Leadership for a Changing World | Doug Thorpe on Burnout, Mentorship, and Conscious Leadership #86

In this episode, I'm joined by Doug Thorpe — executive coach, Army veteran, and host of Leadership Powered by Common Sense — to explore what it takes to lead in a rapidly changing world. From military discipline to executive boardrooms, Doug shares his journey and insights from coaching over 1,000 leaders.We talk burnout, generational disconnect, outdated leadership models, and how self-awareness and adaptability are now non-negotiables. Doug also introduces us to his “Why Operating System” — a powerful framework for discovering purpose, improving communication, and unlocking your leadership potential.📌 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:0:00 – Welcome + Doug’s background1:00 – From Army officer to leadership coach6:00 – Passion over planning: how careers unfold7:00 – Burnout and the post-COVID leadership crisis9:00 – Why traditional leadership methods no longer work11:00 – Unlearning outdated patterns13:00 – Leadership framework & the golf club analogy18:00 – Managing 5 generations in the workplace21:00 – Mentorship, asking for help & generational differences28:00 – Conscious evolution & business31:00 – The “Why Operating System” explained40:00 – Flexible, human-centered leadership45:00 – Final thoughts + where to connect with Doug| Connect with Doug |🌐 Website: https://www.dougthorpe.com🎯 Take the Why Assessment: https://www.dougthorpe.com/why🎧 Podcast: Leadership Powered by Common Sense🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dougthorpe| Connect with Joe |Website: https://www.joegarner.net/Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/garnation/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ChangingTheChannelSubstack: https://joegarner.substack.com/My Community: https://www.skool.com/the-flow-forum-4465LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joseph-garner-8425642b/🌿 Support the Show & Your HealthThis episode is sponsored by Purium, The Transformation Company.💚 I personally use their Daily Core 4 to stay aligned, energized, and focused.🎁 Get $50 off your first order over $75 here🔥 Want to explore your mind, purpose, and potential?🔔 Like, comment, and subscribe if you’re ready to change the channel and lead from a deeper place.#Leadership #Burnout #ConsciousBusiness #DougThorpe #JoeGarner #ChangingTheChannel #ExecutiveCoaching #Mindset #WhyOperatingSystem