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From Systems Engineer to Book Publisher: A Conversation with Nancy Erickson 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 Nancy Erickson, an expert in book publishing. Today, I’d like to share some of the key insights […]

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Shifting Mindsets for Success: A Conversation with Carolyn, the Leadership Coach As the host of the podcast “Leadership Powered by Common Sense,” I recently had the pleasure of welcoming Carolyn Mahboubi, a professional life and leadership coach, onto the show. With a background in luxury fashion and a decade of coaching experience, Carolyn brought a […]

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The Power of Fractional Leadership: A Conversation with Ken Paskins Hello everyone, I’m your host, Doug Thorpe, and today I’m excited to share with you a fascinating conversation I had with Ken Paskins, an expert in hiring fractional CEOs for businesses. The Journey to Fractional Leadership Ken’s journey into the world of fractional leadership is […]

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Unraveling the Power of AI: A Conversation with Manuj Aggarwal As the host of this enlightening podcast, I had the pleasure of engaging in a thought-provoking conversation with Manuj Aggarwal, an expert in the field of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Manuj, with several patents to his name, has been recognized by prominent names in the industry. […]

The post Can AI Revolutionize Your Business? | Ep 221 first appeared on Leadership Powered by Common Sense.

The Power of Leadership: A Conversation with Aaron Trahan As the host of the podcast “Leadership Powered by Common Sense,” I recently had the pleasure of engaging in a thought-provoking conversation with Aaron Trahan. Aaron, a seasoned leader and performance coach, shared his journey and insights on leadership, performance, and the importance of continuous growth. […]

The post How Can Leaders Define the Next Version of Themselves? | Ep 220 first appeared on Leadership Powered by Common Sense.

Embracing Creativity and Collaboration: A Conversation with Sam Bennett As a podcast host, I recently had the pleasure of engaging in a thought-provoking conversation with Sam Bennett, a creative entrepreneur with a rich background in theater and radio production. Our discussion revolved around common leadership challenges such as procrastination, perfectionism, and decision avoidance. Here’s a […]

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The Power of Choices: A Conversation with Shaun Hayes As the host of the podcast “Leadership Powered by Common Sense,” I recently had the pleasure of interviewing Shaun Hayes, a seasoned veteran in the banking industry. Our conversation was a deep dive into Shaun’s career journey, the importance of making the right choices, and the […]

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Exploring the World of Esports and Gaming with Liam Brown Hello everyone, I’m Doug Thorpe, your host, and today I’m excited to share with you an enlightening conversation I had with Liam Brown, an expert in the world of esports and gaming. As someone who has only dabbled in fantasy football and leagues, I was […]

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The Power of Recognition: A Conversation with Doug Brown on Employee Engagement and Retention As the host of the “Leadership Powered by Common Sense” podcast, I recently had the pleasure of hosting Doug Brown, an expert in employee engagement and retention. Our conversation revolved around the importance of recognition and appreciation in the workplace, and […]

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Blame in the Workplace: A Deep Dive into Its Impact and How to Overcome It As a podcast host, I recently had the pleasure of hosting an enlightening conversation with Dustin Staiger, a creative professional turned workplace culture expert. Our discussion revolved around a pervasive issue in today’s work environment – blame. This blog post […]

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