Leadership Articles

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

Do I have what it takes to do tough things as a leader?

Three hacks to make your hardest leadership moments (a little) easier Just imagine. You’re in the room with Vladimir Putin, trying to figure out his next move. Or you’re sitting across the table from Nobel-award winning physicists, and it’s your call whether or not they get a $17 million telescope. That’s just a small sampling […]

How can I beat my competitors?

Four ways to gain an edge in your market Are you ready to kick some butt? I hope so, because today, I want to help you beat your competitors. No matter what industry you’re in, you’ve got competition. But in my experience, too many leaders get so focused on their internal challenges that they forget to pick […]

How can I create some quick-win habits?

Six unusual (but powerful) habits you can do in six minutes or less It seems like everybody is talking about New Year’s resolutions right now. On one hand, I love that new year energy, when we’re all thinking about how we can develop ourselves. But when I ask great leaders how they make big things […]

How can I develop up-and-coming leaders?

Three simple strategies to grow others – and your business, too Don’t you love this quote from the late great Jack Welch? “Before you are a leader, success is all about growing yourself. When you become a leader, success is all about growing others.” It’s so true – but unfortunately it’s not reality. Companies just […]

How Can I Boost My Team’s Creativity?

Five powerful ways you can foster genuine innovation Do you wish your team could be more creative? Well, what kind of question is that?! Of course you do! Every leader understands how important it is for their teams to generate fresh, effective ideas. And it’s not just about innovation, either. Creative teams are also happier […]

How can I help my team get better at execution?

Three surprising reasons you’re not getting enough done As we approach the end of 2022, you may look back and wonder … Why didn’t we get more done this year? If so, you’re not alone. Research from the Bridges Consultancy shows that about one out of every two strategy implementations fails. Execution is hard, full stop. But […]

How Can I Get Better at Presenting?

5 simple tips to captivate a crowd of any size Early on in my career, I struggled to communicate in front of a crowd. I felt nervous. My ideas weren’t clear. I was downright terrible! And I knew I needed to do something about it. I got some professional training and worked hard to improve. […]

How Can I Take Charge of My Career?

Practical ways to fast track your own success, on your own terms. Can I guess something about you? If you care enough to read this article, then I’m willing to bet that a successful, fulfilling career is important to you. I get it. I’m wired the same way. But I talk to a lot of […]

How Can I Create a Humble Team?

Three ways to build a culture around ideas and results, not egos. As leaders, it’s our job to get results. To do that, we need to build teams where the best ideas can win and we can learn from what isn’t working. That’s harder than it sounds. It’s uncomfortable – both for us and our […]