Episodes

You’re listening to Leadership Powered by Common Sense with your host, Doug Thorpe. Here’s Doug. Introduction: Why Cash Flow Can Make or Break Your Business Today we’re going to hit a big topic that impacts all small business. It’s about cash flow. If you don’t understand or don’t know how cash flow works and haven’t […] The post Cash Flow: The Make-or-Break Factor Every Small Business Owner Must Master | Ep 421 first appeared on Leadership Powered by Common Sense.

Well, hello again everyone. I hope you’re having a great day, whatever time of day it might be for you. This is Doug Thorpe, and you’re listening to another episode of leadership powered by Common Sense. Today, I’ve got a gentleman who has spent much of his career in the human resources and talent management […] The post Bloom Where You’re Planted: Creating Inclusive Leadership and Building Personal Brand | Ep 420 first appeared on Leadership Powered by Common Sense.

Introduction Announcer You are listening to Leadership Powered by Common Sense with your host, Doug Thorpe. Here’s Doug. Doug Thorpe Today I’m going to be talking about the great talent escape. Did you know you’re probably one LinkedIn message away from some of your best team members leaving your business? And if you’re a small […] The post Stop Employee Flight Risk | Ep 419 first appeared on Leadership Powered by Common Sense.

Introduction Today, my guest is going to help us with an area that I think is a concern and probably often goes unspoken. It has to do with the idea of if you are someone who is working hard at work, but you have the burden of a loved one at a home who needs […] The post Balancing Caregiving and Career: Finding Strength in Life’s Most Challenging Moments | Ep 418 first appeared on Leadership Powered by Common Sense.

Introduction Doug: Well, hello again, everyone. This is Doug Thorpe, and you’re listening to another episode of leadership Powered by Common Sense. Today, my guest is going to help us understand the possibility of if if you’re a leader out there and you think you’ve got a book story inside you, maybe a your take […] The post The Book PUBLISHING Expert: ‘Why 99% Never Become Authors!’ | Ep 417 first appeared on Leadership Powered by Common Sense.

Executive Summary In this transformative episode of Leadership Powered by Common Sense, host Doug Thorpe interviews Cam Lawson from ninety.io about the critical importance of business operating systems for small business growth and scaling operations. The conversation reveals why most businesses hit growth ceilings and how structured systems can eliminate the founder bottleneck that prevents […] The post The CEO’s SECRET: Why Your Business WON’T Scale! | Ep 416 first appeared on Leadership Powe...

Well, hey, everybody, this is Doug, and you’re on another episode of Leadership Powered by Common Sense. It’s a pleasure to meet with you today or hear or be speaking to you today. My guest is named Jennifer Jensen. She is someone who works in leadership development and helping build executives. And it’s a pleasure […] The post How Can Middle Managers Transform Corporate Vision into Actionable Goals? | Ep 415 first appeared on Leadership Powered by Common Sense.

Small business owners, prepare to have your minds blown. Today’s guest, Jacob Bank, is living proof that the future of business isn’t about hiring more people—it’s about building smarter AI systems. As a former Stanford AI researcher who sold his company to Google and led product teams for Gmail and Google Calendar, Jacob now runs […] The post The AI Revolution is Here: How One Stanford Expert Replaced His Entire Marketing Team with 48 AI Agents | Ep 414 first appeared on Leadership Powered by ...

Introduction: Amanda Johnson and Her Mission Well, hello again, everyone. This is Doug Thorpe, and you’re listening to Leadership Powered by Common Sense. Today, my guest is going to help us with an interesting topic that if you’re a leader in a particular business, whether you’re the owner of the company or, just on the […] The post The CEO’s Guide to Hybrid Publishing: Turn Your Leadership Story Into a Bestselling Book | Ep 413 first appeared on Leadership Powered by Common Sense.

Workplace conflict has reached epidemic proportions. According to groundbreaking research by conflict resolution expert Karin Hurt, a staggering 70% of professionals report experiencing significantly more workplace conflict than just a few years ago. But what’s driving this surge, and more importantly, how can leaders navigate these turbulent waters? In this revealing episode of Leadership Powered […] The post WORKPLACE CONFLICT is at an ALL-TIME HIGH! | Ep 412 first appeared on Leadership Powe...

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 Co...

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 app...

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 | ...

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 Power...

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 […] The post The Empathy Revolution: How Emotional Intelligence is Transforming Modern Leadership | Ep 404 first...

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 appea...

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 […] The post From Cancer Survivor to Purpose-Driven Entrepreneur: Eric Newman’s Journey wi...

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 Techn...

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 […] The post The Human Cost of War: Stories from the Ground in Israel | Ep 400 first appeared on Leadership Powered by Co...

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...

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 […] The post Fractional COO Insights for Service-Based Entrepreneurs | Ep 398 first appeared on Leadership Powered by Common Se...