What is the Leadership Powered by Common Sense podcast about?

Leadership Powered by Common Sense is a podcast for company owners and busy executives. Host Doug Thorpe and his guests discuss topics important for leading and running a business, covering employment, motivation, accountability, communication, personal purpose, and more. The podcast provides practical insights to help you build strong teams, conquer management challenges, reduce stress, and break through the invisible wall that can stall company growth.

Doug Thorpe is an executive coach and business advisor with over 40 years of leadership experience. He is the president & CEO of Doug Thorpe Group, specializing in helping CEOs and senior leadership teams break through growth plateaus. Doug's background includes extensive experience in financial services, oil & gas, and healthcare industries. He combines his business acumen with practical coaching to help business owners transform from managers to leaders.

How often are new episodes released?

New episodes of Leadership Powered by Common Sense are released weekly. Each episode features conversations with Doug Thorpe and his guests, exploring various aspects of leadership and business management.

Where can I listen to the podcast?

You can listen to Leadership Powered by Common Sense on multiple platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Audible, and directly on our website at podcasts.dougthorpe.com. You can also subscribe to our RSS feed for updates when new episodes are released.

How can I work with Doug Thorpe?

Doug Thorpe offers executive coaching, leadership team development, and business growth advisory services. You can schedule a no-obligation discovery call to explore working together by visiting dougthorpe.com or reaching out via the contact information on the website.

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Communication Is Leadership in Action

Doug Thorpe September 29, 2026

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Episode 528 with Andrew Hurteau Introduction We frequently talk about executive presence and executive communication. It’s an art more than a skill. And my guest today is going to help us really peel that onion. His name is Andrew Hurteau. Andrew, welcome to the show. Thank you. Doug, how are

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Revenue Isn’t Profit — Plugging the Leaks in Your Business

Doug Thorpe September 24, 2026

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Episode 527 with the “Profit Doctor” Ben Hansen Introduction You’re listening to Leadership Powered by Common Sense with your host, Doug Thorpe. Here’s Doug. Today we’re going to talk to the Profit Doctor, if you’ve got a business and maybe you’ve plateaued and wonder what’s going on, we may have

The Integrator’s Seat — Confident Humility and Culture That Sticks

Doug Thorpe September 22, 2026

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Episode 526 with Rebecca Johnson Introduction Hey, everybody, I’ve got a special going on here today. We’re going to have two back to back episodes with, ladies that are partners in a business. The business is focused on helping entrepreneurs and small to midsize businesses build great culture in their

You Lost Them In 11 Seconds

Doug Thorpe September 17, 2026

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Episode 525: The Neuroscience of Ethical Persuasion, with Thomas Trautmann Introduction Hey, everybody. You know, it’s been said you make an impression in 10s. And my guest expands that window a little bit. He gave us 11 seconds to make that right impression. Today we’re going to dive into that

Your Family Is Getting Leftovers

Doug Thorpe September 15, 2026

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Episode 524: Warrior to Wealth — Why Your Home Life Has to Win First, with Jonathan Berryhill Introduction You know, when you’re in business or working your job as a leader, you may well kind of leave the family and the personal life behind. And it’s not uncommon. I’m not

Leading Under Pressure — Clarity, Communication, and Trust

Doug Thorpe September 10, 2026

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Episode 523: with Fire Chief Eric Saylors Introduction Hey, everybody. We talked a lot about leadership being under pressure at times, and psychologists tell us that we inevitably have an alter ego that shows up when we are under pressure. But what if your whole job was fundamentally under pressure?

Stop Solving Your Employees’ Problems | Ep 522

Doug Thorpe September 8, 2026

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Coach the Person, Not the Problem — with Dr. Marcia Reynolds Introduction Hey, everybody, good to have you again. Join our show. This is leadership powered by common sense. When you’re in a leadership role and you’re trying to deal with your people, are you one that deals mainly on

Revenue Architecture: Turning Founders into Sellable Sales Machines | Ep 521

Doug Thorpe September 3, 2026

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Josh Troy on Building a Scalable, Sellable Sales Organization Introduction Doug Thorpe: Everybody. If your company has a sales organization, inevitably you might get to a place where that organization feels sort of capped out or stalled out. And today we’re going to talk about ways you can elevate and

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Learning to Love Mondays Again #520

Doug Thorpe September 1, 2026

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— A Conversation with Ron Monteiro Introduction Do you love Mondays? That’s an interesting question. And often people say not so much. Well, my guest today is going to talk to us about that. He’s got some experience and has written a book encouraging us to love Mondays once again.

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How to Escape the Leadership Fog with Powerful Guidance

Doug Thorpe August 27, 2026

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Leading Into the Fog: Pete Behrens on Navigating Uncertainty as a Leader Introduction Do you feel like you’re living in the fog? With all the uncertainty in the world, leaders can get lost in the maze of possibilities. Today, we’ll find ideas to navigate that fog. Moreover, effective guidance can

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