience: Bl...

Unleashing Leadership Brilliance: A Journey of Self-Discovery and Empowerment Welcome to my latest blog post, where I delve into the heart of leadership and the transformative power of self-awareness and empathy. I’m Doug Thorpe, your guide on this journey, and the host of “Leadership Powered by Common Sense.” My mission is to equip those in […] The post How Do We Fix the L...

Exploring Modern Leadership with Expert Joe Davis Introduction: A Guide Through Leadership’s New Terrain Welcome, esteemed leaders and future influencers! I’m Doug Thorpe, your navigator in the realm of contemporary leadership. In the latest installment of my podcast, “Leadership Powered by Common Sense,” I had the enriching opportunity to converse with Joe Davis, a disting...

Crafting the Ultimate Customer Experience: Insights from a Global Expert Hello, fellow business leaders and enthusiasts! I’m Doug Thorpe, the host of “Leadership Powered by Common Sense,” and today I’m thrilled to share with you a treasure trove of insights from my recent podcast episode. I had the pleasure of interviewing Richard Weylman, a renowned […] The post How...

Cultivating a Thriving Organizational Culture: Insights from “The Seeds of Culture” Hello everyone, Doug Thorpe here, your host of “Leadership Powered by Common Sense.” I’m thrilled to share with you the insights from a recent episode where I had the pleasure of interviewing Dan Bredeson, an expert on the pivotal role leaders play in shaping […] The post How to...

Creating a Positive Company Culture: Insights from Leadership Expert Jim Van Allen Introduction: The Power of Positivity in Leadership Hello, I’m Doug Thorpe, host of the podcast “Leadership Powered by Common Sense,” and today I want to share with you some powerful insights from a recent discussion I had with Jim Van Allen, an expert […] The post Creating a Positive Company...

Navigating the Sales Landscape: Insights for Entrepreneurs As an entrepreneur and podcast host of “Leadership Powered by Common Sense,” I’ve always found the world of sales to be a challenging frontier. It’s a sentiment I know many business owners share, especially those who’ve stepped into the arena through acquiring a business. That’s why I invited […] T...

Harnessing the Digital Age for Enhanced Customer Experience Welcome to my PODCAST, where I delve into the intricacies of leadership and the impact of common sense in driving business success. In a recent episode of my podcast, “Leadership Powered by Common Sense,” I had the pleasure of hosting Chris Hood, a distinguished author, speaker, coach, […] The post Revolutionizing Custom...

Harnessing Nature’s Wisdom for Effective Leadership Welcome to another insightful episode of “Leadership Powered by Common Sense,” where I, Doug Thorpe, had the pleasure of hosting Tabitha Scott, the author of “Powering Change.” Today, we’re diving into a conversation that bridges the gap between the natural world and the boardroom, exploring how the cycles of [...

Navigating the Challenges of Labor-Oriented Businesses Welcome to my latest blog post, where I delve into the intricacies of leading labor-oriented businesses with a special focus on service-based industries. I recently had the pleasure of hosting Clifton Savage on my podcast, “Leadership Powered by Common Sense,” and our conversation was nothing short of enlightening. Clifton, [&#8230...

Hiring with Purpose: The Key to Cultivating a Thriving Company Culture Welcome to my episode, where I delve into the crucial topic of hiring and on boarding—the backbone of any successful organization. I’m Doug Thorpe, your guide through the maze of leadership and entrepreneurship, and in this show, I’m sharing insights from a recent conversation […] The post Hiring: The Good, th...

As a podcaster, I’ve had the privilege of engaging in conversations with some of the most insightful minds in the world of leadership and personal development. In one of my most enlightening episodes, I sat down with Stan Slovin, the author of “Better Listening: The Secret to Improving Your Professional and Personal Life.” Our discussion […] The post Are You Listening? A CE...

The Journey of a Family Business Hello, I’m Doug Thorpe, and welcome to my blog where I share insights and stories from my podcast, Leadership Powered by Common Sense. In a recent episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Ed Delia, a seasoned professional who has navigated the complex waters of transitioning a family-owned […] The post How Can Family Businesses Successfully Navigate...

As the host of “Leadership Powered by Common Sense,” I’ve had the privilege of engaging with some of the most insightful minds in the world of leadership. In a recent episode, I sat down with Erin Diehl, an inspiring figure who has just released a compelling new book, “I See You: A Leader’s Guide to […] The post The Power of Radical Empathy: Transforming Leaders...

The Quest for Personal Purpose in Leadership Hello everyone, Doug Thorpe here, your host of “Leadership Powered by Common Sense.” In our latest episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Michael Matucci, PhD, about a topic that resonates deeply with both my personal and professional ethos—the profound importance of discovering one’s personal sense of […] The post How Can...

As the host of “Leadership Powered by Common Sense,” I’ve had the privilege of engaging with some of the most innovative minds in the business world. In a recent episode, I sat down with Guillaume Wiatr (Viat), the mastermind behind the “Strategic Narrative” model, to explore the profound impact of storytelling and strategic thinking in […] The post Strategic Na...

Unleashing Potential: The Intersection of Leadership and Personal Growth in Business I had the pleasure of sitting down with Matt Shoup, a multifaceted entrepreneur and business coach from Colorado. Matt’s journey through the creation and management of diverse businesses, including a painting and roofing company, real estate investments, and a Brazilian jiu-jitsu academy, has given […]...

The Journey to Executive Coaching Hello everyone, I’m Doug Thorpe, your host at “Leadership Powered by Common Sense,” and today I want to share with you some profound insights from a recent conversation I had with Cheryl Lynn Mobley, an executive coach with an exceptional background in leadership and organizational performance. Cheryl’s journey to becoming […] The pos...