Who do you think is most responsible for cancelled appointments? The “cancel-er” or the “cancel-ee”? You should probably never say this to your manager, but isn’t there something oddly satisfying about a cancelled appointment? Of course, there are critical appointments so time-sensitive that you absolutely can’t miss. But, then there are those not-so-important appointments…perhaps too … Continue reading “Q & Dave: Tips for cancelled appointments”
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Invest in your workspace productivity
Think working from home is as simple as rolling out of bed and opening a laptop? Think again. First, kudos to you if you have the privilege of working from home. In the words of Obi-Wan Kenobi, “You’ve taken your first step into a larger world.” Working from home, either temporarily or permanently, can be … Continue reading “Invest in your workspace productivity”
Prison, Kindness, and Corporate Culture
Doing “hard time” in your organization? You absolutely must arrange a luxurious stay at the fabulous Pelican Bay State Prison. At the northwestern-most corner of California, Pelican Bay supermax houses a population of over 2,200 inmates. 40% of these inmates are serving life sentences. Not only did I walk into the facility, I chose to … Continue reading “Prison, Kindness, and Corporate Culture”
Having Fun Boosts Productivity – Keynote Sample
Wouldn’t it be nice if there was a pause button for work? You’d click “pause” and hit the town. You could see a movie or have a fancy meal somewhere. When you came back, everything would be in order and you’d feel refreshed and ready to face the world. Of course, it’s easy to sit … Continue reading “Having Fun Boosts Productivity – Keynote Sample”
Get your free book from Dave Crenshaw
In November I made you a promise. Did you miss it? I told my social media followers that I would be giving them a new, free book in January. The book would outline the philosophy I’ve used for more than twenty years to coach leaders around the world.
