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Navigating Mental Health and Leadership: Insights from Doug Thorpe and Pat Broe In a compelling episode of “Leadership Powered by Common Sense,” host Doug Thorpe engages with guest Pat Broe ... Th…
Navigating Mental He…
Navigating Mental Health and Leadership: Insights from Doug Thorpe and Pat Broe In a compelling episode of “Leadership Powered by Common Sense,” host Doug Thorpe engages with guest Pat Broe ... The post How Can We Support Youth Mental Health in a Social Media World? | Ep 355 appeared first on Leadership Powered by Common Sense.
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January 16, 2025 Navigating Uncertainty in 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 d…
Navigating Uncertain…
Navigating Uncertainty in 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 discussion with ... The post The Greatest Strategies for Thriving Amid Uncertainty in Business | Ep 354 appeared first on Leadership Powered by Common Sense.
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January 14, 2025 
Within the dynamic landscape of modern business, leadership success increasingly depends on our ability to recognize and transcend our mental models. These paradigms – our deeply embedded ways of se…
Within the dynamic l…
Within the dynamic landscape of modern business, leadership success increasingly depends on our ability to recognize and transcend our mental models. These paradigms – our deeply embedded ways of seeing and interpreting the world – act as both our greatest allies and potential limitations in business leadership. As Peter Drucker once noted, “The greatest danger in times of turbulence is not the turbulence itself, but to act with yesterday’s logic.” In science and philosophy, a paradigm (/ˈpærədaɪm/ PARR-ə-dyme) is a distinct set of concepts or thought patterns, including theo…
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January 9, 2025 Embracing the Role of Leaders as Coaches: Insights from “Leadership Powered by Common Sense” In a recent episode of “Leadership Powered by Common Sense,” host Doug Thorpe engages in a ... The …
Embracing the Role o…
Embracing the Role of Leaders as Coaches: Insights from “Leadership Powered by Common Sense” In a recent episode of “Leadership Powered by Common Sense,” host Doug Thorpe engages in a ... The post Can Leaders Transform Their Teams by Embracing a Coaching Mindset? | Ep 353 appeared first on Leadership Powered by Common Sense.
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January 9, 2025 Mastering Business Operations: Insights from “Leadership Powered by Common Sense” In the latest episode of “Leadership Powered by Common Sense,” host Doug Thorpe delves into the critical role …
Mastering Business O…
Mastering Business Operations: Insights from “Leadership Powered by Common Sense” In the latest episode of “Leadership Powered by Common Sense,” host Doug Thorpe delves into the critical role of operations ... The post From Chaos to Clarity: How to Build a Strong Operational Foundation | Ep 352 appeared first on Leadership Powered by Common Sense.
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January 7, 2025 
The well-being of leaders can have a significant impact on the service delivery within organizations. As a leader, while having responsibility for other’s wellbeing, it can be very easy to forget ab…
The well-being of le…
The well-being of leaders can have a significant impact on the service delivery within organizations. As a leader, while having responsibility for other’s wellbeing, it can be very easy to forget about yourself. Long hours, skipping meals, and neglecting Exercise to meet the goal can take a toll on general mental well-being. Similar to the airline’s instructions to “put your oxygen mask on first, before helping others,” leaders need to manage their own well-being first. By prioritizing their self-care, leaders create a positive environment for their team. Having a healthier mental h…
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January 6, 2025 Leadership and Company Culture: Insights from Ken Wilcox on “Leadership Powered by Common Sense” In a recent episode of “Leadership Powered by Common Sense,” host Doug Thorpe engages in a ... …
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Leadership and Company Culture: Insights from Ken Wilcox on “Leadership Powered by Common Sense” In a recent episode of “Leadership Powered by Common Sense,” host Doug Thorpe engages in a ... The post The Greatest Challenge in Leadership: Aligning Values and Actions appeared first on Leadership Powered by Common Sense.
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January 2, 2025 Unlocking Leadership and Personal Growth: Insights from Brad Dalton on “Leadership Powered by Common Sense” In a recent episode of “Leadership Powered by Common Sense,” host Doug Thorpe engage…
Unlocking Leadership…
Unlocking Leadership and Personal Growth: Insights from Brad Dalton on “Leadership Powered by Common Sense” In a recent episode of “Leadership Powered by Common Sense,” host Doug Thorpe engages in ... The post How Mindset and Personal Growth Shape Effective Leadership appeared first on Leadership Powered by Common Sense.
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December 31, 2024 
As we wrap up another remarkable year, I wanted to take a moment to share a personal message from my heart to yours. 🎄 To all our amazing entrepreneurs, advisees, and podcast listeners – Merry…
As we wrap up anothe…
As we wrap up another remarkable year, I wanted to take a moment to share a personal message from my heart to yours. 🎄 To all our amazing entrepreneurs, advisees, and podcast listeners – Merry Christmas! While I know not everyone celebrates this particular holiday, please know that this greeting comes from a place of pure joy and gratitude. Whether you celebrate Christmas, another beautiful holiday, or simply the closing of another year of growth and possibilities, I want you to know how truly blessed I feel to be part of your entrepreneurial journey. Through our coaching sessions, …
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December 25, 2024 Unlocking Entrepreneurial Success: Insights from John Hewitt on “Leadership Powered by Common Sense” In a recent episode of “Leadership Powered by Common Sense,” host Doug Thorpe engages in a …
Unlocking Entreprene…
Unlocking Entrepreneurial Success: Insights from John Hewitt on “Leadership Powered by Common Sense” In a recent episode of “Leadership Powered by Common Sense,” host Doug Thorpe engages in a compelling ... The post From Tax Software to Pet Grooming: The Unlikely Journey of a Franchise Visionary | Ep 349 appeared first on Leadership Powered by Common Sense.
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December 24, 2024 
I hear a lot these days about leaders needing to be more empathetic. As noble as that may sound, empathy alone can get you in trouble. Kim Ades was a recent guest on my podcast, “Leadership Power…
I hear a lot these d…
I hear a lot these days about leaders needing to be more empathetic. As noble as that may sound, empathy alone can get you in trouble. Kim Ades was a recent guest on my podcast, “Leadership Powered by Common Sense.” She spoke about the risk of being empathetic as a leader if empathy is all you focus on. She explains: “If you walk by a pool and see a person drowning, empathy suggests you jump in and suffer with them.” That’s not good for either of you. Compassion, on the other hand, suggests you have feelings for their problem and seek to help them by rescuing them. In le…
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December 23, 2024 Unlocking Sales Success: Insights from “Leadership Powered by Common Sense” with Doug Thorpe and Gregg Murphy In the latest episode of “Leadership Powered by Common Sense,” host Doug Thorpe si…
Unlocking Sales Succ…
Unlocking Sales Success: Insights from “Leadership Powered by Common Sense” with Doug Thorpe and Gregg Murphy In the latest episode of “Leadership Powered by Common Sense,” host Doug Thorpe sits ... The post How Can You Transform Your Sales Team into a High-Performing Machine? appeared first on Leadership Powered by Common Sense.
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December 19, 2024 
In an increasingly competitive job market, staying ahead often requires a proactive approach to skill development and Education. Pursuing an online degree has emerged as a flexible and cost-effective …
In an increasingly c…
In an increasingly competitive job market, staying ahead often requires a proactive approach to skill development and education. Pursuing an online degree has emerged as a flexible and cost-effective solution for professionals looking to elevate their careers., but is it truly worth it? Let’s explore the reasons why an online degree could be the career boost you’ve been seeking. Flexible Learning for Busy Professionals Balancing a career with the pursuit of higher education can be challenging, especially when traditional degree programs demand strict schedules. That’s why instituti…
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December 18, 2024 
You find yourself at the beginning of the year and it’s time to set your New Year’s Resolutions. STOP. Dump the resolutions this year. Why? They just flat out don’t work. They set you up for …
You find yourself at…
You find yourself at the beginning of the year and it’s time to set your New Year’s Resolutions. STOP. Dump the resolutions this year. Why? They just flat out don’t work. They set you up for failure. 25% of them don’t even last a week! Up to 80% are toast by February. Less than 10% of all resolutions end in success. The older you get, the harder they are to achieve. One study showed that people in their 20’s are 3 times more likely to keep a resolution than those 50 years and older. The problem with a New Year’s resolution is that the New Year only lasts for a few weeks at…
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December 17, 2024 Embracing Globally Conscious Leadership: Insights from “Leadership Powered by Common Sense” In a recent episode of “Leadership Powered by Common Sense,” host Doug Thorpe engages in a compellin…
Embracing Globally C…
Embracing Globally Conscious Leadership: Insights from “Leadership Powered by Common Sense” In a recent episode of “Leadership Powered by Common Sense,” host Doug Thorpe engages in a compelling conversation with ... The post The Essential Role of Globally Conscious Leadership in Business Sustainability appeared first on Leadership Powered by Common Sense.
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December 17, 2024 
Introduction The service industry is often fast paced, with new clients always emerging on the scene, sometimes in a blink of an eye. When you choose to build your business in the service industry,…
Introduction The …
Introduction The service industry is often fast paced, with new clients always emerging on the scene, sometimes in a blink of an eye. When you choose to build your business in the service industry, you must be ready to meet all client demands, however over a long period of time this can take a toll on your personal health. More often than not, service industry leaders find it hard to balance client demands and personal health, leading to Burnout and reduced productivity which harms their personal and professional lives. If you’re a service industry professional struggling to manage you…
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December 16, 2024 
Here is the scenario: life throws you a curve ball. Things don’t go your way. You suffer an embarrassing moment in front of colleagues, your spouse or your kids. What are your responses? Yes, I beli…
Here is the scenario…
Here is the scenario: life throws you a curve ball. Things don’t go your way. You suffer an embarrassing moment in front of colleagues, your spouse or your kids. What are your responses? Yes, I believe there are more than one. I mean responses that are immediate, near term, long term and for life. How do you react to these kinds of challenging changes in your life? Bitter or better? Bitter Do you get bitter over the issue? Will you allow anger or other negative emotions to rule the little place in that video library of your mind? Every time the mention of that moment comes up, you lash…
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December 13, 2024 | Ep 346 Leadership Insights: Transformative Growth and Emotional Intelligence In the latest episode of “Leadership Powered by Common Sense,” host Doug Thorpe engages in a thought-provoking discus…
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| Ep 346 Leadership Insights: Transformative Growth and Emotional Intelligence In the latest episode of “Leadership Powered by Common Sense,” host Doug Thorpe engages in a thought-provoking discussion with Katie ... The post The Best Strategies for Transformative Leadership: Insights from “The Beekeeper” appeared first on Leadership Powered by Common Sense.
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December 12, 2024 
