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Doug Thorpe is a performance-driven Senior Executive, Entrepreneur, Board Member, Thought Leader, and Consultant with more than 40 years of success in the financial services, executive coaching, oil & gas, and healthcare industries. Leveraging extensive experience in guiding business transformation for growth-oriented organizations, he is a trusted guide for mid-cap companies to large global enterprises requiring expert assistance with leadership development, team performance, employee engagement, culture shifts, and change management.

It is common business practice for companies of all sizes to look across their workforce and make some interesting picks when a new team leader is needed. Often, the selection criteria are based upon highest performer, the biggest producer, or smartest worker. Moving from being the doer on the team to being the leader of the team is a big leap for most.