by David Darab | Aug 31, 2021 | Productivity Pearls, theMBAbrain
Reading time- 1 min 22 sec I drive the interstate frequently during my daily commute. At times it can become a monotonous and hypnotizing experience. I spend the drive time listening to music, podcasts, books on tape, along with thinking and planning my day....
by David Darab | Aug 4, 2021 | Productivity Pearls
What, a Do Not Do List? We are all “list” makers; after all, that is how we get the important things done. We can’t cross something off our list unless it first makes it onto the list. Our typical list would contain “prompts” and “reminders” of what tasks, chores,...
by David Darab | Jul 7, 2021 | Management
It’s human nature to avoid what is painful, regardless if the pain is physical, emotional, financial, or even at work. Do any of these sound familiar in your workplace? tardiness bickering absenteeism micromanaging backstabbing employee turnover rules are not followed...
by David Darab | Jun 15, 2021 | theMBAbrain
So, how is your Input to Output.? If you are like most people today your I to O ratio is magnitudes greater than one. We receive inputs from so many sources in our connected and web-enabled world. Sometimes though the inputs are so numerous that we...
by David Darab | Jun 13, 2021 | theMBAbrain
Engine or Caboose? Lead or Follow? It’s a simple choice, one or the other. There is no middle ground. How often do you follow someone else’s recommendation or idea? It could be a product choice, investment idea, or business decision. At times being the Caboose feels...
by David Darab | Jun 6, 2021 | theMBAbrain
We are inundated with information and data every day. With information, more is not always better. Every day we use data in the form of sound and images, which have undergone some form of data compression to make transmission, use, and storage more efficient. We have...
by David Darab | May 30, 2021 | theMBAbrain
How do you communicate with your audience? your customers? your patients? Do you send Signals? or Do you send Noise? Signals are filled with valuable information, are received gladly, and consumed entirely, leaving the recipient anxious to hear from you again....
by David Darab | May 17, 2021 | theMBAbrain
So what is your SUPERpower? Did you even know you have one? Well, you do! Let’s pause for a few moments and think. What do you do well? What do you enjoy doing most? What comes easy and natural for you? What leverages the most significant results for you with minimal...
by David Darab | Apr 1, 2021 | theMBAbrain
https://darabadvisors.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/EP23.mp4 Cognitive Biases affect how we make everyday decisions, big and small as well as how we think about and invest our money and create our wealth. A cognitive bias is an error in cognition that arises in a...
by David Darab | Mar 30, 2021 | Management
Private feedback is appropriate in some situations, but public recognition — such as awarding certificates during a team meeting — can often be a cost-effective way to motivate the entire team. Public recognition can feel more impactful to the recipient, and it...
