David Burkus is an organizational psychologist, keynote speaker, and bestselling author of five books on leadership and teamwork.
Every organization wants to attract and retain high performers. And it seems like every individual wants to be one of those high performers that gets attracted and retained. But there’s a misconception about high performers […]
There’s this simple misconception when it comes to burnout. We tend to think that burnout comes from just working too hard—putting in too many hours per week, exerting too much energy, and tipping your work-life […]
What makes some teams more successful than others? What leads teams to consistently deliver great performance while other teams fail to live up to expectations? Why do some groups of talented and seemingly compatible people […]
It’s unclear where the metaphor got started. In fact, it probably didn’t start as a metaphor (“we are a family”); it probably started as a simile (“we are like a family”). Some well-meaning executive somewhere […]
Beginning in the mid-1990s, companies began competing intensely in the “War for Talent.” Driven by consulting firm McKinsey & Company, more and more organizations bought into the idea that in order to win against competitors, […]
Onboarding new employees is one of the most crucial but overlooked aspects of building a great team and a great culture. It’s crucial because the first few days of new team members’ tenure determine how […]