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Cultivating a Thriving Organizational Culture: Insights from “The Seeds of Culture” Hello everyone, Doug Thorpe here, your host of “Leadership Powered by Common Sense.” I’m thrilled to share with you the insights from a recent episode where I had the pleasure of interviewing Dan Bredeson, an expert on the pivotal role leaders play in shaping […]

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Creating a Positive Company Culture: Insights from Leadership Expert Jim Van Allen Introduction: The Power of Positivity in Leadership Hello, I’m Doug Thorpe, host of the podcast “Leadership Powered by Common Sense,” and today I want to share with you some powerful insights from a recent discussion I had with Jim Van Allen, an expert […]

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Navigating the Waters of Business Exit Strategies: Insights from Wayne Zell As the host of “Leadership Powered by Common Sense,” I’ve had the privilege of engaging with some of the most insightful minds in the business world. In a recent episode, I sat down with Wayne Zell, a licensed attorney, CPA, and the visionary behind […]

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Navigating the Sales Landscape: Insights for Entrepreneurs As an entrepreneur and podcast host of “Leadership Powered by Common Sense,” I’ve always found the world of sales to be a challenging frontier. It’s a sentiment I know many business owners share, especially those who’ve stepped into the arena through acquiring a business. That’s why I invited […]

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Harnessing the Digital Age for Enhanced Customer Experience Welcome to my PODCAST, where I delve into the intricacies of leadership and the impact of common sense in driving business success. In a recent episode of my podcast, “Leadership Powered by Common Sense,” I had the pleasure of hosting Chris Hood, a distinguished author, speaker, coach, […]

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Harnessing Nature’s Wisdom for Effective Leadership Welcome to another insightful episode of “Leadership Powered by Common Sense,” where I, Doug Thorpe, had the pleasure of hosting Tabitha Scott, the author of “Powering Change.” Today, we’re diving into a conversation that bridges the gap between the natural world and the boardroom, exploring how the cycles of […]

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Navigating the Challenges of Labor-Oriented Businesses Welcome to my latest blog post, where I delve into the intricacies of leading labor-oriented businesses with a special focus on service-based industries. I recently had the pleasure of hosting Clifton Savage on my podcast, “Leadership Powered by Common Sense,” and our conversation was nothing short of enlightening. Clifton, […]

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Hiring with Purpose: The Key to Cultivating a Thriving Company Culture Welcome to my episode, where I delve into the crucial topic of hiring and on boarding—the backbone of any successful organization. I’m Doug Thorpe, your guide through the maze of leadership and entrepreneurship, and in this show, I’m sharing insights from a recent conversation […]

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As a podcaster, I’ve had the privilege of engaging in conversations with some of the most insightful minds in the world of leadership and personal development. In one of my most enlightening episodes, I sat down with Stan Slovin, the author of “Better Listening: The Secret to Improving Your Professional and Personal Life.” Our discussion […]

The post Are You Listening? A CEO’s Guide to Winning Over His Daughter and His Team | Ep 273 first appeared on Leadership Powered by Common Sense.

The Journey of a Family Business Hello, I’m Doug Thorpe, and welcome to my blog where I share insights and stories from my podcast, Leadership Powered by Common Sense. In a recent episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Ed Delia, a seasoned professional who has navigated the complex waters of transitioning a family-owned […]

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