Think 2018 is the year that you make your dreams come alive? I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but… Were you one of the thousands of people that signed up for a gym membership this week? Don’t be discouraged by the lack of room in the free weights area, a 20-minute line … Continue reading “Stop Setting Goals, Start Making Plans”
Tag: Motivation
3 trendy office habits that destroy productivity – Pick Dave’s Brain
This week’s question comes from Srikumar in New York. Q: Can you discuss office practices which people are hesitant to speak about, which are accepted as the norm, but people secretly dislike?
I got a mean message. Here’s how I replied. – Pick Dave’s Brain
How do you respond when someone sends you a mean note? What do you do when someone anonymously gives you “drive by criticism” intended to tear you down? It’s a problem we all must deal with at some point. In this video I share how I chose to respond to one of these messages…
Why “less is more” for performance reviews – Pick Dave’s Brain
This week’s question comes from Natasha in Sydney, Australia. She asked: Q: I’ve read your articles on LinkedIn about Productive Leadership. I had a simple question. What should a good leader suggest for an employee to add on their professional development aspirations section in their performance review?
How having more fun gets more done
Having a fun “Oasis Month?” Here’s some inspiration to keep the good times rolling: each week in July I am releasing a unique video that shares one principle from my upcoming book The Power of Having Fun (coming in September). Watch the special, first video in the series here. In it, I share shocking statistics about … Continue reading “How having more fun gets more done”