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Are You Too Busy to Succeed?
Are you overwhelmed? Do you believe if you just worked harder, that you could get it all done? Are you about out of gas, but still have...
Dave Beam
Aug 16, 20212 min read


Straight Line Leadership
I recently read a great book by Dusan Djukich called Straight Line Leadership. The premise of this book is simple and profound. The...
Dave Beam
Aug 9, 20212 min read


Is It Really a Time Management Problem?
One common challenge presented by my clients is how to have more time to spend with family and friends. Many “successful” business owners...
Dave Beam
Aug 2, 20212 min read


Do You Have a Happy Business?
Do you work in a happy business? I was referred to an oral surgeon a couple of years ago to address some issues beyond the scope of my...
Dave Beam
Jul 26, 20212 min read


Dealing with Confrontational Issues
How many people, including you, avoid confrontation? Why do people avoid addressing differences with others? There are a variety of...
Dave Beam
Jul 19, 20213 min read


Your Energy and Optimism
If you want to improve your effect on other people, this message is for you. Rested, cheerful, high energy people typically have a...
Dave Beam
Jul 12, 20211 min read


Holding On To Sand
The game. How can you grasp the most sand? If you grip it too tightly, it will escape through your fingers, and if you hold it too...
Dave Beam
Jul 5, 20211 min read


A Blinding Desire for Perfection
Many years ago, my son Nathan chose to come work with me in my coaching business. I was thrilled that he wanted to be a part of my...
Dave Beam
Jun 29, 20212 min read


Do You Own a Business or a Job?
Here is an interesting definition of a true business: “A true business is a commercial, profitable enterprise that works without the...
Dave Beam
Jun 21, 20213 min read


I Don't Have Enough Time!
How often do you use the EXCUSE “I don’t have enough time”? You protest. “That’s not an excuse! I really don’t have enough time to do...
Dave Beam
Jun 14, 20212 min read


Getting Help
Why don’t people ask for help? Maybe it’s because they don’t feel like they need it. Perhaps they would rather do it themselves....
Dave Beam
Jun 7, 20211 min read


Don't Fence Me In
Cole Porter wrote a song years ago that began with this lyric, “Oh, give me land, lots of land under starry skies above. Don’t fence me...
Dave Beam
May 31, 20212 min read


Inspiring Great Organizational Morale
What makes a beautiful musical performance? A great song, played/sung by a great artist, with a great orchestra or band. What makes a...
Dave Beam
May 24, 20212 min read


Three Approaches to Conflict
Conflict is a reality of business and life. How do you deal with it? I find that there are three basic approaches. Peace-faking –...
Dave Beam
May 17, 20212 min read


Are You Doing Too Much to Get Anything Done?
As a responsible, self-respecting business leader, manager, or team leader, you work hard for your money! In fact, you have worked hard...
Dave Beam
May 10, 20212 min read


Are You a Fountain or a Drain?
Are you most often a fountain, or a drain? Do people leave your presence refreshed, encouraged, uplifted, and inspired, or are they worn,...
Dave Beam
May 3, 20211 min read


Distinguishing Your Role as Manager and Leader
What is the difference between manager and leader, and why does it matter? It makes for an interesting business discussion, but if you...
Dave Beam
Apr 26, 20213 min read


Be x Do = Have
Three simple words and two symbols. BE x DO = HAVE. Simple but profound. I invite you to invest a few moments with me considering this...
Dave Beam
Apr 19, 20212 min read


Looking for Happiness
People want to be happy. It then makes sense to ask the obvious question, “Where can you find happiness?” Most believe they would be...
Dave Beam
Apr 13, 20212 min read
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