<img width="650" height="240" src="https://i0.wp.com/dougthorpe.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/chicken-little-03-facebook-cover-timeline-banner-for-fb.jpg?fit=650%2C240&ssl=1" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="Chicken Little courtesy Disney Corp" style="margin-bottom: 10px" data-attachment-id="3432" data-permalink="https://dougthorpe.com/making-things-bigger-than-they-really-are/chicken-little-03-facebook-cover-timeline-banner-for-fb/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/dougthorpe.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/chicken-little-03-facebook-cover-timeline-banner-for-fb.jpg?fit=850%2C314&ssl=1" data-orig-size="850,314" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{"aperture":"0","credit":"","camera":"","caption":"","created_timestamp":"0","copyright":"","focal_length":"0","iso":"0","shutter_speed":"0","title":"","orientation":"0"}" data-image-title="chicken-little-03-facebook-cover-timeline-banner-for-fb" data-image-description="" data-image-caption=" Chicken Little courtesy Disney Corp ” data-medium-file=”https://i0.wp.com/dougthorpe.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/chicken-little-03-facebook-cover-timeline-banner-for-fb.jpg?fit=650%2C240&ssl=1″ data-large-file=”https://i0.wp.com/dougthorpe.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/chicken-little-03-facebook-cover-timeline-banner-for-fb.jpg?fit=800%2C296&ssl=1″ /> Do you sometimes make things bigger than they really are? Managers and leaders need to be on watch for overstating what is going […]
In the fast-paced, results-driven world we live in, it’s easy to fall into the trap of prioritizing quantity over quality. We get caught up in the churn of generating outputs, ticking tasks off our lists, and chasing deadlines, often losing sight of the true value we’re creating in the process. This struggle between volume and […]
In the dynamic and ever-evolving world of business, management plays a pivotal role in determining the success or failure of an organization. Management-run businesses, where a team of experienced and qualified professionals oversees operations, have emerged as a prevalent and effective model for achieving organizational goals. This article delves into the intricacies of management-run businesses, […]
In today’s fast-paced and demanding world, individuals often find themselves seeking a sense of balance and fulfillment in their lives. Holistic coaching emerges as a transformative approach that guides individuals towards achieving overall well-being by addressing various aspects of their lives, including physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual dimensions. Unlike traditional coaching that focuses on specific […]
Vision casting big big dreams underneath a big blue infinite sky. You have heard me say it before… clarity is the ultimate catalyst for growth. Along the journey of building we get caught in the weeds and minutiae. We stop dreaming and instead focus on doing. I know personally I have found myself getting scared […]
As a business owner, it’s essential to have a team that can manage tasks and projects independently. While it’s easy to micromanage your employees, it’s crucial to have a management-run team who can handle the responsibilities of their roles without constant supervision. Creating a strong management-run team can help you achieve success, reduce your workload, […]
As a CEO or a business owner, you probably know how difficult it is to identify when changes are needed, and then how to implement them effectively. Maybe your company’s growth has stagnated, or your sales have plateaued. Whatever the case may be, you need to find ways to overcome these obstacles and achieve the […]
Trust is a critical element in our everyday lives. The relationships we enter are centered on trust. Whether we are going to work, shopping online, or meeting a stranger, trust becomes the yardstick for how far that relationship may go. For those of you in a significant relationship with a life partner, trust means everything […]
This was the question by good friend Elle Nagy asked me and some other fabulous women earlier this summer. She was looking for contributors to her next edition of the Unapologetic Woman Rempowerment Magazine which just dropped on October 1st, 2023. The post The Art of Living By the Unapologetic Woman appeared first on Christine […]
<img width="650" height="366" src="https://i0.wp.com/dougthorpe.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/THE-PARADOX-OF-SUCCESS.png?fit=650%2C366&ssl=1" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="paradox of success" style="margin-bottom: 10px" data-attachment-id="22191" data-permalink="https://dougthorpe.com/the-paradox-of-success-when-too-much-achievement-becomes-a-burden/the-paradox-of-success/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/dougthorpe.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/THE-PARADOX-OF-SUCCESS.png?fit=1280%2C720&ssl=1" data-orig-size="1280,720" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{"aperture":"0","credit":"","camera":"","caption":"","created_timestamp":"0","copyright":"","focal_length":"0","iso":"0","shutter_speed":"0","title":"","orientation":"0"}" data-image-title="THE PARADOX OF SUCCESS" data-image-description=" https://www.canva.com/design/DAFyjkUzA2U/5VAz0JhOBgX_ctYYVoFJxA/view?utm_content=DAFyjkUzA2U&utm_campaign=share_your_design&utm_medium=link&utm_source=shareyourdesignpanel ” data-image-caption=”” data-medium-file=”https://i0.wp.com/dougthorpe.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/THE-PARADOX-OF-SUCCESS.png?fit=650%2C366&ssl=1″ data-large-file=”https://i0.wp.com/dougthorpe.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/THE-PARADOX-OF-SUCCESS.png?fit=800%2C450&ssl=1″ /> Do you ever feel overwhelmed by your own success? Surprisingly, achieving too much can actually become a burden rather than a blessing. In the pursuit of […]
