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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 Waters of Business Exit Strategies: Insights from Wayne Zell 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 Wayne Zell, a licensed attorney, CPA, and the visionary behind […] The post The Most Crucial Considerations for S...

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 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...

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...

Unveiling the Human Side of Leadership: Insights from Vanessa Broers Hello, fellow leaders and aspiring change makers! I’m Doug Thorpe, your guide on the journey to enlightened leadership through my podcast, “Leadership Powered by Common Sense.” Today, I’m thrilled to share with you the profound insights from a recent conversation with Vanessa Broers, a remarkable […]...

Unveiling the Art of Sales in SMBs: A Conversation with Karl Becker As the host of “Leadership Powered by Common Sense,” I’ve had the privilege of discussing a myriad of topics that are vital to business leaders. In a recent episode, we delved into the world of sales within small to mid-sized businesses (SMBs), and […] The post Selling Without the “Yuck Factor” | Ep 265 fir...

The Art of Communication: A Key to Effective Leadership The Power of Words in Leadership Hello, I’m Doug Thorpe, your guide on the journey to harnessing the power of leadership through common sense. In my latest podcast episode, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Erin Labascqz, a communication connoisseur who has dedicated her […] The post Unleashing the Power of Words: Transformi...

Unleashing the Power of Your Voice: A Journey with Laura Reid Welcome to my latest blog post, where I’m thrilled to share the insights and experiences from a recent episode of my podcast, “Leadership Powered by Common Sense.” I had the pleasure of hosting Laura Reid, a remarkable specialist in public speaking and storytelling, who […] The post Transforming Leaders into Enga...

Navigating the Leadership Labyrinth with Daphna Horowitz Welcome to another insightful edition of my podcast, “Leadership Powered by Common Sense.” I’m your host, Doug Thorpe, and in this episode, we had the pleasure of hosting Daphna Horowitz, an executive coach and a beacon in the realm of leadership development. From Numbers to People: A Journey […] The post A Journey to...

Navigating Leadership and Innovation: Insights from Silicon Valley As the host of “Leadership Powered by Common Sense,” I’ve had the privilege of engaging with some of the most brilliant minds in the industry. In a recent episode, I sat down with Eric Nehrlich , a Silicon Valley veteran with an impressive background as a former […] The post Leaders: You Have a Choice | Ep 2...

Navigating the Complexities of Family Business Dynamics: Insights from a Litigation Attorney As the host of “Leadership Powered by Common Sense,” I’ve had the privilege of discussing a myriad of leadership and business topics with experts from various fields. In a recent episode, I sat down with Rachel King, a seasoned litigation attorney, to unravel […] The post Navigating...

The Universal Language of Leadership: Insights from Across Industries Introduction Hello, I’m Doug Thorpe, the voice behind the “Leadership Powered by Common Sense” podcast. In my latest episode, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Clint Rusch, a seasoned leader with a wealth of experience spanning multiple industries. Our conversation was a deep dive […] The post How C...

Harnessing AI for Small and Medium-Sized Businesses: Insights from Kyle Murphy Welcome to my blog, where I, Doug Thorpe, host of the “Leadership Powered by Common Sense” podcast, share insights and lessons from the world of business leadership. In a recent episode, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Kyle Murphy, an expert in […] The post How Can Small Businesses Leverage AI...

The Power of Mindset, Vision, and Discipline in Business Success As the host of a podcast that delves into the intricacies of business and leadership, I recently had the pleasure of welcoming a remarkable guest, Danny Creed, to share his wealth of knowledge and experience. Danny’s journey from a farm in southern Kansas to becoming […] The post The Street Fighting Approach to Business C...