Leadership Powered by Common Sense
Doug Thorpe
Doug Thorpe is a performance-driven Senior Executive, Entrepreneur, Board Member, Thought Leader, and Consultant with more than 40 years of success in the financial services, executive coaching, oil & gas, and healthcare industries. Leveraging extensive experience in guiding business transformation for growth-oriented organizations, he is a trusted guide for mid-cap companies to large global enterprises requiring expert assistance with leadership development, team performance, employee engagement, culture shifts, and change management.
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Jul 9, 2024 • 0sec
From the Other Side of the Leadership Mic | Ep 304
Mastering Time Management, Overcoming Imposter Syndrome, and Building Trust: Insights from Doug Thorpe After posting show #300, I took the challenge and decided to do a solo episode. Yep, just me. I picked three of the hottest topics my guests and my clients want to talk about. In this episode I turn the table and […]
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Jul 2, 2024 • 0sec
The Most Critical Factors for Maximizing Business Value Before an Exit | Ep 303
Mastering the Art of Business Exit Planning: Insights from Doug Thorpe and Rich Hall In a recent episode of “Leadership Powered by Common Sense,” host Doug Thorpe sat down with Rich Hall, a certified exit planner, to delve into the intricacies of planning for a business exit. This comprehensive discussion sheds light on the importance […]
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Jun 27, 2024 • 0sec
Overcoming Invisible Walls: A Guide to Entrepreneurial Success | Ep 302
Achieving Entrepreneurial Freedom and Profitable Independence: Insights from Richard Walsh In a recent episode of the “Leadership Powered by Common Sense” podcast, host Doug Thorpe sat down with Richard Walsh to discuss the journey to achieve freedom and profitable independence as an entrepreneur. Richard Walsh, a former US Marine turned entrepreneur, shared his personal experiences, […]
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Jun 25, 2024 • 0sec
The Most Effective Way to Break Through Business Plateaus | Ep 301
Breaking Through Business Plateaus: Insights from Doug Thorpe and Scott Anderson In a recent episode of “Leadership Powered by Common Sense,” host Doug Thorpe welcomed back Scott Anderson to discuss a prevalent issue among small and medium-sized business owners: hitting a plateau. This episode dives deep into understanding why businesses stagnate and offers actionable strategies […]
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Jun 20, 2024 • 0sec
How Can Process Management Transform Your Business? | Ep 300
Celebrating 300 Episodes of “Leadership Powered by Common Sense”: The Importance of Process Management in Business Welcome to the 300th episode of “Leadership Powered by Common Sense,” a podcast dedicated to exploring practical leadership strategies and insights. Hosted by Doug Thorpe, this milestone episode features a special guest, Layla Pomper, an expert in process management. […]
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Jun 18, 2024 • 0sec
How Can Leaders Create Magic in the Workplace? | Ep 299
Unlocking the Magic of Leadership: Insights from Doug Thorpe and Summer Jelinek In a recent episode of the podcast “Leadership Powered by Common Sense,” host Doug Thorpe sat down with Summer Jelinek, a former restaurant and retail manager at Walt Disney World, to discuss the nuances of effective leadership. Drawing from her extensive experience in […]
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Jun 13, 2024 • 0sec
Taking Big Bets: A Guide to Risky Business with Senior Leaders | Ep 298
Big Bet Leadership: Navigating Major Transformations in the Hyper Digital Era In the latest episode of “Leadership Powered by Common Sense,” host Doug Thorpe welcomes John Rossman, a former partner at Arthur Andersen and Amazon, and the author of “The Amazon Way” and “Think Like Amazon.” Together, they delve into the concept of “big bet […]
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Jun 11, 2024 • 0sec
Can Brain Science Break the Compulsion to Overeat? | Ep297
Understanding the Complexities of Overeating: Insights from Jason Stanley on “Leadership Powered by Common Sense” In a recent episode of the podcast “Leadership Powered by Common Sense,” host Doug Thorpe delves into the intricate world of health and body weight with specialist Jason Stanley. The conversation unravels the complexities of overeating, the psychological and emotional […]
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Jun 6, 2024 • 0sec
Entrepreneurial Success: Knowing Your Audience | Ep 296
Navigating the Entrepreneurial Journey: Insights from the “Leadership Powered by Common Sense” Podcast Understanding Your Audience: The Key to Entrepreneurial Success Hello, fellow leaders and aspiring entrepreneurs! I’m Doug Thorpe, your guide through the fascinating world of business leadership. In the latest episode of my podcast, “Leadership Powered by Common Sense,” I had the pleasure […]
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Jun 4, 2024 • 0sec
Ready Yet? Embracing Personal Growth for Entrepreneurial Success | Ep 295
Embracing Change and Intentionality: My Journey from Corporate to Entrepreneurship The Inevitable Crossroads in Corporate Careers Hello everyone, Doug Thorpe here, and I’m thrilled to share with you a transformative conversation I had on my podcast, Leadership Powered by Common Sense. We delved into a topic that resonates with many: the pivotal moment in a […]
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