How We Stitch Together Our Management Style We all enter leadership roles with a mental toolbox. Inside, a jumble of experiences, observations, and influences – a patchwork quilt of ideas, behaviors, and values. Some threads come from mentors we admire, others from bosses we swore to never emulate. This post delves into how our leadership […]
Father’s Day offers a unique opportunity to reflect on the often-overlooked parallels between parenthood and leadership. As we honor fathers, it’s essential to recognize that the skills required to be an effective parent are remarkably similar to those needed to excel in leadership roles. Both arenas demand patience, guidance, and the ability to inspire and […]
We all have dreams, aspirations, and a desire to grow. But sometimes, navigating the path towards those goals can feel overwhelming. Life throws us curveballs, and internal struggles can cloud our judgment. This is where the classic SWOT analysis steps in, offering a powerful framework for personal growth and success mapping. SWOT: A Strategic Tool […]
If you’ve ever envisioned yourself as a successful business leader, shaping a company’s future and reaping the rewards of your hard work, then you’ve come to the right place. The journey to business ownership is full of exciting opportunities, and it all starts with finding the perfect business to buy. You’ll discover many possibilities in […]
Diverse employees team listening to coworker at corporate meeting in office, colleagues workers involved in briefing, brainstorming discussing project strategy, sharing ideas, partners negotiating ” data-medium-file=”https://dougthorpe.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/admanity-173657588_l-650×433.webp” data-large-file=”https://dougthorpe.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/admanity-173657588_l-1024×683.webp” /> Empathy – it’s a leadership buzzword thrown around a lot. But what does it truly mean to lead with empathy? Sure, it involves understanding emotions and perspectives. […]
If you are thinking about making a change at work, at home or for yourself, don’t take the scenic route. We’ve all done it. You went on a trip. Somewhere along the way you see signs for the scenic route. So you take a detour. You begin traveling down smaller, winding roads. You see fewer […]
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It’s an old saying you’ve likely heard before. For anyone who owns a business, this phrase is counsel that may be hard to do. For all the owners out there, all three counts in this simple mantra may be nearly impossible. Lead-Follow-Getoutofway First, to Lead On one hand that seems obvious. You own the business, who […]
In learning how to fly an airplane, one of the first lessons has to do with understanding winds. Winds come in basically three types; Head winds – those hit you right in the face Tail winds – those from behind Cross winds – those at angles from the side I believe the challenges we […]
What Exactly Is Presence? Presence is letting the most powerful version of yourself shine through. I like to cite the renowned leadership expert Sylvia Ann Hewlett, who defines “presence” as a combination of gravitas, communication, and appearance. Together, these elements form an impression of trustworthiness, competence, and authenticity. Gravitas is signaling that you have the […]
