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Well, hello again everyone. This is leadership powered by common sense. And I’m your tour guide, Doug Thorpe. Today we’re going to delve into the area of supply chain risk and environmental. My guest is an expert in that field. She’s spent a career building software to help companies manage such risk. And we are […] The post Leadership Lessons from Software Disasters | Ep 447 first appeared on Leadership Powered by Common Sense.

Brittany Hanson, entrepreneur and co-founder focused on trusted information distribution and social impact. She discusses building a mission-driven company that blends AI with human oversight. Topics include ethical flat company culture, real-world impact partnerships like anti‑trafficking training, and practical uses of secure QR-linked content for visitors, banks, hospitals and more.

Molly Rosen, Co-CEO of Project Next Leadership who helps leaders with culture, development, and change across tech and global orgs. They explore leadership as influence and transformation. Topics include translating strategy into execution, moving from builder to agenda-setter, tackling imposter syndrome, and how AI reshapes leadership while human skills stay essential.

Andy Bhattacharyya, entrepreneur and senior leader in supply chain, sustainability, and digital transformation. He recounts his centrist, purpose-led career path. Conversations cover framing sustainability as profitable, glue-free product innovation, sustainable finance, AI and reskilling, supply chain resiliency, and empathy-driven Industry 5.0 approaches that augment people.

Max Stevens, a business and performance coach who helps high performers and founders integrate achievement with inner wellbeing. He recounts a life shaped by drive, a transformative India meditation experience, and work with athletes. Conversations cover how achievers seek validation, assessment and coaching tools, pivotal life wake-up moments, and reframing achievement toward contribution.

Erin Herman, a performance-driven executive coach and former global nonprofit and corporate leader, shares leadership stories and the KEG model: courage, empathy, growth. She recounts turning a failing team into big growth, using empathy rituals like weekly recognition, and practicing courage through daily self-coaching. Topics include growth mindset, overcoming imposter feelings, and aligning work with values.

Introduction Well, hello again, everyone. This is Doug Thorpe, and you’re listening to another episode of The Leadership Powered by Common Sense. Today, my guest is a fellow business coach, advisor, sensei, guru, whatever you want to call him. Like an old friend of mine always said, I don’t care what they call me as […] The post Overcoming Founder-itis Through Better Leadership | Ep 441 first appeared on Leadership Powered by Common Sense.

Introduction You’re listening to Leadership Powered by Common Sense with your host, Doug Thorpe. Here’s Doug. Well, hello again, everyone. It’s great to be back with you today. I’ve got a special guest who has an amazing journey in her own lifelong leadership quest. And she’s, running five companies right now. And uniquely, she comes […] The post Breaking Barriers in Construction Leadership | Ep 440 first appeared on Leadership Powered by Common Sense.

Louis Kim, a seasoned entrepreneur and fund manager with over 20 years of experience in buying and operating small businesses, shares invaluable insights on the entrepreneur-by-acquisition journey. He discusses the importance of understanding industry-specific knowledge and due diligence, emphasizing emotional challenges owners face during cash-flow issues. Kim also highlights the need for aligning values and culture in acquired businesses and the significance of buyer vigilance when navigating the acquisition landscape.

In this engaging conversation, Mitchell Weisburgh, a brain science expert and founder of Mind Shifting, shares insights on improving leadership communication. He discusses the creation of curricula that blend neuroscience with decision-making strategies. Mitchell describes his impactful workshop in Niger, emphasizing the need for education to foster critical thinking and resilience. They explore the brain's survival responses and communication techniques to enhance collaboration, highlighting how emotional intelligence can unlock resourceful thinking.