In this episode, Doug Thorpe from Texas shares his diverse experiences from military service to banking, entrepreneurship, and coaching. The discussion highlights the distinction between management and leadership, emphasizing the importance of clarity in leadership, such as a clear vision, as well as trust-building for high-performing teams. Doug elaborates on how clarity in communication involves not just the transmission of information but ensuring that the message is understood as intended. He explains that clarity helps to eliminate ambiguity, align team members with the organization's goals, and set precise expectations. Doug underscores the value of servant leadership and the need for leaders to inspire discretionary effort from their teams. The episode offers practical advice for enhancing leadership skills, focusing on clarity, trust building, and fostering a collaborative work environment. About Doug Thorpe: Doug is a Leadership Coach at HeadwayExec. From the Army to the boardroom, Doug Thorpe has been serving in leadership capacities his whole career. After leaving the military, he started a career in banking and financial services, which then led to entrepreneurship, starting five companies and mentoring other leaders to grow and expand those businesses. His podcast Leadership Powered by. Common Sense has over 300 shows. www.dougthorpe.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/dougthorpe/ www.youtube.com/@dougthorpe https://www.facebook.com/HeadwayExec www.instagram.com/dougthorpe_com www.podcasts.dougthorpe.com