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Doug Thorpe
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.
Introduction Well, hello again, everyone. This is Doug Thorpe, and you’re listening to Leadership Powered by Common Sense. Today, my guest is going to teach us something about the chiropractic method of leadership development and analysis. Her name is Rita Malvone. And we’re going to dive right in. Rita, welcome to the show. Thanks, Doug. […]
The post Learn How the Chiropractic Leadership Method Transforms Teams | Ep 436 appeared first on Leadership Powered by Common Sense.
Well, the leadership phrase for today is accountability in the digital world. And my guest is an entrepreneur who’s had a successful journey building and scaling businesses. And he’s now helping do it for others. His name is Chris Shihadeh. Chris, welcome to the show. Doug, thank you so much for having me. I’m excited […]
The post How to Build Remote Team Accountability Successfully | Ep 436 appeared first on Leadership Powered by Common Sense.
Well, the word for today is roadmap. We’re going to have a discussion about a new and Best-Selling leadership roadmap that you may want to pay attention to. Hang with us. Hi, everybody. This is Doug, and we’re back on the leadership powered by common sense. My guest today is a gentleman who has a […]
The post The Six Pillars of Effective Leadership: A Roadmap to Success | Ep 435 appeared first on Leadership Powered by Common Sense.
Welcome to Leadership Powered by Common Sense Well, hey, everybody, how are you doing out there? I hope you’re having a great day. Or maybe whether you’re starting out or wrapping it up. Either way, happy to have you here. And thanks for your faithful follower, role here with us today on leadership powered by […]
The post Why Middle Management Still Matters | Ep 434 appeared first on Leadership Powered by Common Sense.
Introduction Well, hello again, everyone. This is Doug Thorpe, and you are listening to another episode of The Leadership powered by Common Sense. We’re the show that tries to speak to business owners and leaders at all levels. We want to help you break down the complexity and ambiguity and uncertainty of the day and […]
The post Flexible Leadership: Navigating Uncertainty in Today’s Workplace | Ep 433 appeared first on Leadership Powered by Common Sense.
From Homeless to Multi-Business Owner: Tim Rexius’s Entrepreneurial Journey This is Doug Thorpe, and you’re listening to Leadership Powered by Common Sense. Today we’re going to take a tour with a gentleman who is himself a multiple, serial entrepreneur. He’s largely in the health arena, but I think he’s got sounds like he’s got some […]
The post Building Five Businesses From Scratch | Ep 432 appeared first on Leadership Powered by Common Sense.
Introduction Well. Hey, everybody. Good to have you again. This is Doug Thorpe, and you’re on another episode of leadership powered by Common Sense. Today, my guest is a gentleman who is a keynote speaker and a leadership coach advisor, thought leader. His name is Larry. Made us. Larry, you go by the leadership, Larry. […]
The post From Business Excuses to Leadership Excellence | Ep 431 appeared first on Leadership Powered by Common Sense.
Introduction Well, hey, everybody. Glad to have you back on board. This is Doug Thorpe, and you’re listening to another episode of leadership Powered by Common Sense. Today, I’ve got a guest who is a fellow coach, author, and a colleague in the same space, if you will. We were commiserating. He lives in the […]
The post Optimize Your Leadership: A Conversation with Dan Roberts on Leading Through Change and Uncertainty | Ep 430 appeared first on Leadership Powered by Common Sense.
Diana Fritz’s Inspiring Journey Well, hey, everybody, this is Doug Thorpe again, and you are on another episode of The Leadership Powered by Common Sense, where the show that tries to take common leadership challenges of the day and break them down into nice, bite sized chunks that can help you do more, oftentimes with […]
The post From Cancer Survivor to Leadership Coach | Ep 429 appeared first on Leadership Powered by Common Sense.
From Stress Rashes to Success: Artist James Corwin’s Entrepreneurial Journey Introduction: Welcome to Leadership Powered by Common Sense Hey, everybody, good to have you again. This is Doug Thorpe, and you’re listening to another episode of leadership powered by a Common Sense. Today, my guest is going to share his own entrepreneurial journey. He is […]
The post Creative Entrepreneur’s Stress Management Lessons | Ep 428 appeared first on Leadership Powered by Common Sense.
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 Uncertainty | Ep 427 appeared first on Leadership Powered by Common Sense.
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 BLUEPRINT: ‘Unlock Your Genius’ | Ep 426 appeared first on Leadership Powered by Common Sense.
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 | Ep 425 appeared first on Leadership Powered by Common Sense.
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 Model It Yourself | Ep 424 appeared first on Leadership Powered by Common Sense.
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 appeared first on Leadership Powered by Common Sense.
Introduction Today I’m going to dig into a topic that is something I certainly run into frequently. I’ve experienced it myself. I have a lot of my clients that eventually get around to talking about it, and that is what I may call the silent suffering of for men in leadership roles and maybe being […]
The post The Weight of Leading Alone | Ep 422 appeared first on Leadership Powered by Common Sense.
You’re listening to Leadership Powered by Common Sense with your host, Doug Thorpe. Here’s Doug. Introduction: Why Cash Flow Can Make or Break Your Business Today we’re going to hit a big topic that impacts all small business. It’s about cash flow. If you don’t understand or don’t know how cash flow works and haven’t […]
The post Cash Flow: The Make-or-Break Factor Every Small Business Owner Must Master | Ep 421 appeared first on Leadership Powered by Common Sense.
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 Leadership and Building Personal Brand | Ep 420 appeared first on Leadership Powered by Common Sense.
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 | Ep 419 appeared first on Leadership Powered by Common Sense.
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 appeared first on Leadership Powered by Common Sense.
Introduction Doug: Well, hello again, everyone. This is Doug Thorpe, and you’re listening to another episode of leadership Powered by Common Sense. Today, my guest is going to help us understand the possibility of if if you’re a leader out there and you think you’ve got a book story inside you, maybe a your take […]
The post The Book PUBLISHING Expert: ‘Why 99% Never Become Authors!’ | Ep 417 appeared first on Leadership Powered by Common Sense.
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 […]
The post The CEO’s SECRET: Why Your Business WON’T Scale! | Ep 416 appeared first on Leadership Powered by Common Sense.
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 Vision into Actionable Goals? | Ep 415 appeared first on Leadership Powered by Common Sense.
Small business owners, prepare to have your minds blown. Today’s guest, Jacob Bank, is living proof that the future of business isn’t about hiring more people—it’s about building smarter AI systems. As a former Stanford AI researcher who sold his company to Google and led product teams for Gmail and Google Calendar, Jacob now runs […]
The post The AI Revolution is Here: How One Stanford Expert Replaced His Entire Marketing Team with 48 AI Agents | Ep 414 appeared first on Leadership Powered by Common Sense.
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: Turn Your Leadership Story Into a Bestselling Book | Ep 413 appeared first on Leadership Powered by Common Sense.
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 Powered […]
The post WORKPLACE CONFLICT is at an ALL-TIME HIGH! | Ep 412 appeared first on Leadership Powered by Common Sense.
Capital Markets Expert Exposes the Silver Tsunami Crisis: Why 90% of Business Deals Are Failing Doug (Host):Well, hello again everyone. I hope you’re having a great day or night, wherever you may be. And I say that because my guest is graciously joining us. It’s nighttime where he is. But, this is another episode of […]
The post Navigating the Silver Tsunami: Strategies for Buyers and Sellers in Today’s Market | Ep 411 appeared first on Leadership Powered by Common Sense.
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 Leadership Lessons from a CEO Who Rose from Poverty | Ep 410 appeared first on Leadership Powered by Common Sense.
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 to Millionaire: Dennis Henson’s Success Formula | Ep 409 appeared first on Leadership Powered by Common Sense.
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-Figure CEO: I Was Clinically DEPRESSED and This ONE Thing INSTANTLY Fixed Everything | Ep 408 appeared first on Leadership Powered by Common Sense.
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 problem-solving among teams.
The post How LEGO Serious Play Is Revolutionizing Corporate Training | Ep 407 appeared first on Leadership Powered by Common Sense.
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 Without Knowing It | Ep 406 appeared first on Leadership Powered by Common Sense.
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 KILLING Their Companies: STOP Being Chief Everything Officer | Ep 405 appeared first on Leadership Powered by Common Sense.
In today’s rapidly evolving workplace, traditional command-and-control leadership styles are not just outdated—they’re actively damaging team performance and driving away top talent. This week on Leadership Powered by Common Sense, I had the privilege of speaking with Michelle Howe, an empathy expert and founder of Empath Evolution, who shared revolutionary insights about the role of […]
The post The Empathy Revolution: How Emotional Intelligence is Transforming Modern Leadership | Ep 404 appeared first on Leadership Powered by Common Sense.
Turning personal adversity into entrepreneurial success – the inspiring journey of a disability entrepreneur who revolutionized the mobility aids industry When life throws you the ultimate curveball, you have two choices: let it defeat you or use it as fuel for something extraordinary. Lyndsay Mitcheson chose the latter, transforming a devastating MRSA infection and subsequent […]
The post From Tragedy to Triumph: How Lyndsay Mitcheson Built a Global Empire After Amputation | Ep 403 appeared first on Leadership Powered by Common Sense.
How one entrepreneur transformed personal tragedy into a mission-driven organization serving 400,000 kids fighting cancer worldwide In the world of nonprofit leadership and purpose-driven entrepreneurship, few stories are as compelling as Eric Newman’s journey from childhood cancer survivor to founder of a multi-million-dollar organization that builds hope for families facing pediatric cancer. In a recent […]
The post From Cancer Survivor to Purpose-Driven Entrepreneur: Eric Newman’s Journey with Rock Solid Foundation | Ep 402 appeared first on Leadership Powered by Common Sense.
In an era where digital transformation has dominated business conversations for over a decade, a fundamental shift is emerging that puts humans back at the center of workplace innovation. Recent discussions on leadership development reveal that while we’ve made tremendous strides in technological advancement, we may have lost sight of what truly drives productivity, engagement, […]
The post From Digital Transformation to Human-Centric Leadership: Why Industry 5.0 Is About People, Not Just Technology | Ep 401 appeared first on Leadership Powered by Common Sense.
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 Human Cost of War: Stories from the Ground in Israel | Ep 400 appeared first on Leadership Powered by Common Sense.
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 and Start Building Your Freedom Framework: A Career Strategy Revolution appeared first on Leadership Powered by Common Sense.
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 post Fractional COO Insights for Service-Based Entrepreneurs | Ep 398 appeared first on Leadership Powered by Common Sense.
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 and his […]
The post Hiring for Culture: The Key to Unlocking Your Brand’s True Potential | Ep 397 appeared first on Leadership Powered by Common Sense.
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—offers […]
The post Growing Together: The Evolution of Roles in a Family Business | Ep 396 appeared first on Leadership Powered by Common Sense.
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 […]
The post Fearless Living: Ditching the Masks and Embracing Authenticity | Ep 395 appeared first on Leadership Powered by Common Sense.
Navigating the Evolving Landscape of Entrepreneurship, Marketing, and Sales In the latest episode of “Leadership Powered by Common Sense,” hosted by Doug Thorpe, the conversation delves into the dynamic world of entrepreneurship, marketing, and sales, particularly within the health and wellness sector. Doug engages with his guest, Kirstin Carey, who brings a wealth of experience […]
The post The Power of Personal Values in Marketing: Aligning Your Business with Your Authentic Self appeared first on Leadership Powered by Common Sense.
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 post From Hierarchy to Harmony: The Shift Towards Power Sharing in Leadership | Ep 393 appeared first on Leadership Powered by Common Sense.
Aligning Brand and Culture: A Blueprint for Organizational Success In the latest episode of “Leadership Powered by Common Sense,” host Doug Thorpe engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Nader Safinya, an expert in bridging the gap between a company’s brand and its internal culture. This episode delves into the critical need for businesses to ensure […]
The post How Can Companies Align Their Brand and Culture for Greater Success? | Ep 392 appeared first on Leadership Powered by Common Sense.
Addressing Burnout in Leadership In a recent episode of “Leadership Powered by Common Sense,” host Doug Thorpe and guest Sally Mahamdeh delve into the critical issue of burnout, particularly in leadership roles and the broader context of workplace well-being. This discussion is especially relevant in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, which has prompted many […]
The post The Greatest Challenge: Navigating Burnout in High-Performance Workplaces | Ep 391 appeared first on Leadership Powered by Common Sense.
Insights from Dr. Shonda Gore on Effective Leadership In the latest episode of “Leadership Powered by Common Sense,” host Doug Thorpe engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Dr. Shanda Gore, a seasoned expert in leadership development. Their discussion delves into the intricacies of effective leadership, the importance of emotional intelligence, and the evolving dynamics of […]
The post The Best Strategies for Building a Thriving Workplace Culture | Ep 390 appeared first on Leadership Powered by Common Sense.
Navigating the Transition from Execution to Strategy In the latest episode of “Leadership Powered by Common Sense,” host Doug Thorpe engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Ashley Rudolph, an executive coach and advisor based in New York. The episode delves into the intricacies of leadership, particularly focusing on the challenges high achievers face when transitioning […]
The post The Shift from Execution to Strategy: Essential Skills for Modern Leaders | Ep 389 appeared first on Leadership Powered by Common Sense.
Creating a Culture of Openness In the latest episode of “Leadership Powered by Common Sense,” host Doug Thorpe engages in a compelling conversation with Michael Reddington, an expert in non-confrontational interview techniques. The episode delves into the intricacies of leadership, focusing on the challenges leaders face in obtaining honest feedback from their teams and the […]
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Leadership in Small to Mid-Cap Companies: Insights from Doug Thorpe and Rick Munson In the latest episode of “Leadership Powered by Common Sense,” host Doug Thorpe engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Rick Munson, a seasoned business and executive coach with a rich background in mechanical engineering and an MBA in finance and entrepreneurship. The […]
The post From Founder to Facilitator: Unlocking Growth Through Humble Leadership | Ep 387 appeared first on Leadership Powered by Common Sense.
Navigating Transitions: From Doubt to Do with Kat O’Sullivan In the latest episode of “Leadership Powered by Common Sense,” host Doug Thorpe engages in a compelling conversation with Kat O’Sullivan, a transformational leader and author of “From Doubt to Do.” The episode delves into the intricacies of managing transitions and overcoming the doubts and fears […]
The post The Greatest Keys to Navigating Change and Overcoming Fear | Ep 386 appeared first on Leadership Powered by Common Sense.
Building Trust and Effective Communication in the Online Space: Insights from Yuri Elkaim In a recent episode of “Leadership Powered by Common Sense,” host Doug Thorpe engages in a compelling conversation with Yuri Elkaim, a former professional soccer player turned successful entrepreneur in the health and wellness industry. The episode delves into Yuri’s journey, the […]
The post From Athlete to Entrepreneur: Lessons in Resilience and Trust-Building for Success appeared first on Leadership Powered by Common Sense.
Mastering Financial Management in the Trades: Insights from “Leadership Powered by Common Sense” In the latest episode of “Leadership Powered by Common Sense,” host Doug Thorpe engages in a compelling conversation with Paul Maskill, a seasoned fractional CFO. The episode delves into the financial intricacies of entrepreneurship, particularly within the trades. Paul shares his journey […]
The post The Best Strategies for Achieving Financial Clarity in Your Business | Ep 384 appeared first on Leadership Powered by Common Sense.
Unlocking Leadership Potential: The Four Pillars of Leadership with Valerie Sandjivy In the latest episode of “Leadership Powered by Common Sense,” hosted by Doug Thorpe, we are introduced to Valerie Sandjivy, a mechanical engineer turned business coach and mentor. Valerie shares her unique framework for effective leadership, known as the “four pillars of leadership.” This […]
The post Four Key Pillars to Unlock Effective Leadership | Ep 383 appeared first on Leadership Powered by Common Sense.
The Critical Role of Strategy in Leadership: Insights from Dr. John Hillen In the latest episode of “Leadership Powered by Common Sense,” hosted by Doug Thorpe, the conversation delves into the essential shift from task-oriented thinking to strategic thinking in leadership. The guest, Dr. John Hillen, brings a wealth of experience from his diverse career […]
The post Strategy Unleashed: Navigating the Complexities of Leadership | Ep 382 appeared first on Leadership Powered by Common Sense.
Embracing AI in Business: Insights from “Leadership Powered by Common Sense” In a recent episode of “Leadership Powered by Common Sense,” host Doug Thorpe engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Matt Leta, a seasoned entrepreneur and AI expert. The episode delves into the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into business practices and the challenges leaders […]
The post AI in Business: Is Your Job Safe or Are You Just a Click Away from Being Replaced? appeared first on Leadership Powered by Common Sense.
Building Trust and Navigating Uncertainty: Insights from “Leadership Powered by Common Sense” In the latest episode of “Leadership Powered by Common Sense,” host Doug Thorpe engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Vicky Brown, a seasoned professional with a rich background in human resources and entrepreneurship. The episode delves into the critical themes of creating trust […]
The post How Can Leaders Build Trust in Uncertain Times? | Ep 380 appeared first on Leadership Powered by Common Sense.
The Art of Conscious Conversations in Leadership: Insights from Doug Thorpe and Chuck Wisner In the latest episode of “Leadership Powered by Common Sense,” host Doug Thorpe delves into the concept of conscious conversations in leadership with guest Chuck Wisner, a seasoned leadership advisor and coach. This episode is a treasure trove of insights on […]
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Discovering Authentic Leadership: Insights from “Leadership Powered by Common Sense” In a recent episode of “Leadership Powered by Common Sense,” host Doug Thorpe and guest Vince Covino delve into the profound journey of personal transformation and its impact on leadership. This episode is a treasure trove of insights for anyone looking to lead with authenticity […]
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Mastering Conscious Conversations in Leadership: Insights from Dr. Greg Stewart In the latest episode of “Leadership Powered by Common Sense,” host Doug Thorpe engages in a compelling discussion with Dr. Greg Stewart, an expert in emotional intelligence, organizational leadership, and effective communication. The episode delves into the concept of “conscious conversations” and their critical role […]
The post Enhance Leadership with Conscious Conversations | Ep 377 appeared first on Leadership Powered by Common Sense.
Unlocking Success Through Mindset: Insights from Dianna Kokoszka on “Leadership Powered by Common Sense” In a recent episode of “Leadership Powered by Common Sense,” host Doug Thorpe engages in a compelling conversation with Dianna Kokoszka, a seasoned expert in leadership and personal development, particularly within the real estate industry. Dianna shares her transformative journey and […]
The post You Can’t Get to Better Until You Get to Different | Ep 376 appeared first on Leadership Powered by Common Sense.
Creating a Safe and Productive Workplace: Insights from “Leadership Powered by Common Sense” In a recent episode of “Leadership Powered by Common Sense,” host Doug Thorpe engages in a compelling discussion with David, a lawyer and co-founder of a law firm dedicated to fostering safe and productive workplaces. The conversation delves into the critical importance […]
The post How Can Leaders Foster Psychological Safety and Civility in the Workplace? | Ep 375 appeared first on Leadership Powered by Common Sense.
Unlocking Leadership Potential: The Power of Mindset and Paradigms In the latest episode of “Leadership Powered by Common Sense,” host Doug Thorpe engages in a compelling conversation with guest Jeni Jonte, delving into the critical role of mindset in effective leadership. Drawing from the teachings of the late Bob Proctor, a luminary in personal development, […]
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Leadership Powered by Common Sense: Navigating HR Challenges in Small to Midsize Businesses In the latest episode of “Leadership Powered by Common Sense,” host Doug Thorpe engages in a compelling conversation with Susannah Robinson, a fractional HR leader specializing in small to midsize businesses. The episode delves into the intricacies of human resources, effective leadership, […]
The post Building Trust and Engagement in Small to Midsize Businesses | Ep 373 appeared first on Leadership Powered by Common Sense.
Navigating the Future of Work: Insights from Doug Thorpe and Steve Cadigan In a recent episode of “Leadership Powered by Common Sense,” host Doug Thorpe and guest Steve Cadigan delve into the evolving landscape of work, leadership challenges, and the dynamics of team management in a rapidly changing environment. This blog post will break down […]
The post The Future of Work: Adapting Leadership Styles for a New Generation | Ep 372 appeared first on Leadership Powered by Common Sense.
Overcoming Founderitis: A Deep Dive into Effective Leadership for Business Growth In the latest episode of “Leadership Powered by Common Sense,” host Doug Thorpe engages in a compelling conversation with guest Nico van de Venne about the challenges faced by founders as their businesses grow. The focal point of their discussion is a phenomenon Nico […]
The post Breaking Free from Founderitis: A Path to Empowered Leadership | Ep 371 appeared first on Leadership Powered by Common Sense.
Unlocking Leadership Potential Through Human Hacking: Insights from Chris Hadnagy In the latest episode of “Leadership Powered by Common Sense,” host Doug Thorpe delves into the fascinating world of human hacking with guest Chris Hadnagy, an expert in ethical social engineering. This episode offers a treasure trove of insights on how understanding human behavior can […]
The post Unlocking the Secrets of Human Hacking for Effective Leadership | Ep 370 appeared first on Leadership Powered by Common Sense.
Navigating Mid-Career Pivots: Insights from “Leadership Powered by Common Sense” In the latest episode of “Leadership Powered by Common Sense,” host Doug Thorpe delves into the intricacies of mid-career transitions with guest Phillip Hilt. This episode is a treasure trove of insights for professionals in leadership roles who are navigating the challenges and opportunities that […]
The post Unlocking Your Leadership Potential: Insights for Mid-Career Professionals | Ep 369 appeared first on Leadership Powered by Common Sense.
Navigating Leadership and Decision-Making in Modern Business: Insights from “Leadership Powered by Common Sense” In the latest episode of “Leadership Powered by Common Sense,” host Doug Thorpe engages in a compelling conversation with Bruce Whitfield, a seasoned expert in decision-making and leadership. With a career spanning over 20 years and approximately 50,000 interviews with successful […]
The post From Information Overload to Clarity: Essential Skills for Modern Leaders | Ep 368 appeared first on Leadership Powered by Common Sense.
Leadership Powered by Common Sense: Insights from a Military Trailblazer In this episode of “Leadership Powered by Common Sense,” host Doug Thorpe engages in a compelling conversation with Twanda (Tia) Young, a retired Army brigadier general and a trailblazer in military leadership. Tia shares her inspiring journey, from her humble beginnings in South Carolina to […]
The post Lead Like a General: Strategies for Bold Leadership | Ep 367 appeared first on Leadership Powered by Common Sense.
Unlocking Effective Leadership: Insights from Doug Thorpe and Irene Riad In the latest episode of “Leadership Powered by Common Sense,” host Doug Thorpe engages in a compelling conversation with Irene Riad, a seasoned expert in corporate talent development and coaching. The episode delves into the foundational principle that effective leadership begins with self-leadership, emphasizing the […]
The post From Stress to Success: Mastering the Mind-Body Connection in Leadership | Ep 366 appeared first on Leadership Powered by Common Sense.
Mastering Project Management Leadership: Insights from “Leadership Powered by Common Sense” In the latest episode of “Leadership Powered by Common Sense,” host Doug Thorpe engages in a compelling conversation with Kevin Torf, an experienced IT and project management professional. The episode delves into the nuances of effective leadership in project management, exploring the evolution of […]
The post How Can Effective Leadership Transform Project Management Success? | Ep 365 appeared first on Leadership Powered by Common Sense.
Leadership Lessons from the Military: Insights for Corporate Success In a recent episode of “Leadership Powered by Common Sense,” host Doug Thorpe engages in a compelling discussion with Isabelle Fortin, a military veteran who draws on her experiences in the Canadian Air Force to explore the contrasts between military and corporate leadership. This episode is […]
The post Can Military Leadership Principles Transform Corporate Culture? | Ep 364 appeared first on Leadership Powered by Common Sense.
Unlocking the Power of Emotional Branding: Insights from James Bond on “Leadership Powered by Common Sense” In the latest episode of “Leadership Powered by Common Sense,” host Doug Thorpe engages with advertising and branding expert James Bond to explore the concept of “brain glue.” This intriguing idea delves into the emotional connections that drive consumer […]
The post Brain Glue: The Key to Making Your Brand Stick | Ep 363 appeared first on Leadership Powered by Common Sense.
Leadership Powered by Common Sense: Insights from Stephen Blue In the latest episode of “Leadership Powered by Common Sense,” host Doug Thorpe engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Steven Blue, a seasoned CEO with extensive experience in the rail industry. The discussion delves into the intricacies of leadership principles, the impact of organizational culture, and […]
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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. ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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Unleashing Leadership Brilliance: Fostering Connections and Trust Hello, I’m Doug Thorpe, and as the host of “Leadership Powered by Common Sense,” I’ve had the privilege of engaging with thought leaders ...
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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 ...
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The Entrepreneurial Journey of Revolutionizing Mental Health Care: Insights from Sam Mandel Hello, dear readers. I’m Doug Thorpe, the host of Leadership Powered by Common Sense, and today I’m thrilled ...
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The Art of Embracing Imperfection and Celebrating Wins: Insights from Habit Coach Lesley Logan Welcome to my latest podcast, where I’m thrilled to share the wisdom and insights from a ...
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From Corporate Stress to Empowering Leadership: A Journey with Tassos Kotsias Hello everyone, I’m Doug Thorpe, your host for the “Leadership Powered by Common Sense” podcast. In one of our ...
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Embracing Vulnerability and Authenticity in Leadership: A Conversation with Gerardo Segat Hello everyone, I’m Doug Thorpe, your host for this insightful podcast episode. Today, I had the pleasure of introducing ...
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The Art of Employee Retention: A Conversation with Anne Donovan As a podcaster, I’ve had the privilege of engaging in enlightening conversations with industry experts. One such conversation was with ...
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Embracing Resilience and Post-Traumatic Growth: A Conversation with Rebecca Weaver Hello everyone, I’m Doug Thorpe, your host for the “Leadership Powered by Common Sense” podcast. In one of our recent ...
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From Answering Phones to Leading a Multi-Million Dollar Business: A Conversation with Jacky Fischer In a recent podcast episode, I had the pleasure of hosting Jacky Fischer, a successful entrepreneur ...
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Building a Thriving Business: A Conversation with Levi Torres As a podcaster, I have the privilege of engaging with some of the most inspiring and successful entrepreneurs in the industry. ...
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“Entrepreneurial Insights: A Journey from Equipment Leasing to Tech-Based Ventures” Hello everyone, I’m Doug Thorpe, your host for the podcast series. Today, I’m excited to share with you an insightful ...
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The Impact of Burnout on Leadership: A Conversation with Dr. Gary Simonds In a recent episode of my podcast, I had the pleasure of hosting Dr. Gary Simonds, a former ...
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Strengthening the Small Business Backbone: A Conversation with Chris Lautenslager As a podcaster, I have the privilege of engaging in enlightening conversations with a variety of guests. In a recent ...
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Embracing the Future of Work: A Conversation with Ira Wolfe As the host of the podcast, I recently had the pleasure of engaging in a thought-provoking conversation with Ira Wolfe, ...
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Interested in enhancing your leadership skills or improving your organization’s leadership practices? I invite you to explore the insights and guidance that Doug Thorpe offers. Leadership and Accountability: A Conversation ...
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The Art and Science of Leadership: A Conversation with Russell Heath As the host of a podcast that delves into the intricacies of leadership, I recently had the pleasure of ...
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Insights from a Successful Creative Business Owner Scaling Creativity: A Conversation with Gail Doby As the host of the podcast “Leadership Powered by Common Sense,” I recently had the pleasure ...
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Navigating the Complexities of Employment Law: Insights from Alan Crone Hello everyone, I’m Doug Thorpe, your host for the podcast “Leadership Powered by Common Sense.” In one of our recent ...
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Building Customer Loyalty and Trust: A Conversation with Natalie Oldfield As the host of the podcast “Leadership Powered by Common Sense,” I recently had the pleasure of interviewing Natalie Oldfield, ...
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The Art of Leadership: A Conversation with Vanessa Judelman As a podcast host, I’ve had the privilege of engaging in enlightening conversations with a variety of experts. Recently, I had ...
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The Power of Process Engineering: A Conversation with Sam Drauschak As a podcaster, I have the privilege of engaging with a variety of experts in different fields. In a recent ...
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Embracing Authentic Leadership: A Conversation with Laurie Smith In a recent episode of “Leadership Powered by Common Sense,” I had the pleasure of hosting Lauri Smith, a renowned expert on ...
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The Power of Differentiation in Business and Personal Branding: A Conversation with Roy Osing Hello everyone, I’m Doug Thorpe, your podcast host, and today I’m excited to share with you ...
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Hello everyone, I’m Doug Thorpe, your host, and today I’m excited to share with you a fascinating conversation I had with Stephen Halasnik, a seasoned entrepreneur who has built multiple ...
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Mastering Time Management and Productivity with Chelsey Neumeyer Hello everyone! In a recent episode of my podcast, “Leadership Powered by Common Sense,” I had the pleasure of hosting Chelsey Neumeyer, ...
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A Conversation with Futurist Jay Jamrog As a podcast host, I recently had the pleasure of engaging in a thought-provoking conversation with Jay Jamrog, a long-time futurist and strategic workforce ...
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Hello everyone, I’m Doug Thorpe, your host for today’s blog post. I recently had an enlightening conversation with Jeff Swartz, an expert in geofencing and the owner of Epic Advertising ...
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Breaking Through the Plateau: A Deep Dive into the Challenges of Small Business Growth Hello everyone, I’m Doug Thorpe, your host for today’s discussion. As a seasoned observer of the ...
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From Dentistry to Leadership: A Journey of Continuous Learning and Growth Hello everyone, I’m your host, Doug Thorpe, and I’m excited to share with you an insightful conversation I had ...
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From Systems Engineer to Book Publisher: A Conversation with Nancy Erickson Hello everyone, I’m Doug Thorpe, your host for the “Leadership Powered by Common Sense” podcast. In one of our ...
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Shifting Mindsets for Success: A Conversation with Carolyn, the Leadership Coach As the host of the podcast “Leadership Powered by Common Sense,” I recently had the pleasure of welcoming Carolyn ...
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The Power of Fractional Leadership: A Conversation with Ken Paskins Hello everyone, I’m your host, Doug Thorpe, and today I’m excited to share with you a fascinating conversation I had ...
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Unraveling the Power of AI: A Conversation with Manuj Aggarwal As the host of this enlightening podcast, I had the pleasure of engaging in a thought-provoking conversation with Manuj Aggarwal, ...
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The Power of Leadership: A Conversation with Aaron Trahan As the host of the podcast “Leadership Powered by Common Sense,” I recently had the pleasure of engaging in a thought-provoking ...
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Leadership Powered by Common Sense: A Conversation with Jason Barnard Hello everyone, I’m Doug Thorpe, your host for the “Leadership Powered by Common Sense” podcast. Today, I want to share ...
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Embracing Creativity and Collaboration: A Conversation with Sam Bennett As a podcast host, I recently had the pleasure of engaging in a thought-provoking conversation with Sam Bennett, a creative entrepreneur ...
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Leadership in the Future: A Conversation with Zoe Roth As a podcaster, I have the privilege of engaging with some of the most insightful minds in various fields. Recently, I ...
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The Power of Choices: A Conversation with Shaun Hayes As the host of the podcast “Leadership Powered by Common Sense,” I recently had the pleasure of interviewing Shaun Hayes, a ...
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Exploring the World of Esports and Gaming with Liam Brown Hello everyone, I’m Doug Thorpe, your host, and today I’m excited to share with you an enlightening conversation I had ...
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The Power of Recognition: A Conversation with Doug Brown on Employee Engagement and Retention As the host of the “Leadership Powered by Common Sense” podcast, I recently had the pleasure ...
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From Podcast to Leadership: A Conversation with Doug Thorpe Today we’re turning the tables. I had the chance to sit down and be interviewed by Steve Harper, a nationally syndicated ...
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Blame in the Workplace: A Deep Dive into Its Impact and How to Overcome It As a podcast host, I recently had the pleasure of hosting an enlightening conversation with ...
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Leadership and Career Progression: A Conversation with Dan Freehling As a podcaster, I have the privilege of engaging with some of the most insightful minds in various fields. In a ...
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From Military to Civilian Life: A Conversation with Kathy Galloway As a podcaster, I have the privilege of engaging in enlightening conversations with a variety of guests. In a recent ...
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The Power of Process and Leadership in Entrepreneurship: A Conversation with Rob Dubey As the host of the podcast “Leadership Powered by Common Sense,” I recently had the pleasure of ...
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The Gooder Life: A Conversation with Kendall Lyman on Authentic Leadership In a recent episode of my podcast, I had the pleasure of engaging in a thought-provoking conversation with Kendall ...
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From Navy SEAL to CEO: A Journey of Resilience and Creativity Hello everyone, I’m Doug Thorpe, your host, and today I’m excited to share with you an insightful conversation I ...
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Navigating Organizational Change: A Conversation with Brian Gorman As the host of a podcast that delves into leadership and organizational change, I recently had the pleasure of welcoming Brian Gorman, ...
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Embracing Leadership and Personal Growth: A Conversation with Ted Phaeton As the host of the podcast “Leadership Powered by Common Sense,” I recently had the pleasure of welcoming Ted Phaeton ...
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Overcoming Addiction: A Personal Journey with Adam Gunton Hello everyone, I’m Doug Thorpe, your host for the “Leadership Powered by Common Sense” podcast. Today, I’m excited to share a compelling ...
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Unleash your influential power as a leader and captivate your audience with the expert guidance of guest Josh Elledge, as he reveals the secrets to building genuine connections and delivering ...
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Strategic Compliance: A Catalyst for Financial Growth and Stability – Tom Fox Does this sound familiar? You’ve been told that the key to improving your business operations and financial outcomes ...
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Do you want to enhance team engagement and drive productivity to new heights? Are you searching for a solution that can help you achieve this desired outcome? Look no further! ...
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If you’re looking for someone to inspire you to step into lead the life you want, then you need to know about Kellan Fluckiger. He is a transformational coach who ...
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Ever wondered how your voice can impact your leadership effectiveness? 🎙️ In my latest podcast episode with John Henny, we explore the power of voice quality and communication skills for ...
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In today’s ever-evolving work landscape, remote work has become the new norm for many organizations worldwide. As teams adapt to this virtual environment, mastering the art of remote work has ...
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Uncover the hidden truths behind the rollercoaster ride of an entrepreneurial journey and the key stages that make or break success. In this episode, you will be able to: My ...
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Have you heard these myths about handling uncertainty and risk in STEM leadership? It’s time to separate fact from fiction. Myth #1: Successful leaders always have all the answers. Myth ...
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Navigating the Fun Stage to Achieve Sustained Business Success You’ve built your small business from the ground up, and now you’re ready to transition from the exciting early growth phase ...
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Affiliate Marketing Unleashed: Strategies for Success with Matt McWilliams Experience the unexpected twist that transformed a young golfer’s life into a thriving career in affiliate marketing. Journey alongside Matt McWilliams ...
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Have you heard these myths about combining marketing and sales to maximize inbound-led outbound strategies? Let’s debunk them and discover the truth together! Myth 1: Marketing and sales teams should ...
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From Competitor to Client Magnet: Crafting an Irresistible Value Proposition (Tyler Horsley) Does this sound familiar? You’ve been told that you need to communicate your value proposition, but despite your ...
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Do you desire to unlock the key to unparalleled business success? Are you ready to discover the secret that will propel your entrepreneurial journey to new heights? Look no further. ...
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In this enlightening piece, we delve into the nuances of defining true success and creating a culture that thrives on it with the guidance of Don Schminke, an expert in ...
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What are the most successful small business startups? What is the business start-up process? In this episode, we are going to explore these and many other questions about business startups. ...
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Entrepreneurial expert Aaron Shelley confronts the irony of prioritizing business over personal life, highlighting the importance of intentional living to achieve a healthy work-life balance. Together we’re going to have ...
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On Loop’s Projjal Ghatak Explains How to Make Them Work to Your Advantage in a Hybrid Workforce Have you heard these myths about maximizing team performance in the hybrid work ...
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Are you tired of pouring your hard-earned money into marketing campaigns that don’t deliver results? Russell Lundstrom was too. But instead of giving up, he had an epiphany that changed ...
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Do you desire to keep your business IT systems secure from cyber threats and ensure you have a reliable disaster recovery plan in place? Look no further! I am here ...
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Small business owners, listen up! In this episode of Leadership Powered by Common Sense, attorney Kelli Jones shares legal considerations you need to know to protect your intellectual property and ...
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Have you heard these myths about investing in individual employee development? Myth #1: It’s too expensive and doesn’t provide a good return on investment. Myth #2: Employees will leave the ...
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Does this sound familiar? You’re trying to improve employee engagement, but the strategies you’ve been told to implement just aren’t working. Maybe you’ve tried implementing more rules and regulations, or ...
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Discover the benefits of investing in leadership training and understanding the human element of leadership with coach Matthew Brackett. But what happens when traditional models of promotion fail and individuals ...
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Are you tired of hiring the wrong people for your business? Do you want to improve communication between employers and job seekers? Look no further, because Katherine McCord has the ...
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Do you find yourself struggling to balance technical expertise and people management as a STEM professional transitioning into leadership? Have you been told to simply work on your emotional intelligence, ...
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Just when you thought leadership couldn’t get any simpler, Gordon Tredgold drops an unexpected twist on his already successful approach. The result? A revolutionary FAST leadership model that is changing ...
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As the world rapidly changes with new technologies emerging, leadership expert and pastor, Dr. Leonard Sweet, warns that COVID was not an interruption but a disruption to our lives. With ...
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Tyler Foley takes us on a journey of his life, from child actor to failed entrepreneur, to safety professional, to best-selling author and speaker. But what led him to where ...
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A positive self-image can help project a confident and successful persona, which can lead to great opportunities in your work life, such as a promotion or a successful business pitch. ...
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As a business owner or executive, you know how important it is to have a team that works well together. But did you know that emotional intelligence could be the ...
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Join me as I visit with Anmol Singh, a New York-based angel investor and serial entrepreneur. Anmol shares his journey about moving from his home in India, to UK and ...
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Some people find themselves asked to take on leadership roles without ever having had the preparation or training to assume that role.
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Identifying a meaningful brand may be one of the most difficult challenges a business founder can face. Let's face it, most of us are NOT natural marketers.
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The modern business world can be a place of chaos, conflict, and busyness. Anyone working to make a success of their work can get run down, discouraged, and frustrated, even ...
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Great leaders ask good questions. The questions are never meant to fill air space. Rather they represent genuine, thoughtful curiosity. Being a curious leader can inspire teams to think bigger ...
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When leaders enter into development opportunities, working with coaches may lead to scenarios where role play helps. While good coaches are willing to delve into that form of coaching moments, ...
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If you’re an entrepreneur, business owner, or executive, you’ve likely heard of LinkedIn. But did you know that this professional networking site can do wonders for boosting your brand? LinkedIn ...
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As we mature into our adult life, we experience various impacts coming from a multitude of moments where people in our lives create influence. The influence can be positive or ...
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Starting and running a successful business requires landing an offering that the market values. If your product or service fulfills a need, then you have a winner. There are various ...
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The ways people rise up to gain recognition and promotion as leaders in various organizations can be widely different. Internal and external forces can dictate whether someone gets recognized and ...
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The journey to becoming a successful entrepreneur is not without its challenges. There will be fails and missteps along the way. Success comes for those who battle through the fails. ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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“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 ...
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“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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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. ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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, ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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’ ...
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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. ...
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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 ...
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Success in business or in life depends upon your own definition. That definition may come from very different sources, some of which may not be valid. Often the measures we ...
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People need second chances. Leaders need to understand these fundamental concepts when guiding a team. Your people will screw up. It’s not a question of if, but when. Once they ...
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Anyone who decides to start a business will experience the growth of that business in distinct stages. Each stage represents different levels of success and challenge. Some entrepreneurs struggle to ...
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In times of uncertain economic pressure like we are experiencing now, successful business leaders know how to apply positive, persistent pressure for showing value to customers so that the market ...
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With so much noise in the world, it’s hard for a person or a business to get noticed. Too often, entrepreneurs get confused about the significant differences between, sales, marketing, ...
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Simon Sinek popularized the notion of “start with why” to help people get to the core of their sense of purpose. Forget what and how you’re going to do what ...
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There are countless articles and books about leadership. For some time I have been an advocate of not trying to read them all. Rather, find yourself some credible sources backed ...
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Leadership plays a tremendous part in making the right culture for your business. Before you can lead a culture shift, you have to look internally, and lead yourself. Join me ...
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What does it mean to be the right leader at the right time? For some businesses, it means hiring an interim leader like a CEO or CFO to step in ...
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Business owners and people in leadership are always faced with having to hire people on their teams. I’m not sure I know anyone who simply ‘loves’ hiring. It’s a chore ...
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Running a business requires many leadership and management skills. For entrepreneurs, one area that is often missing is the ability to run solid financial reporting to really know how your ...
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This is a funny word coined by MLB coach and business consultant Trent Clark. Trent is a 3x MLB champion. He has coached with some of the biggest names in ...
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We’ve all had people in our lives who struggled to us good feedback; the kind that inspires and encourages us to do more, or be better. The honest truth is ...
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Making career moves can be difficult. Whether you are forced into a job change or want one for advancement purposes, the modern ways to land the right job have changed. ...
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We’ve said it before on this show, there are thousands of leadership books telling us about the ideal qualities of leadership, its principles, values, and ways. Yet there is a ...
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Having perfect clarity in your brand messaging takes real work. There’s no hiding that fact or skipping steps and cutting corners. In this show, we explore what it means to ...
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Leadership and business ownership are both a journey. Actually, all of life is a journey. So how do you look at your personal journey through business and life? We’re talking ...
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Scott Jeffrey Miller knows a thing or two about leadership development. Join us as Scott and I explore the real meaning of leadership in the modern era. According to Scott, ...
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Stop in, and take a listen. Today I visit with a global traveler, serial entrepreneur, and chief innovator Patrick Noel Daly. Patrick brings his 20+ years to our discussion about ...
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Truthfully, this episode was so much fun, it was hard to decide on the right title. My guest, Michelle Nedelec is a self-proclaimed wonder woman. And she’s not wrong by ...
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Stop buying tactics for marketing like SEO, Google ads or Facebook ads. Get a solid marketing strategy BEFORE you start pouring money into the marketing funnel that most small businesses ...
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Our brains are amazing. Using your brain power can be a secret weapon in your desire to be the best you can be. But it takes training to unleash that ...
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Who says that? What I’m trying to say is that in this episode, we’re talking about all aspects of being an entrepreneur. Top to bottom, A to Z, soup to ...
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Highly effective leadership requires intentional focus and effort. Much is written about principles, values, and styles of leadership. But if you are never intentional about applying any of the teachings, ...
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Leadership effectiveness relies on crystal-clear communication. If you run a team of people, your communication ability is critical to your ultimate success. From time to time, it’s important to check ...
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Promoting your business, building a brand, developing good content and effective marketing is all a big mystery to most business owners. What you are looking for is ways to get ...
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Executive coaching is rapidly growing. Companies of all sizes are finding value in hiring coaches to help executive leaders and leadership teams improve their effectiveness. Managers who were promoted from ...
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So much has been written about company culture, yet there is still so much to learn about leading the right culture. How does a leader or founder make that happen? ...
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Communication is on everybody’s list of leadership skills. Yet, because it is a “given” it can actually be overlooked. So what can leaders do to up their leadership game by ...
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Trying to build a business takes effort and focused determination. But what questions do you need to ask along the way? Do you have a road map or plan to ...
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Join me as I visit with fighter pilot Dominic “Slice” Teich. Besides flying high-powered military fighters and training others to do so, Dom runs several of his own businesses. Listen ...
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Hard Rock that is. I am interviewing Jim Knight, the former leader of talent development and culture at the famous global brand Hard Rock Cafe. Jim spent 20+ years as ...
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Special Note – This is a milestone for this show. We proudly present to you episode 100. You start a business and have hopes to grow it, right? But what ...
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Procrastination is a habit that keeps crawling back into our lives. And each time, again and again, it sabotages your plans making you feel frustrated, angry, or even depressed. The ...
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Becoming an entrepreneur is a dream for many people. In this episode, I visit with someone who made the shift from the head office of the NFL Tampa Bay Buccaneers ...
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If you’re thinking about starting a business, you might want to take a page from a tech company start-up playbook. The things needed there may be the right fit for ...
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If you run any kind of business, setting the best price for your services can be tricky. Start out at the wrong price and you will struggle. If it’s too ...
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Here’s a simple note to say THANK YOU. You are loved. I appreciate each and every one of you who follows my blog or listens to my podcast. YOU are ...
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Here’s a simple note to say THANK YOU. You are loved. I appreciate each and every one of you who follows my blog or listens to my podcast. YOU are ...
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When it comes to marketing and branding, clever, innovative ideas usually drive success. Yet with so much of modern media being saturated with information overload, how does a brand stand ...
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Company owners and senior leaders are placing more and more emphasis on the development of leaders. People in middle management and those recognized as having high potential are all getting ...
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Why do some people never reach their full potential to connect and influence others? Our guest today is Catherine Mattiske (SAY Matt-IS-key), founder of TPC — The Performance Company. With ...
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After coming out of the COVID-19 lockdown, many people have started talking about resilience. Leadership workshops everywhere are asking the question, how can I increase my own resilience and help ...
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If your company culture isn’t quite what you want it to be, perhaps you should think about building a village. No, it’s not a political idea. It’s a practical and ...
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Starting a business may be your special dream. Becoming your own boss sounds great. However, there are a few very critical things to consider before launching to open a business. ...
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Have you ever felt burnt out? Or maybe you feel frustrated by the job you’re in even though the pay is incredible. Or are you in a bad relationship that ...
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Building a brand for your business is hard work. But all the effort to define the brand can fall flat if your team is not on board to deliver. As ...
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The current state of modern business has put leaders under new pressures. Post-COVID work standards, the Big Quit, a tight market, and now ever-increasing global inflation are just a few ...
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Lately, we hear a great deal about leaders needing to build trust inside their teams and organizations. No environment relies on trusted leaders more than a school campus. My guest, ...
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When you need to hire new talent, identifying the best person is hard enough. But finding the right way to market your opportunity takes an extra step. If you believe ...
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A hot topic on most managers’ minds is the “Big Quit” that has been going on. In this episode, I visit with Merrylue Martin. She is a PhD who has ...
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Listen as Doug interviews Tom Kereszti a former Fortune 500 CEO and global leader. Tom shares his key insights and stories from the C-suite. Listen for: 3 key questions every ...
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Having a playlist of favorite tunes, movies or podcasts is a great source of entertainment. But there’s another playlist that can make or break our effectiveness as business leaders. It’s ...
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If you run a business, knowing your numbers is important. But the key question is which numbers? Many successful leaders create key performance indicators (KPIs). Each business may need to ...
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The best leaders show up with a well-round view of all aspects of their lives. They demonstrate quality attributes not just at work but at home and in the community. ...
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Owning, leading, and running a business takes a mastery of many different skills. One big area where business owners go astray is properly aligning the team they lead. Alignment means ...
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In this episode, Doug visits with Steve Preda. They discuss a 5 part business model that helps emerging privately held companies 5x their results in 5 years. Steve Preda is ...
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The Story of the Imiloa Institute in Costa Rica Let me share an amazing story of one entrepreneur’s dream that has become a global success. His name is Jake Sasseville. ...
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Any discussion about leadership usually ends up talking about styles, methods, and abilities to influence people. Yet we often overlook the idea of becoming a leader of leaders. In other ...
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The creation of Comedy Central was actually a small business inside a bigger business. Specifically, HBO. Getting a radical idea off the ground when no one else thinks it’s a ...
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At the core of every coaching client, is someone who shows up with some kind of inner struggle. Some are clearly more prominent than others (fear, intimidation, lack of confidence). ...
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Owning and operating a small business can be a big challenge. You’ve heard it said you need to work on your business, not in your business. What does that even ...
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From day 1, Amazon founder and creator Jeff Bezos had a vision. In 1997 he began writing about the vision, sharing it with investors and the public via his annual ...
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You’re on mute is the buzz phrase of the modern work world. But if you are a leader, you never want your team to be thinking that about your actions. ...
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It has been said culture can eat strategy for breakfast. The wrong culture can impact all of your best intentions. But building the right culture can unleash a tidal wave ...
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Leaders live and die by the way they communicate with their teams. Being able to explain things in ways that create clarity, purpose, and a sense of positive possibility gives ...
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From time to time, it’s helpful to hear someone else’s story about their journey into entrepreneurship and business ownership. There are so many different lessons to learn, things to explore, ...
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Success in business does not always equal success in life. Too often leaders in the business world suffer stress at home and have trouble with personal matters. How do you ...
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When we think of teams, we usually think about performance. Is the team achieving everything you hope for? High-performing teams need high-performing leaders. But to be able to perform at ...
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The idea of a mastermind group was first introduced by Napoleon Hill in his “Think and Grow Rich” book almost 100 years ago. But historically, mastermind groups have existed far ...
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In this show, we’re talking about the role leaders have in being absolutely sure they have created the right opportunities for their team to succeed. As obvious as that might ...
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Two big factors impact a leader’s success. The first involves the imposter syndrome where you feel inadequate for the job at hand. This is followed closely by burnout caused by ...
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What do astronauts, Olympic Champions and Nobel Laureates do differently that allows them to achieve such high levels of success? You too can learn their secrets. There are four common ...
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Building a great business takes many things. Entrepreneurs and owners have a lot to consider. So where do you start? Once you get started, how do you grow the business? ...
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In the post-pandemic work world, getting the most from teams at work takes some special consideration. In this episode I visit with Dr. Seth Silver. We explore a return to ...
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From time to time, you will meet someone who has built not just one business, but multiple. Their stories can help fuel your passion for moving forward with a business ...
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Let me ask you, have you ever:• Lost sleep worrying about how to deliver a tough message to a colleague?• Thought you’d nailed a project only to receive feedback that ...
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People wanting to break away from a corporate job or enhance their investment options often turn to investing in a franchise. Running such a business as a hands-on owner/operator or ...
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It’s one thing to have a good sales team driving new business. What if that effort was based on a deeper meaning? What if the sales effort was purpose-driven, tapping ...
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If you own a business, setting the price for your goods or services can be challenging. It is often helpful to get advice from someone who has been there and ...
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In a world of fast-paced business, it’s easy to lose sight of your own sense of purpose. Knowing your passions and purpose can become a powerful force for success. Join ...
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In this show, we explore what it takes for small business founders to make all the right moves to go from start-up to grown-up. My guest is a well-known business ...
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Managers, owners, and executives work on many leadership skills. One that is often high on the list is communication. Yet communication is much bigger than the message you deliver. In ...
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We live in a fast-paced, sometimes crazy world. Owning a business and leading a team can be a drain. You love it, but it zaps energy. How do you recharge? ...
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Running a business or leading a team requires people to be accountable. Or at least that’s what they tell us in B-School. What if you built a team where everyone, ...
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In this episode, we tackle the classic yin and yang of whether to decide to leave a corporate gig to launch out on your own. My guest is Corrie LoGiudice ...
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It has been said that Leadership is a journey. You need direction, vision, and a guide to be an effective leader. It’s a lifelong journey that offers great reward and ...
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Even in a small and semirural American government utility, corrupt leaders aren’t simply dishonest and immoral. They’re dangerous. A riveting and relevant memoir, The Intrepid Brotherhood details a classic story ...
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Peter Drucker once said, “Culture will eat strategy for breakfast.” But how does a leader build the right culture at work? The modern workforce is demanding better feedback cycles, more ...
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Leadership effectiveness can come in many ways. Making the right connections with colleagues, employees, peers, and others requires the right stuff. Sometimes it can help to take a totally different ...
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Putting together a business forecast does not require a ton of skill, but it does deserve some careful attention to detail. In this episode, I visit with Ian Schnoor who ...
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We’re taking a hard look at how companies can differentiate themselves from the competition. What can you say about “being the only one in your segment to do ____________”? My ...
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Every once in a while, you have to stop and ask about the human side of being a leader of people. As odd as that sounds, today’s business world is ...
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Among the most endorsed leadership experts in America and Asia, Robert lives and teaches the principle that “life is a series of choices and one choice is to live an ...
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Using self-directed retirement accounts can be one way to fuel your new business or help grow a business you already own. In this episode. my guest is Daniel Blue. He ...
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Every so often, it’s helpful to hear another business owner’s story to see whether there is something they did that you can learn. In this show, I talk with Paul ...
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Have you ever thought about hosting an event to grow your business? It’s being done by thought leaders, coaches, and authors. Why not you? Join me as we talk with ...
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In this episode, we attack something known as the Tall Poppy Syndrome. It is a cultural phenomenon that has been talked about for centuries.
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It’s just plain wrong that society has programmed us to believe that success takes hard work, long hours, and sacrifice, that “working till you drop” and “give, give, give until ...
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Guest Dave Hollenbach shares his frontline, servant leader experiences, but not with a plot twist or two along the way. He is the author of FIREPROOF: Your Grand Strategy for ...
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The quick answer is YES. In this episode, my guest Lindy Nowak explains exactly how. Listen to her story of leaving the NY fashion world to launch her own entrepreneurial ...
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Starting and building a business is often the owner’s dream. But what is your exit plan? Too many owners never really think about that. In this episode, I am talking ...
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Listen as we explore the real meaning of building a purpose-driven brand. My guest is David Dressler. Here is his story. “My philosophy is simple; “happier at work is happier ...
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Essential Skills for Success That No One Taught You Drawing on nearly twenty years of teaching at MIT’s “career success accelerator” program and a career spanning half a dozen industries, ...
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If you are a solopreneur trying to grow your business, offering subject matter expertise, you need to know more about how to grow an influencer business. Jonathan Milligan has done ...
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Listen to this episode where my guest, Michael McRay shares his insights and ideas about the power of storytelling. Hear his perspectives and practical ideas to help you add this gift to your toolkit as a leader.
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The best leaders make intentional choices about things. These choices include the way the day starts and the habits you follow. If you want a change, form a new habit.
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When we think of truly high-performing teams, we often turn our attention to championship sports teams. Listen in this episode as I interview former NFL coach, Evan Burk. Evan climbed ...
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It is said what we consume for information will shape our attitude. How is your consumption going? How's that working out for you?
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Good leaders build great teams. But reality tells us that sometimes teams start to fail, get disorganized and become dysfunctional. How do you fix that? In this episode, I visit ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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We’re talking about living a purposeful life. Plus ways that this mindset can impact leaders in the workplace. In this episode, my guest is David R. Edwards. David served in ...
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In this episode, Liam Naden explains his journey to understand success. What he discovered is not at all what you think. Speaker, teacher, author, and researcher, Liam Naden helps individuals ...
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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, ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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.
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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 ...
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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 ...
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In this episode, we explore the strange ways people show up with biases that radically challenge the direction they might want to go.
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In today’s virtual world, leaders need to think about how they communicate. In this episode, Doug is visiting with Alfred Poor a professional speaker turned communication coach. Alfred was once ...
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Meet Eddie Hill the owner of ProsperousIM.com, an internet marketing service company out of Florida. In this episode of “Leadership Powered by Common Sense”‘, host Doug Thorpe talks with Eddie ...
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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.
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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.
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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 ...
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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 ...
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Join me as I interview Madelaine Weiss, best-selling author of the book “Getting to G.R.E.A.T.” This is a great model for leaders wanting to get to the next level. In ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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One big part of becoming an effective leader is keeping your body in tip-top shape. Join me as I visit with my own coach and fitness advisor, Luke Prentiss. We’re ...
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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) ...
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Great leaders know how to communicate. But written communication sometimes needs help. Here’s a quick tip for becoming better communicator when you write.
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An old mentor taught me some great lessons in a woodshop. I later discovered those practical tips apply to good leadership too. Hear more of the story now.
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Recently I had the opportunity to appear on a podcast hosted by Todd Westra. Todd’s show is called “The Leadership in Business Podcast.” Here is the full show.
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Large companies spend lots of time and money developing, coaching and directing a leadership framework. Does a small business need one too? In this episode, I explore this question.
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Do you remember the last time you took something out of the freezer and stuck it in the microwave? You were hoping for a tasty treat. But when the buzzer ...
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What do you think of when someone says something about a stepping stone? The origin comes from placement of stones across a stream so that a pedestrian can walk across the ...
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Bubble wrapping is great for shipping delicate collectibles. But if you sit as CEO, Owner or manager in a company, you cannot afford to let yourself get bubble-wrapped as a ...
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Spend any time at a particular company and you will find yourself part of an informal network. This network is above and beyond the boxes on the org chart. Your ...
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Are you a manager who is wondering about being a better leader? There is a difference. Here’s a short, simple explanation to get you thinking about leadership at work, at ...
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6 Proven ways to make Trust explode inside your team. Do you think your work team is just average? Have you ever thought about ways to make it better? What ...
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Do you believe your team performance follows a bell curve? This is a long-standing belief, but one that is proven wrong in research. Join me in this episode as we ...
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As the world around us is faced with the Coronavirus pandemic, leaders in all walks of life must step up t oprovide the calm. But as a leader spends his ...
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Let’s face it, it’s no fun when you get ambushed at work. Here are a few thoughts and recommendations to avoid ambushing your people.
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In this week’s blog post I explore some simple triggers that can enhance your leadership effectiveness. Here’s the latest episode to explain what I mean.
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As a brand new manager, your confidence is going to take some hits. Here are some ideas to fight the drain.
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Thinking of improving your current employee performance appraisal process? Big Five Performance Management has been practiced for the past 15 years, at two Fortune 500 companies. Here’s how it works. ...
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Blog post 5/23/16 – how to deal with those pesky red flags in your life.
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I’m excited to announce that Leadership Powered by Common Sense is now featured on Alexa Flash Briefings. Check it out here. I’ll be sharing daily insights and ideas for helping ...
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Father’s Day June 18, 2017 I had the honor of delivering the sermon at First Baptist Church Richmond, TX. Listen to a message about fatherhood and the ways our view ...
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BG Bill Weber was Deputy Commander of the Third Infantry Division when US forces marched on Baghdad. He has 30+ years of leadership training and some very strong ideas about ...
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