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So many tasks, so little time. Here’s where to start! – Pick Dave’s Brain

This week’s question comes from Laura. Q: It feels like I have too many tasks. On one hand there’s my email inbox. Then there’s my notebook, then there’s my long to-do list. I have so many things. Please advise me on how to progress. Click to tweet this: Is your workload at capacity? Expand your horizons! … Continue reading "So many tasks, so little time. Here’s where to start! – Pick Dave’s Brain"

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3 Steps to Find Your Dream Career – Pick Dave’s Brain

This week’s question comes from Ramzi in Quebec, Canada. Q: I have tried for a long time to find the best career where I will be fully satisfied, but I’m having a hard time finding it. What do you feel is the best formula to find the right career, Dave? Click to tweet this: If … Continue reading "3 Steps to Find Your Dream Career – Pick Dave’s Brain"

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Hate commuting? Here’s how to find a remote career – Pick Dave’s Brain

This week’s question comes from D.C. in San Gabriel, California. He asks: Q: I want to work from home. What are some work-from-home recruitment sites you’d recommend? Thanks! Click to tweet this: If you don’t want to follow the yellow brick road to a 9 to 5, remember there’s no place like home. @DaveCrenshaw If you’re … Continue reading "Hate commuting? Here’s how to find a remote career – Pick Dave’s Brain"

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Why “urgent” and “important” isn’t important anymore – Pick Dave’s Brain

This week’s question comes from Antonio in Montreal, Canada. Q: I went through your “Time Management Fundamentals” course. You said that when organizing tasks, anything between 5-15 minutes or of “no big importance” goes into the task reminders list. What happens when we have a lot of these tasks? Do you organize them into categories … Continue reading "Why “urgent” and “important” isn’t important anymore – Pick Dave’s Brain"

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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? Click to tweet this: Facilitating an employee’s career growth … Continue reading "Why “less is more” for performance reviews – Pick Dave’s Brain"

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Professional networking for students – Pick Dave’s Brain

This week’s question comes from Reilly in Harvard, Massachusetts. He asks: Q: I’m a sixteen-year-old entrepreneur. I watched your course “Building Your Professional Network” on LinkedIn Learning, and was curious if you had tips for someone who’s younger than most other business professionals. I find it difficult to connect with people because of the age … Continue reading "Professional networking for students – Pick Dave’s Brain"

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How to Make “Social Networking” Less Anti-social – Pick Dave’s Brain

This week’s question comes from Yasmine in the UK: Q: Hi Dave! How should I reconnect with people in my social network that I haven’t spoken to in years? What is the best way to do this without sounding weird? Click to tweet this: Likes and shares are social networking currency. Making investments can pay … Continue reading "How to Make “Social Networking” Less Anti-social – Pick Dave’s Brain"

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Why Businesses Need to Have More Fun

  Click to tweet this: The biggest cultural mistake leaders make is assuming everyone wants to play “follow the leader.” @DaveCrenshaw Having Fun has the power to energize any workforce. When companies make having fun a priority, they benefit from increased employee engagement, productivity, loyalty, and creativity. Companies perceived as fun not only succeed, they attract and […]

How To Climb Both The Corporate Ladder AND The Family Tree

  Click to tweet this: A Family Oasis leads to workplace victories. It also rewards your greatest champions. #powerofhavingfun @DaveCrenshaw The Family Oasis is about spending meaningful, fun time with the people you love most—and who love you most. This includes close friends and extended relatives. Your spouse, children, boyfriend/girlfriend, mom/dad, your best friend, and […]

Who stole recess? Time to take it back!

  Click to tweet this: Ready to boost productivity? Create your personal oasis and ride that wave of success! @DaveCrenshaw So, what do you do for fun? It’s amazing how many people struggle with that question. One reason is because we’ve bought into what I refer to in The Power of Having Fun as the […]