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Leading Through Uncertainty: A Conversation with Rebecca Homkes on Survive, Reset and Thrive Introduction Well, hello again, everyone. I hope you’re having a great day, wherever you may be, whether it’s early or late in your day. Glad you could spend a moment to join us. This is Doug Thorpe, and you’re listening to Leadership […] The post Leadership SECRETS: Thrive in Uncer...

Discovering Your Authentic Leadership Identity: A Neuroscience-Based Blueprint with Katarina Hanssens Carlson Introduction Well, hello again, everyone. It’s a pleasure to have you with us. Whatever time of day it might be in your world. This is Doug Thorpe, and you’re listening to another episode of Leadership Powered by Common Sense. Today, my guest is […] The post The Identity...

Introduction Well, hello again, everyone. This is Doug Thorpe, and you’re listening to another episode of Leadership Powered by Common Sense. We’re the show that tries to take your business challenges and break them down into smaller, bite sized chunks that are easy to understand and clear. Aside from point A to point B in […] The post Leading in the Age of Digital Disruption | E...

Introduction Well, hello again, everyone. I’m glad you’re spending a minute to check in with us. This is Doug Thorpe, and this is another episode of The Leadership Powered by Common Sense. I’m very honored today to bring a guest who is a, author, an advisor and coach. He also has a wildly successful TEDx […] The post You Can’t Inspire Accountability in Others Until You Mode...

Introduction Well, hello again, everyone. This is Doug Thorpe, and we’re glad to have you back. Listening today, I have a special guest. she and I have been online before. Her name is Melissa Ortiz. She is the founder and operator of activate HR. And today we’re going to talk about one of my all […] The post How Do I Win at Work? Creating Role Clarity with Melissa Ortiz | Ep 423...

Well, hello again everyone. I hope you’re having a great day, whatever time of day it might be for you. This is Doug Thorpe, and you’re listening to another episode of leadership powered by Common Sense. Today, I’ve got a gentleman who has spent much of his career in the human resources and talent management […] The post Bloom Where You’re Planted: Creating Inclusive Leader...

Introduction Announcer You are listening to Leadership Powered by Common Sense with your host, Doug Thorpe. Here’s Doug. Doug Thorpe Today I’m going to be talking about the great talent escape. Did you know you’re probably one LinkedIn message away from some of your best team members leaving your business? And if you’re a small […] The post Stop Employee Flight Risk |...

Introduction Today, my guest is going to help us with an area that I think is a concern and probably often goes unspoken. It has to do with the idea of if you are someone who is working hard at work, but you have the burden of a loved one at a home who needs […] The post Balancing Caregiving and Career: Finding Strength in Life’s Most Challenging Moments | Ep 418 first appeared on Leadership...

Executive Summary In this transformative episode of Leadership Powered by Common Sense, host Doug Thorpe interviews Cam Lawson from ninety.io about the critical importance of business operating systems for small business growth and scaling operations. The conversation reveals why most businesses hit growth ceilings and how structured systems can eliminate the founder bottleneck that prevents [&#82...

Well, hey, everybody, this is Doug, and you’re on another episode of Leadership Powered by Common Sense. It’s a pleasure to meet with you today or hear or be speaking to you today. My guest is named Jennifer Jensen. She is someone who works in leadership development and helping build executives. And it’s a pleasure […] The post How Can Middle Managers Transform Corporate Vi...

Introduction: Amanda Johnson and Her Mission Well, hello again, everyone. This is Doug Thorpe, and you’re listening to Leadership Powered by Common Sense. Today, my guest is going to help us with an interesting topic that if you’re a leader in a particular business, whether you’re the owner of the company or, just on the […] The post The CEO’s Guide to Hybrid Publishing: Tu...

Workplace conflict has reached epidemic proportions. According to groundbreaking research by conflict resolution expert Karin Hurt, a staggering 70% of professionals report experiencing significantly more workplace conflict than just a few years ago. But what’s driving this surge, and more importantly, how can leaders navigate these turbulent waters? In this revealing episode of Leadership P...

Building Leaders Through Authentic Relationships: From Real Estate Startup to Exit Introduction Well, hey, everybody, this is Doug Thorpe, and you’re listening to another episode of leadership powered by Common Sense. Today I’ve got a gentleman who is actually a partner with another guest I had recently, but his name is John Makarewicz. He’s with […] The post The Best Leade...

In this episode of Leadership Powered by Common Sense, Doug Thorpe interviews Dennis Henson, who shares his transformation from a band director to a successful entrepreneur. Key themes include the power of daily reading, intentional goal setting, and the importance of consistent action in achieving extraordinary success, demonstrated through Dennis's mentoring program. The post From Music Teacher...

The podcast episode features Joe Garner, a once-successful entrepreneur who experienced burnout and depression while running a seven-figure equipment rental business. Despite his achievements, he learned that leadership requires more than financial success. Authentic leadership involves self-awareness, mindfulness, and alignment with personal values for sustainable fulfillment. The post The 7-Figu...

In "Leadership Powered by Common Sense," Doug Thorpe and Jolynn Ledgerwood discuss how LEGO Serious Play transforms workplace training by fostering engagement and inclusivity through structured play. Jolynn’s journey highlights the effectiveness of tactile learning, revealing flaws in traditional methods, especially post-COVID. This innovative approach promotes harmony, psychological safety, and p...

Why Self-Awareness Is the Missing Link in Executive Team Success In a recent episode of Leadership Powered by Common Sense, I had the privilege of speaking with Dr. Kevin Mays, a seasoned team transformation specialist who has spent decades helping executive teams unlock their full potential. What emerged from our conversation was both sobering and […] The post You’re DESTROYING Your Team Wi...

Mark Faris emphasizes the crucial transition for entrepreneurs from being individual contributors to effective leaders. His journey from a hockey player to real estate mogul reveals the importance of mindset shifts, hiring complementary roles, and strategic thinking. By establishing clear values and focusing on constraints, entrepreneurs can achieve exponential growth. The post Most CEOs Are KILLI...

A Conversation with Israeli Entrepreneur and Reservist Nimrod Vromen For the milestone 400th episode of Leadership Powered by Common Sense, host Doug Thorpe departed from his usual format to bring listeners an extraordinarily candid conversation with Nimrod Vromen, an Israeli entrepreneur, attorney, and army reservist living through one of the most challenging periods in his […] The post The...

How to escape the tyranny of your present and create pull energy toward your ideal future Are you climbing someone else’s ladder to success? If you’re like most professionals, you’ve probably fallen into the trap of chasing job titles, salary targets, and external validation instead of building a career that truly serves your vision of […] The post Stop Chasing Job Titles a...

In the latest episode of Leadership Powered by Common Sense, host Doug Thorpe sits down with Derek Fredrickson, an accomplished CEO and fractional Chief Operating Officer who’s helping service-based entrepreneurs break through growth barriers. Broadcasting from the heart of Paris, where he’s lived for nine years, Derek shares his unique journey from Wall Street finance […] The po...

Leadership, Branding, and Sales: Actionable Strategies for Building a Cohesive Company Culture In a recent episode of “Leadership Powered by Common Sense,” host Doug Thorpe sat down with John Golden, a seasoned sales and branding expert, to unpack the nuanced relationship between leadership, branding, and sales strategies. Drawing from decades of experience in Silicon Valley...

Lessons in Leadership and Entrepreneurship: Building a Family Business from the Ground Up In a recent episode of “Leadership Powered by Common Sense,” host Doug Thorpe sits down with Rob Lee, co-founder of Swift Passport and Visa Services, to unpack the realities of launching and scaling a business with your spouse. Rob’s journey—from wildland firefighter to entrepreneur—offe...

Mastering Fear: Insights and Actionable Strategies from Rhonda Britten on “Leadership Powered by Common Sense” Fear is a universal experience—one that shapes our decisions, relationships, and sense of self, often in ways we don’t even recognize. In a powerful episode of “Leadership Powered by Common Sense,” host Doug Thorpe sits down with Rhonda Britten, founder […] T...

The Five Disciplines of Inclusive Teams: A Deep Dive into Effective Leadership In the latest episode of “Leadership Powered by Common Sense,” host Doug Thorpe engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Andres Tapia, an executive at Korn Ferry and co-author of “The Five Disciplines of Inclusive Teams.” The episode delves into the evolving landscape of […] The pos...