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 BeamFeb 62 minThe Blinding Desire for PerfectionI remember when my son Nathan started working with me many years ago. He has moved on to greener pastures, but it was an unforgettable...
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 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 BeamJan 22 minEntitlementOne of the most disempowering attitudes that a person can hold is entitlement. What I mean by entitlement is a belief that everyone owes...
Dave BeamDec 19, 20222 minHow to Engender RespectHere is a common question that I receive: “Dave, what can I do to get other people to respect me?” It may be their boss, employees,...
Dave BeamDec 12, 20221 minA Simple Way to Tap Your CreativityHere’s a simple practice to increase your creative ability. Set aside a short period of time, perhaps every morning, just to think. ...
Dave BeamDec 5, 20223 minFinancial Problem or Math Puzzle?Many people have financial worries and fears. Perhaps there is not enough paycheck at the end of the week. Bill collectors keep calling....
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 10, 20222 minStop, Look and ListenA few years ago, I blew a tire on the West Virginia turnpike. I had traveled this highway quite often. I was moving along that...
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 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 BeamJul 18, 20222 minIt's Just My PersonalityI’m just a people pleaser! He has always been impatient. She is just a sensitive person. It’s just her personality. I’m not a people...
Dave BeamJun 20, 20223 minHow to Kick a Bad HabitAll of us have unsuccessfully tried to rid ourselves of a bad habit. People often ask me why it is so difficult to change a bad habit....