top of page

Search


Three Questions to Get Results
Here they are. 1. What’s happening? 2. What’s missing? 3. What’s next? I could end the article here, and you would have all you need...
Dave Beam
Nov 3, 20242 min read


Thou Shalt Not Yammer!!
The Webster definition of the word “yammer” – to whine or complain. We have all done it. Whining and complaining. I am...
Dave Beam
Oct 27, 20242 min read


The Xerox Life
Xerox was the first leading brand of photocopier. The word “xerox: had become synonymous with making multiple photostatic copies. ...
Dave Beam
Oct 21, 20242 min read


The Vanishing Art of Conversation
In this world of texting, e-mail, and social media, I am concerned that the art of conversation is being lost. It seems there is an...
Dave Beam
Oct 14, 20241 min read


The Stress of Inner Conflict
I could have entitled this article “The Peace of Inner Wholeness”. Allow me to coach you with some questions. What are your core...
Dave Beam
Oct 6, 20241 min read


The Pursuit of Comfort
Honey, have a cookie. You’ll feel better. I just need to get in my lazy boy recliner and zone out. Life is so hard! Oh no, another...
Dave Beam
Sep 30, 20242 min read


What Problem Are You Avoiding?
What problem are you avoiding? Don’t read any further until you answer that question. What reasons (excuses) have you been using...
Dave Beam
Sep 23, 20241 min read


The Power of Your Words
Picture a toddler with a loaded handgun? It is scary to consider the damage a small child could do with such a weapon. Yet every day...
Dave Beam
Sep 16, 20242 min read


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...
Dave Beam
Sep 9, 20242 min read


Clarity Plus Action Equals Results
CLARITY + ACTION = RESULTS. Think carefully about this principle. Now, consider this related principle. 20% of activity...
Dave Beam
Aug 26, 20241 min read


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...
Dave Beam
Aug 19, 20242 min read


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. ...
Dave Beam
Aug 12, 20242 min read


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...
Dave Beam
Aug 5, 20242 min read


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...
Dave Beam
Jul 29, 20242 min read


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...
Dave Beam
Jul 22, 20242 min read


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...
Dave Beam
Jul 14, 20242 min read


The Leadership Mirror
I often get comments of frustration and complaints from organizational leaders concerning their employees. “They just don’t care” or...
Dave Beam
Jul 8, 20242 min read


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...
Dave Beam
Jul 1, 20242 min read


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...
Dave Beam
Jun 24, 20242 min read


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...
Dave Beam
Jun 18, 20241 min read
bottom of page