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Effective leadership demands whole-body presence. Leaders who achieve the most typically have good habits and disciplines to help them maximize the way they show up in the moment. In this episode, I am talking with Jonathan McLernon, a coach who himself has lost 100 lbs by using science and psychological behavior modifications to make the […] The post Crush Your Cravings with Science and Psy...

People spend their whole life pursuing a path that can leave them feeling unfulfilled. You have doubts about the journey. In this episode, we are talking with Tony Martignetti who wrote the book “Climbing the Right Mountain.” Listen in as we explore the steps to making course adjustments and identifying the right path for the […] The post Climbing the Right Mountain first appeare...

In this episode, we explore why some companies grow exponentially while others merely plod along. My guest is Aaron Bare. Aaron has worked with dozens of Fortune 500 big brand companies, learning best practices, and guiding others to grow. To achieve exponential growth, we need exponential leaders; think of Elon Musk as the poster child […] The post How Organizations Fail to Respond to Chang...

We all have some default modes we revert to in our day-to-day lives. Like picking toothpaste, we seldom put much thought into that kind of activity. But what happens when you start running your business in a default mode, like picking toothpaste? In this episode, we explore what happens. Join me with Steve Fredlund. He’s […] The post Stop Leading Like You’re Picking Toothpaste first ap...

These days, employees are looking for more from their employers. Yet bosses are struggling to figure that out. In this episode, my guest. Dea (Dee-ah) Irby explains a simple answer for making employees feel the love from their employers. You need to hear this. The great Resignation is in full swing. Maybe it hasn’t hit […] The post Employers: CLAIM Your Employees first appeared on Lead...

We all face change in our daily lives. You can ride the tide or direct the flow. Your choice. Yet making meaningful choices about change requires digging deeper to find meaning and purpose in what we end up doing. Join me and my guest, Mike Hynes as we discuss taking a good look at your […] The post Influencing Change Using Personal Purpose first appeared on Leadership Powered by Common Sens...

Chandler Walker is my special guest. He has developed a new way to think about sales. It grew from his early childhood, trying to navigate his home life having a Mom who struggled with bipolar disorders. Every word spoken could be a trigger, so he developed a far less threatening way to engage, connect, and […] The post Ditch Your Old Ideas About Sales first appeared on Leadership Powered by...

In this episode, I visit with Maggie Perotin, a business and leadership coach specializing in helping service-based entrepreneurs with clarity and tools to exceed their business goals and transform into authentic and high-performing CEOs of their businesses. Maggie was a corporate leader for many years, running teams and building world-class service operations. She has assembled […] The post...

Charismatic leaders seem to possess an effortless ability to influence, captivate, charm, and inspire people to action. Whether it is through grace, passion, or unshakable confidence, charismatic people can rouse the sentiments and energies of the people they touch. While not everyone can master charisma, there is one charismatic tool that any leader can learn […] The post The 7 Essential St...

Join me with my guest Greg Offner as he explains this very important aspect of creating high-performing teams. Greg knows a good bit about being a high performer. He has a background in sales and marketing while pursuing his love of music as an entertainer making his stage life centered around being one member of […] The post Take the Irk Out of Work first appeared on Leadership Powered by C...

Join me as Leni Rivera and I explore the new normal and what the new workplace experience might be about. Listen for : Ideas managers and owners can use to better engage employees. Ways the management mindset needs to shift to maximize new thinking about the work experience. Why old school won’t work anymore. What […] The post The Future of Workplace Experience first appeared on Leader...

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the New Workplace are topics leaders are struggling to solve. If you have been challenged by finding the best ways to answer these tough questions, look no further. In this episode, we dive deep into the realm of DEI. DEI thought leader and Learning & Development expert Martine Kalaw understands […] The post The ABCs Of Diversity, A Manager’s Guide to...

You’re going to be surprised! My guest for this episode of Leadership Powered by Common Sense is Henry Kurkoski. Henry created and runs a technology company, splitting his own time between Indianapolis and Key West. As the pandemic settled in though, he started studying the effects that remote work was having on employees of all […] The post The Generational Impact on Remote Work first...

In this episode, my guest Richard Flint explores the key aspects of human behavior that drive leadership. Join us in this fun, carefree, yet serious look at what drives exceptional leadership. Understand what behaviors, attributes, and philosophies are required. Richard is an international speaker, author, and mentor. Richard has written and spoken for 35 years […] The post Understanding Hum...

Yes, folks, this episode is made for helping you understand podcasting. If you own a business or have a hobby you want to share, podcasting is the new modern media for getting your story out there. The post Adam Adams – Let’s Talk Podcasting first appeared on Leadership Powered by Common Sense .

Customer service is such a vital part of any business. Dr. Kelly Henry knows this all too well. Join me as he shares his experience transforming from a struggling practicing chiropractor to a vibrant, multi-office practice that he later sold. He is now a business coach and author of his book “Define and Deliver Exceptional […] The post Exploring the World of Customer Service first appe...

Join me in this episode as I talk with Nicky Rishi. We’re exploring her observations working with multinational organizations, leading HR groups, and transforming managers. Nicky is a Biochemist, an Economist, an HR Executive, a Fashionista, a Philanthropist, and a Twin Mom, who shares key life strategies with her audiences. She is a speaker and […] The post Leadership from Silicon Val...

In this episode, we explore the strange ways people show up with biases that radically challenge the direction they might want to go. The post Overcoming Unintentional Biases first appeared on Leadership Powered by Common Sense .

In this episode, Keith Beggs sits down with Doug Thorpe, executive business coach, to kick off the series to discuss the importance of business coaching as a means to learn how to tackle the difficult situations all types of business owners face.  The post The Benefits of Business Coaching with Keith Beggs first appeared on Leadership Powered by Common Sense .

Join me with guest Michael K. Sahota. Michael is a Speaker, Trainer, & Consultant on Evolutionary Leadership. He is the founder and CEO of SHIFT314 Inc - a boutique training and consulting organization that specializes in the organizational, cultural and leadership shifts needed to unlock success with Agile, Digital, Lean, etc. The post Leading Beyond Change first appeared on Leadership Power...

Founder and CEO of Activate Human Capital Group, Melissa Ortiz is my guest on this episode. We explore her experience with employee motivations, assessments, and programs to build better employee engagement. The post Let’s Talk About Employee Engagement first appeared on Leadership Powered by Common Sense .

Join me with my guest Nancee Johnson, a Microsoft marketing exec turned SEO guru. She’s made a business of helping business owners leverage social media the right way. Hear her stories and suggestions for optimizing your limited budgets for marketing and sales. For more articles on small business ownership, visit DougThorpe.com And to see more […] The post Understanding Social Media Ma...

A large majority of small business is in fact family business. The classic “Mom & Pop” structure. Mom or Dad get an idea and start a business. As the need for extra help grows, the easy answer is to hire other family members to help you get it going. Often the thinking behind this involves […] The post Is Your Family Business Too Much Family? first appeared on Leadership Powered by Commo...

In the book “Traction” by Gino Wickman, the concept of the EOS is introduced. EOS stands for the Entrepreneurial Operating System. By using an EOS approach you can stop working IN your business and start working ON your business. Or as Wickman states “Do you have a grip on your business or does your business […] The post Understanding the Entrepreneurial Operating System “E...

In this episode, Gordon Arnold, a Houston-based intellectual property attorney discusses everything a business owner should know about protecting their rights. Your inventions, content creation and other intellectual property (IP) needs to be protected. In addition, you can need to protect yourself from others who are claiming encroachment on their IP. Listen as we discuss […] The post Small...