In the grand theatre of leadership, there’s a delicate dance playing out on the main stage: the display of expertise. On one hand, we have the confident captains, radiating knowledge like beacons, guiding their teams through uncharted waters. On the other, lurk the know-it-alls, tripping over their own pronouncements, leaving trails of deflated egos and […]
In today’s competitive landscape, effective leadership isn’t just about driving results; it’s about building trust, inspiring vision, and establishing yourself as a recognized authority. This is where the concept of personal branding for leaders comes into play. It’s about crafting a unique and authentic image that resonates with your audience, both within and outside your […]
The new year stretches before us, a blank canvas full of possibilities. As a business owner, you’re likely brimming with plans and goals, but are you tapping into the full potential of your team? Setting objectives is crucial, but it’s only the first brushstroke. To unleash the masterpiece, we need to delve deeper, fostering personal […]
We, the captains of our professional and community ships, spend our days steering, navigating, and occasionally throwing out life preservers. We’re problem solvers, decision-makers, and cheerleaders, fueled by the noble ambition to make things better. But in the pursuit of progress, one crucial truth can get swallowed by the waves: you can’t fix what you […]
Let’s face it, folks. Leading a team isn’t about holding all the answers; it’s about knowing who does. And that, my friends, takes an intricate dance between two key players: trust and belief. They might sound like two sides of the same coin, but their roles in your leadership tango are distinctly different. Trust is […]
Overcoming Challenges as Your Business Scales As any entrepreneur knows, building momentum is exhilarating! But riding that wave of success isn’t without its challenges. Here are some of the biggest hurdles you might face and how to navigate them: 1. Scaling Without Sacrificing Quality: Stumbling block: Expanding too quickly can lead to operational inefficiencies, product/service inconsistencies, […]
The scent of pine needles dances on the crisp December air, carols jingle from unseen speakers, and twinkly lights paint the houses in a festive kaleidoscope. Christmas, that most magical time of year, is upon us once again. But beneath the glossy wrapping paper and the cheerful bustle, a quiet question stirs: has the way […]
<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 […]
<img width="450" height="300" src="https://i0.wp.com/dougthorpe.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/65350454_s.jpg?fit=450%2C300&ssl=1" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="Great Play List" style="margin-bottom: 10px" data-attachment-id="3463" data-permalink="https://dougthorpe.com/leadership-playlist-tapestry/65350454_s/" data-orig-file="https://i0.wp.com/dougthorpe.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/65350454_s.jpg?fit=450%2C300&ssl=1" data-orig-size="450,300" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{"aperture":"0","credit":"","camera":"","caption":"65350454 – the beautiful abstract lighting photo in smart phone with blank notepad and pencil on wooden table , overhead shot or top view","created_timestamp":"0","copyright":"pinkomelet/123RF","focal_length":"0","iso":"0","shutter_speed":"0","title":"","orientation":"0"}" data-image-title="65350454_s" data-image-description="" data-image-caption=" Great Play List ” data-medium-file=”https://i0.wp.com/dougthorpe.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/65350454_s.jpg?fit=450%2C300&ssl=1″ data-large-file=”https://i0.wp.com/dougthorpe.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/65350454_s.jpg?fit=450%2C300&ssl=1″ /> I like a good […]
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 […]
