Dave

I remember working in one job where my supervisor would routinely walk around and mutter his frustrations about specific employees under his breath. In one case, he walked behind three different people and muttered “as soon as I can find a replacement, so-and-so is out of here.” The move was obviously intentional and calculated to…

In my early twenties, I had recently gone back to college after being laid off from my dream job. I came to realize something strange: I had started to dread the weekend. One Friday afternoon, it hit me. I was sitting in the common area of the college campus shortly before lunch. The campus was…

People throw around the idea of “core values” with a bit of pride injected. We have been told that we should be “proud” because we believe this or that. But what exactly is a “core value” and why do some people have different core values than others? The Origins of Core Values My theory: core…

I’m not big on New Year’s Resolutions, mainly because I’ve had too many years of being “that guy” who signs up for the gym and quits going by the end of January. I came to realize that New Year’s resolutions are often fueled by two shaky motivators. False Motivator #1: Something Magical Happens On New…

If only the political insanity were going to end after Election Day. Unfortunately, we’ll just be heading into the next phase. In the tradition of the modern era, I’m sure the losing party will claim that the election was stolen. But I digress. I was thinking about what I can do to make some positive…

I had an amusing time trying to get ChatGPT to produce an image of my invention that never happened. This was as close as I got.

There are many accounting tasks that can be delegated, such as data entry and reconciliation, but high-level accounting decisions cannot be delegated. I wrote this article in the hopes that it will provide a clearer picture on how business owners can make more informed financial decisions. Are you at risk for any cash shortfalls in…

Let’s face it: if your meetings are boring and unproductive, it’s not because you need a new agenda template or a fancy icebreaker. It’s because there’s something way bigger going on—and yes, it might have something to do with you. Meetings are just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to organizational health, and…

I wish I could say there’s a magical formula or a line to draw in the sand to determine whether the books should be done in-house or whether it’s better to outsource. First of all, the answer is a solid “depends.” You also aren’t dealing with a binary choice; there is a spectrum of options…