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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.
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Jun 29, 2023 • 0sec
How to Define Winning and Create a Culture of Success in Your Organization 190
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 leadership, culture, and strategy development. Don’s insights stem from his own experiences and his profound understanding of the importance of aligning beliefs within a team […]
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Jun 28, 2023 • 0sec
A Moment Talking Business Start-Ups 189
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. My guest is Jan Cavelle, a coach and author who has dedicated her life to helping entrepreneurs make the leap from successful start-up to growth […]
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Jun 27, 2023 • 0sec
Creating a Meaningful Family Dynamic: Lessons from Aaron Shelley 188
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 a synergy where you’re doing the thing you’re best at, I’m doing the thing I’m best at. My special guest is Aaron Shelley Meet Aaron […]
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Jun 22, 2023 • 0sec
The Power of Feedback and Habit 187
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 world? Myth #1: Remote work is less productive than in-person work. Myth #2: Hybrid teams are harder to manage than fully remote or fully in-person […]
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Jun 21, 2023 • 0sec
The Chief Marchitect Story 186
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 everything. By flipping the traditional marketing approach on its head and prioritizing the customer’s needs first, Russell developed the Market Act blueprint. This customer-centric strategy […]
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Jun 20, 2023 • 0sec
Secure Your Business with Disaster Recovery Plans and Cybersecurity Measures – Roland Parker 185
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 to share an effective solution that will help you achieve the desired outcome of robust cybersecurity and disaster recovery plans. As a leading expert in […]
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Jun 15, 2023 • 0sec
Legal Considerations for Small Business Owners 184
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 avoid legal consequences. But beware, you’ll be left wondering what will happen next when a shocking moment leaves Jones in a difficult situation with no […]
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Jun 14, 2023 • 0sec
The Transformer Mindset: Kerry Stover on Empowering Teams for Lasting Success 183
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 company after receiving training and development. Myth #3: Only top-performing employees deserve development opportunities. These misconceptions can hold businesses back from creating a more engaged […]
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Jun 13, 2023 • 0sec
Elevating Leadership: The Seven Key Attributes of Successful Managers with Jack Wiley 182
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 perhaps you’ve tried offering incentives. But despite your efforts, your team still seems disengaged. The truth is, these ineffective actions are only causing you more […]
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Jun 8, 2023 • 0sec
Leading Better, Loving Better, Living Better: A Philosophy for Effective Leadership 181
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 are placed in leadership roles they’re not prepared for? Tune in to find out. The wisdom of leadership is to be able to adapt to […]
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