Dave Crenshaw's Blog, page 18

How working long hours can be unproductive

Can “hard work” become unproductive? What do you think? A strong work ethic is often a strength…until you work long hours to “get it all done,” no matter how long “it” takes. Then it becomes a liability. This mentality misses an opportunity to uncover hidden productivity gains. I recently spoke to over 1100 project managers … Continue reading "How working long hours can be unproductive"

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How this one question will improve the value of your time

“How can I make YOUR job easier?” I’m here in Carpentaria, California at the LinkedIn Learning studios (such a cool place by the way) working on a new course that touches on this very topic: Improve the value of your time! One obvious way to increase your income is to take on more work, whether … Continue reading "How this one question will improve the value of your time"

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Why networking is a valuable activity

How to instill strong values throughout your team

“We’re a gated community that lives our by values.” Strong values are the backbone to a successful business. My colleague and friend, Meny Hoffman, has shown incredible success with instilling his throughout his company and team. Meny, the CEO of Ptex Group, Inc, is here with me today to share how he uses values to … Continue reading "How to instill strong values throughout your team"

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Why training your managers to respect employees is vital

“You’re doing it wrong.” If you, or one of your managers, is talking to employees this way then I strongly encourage you to consider a new training program. I’ve recently been hearing so much frustration around micromanagement, little to no power or authority given to employees, and a general lack of respect that causes many … Continue reading "Why training your managers to respect employees is vital"

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How a lack of accountability kept me from my result

I felt like a hypocrite. The result I wanted was to improve my physical health…but I wasn’t using my own formula get it. The formula I teach is the SAM cycle: “Systems + Accountability + Motivation = Your Result.” Motivation was there: I had a desire to be healthier for my family, myself and my … Continue reading "How a lack of accountability kept me from my result"

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Why family is the motivation behind my success

“Aren’t you going to stick around and do some sightseeing?” I get this question often when people find out I leave to go home on the same day as my presentation. For me, it’s an easy answer. I want to go home to my family. They’re my reason why, the drive behind my success, and … Continue reading "Why family is the motivation behind my success"

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How scheduling fun into your day improves productivity

“I’m working over eighty-hours a week, yet I’m still behind on my work!” While consulting with a client on becoming more productive, I stumbled on to his hidden secret, which was costing him hours every week! Now, this may upset some people, but I’ve found that if you’re working more than sixty hours a week … Continue reading "How scheduling fun into your day improves productivity"

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Why being busy isn’t the same as being productive

“I’m too busy managing day-to-day issues to have time for strategic planning!” “I’m always busy. So why doesn’t seem like I’m never getting anything DONE?” I was in Phoenix recently, delivering the keynote for a really cool event with the National Pest Management Association on one of my favorite topics, The Myth of Multitasking, and … Continue reading "Why being busy isn’t the same as being productive"

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How hard time develops intuitive leadership skills

“He’s got boots on. Watch for a riot.” Reading people is critical to business success. In prison, it’s critical to daily survival. My friend, Coss Marte, developed the intuitive leadership skill the hard way: while doing hard time. He took this negative experience and turned it into a positive, though. His awareness of his surrounding … Continue reading "How hard time develops intuitive leadership skills"

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