Heart and brain on scales. Balance, love, mind, intelligence, logic concept. Flat style. EPS 8 vector illustration, no transparency ” data-medium-file=”https://i0.wp.com/dougthorpe.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/51636535_m-scaled.webp?fit=650%2C488&ssl=1″ data-large-file=”https://i0.wp.com/dougthorpe.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/51636535_m-scaled.webp?fit=847%2C635&ssl=1″ /> As a leader, you have so mnay chocies to make. People, process, product and performance issues surround you. Making the best choice can be difficult. However, nothing can be more powerful than […]

So I asked one of my younger clients to help me change the voice in my message. We talked a bit then decided she’d just do the damn thing in a full blown blog post. So here it goes…. Fr fr, starting your own business hits different. Like, one minute I’m grinding in my corporate […]

Intro We’re constantly bombarded with advice on what to do to achieve our goals. Learn this skill! Read that book! Implement this strategy! While action is crucial, what about the flip side? Often, knowing what not to do, and more importantly, stopping certain behaviors, is just as, if not more, important for success. Think about […]

We live in the age of data. A world where every click, every purchase, every interaction leaves a digital footprint. This deluge of information promises to illuminate the path to perfect decision-making. And while data can be a powerful tool, it’s also creating a new kind of problem: decision paralysis. We’re drowning in data, yet […]

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 […]

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% […]

With so many of us confined to limited movement during the coronavirus pandemic, I’ve been touching base (OK touching is a bad word) with colleagues, clients and close friends. The gist of the discussions have to do with “what do we do now?” An old title from my archives came to mind. I thought I’d […]

Introduction Running a small business can be a whirlwind of tasks, deadlines, and unexpected challenges. To navigate this complex landscape successfully, it’s essential to have a structured approach. One powerful tool is project management. Often associated with large corporations, project management principles can be adapted to benefit even the smallest of businesses. Benefits of Project […]

A leader is only as strong as the team behind them. This adage has never rung truer than in today’s complex and rapidly changing business landscape. In a world characterized by ambiguity, uncertainty, volatility, and complexity (often referred to as VUCA), the ability to inspire, motivate, and develop others is no longer a luxury but […]

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 […]