Leadership Articles

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

Big Plans for 2025? Start Here.

The very best roundup of strategies & ideas to help you build your career, team, and business this year. A new year starts tomorrow, and if you’re anything like me, your mind is buzzing with plans and possibilities for 2025. Maybe you’re thinking about how to push your career forward. Maybe you’ve got big plans […]

Surprising Leadership Gifts That Don’t Come Wrapped in Bows

From setbacks to criticism, here’s how to find opportunities in leadership’s toughest challenges. The holidays are here, and that means it’s gifting season! But not all of the gifts you receive come wrapped in shiny paper. For leaders, the most valuable gifts often arrive disguised as challenges. They’re not always easy to recognize, but when […]

Level up your one-on-ones with these 31 questions

Want to listen and connect more deeply with your direct reports? Keep this list handy! Today I want to explore one of the most powerful tools in any leader’s toolkit: the one-on-one meeting. How you handle regular meetings with your direct reports can make or break your business. They’re vital if you want to: Keep […]

How can I avoid making the wrong hire?

Five tips to find the top-notch talent that will grow your business There’s a common-sense formula for business success that I talk about often, and it’s this: Build people capability first. That’s how you satisfy more customers. And when you satisfy more customers, you make more money. It’s a simple formula, but believe me, it’s […]

Bite-Size Learning, Big Success

Is this trend the secret to building know-how in a faster, better way? It’s a harsh reality of being a business leader, but it’s true: If you’re standing still, you’re falling behind. Staying competitive means staying ahead of the curve. Habits of learning and developing can’t be a luxury for you and your organization. They […]

Six practical ideas to transform your business with the power of pattern thinking

There’s a wealth of great ideas already around you. Here’s how to leverage them and accelerate your growth. Today I want to share one of my favorite ways to make big things happen. It’s called pattern thinking, where you look at what’s working for someone else and apply it to your own situation. This is […]

The Life-Changing Magic of Active Learning

Three ways I believe my new book can transform your life and career It’s release day for my new book, How Leaders Learn! Get it TODAY wherever you buy books! Every penny of the book’s proceeds goes to a cause that could not be dearer to my heart: The Wendy Novak Diabetes Institute. I’ve had […]

Brian Niccol Named New Starbucks CEO

In a major leadership shakeup, Starbucks has appointed Brian Niccol, the strategic genius behind Chipotle’s remarkable transformation, as its new CEO. This move signals a fresh chapter for the coffee giant, but it raises a key question: Who is Brian Niccol, and why is Starbucks betting on him? Who is Brian Niccol? Brian Niccol is […]

Chili’s Comeback: A Lesson in Leadership from Brinker CEO Kevin Hochman

Chili’s is back in the spotlight, as its efforts to regain American consumers’ favor are paying off. Same-store sales rocketed to 14.8% in the fiscal fourth quarter—a standout result in the restaurant industry. According to Chili’s CEO Kevin Hochman, a renewed focus on relevant marketing and viral social media campaigns, paired with value-driven promotions, has […]