Leadership Articles
Insights, tips and more from David & the world's top leaders.
What 300 conversations with the world’s best leaders taught me
These 12 characteristics show up over and over again – and they can change the way you lead When I recorded my first episode of How Leaders Lead back in 2020, I was just another guy with a podcast. I had no idea what I was getting into. But I knew I loved learning from […]
What America’s Founders Can Teach Today’s Leaders
Timeless wisdom from the founding generation—with a modern twist Two hundred and fifty years ago, a group of extraordinary people built something even more remarkable: a system of American government that has stood the test of time. And to think, they did it all without MBAs or consultants! As we commemorate America’s 250th birthday and […]
Landon Donovan’s Leadership Playbook
Here’s how one of America’s greatest soccer players leads – and what you can learn from it The World Cup is in full swing! And for the first time in 32 years, the United States is hosting the world’s biggest sporting event on home soil. Nobody understands what this moment means better than Landon Donovan. […]
Four practical ways you can strengthen your culture this week
You don’t need another company retreat. You just need to be ready to lead in these four moments. I’ve always said that your company culture is the soft stuff that drives hard results. And the numbers back it up: according to a study by Harvard Business Review, companies with strong cultures see 4x the revenue […]
Graduating? Wondering what’s next for your career? Watch these five short clips.
Get career advice from some of the world’s most successful leaders Whether you’re a recent grad entering the workforce or at a place in your career where you’re wondering what’s next, you might be asking questions like: How do I stand out? What should I focus on? How do I know if I’m making the […]
3 Things Your Team Isn’t Telling You (But Gallup’s Latest Report Is)
Gallup just released its 2026 State of the Global Workplace report, surveying millions of employees across 160+ countries. And buried in 251 pages of data are three insights every leader needs to know—especially if your team isn’t saying these things out loud. Here’s the breakdown for you: 1. Your managers are struggling The headline stat: […]
The Top 10 Things Never to Say in Meetings
And what to say instead if you want to build trust and actually get things done Here’s a stat that should get your attention: Nearly half of employees say meetings are their biggest waste of time at work. That’s a problem. Because as a leader, meetings are one of your most powerful tools. They’re where […]
Leadership Lessons from the Masters
Get coached by the people who thrive on golf’s biggest stage The birds are chirping. The azaleas are blooming. The egg salad sandwiches are ready. And that means it’s the best time of the year – Masters Week! This beloved golf tournament really is a tradition unlike any other. It’s where legends are made, where […]
What March Madness coaches know about leadership (that most business leaders miss)
5 practical lessons from elite basketball coaches that will transform your team March Madness is here! And as much as we all love the buzzer-beaters and Cinderella stories, there’s something else worth paying attention to: the coaches and their leadership. Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of interviewing several top college basketball coaches on […]