Dave Bailey's Blog

A practical insight that can help you, and your team, find meaning in your daily work.

We all need a sense of purpose in our lives, but when we can’t find one, it can...

Life throws a lot of paradoxes at you. For example, you need to work as hard as humanly possible but you also need to have a life. You need to listen to customers but you also...

Recruiting the right team takes thought. Learn how to structure your interview process so you don't have to rely on your gut (it's probably wrong).

Ten years ago, I learnt a...

There’s a lot of PR attached to $100M+ acquisitions, which makes them seem more common than they actually are. In reality, only a small fraction of companies ever get...

You’ve built a product or service that you plan to sell into companies. While the development team was building it, you went out and started to build relationships. After...

As a startup founder, marketing can feel like a black box. This primer unlocks great marketing strategies that you can apply in your business right away.

When I started out as...

We all need a sense of purpose in our lives, but when we can’t find one, it can leave us lifeless and unmotivated. Our daily pursuit of money and respect is shaped by...

If you're a startup leader, using Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) can help keep your company accountable for its goals. Here's how to implement them.

Objectives and Key...

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...

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