Dave Bailey's Blog

When you’re a founder, you sometimes have to ask people for something they may not want to give. Perhaps, you’re asking your investors to invest in a bridge round,...

How valuable do you find your board meetings? If you use them only to present results, share your learnings, or provide reassurance that you’re on top of things, you might...

The ability to listen is an essential skill for leaders. Here are three levels of listening that will help you learn to actively listen to your team.

Whatever your field, one...

Find win-win solutions to team conflicts by applying the principles of non-violent communication at work.

If you’re trying to innovate, taking a critical business...

Does your startup have a strong brand? Learn how to create a powerful brand by clarifying your brand beliefs without hiring an expensive brand agency.

In my first startup, I...

If you've ever wanted to become a thought leader, learn the exact steps you can take today to publish viral blog articles on Medium.

I never thought my writing would make such a...

Learn how to communicate more effectively and get your message across with top 10 leadership communication tips.

Here's an example email template you can use to create investor updates. It uses visuals and text in a way that's easy for busy people to read!

I receive a lot of monthly update...

Want to know how you can make your next sales meeting more effective? Use this meeting template to make sure you achieve your goals.

My very first significant sale came over a...

Here are powerful questions you can ask your team that will help them think on their own and be more productive.

At University, I studied Mathematical Sciences. Each week, we...