Leadership Powered by Common Sense

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WORKPLACE CONFLICT is at an ALL-TIME HIGH! | Ep 412
August 05, 2025

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 ...The post WORKP

Navigating the Silver Tsunami: Strategies for Buyers and Sellers in Today’s Market | Ep 411
July 31, 2025

Capital Markets Expert Exposes the Silver Tsunami Crisis: Why 90% of Business Deals Are Failing Doug (Host):Well, hello again everyone. I hope youre having a great day or night, wherever ...The post Navigating the Silver Tsunami: Strategies for Buyers

The Best Leadership Lessons from a CEO Who Rose from Poverty | Ep 410
July 29, 2025

Building Leaders Through Authentic Relationships: From Real Estate Startup to Exit Introduction Well, hey, everybody, this is Doug Thorpe, and youre listening to another episode of leadership powered by Common ...The post The Best Leadership Lessons fr

From Music Teacher to Millionaire: Dennis Henson’s Success Formula | Ep 409
July 24, 2025

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

The 7-Figure CEO: I Was Clinically DEPRESSED and This ONE Thing INSTANTLY Fixed Everything | Ep 408
July 22, 2025

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 succe

How LEGO Serious Play Is Revolutionizing Corporate Training | Ep 407
July 17, 2025

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. Jolynns journey highlights the effectiveness of tacti

You’re DESTROYING Your Team Without Knowing It | Ep 406
July 15, 2025

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, ...The post Youre DESTROYING Your Team Without Knowing It | Ep 406 appeared

Most CEOs Are KILLING Their Companies: STOP Being Chief Everything Officer
July 10, 2025

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 strate

The Empathy Revolution: How Emotional Intelligence is Transforming Modern Leadership | Ep 404
July 08, 2025

In todays rapidly evolving workplace, traditional command-and-control leadership styles are not just outdatedtheyre actively damaging team performance and driving away top talent. This week on Leadership Powered by Common Sense, ...The post The Empath

From Tragedy to Triumph: How Lyndsay Mitcheson Built a Global Empire After Amputation | Ep 403
July 03, 2025

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 ...The post From Tragedy to Triumph: How