David Meltzer:
On a Mission to Empower Over 1 Billion People to be Happy

David Meltzer, founder of David Meltzer Enterprises, is an example of a corporate executive who is motivated by high values such as love, compassion, gratitude, empathy, accountability, effective communication, and inspiration.
David Meltzer Enterprises is aligned with David’s mission, which is to empower at least 1 billion people around the world to be happy. He says, “The world today has a happiness problem, with more people who are stressed and suicidal than ever before, and I want to be a part of the solution to that problem. Some people may say that this is an unrealistic goal, which is why I’ve broken it down.” David’s first goal is to empower 1,000 people with the skills and strategies to be happy and successful, then to empower every member of that group to empower another 1,000 people, who will each then empower another 1,000 people to be happy.

Tell us about your vision for the company. How do you ensure a culture of integrity and innovation in the company?

There are a few unique things we do at our company to reinforce our values. We have a Monday Morning Meeting, which has a few main components. First, we review the calendar, which means that our entire team is expected to be students of their calendar. Each of my employees is assigned a day of the week to study, which means that each day they are opening each item on the calendar and looking at it, in order to see if there are issues or efficiencies to be created. Each person is supposed to study “four over and one across”, meaning they are looking at the next four of the specific days they are assigned, as well as what is on tomorrow’s calendar. We also ask people to share a mistake they made last week, the “Dummy Tax” they paid, and then reward those who made the biggest mistake with a bonus.

What advice would you give to emerging entrepreneurs and enthusiasts considering a career in an industry?

The most important thing for any business leader is to ensure that your business’ doors open tomorrow. Succeeding in business is about evolution and not revolution, and it is impossible for your organisation or idea to evolve if you are not operating.