The Dave Crenshaw Success Project Dave Crenshaw

Thank you for supporting my show through this last season! This is a quick update to let you know I’m going into my December Oasis, where I take a one-month break. During December, there won't be any new episodes. We’ll kick things back into gear for season three in January.
 
In my book, The Power of Having Fun, I introduce the concept of an Oasis. In short, it’s critical to your productivity to have regular breaks from work.
 
Here’s how you can create a recurring Oasis pattern in your schedule.
 
1.     Start small. Try creating a finish line in your day and commit to stop working after that time.
2.     Extend the length of your break. Schedule just one day to do nothing but rest and relax.
3.     Plan ahead of time. Schedule a longer vacation, perhaps a week, months in advance so you can prepare and be ready to enjoy it.
 
If you have comments about the show, or suggestions for an excellent future guest, please drop us an email at listen@successproject.show. I would love to hear from you!
 
I look forward to sharing more successful journeys and actionable tips with you next season.


Dave Crenshaw develops productive leaders in Fortune 500 companies, universities, and organizations of every size. He has appeared in Time magazine, USA Today, FastCompany, and the BBC News. His courses on LinkedIn Learning have been viewed tens of millions of times. His five books have been published in eight languages, the most popular of which is The Myth of Multitasking—a time management bestseller. As an author, speaker, and online instructor, Dave has transformed the lives and careers of hundreds of thousands around the world. DaveCrenshaw.com

Hear the story of how Dave Crenshaw went from living in chaos and bouncing from career to career to becoming a productivity and time management expert. Dave heard two magic words that shifted his entire mindset. When his wife, Katherine, revealed she was pregnant, he knew he had to make big changes. In this special episode, guest host Kwame Christian flips the script and interviews Dave. You’ll hear how Dave’s ADHD diagnosis led him to develop a system to tame his tendency towards chaos and turn it into a successful career training millions around the world. 


Action Principles 


Pick one to do this week: 


Follow your curiosity. Pursue your interests and try new things to discover what works for you. ACTION: Schedule time in your calendar to try out a new interest.Build your tribe. Take time to build strong relationships that help support and motivate you. ACTION: Create a list of who you would put on your personal board of directors and maintain a good connection with them.Leave a legacy. Consider how you want to be remembered and use that to guide your actions today. ACTION: Ask yourself: How do I want to be remembered? Write it down and make it part of your vision.Guest Resources


You can continue to learn from Dave Crenshaw on LinkedIn, LinkedIn Learning, or by visiting DaveCrenshaw.com.


Suggested LinkedIn Learning Courses


Time Management Fundamentals



Free Time Management CourseThanks to Dave Crenshaw's partnership with Microsoft and LinkedIn Learning, you can get free access to his full course, Time Management Fundamentals, at DaveGift.com.
Dave Crenshaw develops productive leaders in Fortune 500 companies, universities, and organizations of every size. He has appeared in Time magazine, USA Today, FastCompany, and the BBC News. His courses on LinkedIn Learning have been viewed tens of millions of times. His five books have been published in eight languages, the most popular of which is The Myth of Multitasking—a time management bestseller. As an author, speaker, and online instructor, Dave has transformed the lives and careers of hundreds of thousands around the world. DaveCrenshaw.com

Hear how Paul Freed built the Northwest's most successful executive search firm, Herd Freed Hartz, while still having plenty of time for family and fun. When Paul was growing up, he experimented with several different career paths before realizing his talent for matching talent to their perfect role as a recruiter. In this episode, you’ll hear how his innate self-awareness guided his decisions, what inspired him to strike out on his own, and the method he uses to ensure a healthy work-life rhythm. 

Action Principles 


Pick one to do this week: 


Express belief in others. A great leader understands the power of growing the talent around him.  ACTION: Think of someone in your life who could benefit from that positivity and encouragement.Expand your scope. Try many different things to discover your talents and what you enjoy doing for fun. ACTION: Pick an activity you’ve been wanting to try and schedule time to do it.Reverse engineer your life. Knowing what lifestyle you want and planning in reverse will help you achieve it. ACTION: Schedule time to contemplate and write down the lifestyle you aspire to have one day.Don’t do it alone. Relationships create opportunities and offer invaluable support during your journey to success. ACTION: Reach out and offer to help someone you know, and use the opportunity to build a relationship with that person.

Guest Resources


Follow Paul Freed on LinkedIn. If you need recruiting help, check out Herd Freed Hartz.


Suggested LinkedIn Learning Courses



Discovering Your Strengths


Balancing Work and Life


Dave Crenshaw develops productive leaders in Fortune 500 companies, universities, and organizations of every size. He has appeared in Time magazine, USA Today, FastCompany, and the BBC News. His courses on LinkedIn Learning have been viewed tens of millions of times. His five books have been published in eight languages, the most popular of which is The Myth of Multitasking—a time management bestseller. As an author, speaker, and online instructor, Dave has transformed the lives and careers of hundreds of thousands around the world. DaveCrenshaw.com

Join my family as we discuss the success principle of passive income and expenses. Together, my kids and I define how our attention connects to income and expenses. We discuss why understanding both concepts is an important aspect of balanced success. 


We discuss the myth of passive income and how low-attention income is the true goal. And then, we share various ideas to create low-attention income, as well as different kinds of passive expenses to look out for in the future.


Action Principle


Find a low-attention income source. Low attention income can help supplement your primary source of income and help you find a healthy work-life balance. ACTION: Schedule time to think about low-attention income sources that might work for you.Minimize passive expenses. Passive expenses will slowly eat away at your budget with little to no return. ACTION: Schedule time to review your passive expenses and determine which ones no longer fit your needs.

Suggested LinkedIn Learning Courses


Time Management Fundamentals 
Balancing Work and Life 


Dave Crenshaw develops productive leaders in Fortune 500 companies, universities, and organizations of every size. He has appeared in Time magazine, USA Today, FastCompany, and the BBC News. His courses on LinkedIn Learning have been viewed tens of millions of times. His five books have been published in eight languages, the most popular of which is The Myth of Multitasking—a time management bestseller. As an author, speaker, and online instructor, Dave has transformed the lives and careers of hundreds of thousands around the world. DaveCrenshaw.com

Hear the story of how SalsaQueen went from living on food stamps, barely able to provide for her family, to building a thriving salsa business with products in over 1500 stores throughout 30 American states. When she immigrated to America with her family, she was only 17 and unable to finish high school due to a language barrier. In this episode, you’ll hear how she overcame numerous obstacles, from learning a new language and culture to being a single mother of seven, and turned her passion into a successful career.


Action Principles 


Pick one to do this week: 


Believe in yourself. Listen to the people who support you and trust in your abilities. ACTION: Ask a trusted friend or family member to share what they think your strengths are and write them down to review when needed.Know yourself. Don’t try to be someone you’re not. Take time to learn about your own passions and strengths.  ACTION: Take the course Discovering Your Strengths on LinkedIn Learning. Learn to delegate. Assign lower-value tasks to someone else, freeing up more time for you to focus on what’s most important. ACTION: Pick one task and outsource it to a professional or team member.Write down your goals. When you put your goals in writing, you’re more likely to stay focused on them. ACTION: Schedule time to review your goals and put them in writing. 

Guest Resources


If you’d like to order some delicious salsas, go to SalsaQueen.com. You can also follow the company, Salsa Queen, on LinkedIn. 


Books Mentioned:


Power of Having Fun
The Focused Business


Suggested LinkedIn Learning Courses


Discovering Your Strengths



Free Time Management CourseThanks to Dave Crenshaw's partnership with Microsoft and LinkedIn Learning, you can get free access to his full course, Time Management Fundamentals, at DaveGift.com.
Dave Crenshaw develops productive leaders in Fortune 500 companies, universities, and organizations of every size. He has appeared in Time magazine, USA Today, FastCompany, and the BBC News. His courses on LinkedIn Learning have been viewed tens of millions of times. His five books have been published in eight languages, the most popular of which is The Myth of Multitasking—a time management bestseller. As an author, speaker, and online instructor, Dave has transformed the lives and careers of hundreds of thousands around the world. DaveCrenshaw.com

Hear the story of how Jason Wood developed a successful career as a research scientist while carving out time for family and fun. When Jason was accepted into Harvard, he took the brave step of moving across the country to pursue his goal. In this episode, you’ll hear how Jason adapted to a new culture and why he transitioned from working for a university to the corporate world of science. Listen to his story, choose which action works best for you, and infuse a little of Jason’s success into your life today!


Action Principles 


Pick one to do this week: 


Take risks. Don’t be afraid to try something new and leave your comfort zone. As long as the outcome could be incredible, give it a try. ACTION: Take the first action towards trying something you’ve wanted to do but have been putting off. Know your audience. Understanding your audience allows you to communicate more effectively. ACTION: Research the audience before addressing a group and tailor your message so they’ll understand your message.Embrace community. A supportive community can push you to learn more and do better as a person. ACTION: Join a community that shares your values and interests. If you’re already part of one, consider whether they encourage and support you to determine if it’s the right fit.Reassess your values. From time to time, it’s a good idea to sit down and evaluate your values. As you get older, it’s normal for your values to change, as well as your priorities. ACTION: Schedule a regular time, say every five years,  to reassess your values. 

Guest Resources


Connect with Jason on LinkedIn. 


Suggested LinkedIn Learning Courses


Making Big Goals Achievable


Dave Crenshaw develops productive leaders in Fortune 500 companies, universities, and organizations of every size. He has appeared in Time magazine, USA Today, FastCompany, and the BBC News. His courses on LinkedIn Learning have been viewed tens of millions of times. His five books have been published in eight languages, the most popular of which is The Myth of Multitasking—a time management bestseller. As an author, speaker, and online instructor, Dave has transformed the lives and careers of hundreds of thousands around the world. DaveCrenshaw.com