Have you ever dreamt of something big, a goal burning bright, only to have a little voice whisper, “Not for you,” snuffing out that flame before it could flicker? Chances are, you’ve encountered a limiting belief – a sneaky internal thought that acts as a mental roadblock, preventing us from reaching our full potential. What […]
<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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
For anyone who is now working in their first-ever management role, you know things can be tough. No doubt you have already made a few mistakes (at least YOU think they are). Well if you haven’t done these 5 things, your management career is well on its way to a successful run. 1. Dropping the […]
This is a recent post by a good friend and fellow coach, Mike Lejeune. Mike is a senior HR professional who has coached and mentored hundreds of key officers across a wide variety of industries. He hosts his own blog called “Simple Leadership“. Here is his post. On most Fridays, Tommie, my wife, and I […]
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 […]
<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 […]
