The Power of Curiosity
Knowledge is the enemy of learning. Isn’t that an interesting statement? When I know, I quit seeking. When I’m satisfied, I...
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Dave Beam
- Aug 26
- 1 min
Clarity Plus Action Equals Results
CLARITY + ACTION = RESULTS. Think carefully about this principle. Now, consider this related principle. 20% of activity...
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Dave Beam
- Aug 19
- 2 min
The Ladder of Consciousness
I must begin this article with gratitude to Steve Chandler, one of my coaches. I first heard about the ladder of consciousness in his...
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Dave Beam
- Aug 12
- 2 min
The Downside of Blind Optimism
Most everything in life has an upside and a downside. I am an optimist by choice and believe that opens my mind to many possibilities. ...
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Dave Beam
- Aug 5
- 2 min
The Path to Being Heard and Understood
“I just don’t understand why they don’t listen to me!” Have you ever had that thought? Do you have employees? Do you have boss? Are you...
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Dave Beam
- Jul 29
- 2 min
The Key to Solving a Problem: Turn it Into a Project
When I say the word problem, how do you feel? Probably not too good. If I called you and told you I had a bunch of problems to give...
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Dave Beam
- Jul 22
- 2 min
Setting Goals to Maximize Your Joy
I’m offering a challenge that will take you down a road of true happiness. We live in a culture that attempts to fill us with a sense of...
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Dave Beam
- Jul 14
- 2 min
The Open-Door Policy - A Leadership Nightmare
Another sacred cow is about to become hamburger, the unrestricted open-door policy. This common practice is based on the premise that...
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Dave Beam
- Jul 8
- 2 min
The Leadership Mirror
I often get comments of frustration and complaints from organizational leaders concerning their employees. “They just don’t care” or...
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Dave Beam
- Jul 1
- 2 min
The Yearning for Excellence
It is my passion to help others break out of the prison of ok and create excellence. Do you want to be free? You can use this article...
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Dave Beam
- Jun 24
- 2 min
The Four Steps of Learning
Helping people learn and grow is my business. It is the challenge of life, to improve and progress. If you are interested in personal...
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Dave Beam
- Jun 18
- 1 min
The Joy of Hard Work
I hope the title caught your attention. Most people consider hard work to be a curse, something to avoid, or at least something they...
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Dave Beam
- Jun 10
- 1 min
The Gift of Dissatisfaction
Are you dissatisfied? That, my friend, is not a bad thing. It is a gift. It is a signal, perhaps a warning, that something needs to...
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Dave Beam
- Jun 3
- 2 min
The Counterproductive Frustration of Trying to Build Self-Esteem
Good morning. I think that it is wise to question widely held beliefs. Today, I run a risk of offending some people. All I ask is that...
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Dave Beam
- May 27
- 1 min
The Fear of Failure
When I am coaching folks, I often ask them “Why don’t you go for it?” Here’s how they often respond: “I’m afraid I will fail”; “What...
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Dave Beam
- May 20
- 2 min
The Cure for Goal-a-Phobia
It seems that modern culture labels every human thought and behavior as some psychological malady or condition, so I thought I would get...
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Dave Beam
- May 13
- 2 min
The Biggest Threat to Future Success
What do you believe is the biggest threat to your future success? Is it the economy? Global warming? The tax code and government...
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Dave Beam
- May 6
- 2 min
Ownership - The Key to Life and Business Success
If you have attended my events, or have had a coaching session with me, this one will be familiar. Consider the distinction between being...
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Dave Beam
- May 6
- 2 min
Take Full Responsibility for Your Communication
Here is an interesting statement. “True Communication is the Response You Get”. Warning! This thought will call you to dizzying...
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Dave Beam
- May 6
- 2 min
That Can't Work Because....
Dave, you don’t understand. That can’t work because….. There are few guarantees in life. Here’s one. If you believe that something...
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