In today’s rapidly evolving workplace, traditional command-and-control leadership styles are not just outdated—they’re actively damaging team performance and driving away top talent. This week on Leadership Powered by Common Sense, I had the privilege of speaking with Michelle Howe, an empathy expert and founder of Empath Evolution, who shared revolutionary insights about the role of […]

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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 […]

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How one entrepreneur transformed personal tragedy into a mission-driven organization serving 400,000 kids fighting cancer worldwide In the world of nonprofit leadership and purpose-driven entrepreneurship, few stories are as compelling as Eric Newman’s journey from childhood cancer survivor to founder of a multi-million-dollar organization that builds hope for families facing pediatric cancer. In a recent […]

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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, […]

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A Conversation with Israeli Entrepreneur and Reservist Nimrod Vromen For the milestone 400th episode of Leadership Powered by Common Sense, host Doug Thorpe departed from his usual format to bring listeners an extraordinarily candid conversation with Nimrod Vromen, an Israeli entrepreneur, attorney, and army reservist living through one of the most challenging periods in his […]

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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 […]

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In the latest episode of Leadership Powered by Common Sense, host Doug Thorpe sits down with Derek Fredrickson, an accomplished CEO and fractional Chief Operating Officer who’s helping service-based entrepreneurs break through growth barriers. Broadcasting from the heart of Paris, where he’s lived for nine years, Derek shares his unique journey from Wall Street finance […]

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