Category: Focused Business

Every individual is driven by different motives, yet all too often managers try to use the same method to motivate all team members.  Instead, spend meaningful time getting to know your people. By better understanding each team member, you’ll find it easier to speak to their unique needs and values.  Visit DaveCrenshaw.com/Speaker to learn how to book Dave for your next … Continue reading “How getting to know your employees will help motivate them better”

Many people still use a to-do list, yet it’s not the most productive way to deal with tasks. Why? Because it’s missing a clear WHEN or timeline.  The calendar is a far more effective tool. Schedule tasks into your calendar and make a commitment about WHEN they’ll get done.  Visit DaveCrenshaw.com/Time to learn more about time … Continue reading “Why you should stop using a to-do list”

Verbal training does have value, but first we must set an example. Demonstrate what to do both at full speed, and then again, explaining what you do as you do it.   Demonstration is powerful because it engages multiple senses. It also allows the learner to see a fully-connected system in action. Visit DaveCrenshaw.com/Speaker to learn more about booking Dave … Continue reading “Why demonstration is a powerful training tool”

Creating a personal vision can improve your focus, and it’s easy to start. Simply set a timer and think for 5 minutes about where you want your life to be five years from now.  Then write down the thoughts that you had. A few minutes of quiet thought can lead to powerful long-term focus. Visit DaveCrenshaw.com/focus for more information on how … Continue reading “How creating a personal vision can improve your focus”

Micromanagers are focused on making people do things their way. But Productive leaders are focused on getting the result.  Spend more time describing the end result you want your people to accomplish. Then give them greater freedom to find their own pathway to that result.   Visit DaveCrenshaw.com/Speaker for more information on booking Dave as a speaker for your next … Continue reading “How to be a results-driven leader”