When was the last time that you had a significant one-to-one conversation with another person?  By significant, I mean the conversation...

If you consider yourself a nice person, you may be a bit taken back by the title of this article. You need to know my definition of NICE....

Does your organization have core values? How well do you know and practice them? Organizations typically have a set of core values that...

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,...

It is a common question I receive as a business coach; ”How do I handle my overflowing e-mail?” I am NOT going to give you an IT solution....

If you are a business owner or manager, I’m sure this title caught your attention. You did read it correctly; your expectations of your...

Are you frustrated with people not following instructions? Is a lack of accountability an issue at your workplace? Are folks dropping...

I can give you a sure-fire formula guaranteed to run off your best team members, murder team morale, keep the drama and confusion...

The ultimate respect you can give another person is the gift of listening. The pace of modern life is crazy. People exchange...

The most effective thing I do as a coach is help people shift their perception through questions. It’s what you don’t see or what you do...

Spouses, friends, vendors, customers, employees, family …… we all carry expectations of other people. I want to propose that...

The quickest way to kill team morale and ruin trust is to allow gossip. I define gossip as communicating negatively about someone when...

I don’t understand my employees! It’s just hard to find good people these days. It is certainly true that you may need to have better...

How many people, including you, avoid confrontation? Why do people avoid addressing differences with others? There are a variety of...

I am thankful for modern communication technology. We have access to information almost anywhere and anytime. Internet, the cloud, smart...

“I just don’t understand why they don’t listen!” Have you ever had that thought? Do you have employees? Are you married? Do you have...

The Webster definition for candor is the act of being outspoken, frank, and candid. For me, it means being transparent and authentic in...

Compare wrestling and dancing. Both require energy. Both typically involve two people in close contact. Wrestling with someone wears you...

How often have you thought “I just don’t understand him” or “They really just don’t make sense”? The reason you don't understand is...

I get this request from time to time “Dave, can you help me believe in myself?” My response is a question; “Why do you want to believe in...