Doug Thorpe
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With 25+ years in executive leadership, Doug is a been-there-done-that kind of leader. He has senior management experience in all major sectors; the military, Fortune 500, entrepreneurial, and non-profit. He has also enjoyed success as an entrepreneur, building several companies and non-profits. Doug’s clients realized significant cost savings, more effective operations, and higher profitability by using his business expertise. Doug provides executive coaching and business consulting services for executives and owners seeking fresh ideas for development of C-suite talent, high potential leaders, and team development. His firm is Headway Executive Coaching. Doug is the author of The Uncommon Commodity.
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Bubble-Wrapped Leaders?
"Bubble-wrapping insulates from all the things going on around us. Some leaders consciously choose to build walls to keep others away." ...
Building the Right Leadership Foundation
"Great leadership is made up of a mix of many different attributes. One size does not fit all. However, having the right mix, properly aligned can serve you well." ...
Leaders Lament – Who’s Got the Time?
"How often do you say to yourself “I don’t have time?”...
Understanding the New Normal for Leadership
"Being a leader is not necessarily about controlling everything. It’s also about delegating and assigning control, autonomy, or authority to others." ...
Storytelling as a Leadership Tool
"We admire people who can tell a good story. Managers and leaders who master this craft often become the most respected people in their organization." ...
Leaders Beware of the Tall Poppy Syndrome
Leaders at all levels should become aware of this syndrome and guard against letting the “cutters” run loose.
What Are You Waiting For?
"You don’t have to be perfect to be a winner. Success comes from action. Feel the urge to wait because of trying to be perfect? Decide first what good can look like. Then do it. Question: What are you waiting for?" ...
Leaders Getting It Right
"If you have not thought about some of these aspects you should be looking at your own view of your responsibility as a leader and determine whether or not you can make these kinds of changes with your team." ...
You’re On Mute
It’s a familiar phrase that has rapidly to the top of our vocabulary while we...
Employers – Have You Been Ghosted?
The job market keeps getting weirder. Employers and hiring managers are now, more than...