Alternatives to Traditional Leadership Coaching Models
Explore alternatives to traditional leadership coaching models, from peer groups to AI tools. Compare approaches and find the right fit for your team.
Leadership Coaching for Small Businesses: 2026 Review
Compare the top leadership coaching for small businesses options in 2026, from Doug Thorpe Group to Vistage, and find the right fit for your team.
Flip the 9-Box: What Servant Leaders See That Most Managers Miss
Picture the scene: it’s Q4 talent review time. The leadership team is gathered around a conference table — or a Zoom grid of tired faces — and someone pulls up the classic 3×3 nine-box grid. Names get written in boxes. Conversations happen in hushed tones. People get quietly labeled as “high potentials” or “low performers,” […]
Stop Trying to Motivate Your Team — Fix Your Culture Instead
It’s Tuesday morning. You’re sitting in your office staring at a team that used to have energy. The same people who once stayed late because they wanted to now clock out at 4:59 like they’re escaping a burning building. Projects that used to get done in a week now drag on for three. And here […]
Leadership Doesn’t Wait for a Quiet Moment
How Servant Leaders Develop People, Hold Standards, and Make Tough Calls — All While the Line Is Out the Door By Doug Thorpe | dougthorpe.com | Leadership Powered by Common Sense® It’s 11:47 on a Tuesday morning. Your top performer just called in sick. A client is on hold — frustrated and getting louder. Two […]
Building vs. Leveraging Your Team
The Servant Leadership Mistake Most Managers Don’t See Coming Every leader has resources. The best leaders know whether to build new ones or leverage what’s already there. If you’ve ever watched a manager hire three new people when the answer was sitting two desks away — or watched another leader run their best people into […]
The Leadership Sweet Spot: Finding Balance Between Support and Autonomy
The balance between micromanagement and chaos is essential for effective leadership. Research shows that structured autonomy enhances employee satisfaction, creativity, and productivity, significantly benefiting businesses. Leaders should foster an environment of trust, support, and clear expectations, allowing team members to navigate their roles independently, ultimately leading to better performance and retention.
The Power of Daily Personal Leadership Performance Reviews
Being an effective leader is a constant challenge that requires daily dedication and self-reflection. As owners, entrepreneurs, and executives, we have to make tough decisions every day that can impact not only our businesses but also the people who work for us. To ensure that our leadership skills are up to par and that we’re […]