Have you ever dreamed of ditching the 9-to-5, calling your own shots, and building something that’s truly yours? Or now that you are retired, is it time to follow your dream? You’re not alone. In today’s fast-paced, ever-evolving world, the idea of becoming an entrepreneur is more popular than ever. From TikTok influencers to tech […]

There’s a movement sweeping through business schools and investment firms. It’s called “Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition” (ETA). Young, ambitious MBA graduates and career-changers armed with investor backing are hunting for established small businesses to buy. They study spreadsheets. They calculate ROI. They create elaborate acquisition strategies and funding models. They attend workshops on how to find […]

One Simple Mantra Has Made All the Difference: Get Off Zero.   Zero is the easy path. Stay in the comfort zone. Do as little as possible and conserve your energy because now is not to the time to make ways and create results. Live in the shadows, hiding behind the easy tasks. Seek out […]

In today’s fast-paced business environment, it’s astonishing how many companies—from small startups to established mid-sized businesses and even some larger organizations—either ignore strategic planning altogether or treat it as a perfunctory exercise. Despite the clear benefits of looking ahead and creating roadmaps for future growth, many business leaders find themselves trapped in the cycle of […]

We have all had bad bosses, but how do we know if our supervisor is really a bad one? Here are 8 warnings signs that your boss can’t do the job, along with ideas about what a great supervisor should look like. 1. Never Has Time for You. Is your supervisor “too busy” to meet, […]

There is an invisible wall in the business world. It’s the wall between management and leadership; being a good manager and becoming a great leader. People can spend an entire career and never break through that wall. The wall is not about equal opportunity, hiring practices, promotion or selection. Nor is it about gender or […]

The news cycle is a relentless beast. Political debates rage, social tensions simmer, and the weight of “big picture” events can feel crushing. It’s easy to get swept away by the current of national discourse, to feel like a tiny boat tossed about in a vast, unpredictable ocean. The political climate, particularly in the United […]

Are you willing? Hold up – no, that isn’t a rhetorical question, I’m dead serious. I want to know if you are willing? So many business owners I speak to want to save the world. They decide to launch a business to create big impact. It sounds noble (and it is) – but what if […]

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 […]

Welcome to Meet the Expert In this episode of Meet the Expert, Elliot Kallen sits down with Robert Hargrove, a globally recognized executive coach and author of Masterful Coaching. If you’re a CEO, entrepreneur, or business leader, you might wonder: What separates high-achievers from everyone else? Is it raw talent, strategic thinking, or something deeper? […]