Leadership Articles

Insights, tips and more from David & the world's top leaders.

Facing a big decision? Read this first.

Five questions to help you make better, more confident decisions Decisions are the currency of leadership. The higher up you go in your career, the harder those decisions tend to get. And yes, the stakes go up, too. But here’s the good news. If you want to make sound decisions, you don’t need to have […]

Five leadership practices to start the year with real clarity

Make 2026 the year of intention, not hustle Every January, leaders feel the pressure to come out of the gate hard and fast. But after years of conversations with exceptional leaders on How Leaders Lead, I’ve learned they don’t always heed that impulse to do more, more, more. Instead, they get clear on what actually […]

Your Year-End Leadership Diagnostic

Pinpoint your most pressing problem — and step into 2026 with clarity A lot of ink has been spilled about what leadership is, but sometimes, it feels like being a leader is just solving a lot of problems. And sure, “problem” might seem like a negative word, but here’s what great leaders know: Problems are […]

How the world’s top CEOs are using AI right now

Three unexpected (and unfiltered) insights from CEOs moving fastest on AI adoption By now, everyone knows AI can bring major productivity and efficiency gains for companies who use it well. But it’s evolving so quickly that leaders have far bigger (and more interesting!) opportunities to explore. So over the last few months, I’ve been asking […]

Leadership tricks that backfire – and how to treat your team better

These seemingly good habits might be scaring off your best team members. Here’s how to avoid them. Halloween is right around the corner, and soon, kids will head out into the night with one familiar phrase: “Trick or treat!” It got me thinking: leadership is also full of tricks and treats. And sometimes, it’s hard […]

Are you developing “bad boss” habits without realizing it?

The worst bosses in pop culture make it obvious — but in real life, bad boss habits are harder to spot. When we talk about bad bosses, we’ve all got a story. The micromanager who hovered over every detail. The self-promoter who took credit for your work. The insecure leader who made everything about themselves. […]

What the NFL can teach you about leadership

Five strategies to help teams thrive under pressure — both on the field and in the office The NFL is back! As we’re all enjoying the games and highlights, it’s easy to forget that there’s a lot more to the NFL than just football. It’s one of the most competitive, high-stakes organizations in the world. […]

Are you falling into these 5 ego traps?

5 situations where ego can sneak up on even the best leaders – and how to avoid them If I asked you whether ego is a problem in your leadership, you’d probably say no. And with good reason! If you care enough to read an article like this, I doubt you’re the kind of leader […]

Seven shifts that will take you from manager to leader

Make these small mindset changes ➡️ See a big career impact Most leaders start in manager mode: delegating tasks, hitting deadlines, keeping the wheels turning. That’s essential: without good management, nothing gets done. But if you want to grow your influence and shape the future of your organization, you can’t get stuck there. You’ve got […]