David Burkus is an organizational psychologist, keynote speaker, and bestselling author of five books on leadership and teamwork.
One of the biggest myths in leadership—especially when leading through uncertainty—is that strong leaders always appear rock-solid and unwavering. That they must exude confidence, provide a flawless roadmap, and convince everyone that the future is […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
