David Burkus is an organizational psychologist, keynote speaker, and bestselling author of five books on leadership and teamwork.
There are many aspects of cultivating a powerful network that we often overlook. When we need advice, introductions, or even just a kind word or two, most of us stick with our close contacts. It’s […]
We’ve all been to a networking event, conference happy hour, or meet up with that overly “salesy” networker — the one pushing business cards into everyone’s hand or looking over your shoulder as soon as […]
One of the more fascinating findings around creativity (especially creativity at work) is how important the social environment is to whether or not individuals tap into their creativity potential. The social environment is one of […]
We spend billions (probably trillions) of dollars on the workplace. From designing the right office to securing just the right address, office space is often the second biggest expense a business has (after salaries). But […]
If you’ve been in organizational life for longer than a week, you’ve probably been dragged into a meeting…a meeting with an over-talker. You know the type. Over-talkers are colleagues who feel compelled to comment on […]
Giving a presentation is possibly the most nerve-wracking experience in a professional workplace. It could be a presentation in a small meeting, a pitch to the board, an address to the whole company, or a […]