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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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May 3, 2023 • 0sec
Finding the Right Way to Add Value 165
Starting and running a successful business requires landing an offering that the market values. If your product or service fulfills a need, then you have a winner. There are various ways to identify the winner idea. But adding value is the common driver that secures success. In this episode, join us as I visit with […]
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May 2, 2023 • 0sec
Understanding Leadership in Law Enforcement 164
The ways people rise up to gain recognition and promotion as leaders in various organizations can be widely different. Internal and external forces can dictate whether someone gets recognized and promoted or not. It also impacts the timing of those opportunities. Listen as Doug explores the leadership journey in law enforcement. His guest is Capt. […]
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Apr 27, 2023 • 0sec
How to Make Failure Your Friend 163
The journey to becoming a successful entrepreneur is not without its challenges. There will be fails and missteps along the way. Success comes for those who battle through the fails. Using the experience to gain a better understanding of what not to do can be as important as always knowing the to-do answers. In this […]
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Apr 26, 2023 • 0sec
How to Build a Global Customer Service Model That Grows Value 162
No market is as fickle and changing as the gaming industry. I’m speaking of computer games. Building a new game and getting it to rise above the mass to attract customers has always been a daunting challenge. But my guest turned many heads when he challenged the industry to stop merely releasing new games. He […]
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Apr 25, 2023 • 0sec
Meet Your Next Chief Results Officer 161
Many of us feel overwhelmed in this always-on world like there’s never enough time for it all. The answer isn’t to run faster. It’s to work smarter to get results and take control of your life by taking control of yourself. It’s possible when you know how—and in this show, I’ll introduce you to your […]
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Apr 20, 2023 • 0sec
The Art and Science of Healthy Recovery 160
Recovering from a physical injury can be a challenge. The psychological impact can be more severe than physical pain. Finding the right help to overcome these challenges takes a dedicated effort. My guest today is someone who himself suffered career-ending sports injuries, crushing his dreams of being a professional football player (American football). Guest Bio: […]
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Apr 19, 2023 • 0sec
Leadership in Private Equity and Venture Funding 159
For most entering the business world as an entrepreneur, the world of private equity and venture funding is a mystery. Unless you have a rich uncle or a close family friend, delving into a fundraiser for your business can be daunting. In this episode, I visit with someone who has mastered the field. His name […]
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Apr 18, 2023 • 0sec
Leading the Tug Between Culture and Change Management 158
“Nothing is so permanent as change.” Wise words. Yet to leaders everywhere, guiding a change in the work you do or the clients you serve can be daunting. Change is hard. That’s another common belief out there. What can a leader do to navigate the balance between the culture at work and the changes they […]
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Apr 13, 2023 • 0sec
Leadership Training to Boost Engagement 157
“People join companies but quit bosses.” It’s a cliche, but nonetheless, very true. All too often, the boss we work for can significantly influence the sense of belonging, success, and opportunity that might come from our work. Therefore, making the workplace healthier for employees starts with helping managers learn how t become genuine leaders, not […]
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Apr 12, 2023 • 0sec
Overcoming What Could Have Been a Tragedy 156
You probably know someone who has suffered a near-fatal and debilitating medical condition. Or perhaps you are someone who has been through such a season in life. Johanna White is just such a person. Johanna or ‘Jo’ was a young aspiring graphic designer at a big agency, but was not exactly loving her J.O.B. Yet […]
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