Keynotes

​"Lead Slow, Grow Fast": Proactive Patience as a Leadership Superpower

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When you’re listing the traits of a great leader, patience probably isn’t the first thing that comes to mind. BUT, David's research puts "proactive patience" at the top of the list. His research provides cutting edge data that demonstrates how patient leaders significantly boosts their follower's creativity, collaboration, and productivity. In a world that demands agility and quick results, how can leaders develop "proactive patience"? David prescribes key "patience boosters" for leaders to not only "grow fast" but create a sustainable growth culture.

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"Surfing a Tsunami": Becoming a Future-Ready Leader

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Organizations need "Future-Ready" leaders to scale growth. Technological innovations. Geopolitical Shocks. Generational differences. Cyberattacks within and across borders. All seemingly every day! David will help your leaders take on key counter-balancing "Future-Ready" mindsets and meta-behaviors. "Future-Ready" leaders need to be "Analytical Observers", "Ambitious Futurists", and "Adaptive Influencers."  

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"Stop being the Hero": Leading change that actually scales for growth

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Many leaders blame employee pushback when change efforts fail — but they may need to look in the mirror. When leaders try to play the hero, they often stop listening and take criticism of proposed solutions personally. Three change management strategies can help leaders avoid the hero trap: building coalitions based on problem expertise, not solution support; telling the problem’s origin story rather than just selling a vision; and not assuming that the organizational culture must transform.​​​