Dave Holvig

Leader, thinker, tinkerer. I write to myself in a way that can help, you.

[Dave Holvig @dkholvig]

Every mess up is a chance to level up.

[Dave Holvig @dkholvig]

Build a culture where excellence can emerge without ever saying the word.

[Dave Holvig @dkholvig]

When you’re willing to walk, doing what’s right is easier.

[Dave Holvig @dkholvig]

To build the culture you always wanted, you must become the leader you always needed.

[Dave Holvig @dkholvig]

The law of giving up: The world won’t let you have it until you no longer want it.

[Dave Holvig @dkholvig]

Your brain doesn’t want what’s best for you; it wants what’s safe for you.

Often those are different.

[Dave Holvig @dkholvig]

Build the culture you always wanted; chances are you’re not alone.

[Dave Holvig @dkholvig]

It's easy to miss that in those seasons of feeling like you’re hitting your head against the wall, you’re also softening the wall. That persistence pays dividends in the future.

[Dave Holvig @dkholvig]

Creating safety looks like “closing the laptop” when something real comes up.

[Dave Holvig @dkholvig]

Valued people value people.

[Dave Holvig @dkholvig]

The reason you don’t have the influence you want is because you’re only fighting for you.

Sacrifice for others and your world will open up.

[Dave Holvig @dkholvig]

A leader’s job is to describe the destination so vividly it’s impossible to miss.

[Dave Holvig @dkholvig]

Take what’s happening to you and make it work for you.

[Dave Holvig @dkholvig]

People want to know if you’ve got their back or just your own butt.

[Dave Holvig @dkholvig]

People asking for more clarity is often code for more opportunity.

[Dave Holvig @dkholvig]

Leadership is best measured in our absence.

[Dave Holvig @dkholvig]

Leaders inspire

managers require.

[Dave Holvig @dkholvig]

This blog will help you understand your desire to self-protect so you can rewire it. Because playing it safe is riskier than you think, it's costing you influence.⁠
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https://t.co/VxTge6uwWa

[Dave Holvig @dkholvig]

Just because we need policy doesn’t mean we lead with policy.

[Dave Holvig @dkholvig]

Greatness is missing in a less noticeable way.

[Dave Holvig @dkholvig]

When you play scared, you get hurt.

When you play like you’re invincible, you are.