How To Manage B Players
When we talk about building high-performing teams, we tend to focus on the stars—the A players. These are the people who turn heads, drive results, and seemingly do the work of ten. They’re the ones […]
Author: David Burkus
David Burkus is an organizational psychologist, keynote speaker, and bestselling author of five books on leadership and teamwork.
How To Handle A Bad Boss
It’s a situation no one wants to be in but far too many professionals face: You’re stuck working for a bad boss. Maybe it started with broken promises. Maybe it’s the micromanagement. Or maybe it’s […]
What To Do When Someone On Your Team Betrayed Trust
It happened. You thought you could trust them. But now, everything’s different. Maybe you’ve been here before. Or maybe it just happened, and now you’re staring down a tough moment as a leader: someone on […]
How To Build Trust As A New Leader
Most new leaders know they need to build trust with their team. But here’s where it gets tricky: what if it’s not your team—at least, not yet? Imagine stepping into a leadership role where you […]
How To Rebuild Trust On A Team (When It’s Your Fault)
Trust is the foundation of every high-performing team. It’s the invisible force that enables collaboration, fuels innovation, and keeps teams resilient in the face of setbacks. But when that trust is broken—leaders need to focus […]
The Trust Loop: Why Great Teams Don’t Build Trust—They Reciprocate It
Most leaders understand that trust is essential to a high-performing team, but they don’t understand the trust loop. Whether you’re navigating a reorganization or welcoming a new team member, you’ve probably felt the urgency to […]
