July 15th, 2025
Doug Thorpe
Every organization has a culture, whether leaders acknowledge it or not. Like water, culture will always find a way to flow through your company. The question isn’t whether you’ll have a culture – it’s whether you’ll guide that flow or let it carve its own unpredictable path. When Culture Finds Its Own Level Picture a […]
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July 3rd, 2025
Doug Thorpe
Picture this: It’s Monday morning, and your inbox is already overflowing. Your phone buzzes with three “urgent” requests, two team members need immediate guidance, and that strategic planning session you’ve been putting off is staring at you from your calendar. Sound familiar? If you’re nodding your head, you’re not alone. Every leader faces the same […]
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July 1st, 2025
Doug Thorpe
Twelve months ago, I was drowning in work. Like most business owners, I was wearing too many hats, juggling too many clients, and feeling like I was always one step behind. That’s when I decided to dive headfirst into the AI revolution everyone was talking about. But here’s the thing – I didn’t want to […]
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June 26th, 2025
Paula D. Tozer
It’s Time to Act. Today, my husband shared a podcast with me about fitness and aging. It featured competitive athletes in their 60s, 70s, and beyond. They were all men. That’s when I got pissed off. Where are the fierce, fit, active women in their 60s, 70s, and beyond? Ladies, where are you? OMG—we need […]
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June 12th, 2025
Doug Thorpe
The call came at 11:47 PM on a Tuesday. Sarah, a VP at a fast-growing tech company, was supposed to be celebrating—her team had just closed their biggest deal of the year. Instead, she was sitting in her home office, laptop open, responding to “urgent” emails that could have waited until morning. “Doug,” she said […]
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May 13th, 2025
Doug Thorpe
Picture this: You’re at a big party, surrounded by people, but you might as well be invisible. That’s exactly how 1 in 5 employees feel at work right now, according to recent data from Harvard Business Review. Despite all the Slack channels, Zoom meetings, and office social events, workers are feeling more alone than ever. […]
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May 2nd, 2025
Doug Thorpe
In today’s complex business landscape, entrepreneurs and business leaders are constantly searching for frameworks to bring order to chaos, clarity to confusion, and direction to their teams. The Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) has emerged as one of the most popular business operating systems over the past decade, with more than 170,000 companies using its tools […]
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April 29th, 2025
Doug Thorpe
In a world crowded with leadership advice, the most important question often goes unasked: “What do YOU want your leadership reputation to be?” While countless books list the attributes of “good leaders,” the truth is that true leadership isn’t about checking off boxes from someone else’s list. It’s about consciously creating your own unique leadership […]
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April 28th, 2025
Doug Thorpe
In today’s workplace, we’re experiencing a fascinating clash of communication styles. As Gen Z (born roughly between 1997 and 2012) enters the workforce in greater numbers, they’re bringing fresh perspectives on everything from work-life balance to corporate language. And one thing is becoming increasingly clear: many traditional business buzzwords are falling flat with this new […]
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April 24th, 2025
Doug Thorpe
In today’s dynamic business landscape, small to mid-sized businesses (SMBs) face unique challenges that require both effective administration and management. While these terms are often used interchangeably in casual conversation, understanding their distinct functions and how they complement each other can be crucial for business success, especially as we navigate the evolving business environment of […]
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