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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

From Cancer Survivor to Purpose-Driven Entrepreneur: Eric Newman’s Journey with Rock Solid Foundation | Ep 402
July 01, 2025

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 ...The post From

From Digital Transformation to Human-Centric Leadership: Why Industry 5.0 Is About People, Not Just Technology | Ep 401
June 26, 2025

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 ...The post From Digital Transformation to Human-Centric L

The Human Cost of War: Stories from the Ground in Israel | Ep 400
June 24, 2025

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 ...The post The Human Cost of War: Stories from the Groun

Stop Chasing Job Titles and Start Building Your Freedom Framework: A Career Strategy Revolution
June 19, 2025

How to escape the tyranny of your present and create pull energy toward your ideal future Are you climbing someone elses ladder to success? If youre like most professionals, youve ...The post Stop Chasing Job Titles and Start Building Your Freedom Fr