Leaders are the catalysts of change in their organizations. I explain why sometimes you have to be “that guy.”
No. You Can’t Say That On Facebook
The other day, I witnessed something on Facebook that really ticked me off (Big surprise, huh?). This wasn’t the first time something like this had happened, which is sad. An inspirational word picture was shared via a timeline. In it, there was a grammatical error. Being a quote, I wasn’t sure if the error was intentional or not. However, the …
Are You Oversharing? | Driving with Dave Episode 7
Dave break down the effects of too many “tales of experience” on your culture.
3 Ways To Not Suck At Interviewing
I usually suck at interviewing when it comes to hiring someone. The main problem: I talk too much. Many times, I find myself “selling” the prospective team member on the company and the position, rather than doing a proper investigation. While the prospect may end up “sold,” I have failed. After about a week, I wonder, “What have I done?” After …
Who do you learn from? | Driving with Dave Episode 6
Who really ticks you off? Are they of any value to you? If they are successful, then yes. Dave breaks down the value of learning from those with whom you don’t agree.
Father’s Day: Dad is not an idiot
With Father’s Day coming up this Sunday, I ran across the following conversation on Facebook. I am changing the names of those in the conversation (I only know one of the commenters), but I believe you will find it interesting nonetheless. Please forgive the grammar/spelling. After all, it’s Facebook. Status Poster: Gah that little boy sure does know how to …
Touches & Connections | Driving with Dave Episode 5
Texting, emailing, social media. These are all good ways to connect, but are they the best way to connect with clients, customers and coworkers? In this episode, Dave talks about the value of connecting outside of the digital realm.
Touches: Your Story vs. Their Story
I once heard Seth Godin say, “They aren’t rejecting you. They are rejecting your story.” As someone who is in the sales business (and aren’t we all?) I began to think long and hard about “my story.” We all have a narrative continuously running in our heads. This narrative can influence us in many ways. It can cause us to …