In the world of business, being a leader is all about making sound business decisions and achieving success for the company, right? While this may be true to some extent, the most successful leaders today are those who put their employees first. This means creating a work culture that revolves around the needs of the […]

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Young Creative Male and Female are Organizing a Mood Board on a Wall of Their Cool Office Loft. Pictures Represent Future Motion Video. Colleagues are Working and Discussing the Project. Sunny Day. ” data-medium-file=”https://i0.wp.com/dougthorpe.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Get-the-Best-Out-of-People.jpg?fit=650%2C366&ssl=1″ data-large-file=”https://i0.wp.com/dougthorpe.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Get-the-Best-Out-of-People.jpg?fit=800%2C450&ssl=1″ /> Leadership is often associated with being in charge, making decisions, and setting direction for a team or organization. However, […]

As a business owner, entrepreneur, or executive, investing in the development of your team is crucial for the success of your organization. Executive coaching is a popular method used to enhance leadership skills, boost productivity, and achieve personal and professional growth. But how do you measure the return on investment (ROI) of executive coaching or […]

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As an entrepreneur, launching and growing a business is one of the most challenging tasks you will ever tackle. While passion, grit, and sheer determination are all essential for success, they can only take you so far. That’s where business therapy comes in. A business coach can serve as your guide and sounding board, helping […]

If you are currently sitting in a position of authority leading a business, whether you built it, acquired it, or worked your rosy little arse off to get there, you still have choices to make every day. In order to achieve the best possible results with your business and your team, there are a few […]

It’s hard to believe you can run into a successful executive who is 180 off the mark on a certain topic. I once had a client company who was struggling with the aftermath of undergoing a rapid campaign of acquisitions. Eighteen months into post-merger activities they were hemorrhaging money. My job was to reassess certain […]

What is YOUR default setting? ” data-medium-file=”https://i0.wp.com/dougthorpe.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/11732734_m.jpg?fit=650%2C390&ssl=1″ data-large-file=”https://i0.wp.com/dougthorpe.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/11732734_m.jpg?fit=800%2C480&ssl=1″ /> Here’s a fun reminder of a critical thought from my dear friend Dave Norris. This article is a reprint of a piece Dave first debuted on his blog at davidnorrisleadership.com I consider myself somewhat knowledgeable, experienced, and advanced in the world of personal computers yet, as […]

“How many people work for you?” the CEO was asked. “About half of them,” was the reply. You don’t have to be the CEO to relate. If you are a manager, project manager, business owner, or team lead, you probably find yourself regularly challenged by the differences in your team members. Some are rock stars. […]