Servant leadership transforms organizations by flipping traditional hierarchy upside down. Doug Thorpe, an executive coach with military and banking leadership experience, reveals how this approach creates sustainable success by putting team members first.
Doug's leadership journey started in elementary school when he aspired to be captain of the crossing guards. This early experience established a pattern that would follow him through military service, a 20-year banking career, and into his role as coach to hundreds of business leaders. What stands out in his story is how consistently he found himself in leadership positions—not from ego, but from a genuine desire to serve.
The concept of leaders eating last, literally practiced in military settings, provides a powerful metaphor for servant leadership in business. By prioritizing team needs and wellbeing, leaders demonstrate value while ensuring resources flow to where they're most needed. This principle extends naturally into organizational leadership, where putting others first creates a foundation for growth.
Doug's coaching process helps clients develop personalized leadership frameworks that define their leadership identity and determine their legacy. Rather than adopting someone else's model, he encourages leaders to identify attributes and principles that authentically represent their values. This framework becomes a roadmap for intentional development, guiding how leaders show up in every moment.
Understanding your "why" proves equally transformative. With insights from the Why Institute, Doug helps leaders identify their core motivations. The combination of why (core purpose), how (method), and what (contribution) creates a unique leadership fingerprint that drives authenticity and impact.
Reach Doug here:

https://dougthorpe.com
https://podcasts.dougthorpe.com
https://www.headwayexec.com/

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