January 10th, 2024
Doug Thorpe
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 […]
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January 4th, 2024
Doug Thorpe
When it comes to being a great Leader, power of words can tip the scales between proactive dynamism and knee-jerk reactivity. A leader’s directives, those crucial pronouncements that guide and motivate, hold the potential to ignite transformative action or trigger a defensive scramble. Understanding the difference between these two outcomes is fundamental to fostering a […]
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January 3rd, 2024
Doug Thorpe
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 […]
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December 19th, 2023
Doug Thorpe
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 […]
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December 13th, 2023
Doug Thorpe
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 […]
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December 6th, 2023
Doug Thorpe
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 […]
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November 19th, 2023
Doug Thorpe
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 […]
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November 12th, 2023
Doug Thorpe
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 […]
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November 5th, 2023
Doug Thorpe
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 […]
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November 2nd, 2023
Doug Thorpe
Management-run businesses have become increasingly popular in recent years, as business owners recognize the benefits of delegating and collaborating with a team of experienced professionals. Many managers and entrepreneurs are acutely aware that managing a business is much more than just making sure the bottom line is profitable. It involves developing long-term strategies, leading teams, […]
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