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Capital Markets Expert Exposes the Silver Tsunami Crisis: Why 90% of Business Deals Are Failing Doug (Host):Well, hello again everyone. I hope you’re having a great day or night, wherever you may be. And I say that because my guest is graciously joining us. It’s nighttime where he is. But, this is another episode of […]

The post Navigating the Silver Tsunami: Strategies for Buyers and Sellers in Today’s Market | Ep 411 first appeared on Leadership Powered by Common Sense.

Building Leaders Through Authentic Relationships: From Real Estate Startup to Exit Introduction Well, hey, everybody, this is Doug Thorpe, and you’re listening to another episode of leadership powered by Common Sense. Today I’ve got a gentleman who is actually a partner with another guest I had recently, but his name is John Makarewicz. He’s with […]

The post The Best Leadership Lessons from a CEO Who Rose from Poverty | Ep 410 first appeared on Leadership Powered by Common Sense.

In this episode of Leadership Powered by Common Sense, Doug Thorpe interviews Dennis Henson, who shares his transformation from a band director to a successful entrepreneur. Key themes include the power of daily reading, intentional goal setting, and the importance of consistent action in achieving extraordinary success, demonstrated through Dennis's mentoring program.

The post From Music Teacher to Millionaire: Dennis Henson’s Success Formula | Ep 409 first appeared on Leadership Powered by Common Sense.

The podcast episode features Joe Garner, a once-successful entrepreneur who experienced burnout and depression while running a seven-figure equipment rental business. Despite his achievements, he learned that leadership requires more than financial success. Authentic leadership involves self-awareness, mindfulness, and alignment with personal values for sustainable fulfillment.

The post The 7-Figure CEO: I Was Clinically DEPRESSED and This ONE Thing INSTANTLY Fixed Everything | Ep 408 first appeared on Leadership Powered by Common Sense.

In "Leadership Powered by Common Sense," Doug Thorpe and Jolynn Ledgerwood discuss how LEGO Serious Play transforms workplace training by fostering engagement and inclusivity through structured play. Jolynn’s journey highlights the effectiveness of tactile learning, revealing flaws in traditional methods, especially post-COVID. This innovative approach promotes harmony, psychological safety, and problem-solving among teams.

The post How LEGO Serious Play Is Revolutionizing Corporate Training | Ep 407 first appeared on Leadership Powered by Common Sense.

Why Self-Awareness Is the Missing Link in Executive Team Success In a recent episode of Leadership Powered by Common Sense, I had the privilege of speaking with Dr. Kevin Mays, a seasoned team transformation specialist who has spent decades helping executive teams unlock their full potential. What emerged from our conversation was both sobering and […]

The post You’re DESTROYING Your Team Without Knowing It | Ep 406 first appeared on Leadership Powered by Common Sense.

Mark Faris emphasizes the crucial transition for entrepreneurs from being individual contributors to effective leaders. His journey from a hockey player to real estate mogul reveals the importance of mindset shifts, hiring complementary roles, and strategic thinking. By establishing clear values and focusing on constraints, entrepreneurs can achieve exponential growth.

The post Most CEOs Are KILLING Their Companies: STOP Being Chief Everything Officer | Ep 405 first appeared on Leadership Powered by Common Sense.

Turning personal adversity into entrepreneurial success – the inspiring journey of a disability entrepreneur who revolutionized the mobility aids industry When life throws you the ultimate curveball, you have two choices: let it defeat you or use it as fuel for something extraordinary. Lyndsay Mitcheson chose the latter, transforming a devastating MRSA infection and subsequent […]

The post From Tragedy to Triumph: How Lyndsay Mitcheson Built a Global Empire After Amputation | Ep 403 first appeared on Leadership Powered by Common Sense.

In an era where digital transformation has dominated business conversations for over a decade, a fundamental shift is emerging that puts humans back at the center of workplace innovation. Recent discussions on leadership development reveal that while we’ve made tremendous strides in technological advancement, we may have lost sight of what truly drives productivity, engagement, […]

The post From Digital Transformation to Human-Centric Leadership: Why Industry 5.0 Is About People, Not Just Technology | Ep 401 first appeared on Leadership Powered by Common Sense.

How to escape the tyranny of your present and create pull energy toward your ideal future Are you climbing someone else’s ladder to success? If you’re like most professionals, you’ve probably fallen into the trap of chasing job titles, salary targets, and external validation instead of building a career that truly serves your vision of […]

The post Stop Chasing Job Titles and Start Building Your Freedom Framework: A Career Strategy Revolution first appeared on Leadership Powered by Common Sense.