One of the world’s leading business thinkers, David’s forward-thinking ideas and bestselling books are changing how companies approach leadership, teamwork, and collaboration. A skilled researcher and inspiring communicator, Dr. David Burkus is the bestselling author of five books about business and leadership, including the most recent Best Team Ever: The... Read more
One of the world’s leading business thinkers, David’s forward-thinking ideas and bestselling books are changing how companies approach leadership, teamwork, and collaboration.
A skilled researcher and inspiring communicator, Dr. David Burkus is the bestselling author of five books about business and leadership, including the most recent Best Team Ever: The Surprising Science of High-Performing Teams. His books have won multiple awards and have been translated into dozens of languages. Since 2017, David has been ranked multiple times as one of the world’s top business thought leaders by Thinkers50. His insights on leadership and teamwork have been featured in the Harvard Business Review, The New York Times, CNN, the BBC, NPR, and CBS Mornings.
A former business school professor, David hold a doctorate in Strategic Leadership and a masters in organizational psychology. He now works with leaders from organizations across all industries, including PepsiCo, Fidelity, Adobe, and NASA. David’s keynotes aren’t just entertaining and enlightening, they’re evidence-based and immensely practical–offering leaders at all levels a set of actionable takeaways they can implement immediately.
You didn’t choose to lead in a tech revolution—but here you are. AI is raising the stakes, and leaders must guide with clarity and trust. The goal isn’t to master every tool, but to stay human while helping teams adapt. In a world of smart machines, trusted leadership is irreplaceable....
AI isn’t coming—it’s already here. The best teams don’t just use AI—they team up with it. They rethink how they work, build trust, and adapt how they lead. AI won’t replace your team—but teams that don’t adapt will fall behind. Are you ready to make your best team even smarter?
Most teams struggle to perform at their best despite recruiting star players and offering incentives. The secret isn’t talent or rewards—it’s building the right team habits and culture. This keynote reveals how to create a high-performing environment that unlocks everyone’s potential and boosts team success.
Today’s challenges demand bold, innovative ideas—but creativity isn’t a solo act. Research shows the best ideas come from teams that know how to collaborate effectively. This keynote offers practical, science-backed strategies to help teams unlock collective creativity, overcome silos, and turn diverse thinking into real solutions.
Every leader wants a team that just clicks—one that collaborates smoothly and performs consistently. But when clarity and empathy are missing, even strong teams can stumble. This keynote reveals the science behind high-performing teams and offers practical tools to boost alignment, trust, and results—fast. Ready to make your team click?
Trust isn’t built in a moment—it’s built through every interaction. The best teams don’t just hope for trust; they actively create and protect it through a cycle of respect and feedback called The Trust Loop. This keynote reveals a proven framework to build, maintain, and rebuild trust to drive lasting...