As a coach, I’m all about perseverance. “Never give up” is a most important discipline that you must practice if you are going to...

We’ve all been there. You might be there right now. Someone asks if you are committed to something, and you reply, “I am not fully...

Every successful person I have ever met is busy. It appears that most successful people are also “yes” people. Have you ever heard the...

Today 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...

It seems that everyone is talking about the harmful effect of stress in life. High blood pressure, lack of sleep, heart disease, overload...

Vice Admiral James Stockdale was shot down during the Vietnam War. He spent seven and a half years in a brutal prison camp. He spent...

I remember when my son Nathan started working with me many years ago. He has moved on to greener pastures, but it was an unforgettable...

Can you relate to this story. You just got that new book on time management, and you are finally going to get it all in order and caught...

Have 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...

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...

Sometimes when I am speaking to responsible, serious-minded leaders, I ask the question, “How many of you take business seriously?” Most...

One of the most disempowering attitudes that a person can hold is entitlement. What I mean by entitlement is a belief that everyone owes...

Has there ever been a time in your life when you lived somewhere and let the trash accumulate? I’m not just talking about garbage, but...

Here 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,...

Here’s a simple practice to increase your creative ability. Set aside a short period of time, perhaps every morning, just to think. ...

Many people have financial worries and fears. Perhaps there is not enough paycheck at the end of the week. Bill collectors keep calling....

Life presents us with choices and decisions. Perhaps you are currently facing a challenging decision. There is “YES”, there is “NO”,...

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...

If you are an organizational leader, I am sure this title captured your attention. I define workplace drama as the negative emotional...

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...