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The Art of Embracing Imperfection and Celebrating Wins: Insights from Habit Coach Lesley Logan Welcome to my latest podcast, where I’m thrilled to share the wisdom and insights from a recent episode of my podcast, “Leadership Powered by Common Sense.” I had the pleasure of hosting Lesley Logan, an exceptional online instructor and habits building […]

The post Perfectionism: A Comedy of Errors | Ep 251 first appeared on Leadership Powered by Common Sense.

From Corporate Stress to Empowering Leadership: A Journey with Tassos Kotsias Hello everyone, I’m Doug Thorpe, your host for the “Leadership Powered by Common Sense” podcast. In one of our recent episodes, I had the pleasure of welcoming Tassos Kotsias, a coach who has created his own program called the Heart Method. Today, I’d like […]

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Embracing Vulnerability and Authenticity in Leadership: A Conversation with Gerardo Segat Hello everyone, I’m Doug Thorpe, your host for this insightful podcast episode. Today, I had the pleasure of introducing my guest, Gerardo Segat, a successful entrepreneur turned coach, who shared his inspiring journey and valuable insights on leadership and company culture. Gerardo Segat: From […]

The post Building a Human-Centered Culture: The Key to Company Growth and Success | Ep 249 first appeared on Leadership Powered by Common Sense.

The Art of Employee Retention: A Conversation with Anne Donovan As a podcaster, I’ve had the privilege of engaging in enlightening conversations with industry experts. One such conversation was with Anne Donovan, a seasoned professional in the human resources field. Our discussion centered on the critical topic of employee retention, a subject that Anne has […]

The post Empowerment, Communication, and Recognition: The Trifecta for Employee Engagement | Ep 248 first appeared on Leadership Powered by Common Sense.

Embracing Resilience and Post-Traumatic Growth: A Conversation with Rebecca Weaver Hello everyone, I’m Doug Thorpe, your host for the “Leadership Powered by Common Sense” podcast. In one of our recent episodes, I had the pleasure of hosting Rebecca Weaver, a seasoned HR professional with 22 years of experience. Our conversation revolved around resilience, post-traumatic growth, […]

The post Finding Work-Life Harmony | Ep247 first appeared on Leadership Powered by Common Sense.

From Answering Phones to Leading a Multi-Million Dollar Business: A Conversation with Jacky Fischer In a recent podcast episode, I had the pleasure of hosting Jacky Fischer, a successful entrepreneur based in Houston. Jacky’s journey from helping her father’s furniture business at the age of 12 to owning and managing a multi-million dollar moving company […]

The post How Can Entrepreneurs Overcome the Growth Paradox? | Ep 246 first appeared on Leadership Powered by Common Sense.

Building a Thriving Business: A Conversation with Levi Torres As a podcaster, I have the privilege of engaging with some of the most inspiring and successful entrepreneurs in the industry. One such individual is Levi Torres, the owner of High 5 Plumbing in Denver. In a recent episode of my podcast, “Leadership Powered by Common […]

The post Creating a Positive Impact: How High 5 Plumbing Prioritizes People, Processes, and Performance | Ep 245 first appeared on Leadership Powered by Common Sense.

“Entrepreneurial Insights: A Journey from Equipment Leasing to Tech-Based Ventures” Hello everyone, I’m Doug Thorpe, your host for the podcast series. Today, I’m excited to share with you an insightful conversation I had with Peter Wasmer, a seasoned entrepreneur who has successfully transitioned from equipment leasing to tech-based ventures. From Equipment Leasing to Tech-Based Ventures […]

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The Impact of Burnout on Leadership: A Conversation with Dr. Gary Simonds In a recent episode of my podcast, I had the pleasure of hosting Dr. Gary Simonds, a former neurosurgeon with a wealth of experience and insight into the world of burnout and its impact on leadership. This blog post aims to share the […]

The post Effective Strategies for Managing Burnout | Ep 243 first appeared on Leadership Powered by Common Sense.

Strengthening the Small Business Backbone: A Conversation with Chris Lautenslager As a podcaster, I have the privilege of engaging in enlightening conversations with a variety of guests. In a recent episode, I had the pleasure of interviewing Chris Lautenslager, a man who has journeyed from growing up in a small family business to working in […]

The post From Loud Voices to Honest and Effective Leaders | Ep 242 first appeared on Leadership Powered by Common Sense.