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Leadership Powered by Common Sense

Doug Thorpe is a performance-driven Senior Executive, Entrepreneur, Board Member, Thought Leader, and Consultant with more than 40 years of success in the financial services, executive coaching, oil & gas, and healthcare industries. Leveraging extensive experience in guiding business transformation for growth-oriented organizations, he is a trusted guide for mid-cap companies to large global enterprises requiring expert assistance with leadership development, team performance, employee engagement, culture shifts, and change management.
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Episodes

How to Build a Global Customer Service Model That Grows Value 162

No market is as fickle and changing as the gaming industry. I’m speaking of computer games. Building a new game and getting it to rise above the mass to attract ... The post How to Build a Global Customer Service Model That Grows Value 162 appeared first on Leadership Powered by Common Sense .

Apr 26, 2023

Meet Your Next Chief Results Officer 161

Many of us feel overwhelmed in this always-on world like there’s never enough time for it all. The answer isn’t to run faster. It’s to work smarter to get results ... The post Meet Your Next Chief Results Officer 161 appeared first on Leadership Powered by Common Sense .

Apr 25, 2023

The Art and Science of Healthy Recovery 160

Recovering from a physical injury can be a challenge. The psychological impact can be more severe than physical pain. Finding the right help to overcome these challenges takes a dedicated ... The post The Art and Science of Healthy Recovery 160 appeared first on Leadership Powered by Common Sense .

Apr 20, 2023

Leadership in Private Equity and Venture Funding 159

For most entering the business world as an entrepreneur, the world of private equity and venture funding is a mystery. Unless you have a rich uncle or a close family ... The post Leadership in Private Equity and Venture Funding 159 appeared first on Leadership Powered by Common Sense .

Apr 19, 2023

Leading the Tug Between Culture and Change Management 158

“Nothing is so permanent as change.” Wise words. Yet to leaders everywhere, guiding a change in the work you do or the clients you serve can be daunting. Change is ... The post Leading the Tug Between Culture and Change Management 158 appeared first on Leadership Powered by Common Sense .

Apr 18, 2023

Leadership Training to Boost Engagement 157

“People join companies but quit bosses.” It’s a cliche, but nonetheless, very true. All too often, the boss we work for can significantly influence the sense of belonging, success, and ... The post Leadership Training to Boost Engagement 157 appeared first on Leadership Powered by Common Sense .

Apr 13, 2023

Overcoming What Could Have Been a Tragedy 156

You probably know someone who has suffered a near-fatal and debilitating medical condition. Or perhaps you are someone who has been through such a season in life. Johanna White is ... The post Overcoming What Could Have Been a Tragedy 156 appeared first on Leadership Powered by Common Sense ....

Apr 12, 2023

Marketing Revisited 155

Building a winning business requires many things. Eventually, you are forced to look at when, where, how, and to whom you must market. Properly identifying the prospect pool can be ... The post Marketing Revisited 155 appeared first on Leadership Powered by Common Sense .

Apr 11, 2023

Everybody Struggles – Let’s Talk Mental Health 154

Much has been written about the current state of mental health. Studies tell us that COVID left many people with a kind of PTSD. But even if you don’t have ... The post Everybody Struggles – Let’s Talk Mental Health 154 appeared first on Leadership Powered by Common Sense ....

Apr 06, 2023

Boost Your Business – Human to Human 153

Whenever we talk business, we usually speak in terms of B2B or B2C. Have you ever thought about #H2H? Yes, human to human. In reality that is how all business ... The post Boost Your Business – Human to Human 153 appeared first on Leadership Powered by Common Sense .

Apr 05, 2023

How to De-Clutter Your Brain 152

A confused mind says NO! But what if YOU are the one adding to the chaos and confusion? In this busy, fast-paced world we are bombarded by noise and distractions. ... The post How to De-Clutter Your Brain 152 appeared first on Leadership Powered by Common Sense .

Apr 04, 2023

Helping You Build and Scale 151

Growing and scaling a small business is always on top of the mind for the owner/founder. So much has been written about ways to achieve growth effectively. Yet there is ... The post Helping You Build and Scale 151 appeared first on Leadership Powered by Common Sense .

Mar 30, 2023

Great Ways to Bundle Your Brilliance 150

There are so many ways to attract new customers. Besides all the traditional marketing, advertising, and sales methods, one area often gets overlooked. That area is course creation. Consumers of ... The post Great Ways to Bundle Your Brilliance 150 appeared first on Leadership Powered by Common Sense .

Mar 29, 2023

Helping Owners Improve the Hiring Process 149

Leaders often find themselves in the position of needing to hire new employees to add to the team. Forget about the administrative aspects of hiring. We must focus on finding ... The post Helping Owners Improve the Hiring Process 149 appeared first on Leadership Powered by Common Sense .

Mar 28, 2023

Helping You Be the Confident and Competent New Manager 148

Becoming a new, first-time manager is one of the most difficult jobs you might ever experience. Moving from individual contributor to supervisor or manager requires a whole new set of ... The post Helping You Be the Confident and Competent New Manager 148 appeared first on Leadership Powered by Common Sense ....

Mar 23, 2023

Finding the Best Business Growth Strategy 147

Beate Chelette is the Growth Architect and Founder of The Women’s Code and provides visionaries and leaders with strategies, blueprints, and results-oriented, tangible tools and techniques that give clear steps ... The post Finding the Best Business Growth Strategy 147 appeared first on Leadership Powered by Common Sense .

Mar 22, 2023

Understanding the Real Impact of Emotional Intelligence 146

Much has been spoken about increasing the awareness of emotional intelligence. However, for many, it still seems a foreign concept and something not needed in the leadership toolkit. When we ... The post Understanding the Real Impact of Emotional Intelligence 146 appeared first on Leadership Powered by Common Sense ....

Mar 21, 2023

How to Navigate the Human Side of Leadership 145

I once knew an HR professional who wrote a book titled “The Only Thing Wrong with Human Resources Is the Humans.” As leaders, we must constantly deal with the human ... The post How to Navigate the Human Side of Leadership 145 appeared first on Leadership Powered by Common Sense .

Mar 16, 2023

Are You Really Thinking What You’re Thinking? 144

The human brain is an amazing organism. Yet too many of us go through life without leveraging its natural capacity. Studying the opportunity to expand your mind’s eye is an ... The post Are You Really Thinking What You’re Thinking? 144 appeared first on Leadership Powered by Common Sense ....

Mar 15, 2023

How to Smash the Plateau 143

In small businesses, there is frequently the need to get beyond a plateau. You’ve had success, yet your business seems stuck at a certain level. How do you smash thru ... The post How to Smash the Plateau 143 appeared first on Leadership Powered by Common Sense .

Mar 14, 2023

What It Really Means to Be an Entrepreneur 142

Becoming an entrepreneur is a big challenge for most people. It takes a certain mindset and personality to become a successful entrepreneur. My guest today is Tom Healy. Tom is ... The post What It Really Means to Be an Entrepreneur 142 appeared first on Leadership Powered by Common Sense .

Mar 09, 2023

Transforming Public Speaking with Clown Performance 141

If you are someone who struggles with standing up and facing an audience to deliver a speech, you may want to join us in this episode. As ironic as it ... The post Transforming Public Speaking with Clown Performance 141 appeared first on Leadership Powered by Common Sense .

Mar 08, 2023

Slay Your Sales Dragons with Gamification 140

The gamification of sales is the concept of applying game elements and game design techniques to the process of selling. It’s a way to transform your sales team into a ... The post Slay Your Sales Dragons with Gamification 140 appeared first on Leadership Powered by Common Sense .

Mar 07, 2023

Love Your People – Treat Them as Whole 139

Leadership in business is measured in the outcomes achieved. Too often we limit the view to be about financial performance. What about the growth of your people? As a manager, ... The post Love Your People – Treat Them as Whole 139 appeared first on Leadership Powered by Common Sense ....

Mar 02, 2023

Helping Leaders Crush the Imposter Syndrome 138

Imposter Syndrome is something that managers at all levels struggle with from time to time. Female leaders are especially prone to feel held back by their own belief of living ... The post Helping Leaders Crush the Imposter Syndrome 138 appeared first on Leadership Powered by Common Sense ....

Mar 01, 2023

Living the Warrior L.I.F.E. 137

Listen as we explore one man’s story. My guest is Martin Salama. He created the philosophy behind this “Warrior L.I.F.E.” approach after spending years in emotional pain and turmoil after ... The post Living the Warrior L.I.F.E. 137 appeared first on Leadership Powered by Common Sense ....

Feb 28, 2023

Spotlight on the Expert in You 136

If you have a highly specialized skill or your career experience represents a value add to someone else’s life, then you are an expert. But trying to market that expertise ... The post Spotlight on the Expert in You 136 appeared first on Leadership Powered by Common Sense .

Feb 23, 2023

Gee, I Thought I Was a Leader 135

Funny title for a serious subject. You see, people get thrust into roles as supervisors and managers but seldom think about what it means to be a leader. You ‘think’ ... The post Gee, I Thought I Was a Leader 135 appeared first on Leadership Powered by Common Sense .

Feb 22, 2023

The Mental Power You Need To Achieve Success 134

People thrust into leadership roles must develop the right mindset for success. The difference required to move from good to great as a leader may just be in your head. ... The post The Mental Power You Need To Achieve Success 134 appeared first on Leadership Powered by Common Sense ....

Feb 21, 2023

Creating Killer Customer Experience 133

If you own a business you work hard to create a great product or service. You might spend big bucks on marketing, advertising, and sales, but what if the first ... The post Creating Killer Customer Experience 133 appeared first on Leadership Powered by Common Sense ....

Feb 16, 2023
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