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In this book, Executive Coach and Business Advisor Doug Thorpe brings you his 30+ years of experience in banking and business coaching to map out a clear path for having a successful exit of your business. If you are running a business hoping to have a ‘big payday’ at the end, you need to take […]
The traditional career path of climbing the ladder in a corporate job may seem like a safe option, but in recent years, more and more people are choosing to take the leap and pursue entrepreneurship. While there are certainly challenges to starting your own business, the rewards can be significant, from being your own boss […]
Do you have one of those hard-to-work-for bad bosses? OK, that’s too kind. Is your boss a jerk? Do you sometimes want to pull your hair out? Or even throw things after a talk with Mr./Mrs. Wonderful? Bad bosses almost always lack emotional intelligence. They play favorites, gossip, and have private agendas not always in […]
After reading an article from Gino Wickman where he reflected on his mentors, I was immediately sent down memory lane looking back on mine. If you’ve followed my blog or paodcast for long, you likely have heard me tell the story of lifelong mentorship. Being raised the only child of a hard working single Mom, […]
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Leadership is often described as the art of influencing others to achieve a common goal. Leaders are expected to have great vision, superb communication skills, and impeccable execution abilities. However, even the greatest leaders find themselves under the authority of someone else. So, what happens when a leader is given an order that conflicts with […]
Unleash Your Leadership Superpower You’ve been told that to become a more effective leader, you need to take certain actions. But despite your efforts, you’re not seeing the desired results. The pain of striving for success, only to fall short, can be overwhelming. It’s time to break free from ineffective approaches and discover a new […]
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