theDaveGroves.com July 1st 🔹 PART 2: Drifters, Doubters & Destiny ↓ When Your Circle Makes You Drift: Spotting Subtle Saboteurs Not all derailments happen in a storm. Some come with a smile and a “just being honest” conversation. Or am I the only one? Mic test, 1 2 3 Sometimes, the people closest to us slowly pull us off course—not by attacking our calling but by quietly questioning it.They don’t need to say “you can’t.”They just need to say “are you sure?” at just the wrong moment. I'm not...
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theDaveGroves.com June 30th “Circle of Influence: Who’s Shaping Your Destiny?” (4-part series) ↓ 🔹 PART 1: The Power of Proximity You Become Who You're With: Why Proximity Matters More Than You Think. “Walk with the wise and become wise, for a companion of fools suffers harm.” – Proverbs 13:20 We like to think we’re fully in control of our beliefs, values, and direction. But in truth, the people we allow closest to us shape us more than we realize. Not just through what they say—but through...
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David Groves – Leadership Strategist June 29th The One Skill That Instantly Makes You a Better Leader, Friend, and Human ↓ In a world that rewards volume and speed, the real power lies in something quieter—active listening. 👂 Whether you’re leading a team, supporting a friend, or just trying to be more present in your daily life… how you listen changes everything. 💡 The people who listen best, lead best. 🎯 And the people who win—at work and in life—are the ones who make others feel truly...
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David Adam Groves May 12th Leadership Word of the Week: Gravity ↓ Leadership Word of the Week: Gravity Great leaders don’t push people forward. They pull. That’s gravity. Not charisma. Not hype. Gravity is what happens when your team knows exactly what you stand for—and trusts you mean it. It sounds like this: “If Dave’s involved, it’s probably worth doing right.” “She’s not loud, but she’s solid. Steady.” Want more gravity? Start here: Be brutally consistent with your values Deliver quietly...
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Leadership Word of the Week: Tempo Let’s talk tempo. Every team has one. Some are frantic. Some are frozen. Some feel like a jazz quartet — others, like a broken metronome. As a leader, you’re not just managing people. You’re setting the tempo. It’s not about working faster. It’s about finding the rhythm that energizes without overwhelming — that drives clarity, not chaos. Stop the hum. The droning of mediocrity. Quick check-in: Are meetings dragging or rushing? Are decisions bottlenecked or...
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