Dave Bailey's Blog

As a young founder, my heroes were the leaders of great tech companies — CEOs like Steve Jobs, Mark Zuckerberg and Elon Musk. I’d watch them being interviewed and...

Human beings need to feel some sense of certainty in order to act. So how do you get people to act when there is no certainty . . . like in a new business?

There are two ways to...

There’s traditionally been a lot of focus on morning routines (what you do right after you wake up) and evening routines (what you do before bed) as ways to increase your...

We all have narcissistic tendencies, which isn’t necessarily a bad thing. Some narcissistic traits — such as having a clear vision or the ability to attract others...

The key to business success is hard work and good luck. But can you increase the odds in your favour? Follow these six steps to create your own luck.

When successful people talk...

You want your team to be happy, but you also need to make tough decisions. Learn how to lead with compassion, without losing your focus.

Do you recognise this scenario?

You have...

As leaders, we all need team members who are assertive. If your team isn't speaking up, learn how to encourage more input and feedback that's constructive and effective.

Simple...

Learn what determines startup founders' salaries, and how and when to discuss founder remuneration with your board.

Insights on founder salaries suggest a different way of...

When your whole company works in the same room, news gets around fast. Impromptu meetings, discussions over lunch, and overheard phone calls mean the team usually has a good...

This article explores the Strength-Weakness theory, which is relevant to leaders. Find out how you can use it to identify your weaknesses without letting go of your strengths.