The Dave Crenshaw Success Show

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: 

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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 Course

Thanks 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: 

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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: 

1. 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.
2. 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. 
3. 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.
4. 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 Course

Thanks 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: 

1. 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. 
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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

Join my family in this special episode as we discuss the principle of entrepreneurship. Together, my kids and I define what being an entrepreneur means and the types of skills and traits that are common.

We discuss how entrepreneurial traits can be helpful whether you’re a business owner or working for a company. We also share ways to incorporate the entrepreneurial mindset into your own life.

Action Principle

Take risks. Entrepreneurs are known for taking more risks because the rewards are usually more significant when you do. Of course, do the research first before taking action. Just remember that there’s minimal reward without risk.

ACTION: Is there something you’ve wanted to do but have been too afraid to try? Schedule time to do the research, and if the reward is worth it, take the risk! Ask for feedback on a personal project. Publish the book. Ask for the promotion. 

Suggested LinkedIn Learning Courses

Entrepreneurship: Finding and Testing Your Business Idea

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 John Murphy’s persistence led to an internship in the Scottish Parliament and a successful career working for the FDIC. John was the middle child in a large family that struggled financially, yet his parents instilled in him a passion for education and hard work that served him well in life. In this episode, you’ll learn how John didn’t let rejection stop him from pursuing his goals and what steps he took to achieve his success. Listen to his story, then choose which action will help you reach your goal and make John a part of your journey.

Action Principles 

Pick one to do this week: 

1. Be persistent. Don’t just accept a no. Go after your goal with polite, passionate persistence. ACTION: Were you recently turned away from something you want? Reassess your approach and try again in a polite, genuine manner.
2. Define your strengths. Find the intersection between what you enjoy doing, your natural talents, and your skills. Then, look for opportunities that match those strengths. ACTION: Take the course Discovering Your Strengths on LinkedIn Learning.
3. Create a personal learning fund. Continued learning leads to new opportunities and growth. ACTION: Set a monthly contribution budget for your personal learning account and use it to invest in your ongoing education.
4. Admit when you don’t know something. It’s better to admit you don’t know something than to pretend you do. ACTION: Ask someone experienced in a new skill to help you learn.

Guest Resources

Connect with John Murphy on LinkedIn. 

Suggested LinkedIn Learning Courses

Discovering Your Strengths

Free Time Management Course

Thanks 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 Josh Scott went from a college dropout to becoming an industry leader and tastemaker for musicians around the world. Josh came from a middle-class family with no entrepreneurial upbringing, yet he had a business mindset from an early age. In this episode, you’ll learn how his passionate obsession led to an extremely successful business—on accident! Listen to his story and make Josh a part of your life by choosing one action to help you be just a little bit better.

Action Principles 

Pick one to do this week: 

1. Feed the valuable obsession. Focus on growing a valuable obsession and grow it into a successful business. ACTION: Ask yourself: What is something valuable that I might be obsessed about?
2. Focus on innovation over being original. Instead of wasting time and energy on trying to be original, focus your efforts on making something that exists even better. ACTION: Choose a product or service you or your company provides and find a way to improve it.
3. Tell your story. People want authenticity. They want to know who they buy from and feel connected to you or your brand. ACTION: Schedule time to develop your story. Practice brand storytelling by asking yourself: “What is one product or service I love to provide, and what’s the story behind how it came to be?”
4. Embrace the process. Learn from your mistakes, enjoy the journey, and be yourself. ACTION: Schedule a recurring time to slow down and reflect on your journey and the lessons you’ve learned along the way. Write it down!

Guest Resources

You can purchase Josh Scott’s guitar pedals at JHS Pedals. If you’d like to subscribe to his YouTube channel, go to The Josh Scott Show.

Suggested LinkedIn Learning Courses

Entrepreneurship: Finding and Testing Your Business Idea

Unique Habits: Be Successful Your Own Way

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 Marck de Lautour’s pursuit of excellence in tennis led him to become a real estate mogul in Kansas City. Marck is originally from New Zealand, and he shared how moving to the United States on a tennis scholarship changed his life. In this episode, you’ll learn what led Marck to get started in real estate, why he decided to take the risk on his first flip, and how he built a highly successful business around it. Listen to his story and choose which action will help you pursue your goal today.

Action Principles 

Pick one to do this week: 

1. Have dinner table conversations. As a family, the tradition of eating dinner together at the table teaches invaluable conversational skills. ACTION: Create a routine of sitting down with loved ones at dinner and having great conversations.
2. Take calculated risks. Risks, when done carefully, can lead to great success. ACTION: Calculate the risks of a project you’ve been considering, and if it seems like the pros outweigh the cons, go for it.
3. Surround yourself with successful people. The knowledge and motivation of being around those who have achieved great things in life are invaluable. ACTION: Invite someone you admire to lunch and strike up a conversation with them.
4. Plan for financial well-being. Take responsibility for your finances and invest wisely. ACTION: Sit down with a financial advisor and educate yourself on which options fit your needs best, then take action on it.

Guest Resources

You can follow Marck de Lautour on LinkedIn or learn more about SBD Housing Solutions and how you can create wealth in real estate. 

Listen to Marck’s podcast show, Mistake FREE Real Estate, for tips on all things real estate related.

Suggested LinkedIn Learning Courses

Time Management Fundamentals

Free Time Management Course

Thanks 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

Join my family in this special episode as we discuss the principles of values and cause. Together, my kids and I define what having values and supporting a cause means and why they’re both valuable components of the Result formula. 

We discuss how to determine our values and what they do to help us succeed in life. We also share a cause we support and why it cultivates a more meaningful life.

Action Principle:

1. Define your values. Values define your core principles and guide your actions. If you’re unsure what your values are, look to a person you admire for inspiration. ACTION: Choose 3-7 values for yourself and write them down. 
2. Support a cause. Finding an external purpose in your life is a powerful source of motivation. ACTION: Choose a charity that focuses on a cause you’re passionate about and pick a way to support it that fits your needs.

Suggested LinkedIn Learning Courses

How to Make Work More Meaningful

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