David Burkus is an organizational psychologist, keynote speaker, and bestselling author of five books on leadership and teamwork.
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 […]
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 […]
Hiring for “culture fit” sounds simple, right? You want someone who vibes with the team, believes in the mission, and maybe even someone you wouldn’t mind grabbing coffee with. But here’s the problem—culture fit has […]
Generational clashes at work—are they really as big of a deal as we make them out to be? Can Gen Z and Boomers work together? What about Millennials and Gen X? Are the different generations […]
Work-life balance sounds great in theory. A clean separation between work and personal life. Dedicated time for each, neatly divided so one doesn’t interfere with the other. Keep them balanced, and everything stays manageable. That’s […]
We’ve all been there—stuck in a meeting that should have been an email. It’s frustrating, time-consuming, and all too common. But before we start canceling every meeting and replacing them with lengthy email threads, there’s […]
