Leadership Articles

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

Are you overlooking the power of preparation?

Prep is key to reaching the top of your leadership game – and staying there You’ve probably heard all the sayings: Prior preparation prevents poor performance. Fail to prepare, prepare to fail. Success is where preparation and opportunity meet. It’s no secret that preparation is a big part of success. But as we progress in […]

Will You Take the Gratitude Challenge?

Tap into the game-changing power of gratitude with one (or more!) of these three ideas. With Thanksgiving right around the corner, I’m devoting today’s article to one of my favorite topics: gratitude. Gratitude is about way more than just saying “thanks.” When we’re grateful, we acknowledge and appreciate the good things in our lives, whether […]

3 Scary Moments Every Leader Faces

Forget ghosts and goblins! 👻 👹 Here’s how to overcome the leadership challenges that really keep you up at night. Happy Halloween! How are you celebrating today? Are you going to hand out candy to a few adorable ghosts and goblins? Or maybe you’ve got plans to watch your favorite zombie movie! It’s a fun […]

Elevate Your Leadership by Asking These Three Questions

Here’s how smart leaders harness the power of curiosity to build trust and solve problems I have a question for you! Do you ask a lot of questions? Statistically speaking, most of us don’t. In fact, the number one complaint people have after a conversation is something along the lines of, “I can’t believe they […]

Are you ready for some football…leadership lessons?

Seven powerful takeaways from my favorite NFL leaders to help you win big at work Fall’s in the air here in Louisville, Kentucky! And that means football’s on the TV. As we kick off another NFL season, I’ve been thinking about all the incredible NFL leaders I’ve had the pleasure of hosting on my podcast, How […]

Hate conflict? Turn tension into triumph with these five practical tips.

Why you can’t afford to avoid conflict – and how to navigate it with confidence. Raise your hand if you like conflict! I know, I know… Nobody’s raising their hand right now, because nobody likes conflict. But conflict is an inevitable reality for every organization and every leader. Last month, I had the honor of speaking with […]

What’s really happening at your company? Here’s how to assess your culture.

You can improve your work environment once you know what’s working—and what’s not. Can I confess something? I’ve never really liked the word “culture.” To me, it sounds too much like a germ! When we say culture, we’re really talking about the work environment and behaviors that get great outcomes. Culture may seem like a soft concept, […]

How can I get my big ideas to stick? Try these five practical strategies.

Five science-backed tips and tricks to help you and your ideas be more memorable You know those big ideas you shared at your meeting yesterday? Well, I have some bad news. Practically everyone has already forgotten them. Well – at least, statistically, they have. People forget almost everything. Research shows that, within an hour of hearing […]

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 […]