Have anything fun planned? That is typically my go-to question when trying to make small talk with people. It’s a simple question, but an important one. Here in the U.S., summer just kicked off. The kids are out of school, the chiming melody of ice cream trucks sweeps through neighborhoods roughly three times … Continue reading “Happy Oasis Month!”
Want to step up your game? Step up your price! – Pick Dave’s Brain
Why is Christopher Nolan worth more than my video producer, Cameron? This week’s question comes from Guy in Chicago, Illinois. Guy asks: Q: We are a B2B video production company and are transitioning to lower volume, higher quality work at a higher cost. But I’m concerned we may be overestimating how good we are and … Continue reading “Want to step up your game? Step up your price! – Pick Dave’s Brain”
How to Help Employees “Buy-in” Without Bribing Them – Pick Dave’s Brain
This week’s question comes from John in Montevideo, Minnesota. He asked: Q: How do I get my team to buy into my vision for growth, and the reward of a trip to Hawaii in two years?
3 Tips for getting through your reading pile – Pick Dave’s Brain
This week’s insightful question comes from Matt in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Q: I’m following your Time Management Fundamentals program on LinkedIn Learning. One issue I am running into is that my reading—such as news articles, magazines, and industry info—starts to pile up. How would you suggest I handle that?
How to Stop Answering After-Hours Questions – Pick Dave’s Brain
This week’s question comes from Chelsea in Clearfield, Utah. She asks: Q: Hi Dave, I manage employees who occasionally reach out to me after business hours. How do I stop employees from encroaching on my personal time, while still being supportive of them?
