What makes a real leader?
In this powerful conversation, leadership expert Doug Thorpe breaks down what separates true leaders from managers. From his early days as a fifth-grade crossing guard to leading corporate teams and coaching executives, Doug shares life-changing lessons on authentic leadership, emotional intelligence, and people-first management.

You’ll learn:
✅ Why leadership is about people, not processes
✅ How to transition from managing tasks to leading teams
✅ The power of humility and emotional intelligence in leadership
✅ How to avoid the promotion trap that ruins careers
✅ Daily habits that turn good leaders into great ones

This video is for new managers, entrepreneurs, CEOs, and anyone ready to grow into real leadership.
If you’ve ever wondered what it takes to inspire others, build trust, and lead with purpose, this conversation will change how you see leadership forever.

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Alexander V. Johnson is a Founding Partner of Mixt Solutions, a 6x Inc. 5,000 Fastest Growing Company in America. Mixt Solutions has successfully done millions of transactions on Amazon and works with some of the biggest consumer packaged goods brands in the world. In 2024, Mixt Solutions crossed over 150 million dollars of all time sales on Amazon.
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Intro Music Credit:
"Alone and Afraid" - SourBlood: • Alone and Afraid Official Lyric Video
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