Dave Beam1 day ago2 minHow to Transform Company MoraleDoes your organization have core values? How well do you know and practice them? Organizations typically have a set of core values that...
Dave BeamMar 65 minIt's Time to Wake Up!Every successful person I have ever met is busy. It appears that most successful people are also “yes” people. Have you ever heard the...
Dave BeamFeb 272 minToday is the DayToday is the only day you have to make a difference. The past has passed. The future never comes – it only dwells between your ears. Now...
Dave BeamFeb 131 minThe Stockdale ParadoxVice Admiral James Stockdale was shot down during the Vietnam War. He spent seven and a half years in a brutal prison camp. He spent...
Dave BeamJan 232 minHow to Make Your Goals Fun, Friendly, and EffectiveHave you ever set a goal for your business or your life? Do you currently have goals that you are pursuing? Maybe you've never set a...
Dave BeamJan 162 minShould Leaders Be Friends With Those They Lead?Do you believe it is a good idea to be friends with those you lead? Maybe you are a manager or business owner, and you wonder if it is...
Dave BeamJan 92 minSeriously, You Need to Lighten UpSometimes when I am speaking to responsible, serious-minded leaders, I ask the question, “How many of you take business seriously?” Most...
Dave BeamNov 28, 20221 minIndecisionLife presents us with choices and decisions. Perhaps you are currently facing a challenging decision. There is “YES”, there is “NO”,...
Dave BeamNov 21, 20222 minWhat Do You Really Know?The other day my wife Connie wanted to know the best way to cut up a butternut squash. After a few minutes on her smart phone, she had...
Dave BeamNov 7, 20222 minWhat Would You Do if You Had to Succeed?If you had to succeed, what would you do? It is a great coaching question. If you are in a burning house, and your child is in the next...
Dave BeamOct 31, 20221 minDo You Charge Your Batteries?Would you try to use a smart phone without charging the battery? How about driving your car and never filling up the gas tank? How long...
Dave BeamOct 24, 20222 minHow to Be an InspirationI help leaders create extraordinary results. That is my purpose statement as a coach. What must leaders do, and more importantly, who...
Dave BeamOct 3, 20222 minNoWhat is your immediate feeling when you hear the word NO? Most people have a negative emotional response. After all, it is a negative...
Dave BeamSep 19, 20222 minOverwhelming E-mail?It is a common question I receive as a business coach; ”How do I handle my overflowing e-mail?” I am NOT going to give you an IT solution....
Dave BeamSep 12, 20222 minHard Work Is NOT the Key to SuccessI like to get attention with provocative statements. Hard work, though it is important, is not the key to success. Think about it. ...
Dave BeamSep 5, 20222 minPeople IssuesPeople, people, people. “My business would be great except for the employees and the customers!” I agree that working effectively with...
Dave BeamAug 29, 20222 minThe Transformational Practice of Weekly PlanningPeople often ask me to recommend a time management system, and I typically share some familiar options. I am curious about why they are...
Dave BeamAug 15, 20222 minThe Power of a Great QuestionWhat is the power of a great question? What effect does a powerful question have on a person? How are questions related to effective...
Dave BeamAug 1, 20222 minIf Your Business is Overwhelmed, Raise Your PricesI recently met with a business owner that has operated a residential service business for over 20 years. He has about 10 employees, and...
Dave BeamJun 27, 20223 minHaving Expectations of Employees is a Big Problem!If you are a business owner or manager, I’m sure this title caught your attention. You did read it correctly; your expectations of your...