Should you hire a ten-year-old to work for your business? This week’s question comes from Jason. Q: Hi Dave. Jason from Utah. I’m looking to potentially hire someone and you talked about hiring slow and firing fast. So I was just wondering what your vetting process is for hiring people out there to work in … Continue reading “Why skills are overrated when hiring – Pick Dave’s Brain”
Why “Work-Life Balance” Is a Misnomer…Probably – Pick Dave’s Brain
Work-life “balance” or work-life “synergy” or neither one? This week’s question comes from Steve in Appeldoorn, The Netherlands. Q: Do you think the term work-life balance is really effective and accurate? I like to use “work-life synergy” and find it to be more effective. Isn’t working toward balance a less effective approach to take?
Dave’s Definitive Must-Read Business Books – Pick Dave’s Brain
The Millionaire Next DoorWhat’s your favorite book in your library? This week’s question comes from Carlos: Q: Hey Dave, this is Carlos from Ventura, California. I’ve watched a lot of your courses in www.linkedinlearning.com and I have a question for you. If you could share one book from your existing library with someone like me, … Continue reading “Dave’s Definitive Must-Read Business Books – Pick Dave’s Brain”
Choosing the Best Training and Seminars – Pick Dave’s Brain
This week’s question comes from Angela in Knoxville, Tennessee. Q: There are so many experts with conferences and seminars in my industry. How can I know which one to choose? Or are they all the same, and once you’ve learned from one, it’s a waste of money to continue?
How to Avoid Multitasking in a Partnership – Pick Dave’s Brain
If you’re bad at playing volleyball, does that make you bad at multitasking? This week’s question comes from Martin in Utah. Q: My partner and I are multitasking at the partnership level. How can we more effectively manage projects as partners to make sure that we’re always working on the most important thing?
