by David Brown | Mar 4, 2025 | HumanFirst, Journal |
I called to talk about business. As I usually do. When I called, I had my agenda of things I needed to discuss. There is a pressing issue that needs to be addressed. As a man not keen on wasting others’ time, I immediately dispensed with the formal pleasantries...
by David Brown | Feb 18, 2025 | Blog, Insight, Journal, Leadership, Productivity, Thoughts |
In leadership circles, high performers often share a common hesitation: the fear of delegation. To these driven individuals, handing over a task may feel like relinquishing control or compromising quality. But what if we shifted this mindset to see delegation not as a...
by David Brown | Feb 4, 2025 | Insight, Journal, Leadership, Thoughts |
Have you ever thought about why your organization exists? It may seem like an odd question, but it’s a vital one. Just ask Satya Nedella, CEO of Microsoft. The moment he took charge, he posed this question to his team not just for introspection but as a fascinating...
by David Brown | Jan 21, 2025 | Insight, Journal |
We talk about ghosts. Not the past. Not our departed friends, family, or loved ones. But, the ghosts we create in our minds. The little goblins that give us doubt. They suck the joy away from us. They make us overthink. Ghosts stop us from living. Full stop. The only...
by David Brown | Jan 7, 2025 | How-To, Journal, Personal Growth |
Lately, I’ve noticed that there is an influx of ‘hacks’ from ‘productivity influencers.’ There seems to be a shortcut for nearly everything on earth. Some way to take an easy way out, regardless of the need. Shaving seconds here, shaving...
by David Brown | Nov 26, 2024 | HumanFirst, Insight, Journal, Thoughts |
While scrolling on my phone, I stumbled upon a captivating podcast. It was a biography of Benjamin Franklin, a subject that might take time to spark interest. However, the podcast’s unique and unexpected perception of Franklin intrigued me, drawing me in. The...
