Leadership Articles

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

How can I drive more quality in my organization? Try these three tips.

You can revolutionize your entire business by making excellence job #1. Here’s how – and why it’s worth the investment. In an interview with Fast Company in 2013, John Lasseter shared how he and his team at Pixar operate: “Everything I do and everything Pixar does is based on a simple rule: Quality is the […]

How Do You Find the Right Business Partner?

Don’t go into business with someone until you’ve answered these six essential questions Steve Jobs and the Woz. Oprah and Gayle. And of course, Ben and Jerry! Finding the right partner in business can be the key to unlocking a remarkable level of success. And two people working together can build something that neither […]

Are You Overlooking a Hidden Goldmine of Learning Opportunities?

Accelerate your growth with these unconventional paths to leadership learning that go beyond books and courses If you want to grow as a leader, you have to continually engage in learning. Personally, I can say with conviction that being an active learner has been the primary driver of my success. But there are times when […]

How can you develop your team AND retain them at your company? Try these five tips.

Here’s how to be a supportive leader who keeps top talent but doesn’t hold on too tight It’s one of the toughest balancing acts any leader faces: You know it’s your job to develop the people on your team so they can take on new opportunities and grow. But as team members become more and […]

How can I level up my leadership game over the summer? Read a book!

Here are five top-rated business books from leaders I know and admire – find the perfect one to help you grow as a leader! You’ve probably heard that famous line from Harry S. Truman: “Not all readers are leaders, but all leaders are readers.” There’s a good reason that quote is so popular: it’s true! […]

Can I Learn to Think More Like an Entrepreneur? Yes, and Here’s How!

Four ways any leader can unlock more creativity and be more successful. Can you imagine what the world would be like without entrepreneurs? I can’t say for certain, but I think we might all still be sitting in a cave somewhere hitting stuff with rocks. Fortunately, history is full of people with that entrepreneurial spirit. […]

Why do I struggle with delegation?

Discover six common ways leaders sabotage their team’s productivity – and what to do instead. Delegation is a key skill for any leader. Whether you’re a solopreneur, CEO, corporate manager, or small business owner, you have to be able to transfer ownership of a task to someone else. Why is good delegation so important? Well, […]

Is it time to fire that person?

Three questions you can ask to get clear on one of the toughest decisions a leader can face. Early on in my career, I had to let somebody go. This person wasn’t a good fit, and everybody on the team knew it. In the conversation, I remember saying, “I know how you must feel.” She […]

How can I get better at receiving criticism?

A five-step process to help you turn negative feedback into a powerful fuel for creativity and growth. “I love being criticized!” Said no one ever. Nobody enjoys hearing negative feedback. But I’ve been thinking about criticism a lot ever since I talked with ESPN broadcaster Jay Bilas on my podcast, How Leaders Lead. Now, this […]