David Burkus Presents

There's a stack of leadership books I continue to draw from all the time that not only shape how I think, but some that have really changed my mind in the past. They've influenced me in numerous way including when I wrote my book, "Best Team Ever." Chapters: 00:32 The Opposable Mind by Roger Martin 01:33 The Culture Map by Erin Meyer 02:29 The Coaching Habit by Michael Bungay Sta...

Want to build your best team ever? Join 25,000+ who receive these insights in my free newsletter: https://davidburkus.com/youtube You’ve just been asked to lead a team…but it’s not really your team. It’s a mix of folks from different departments. Marketing. Sales. Legal. Each bringing their own priorities, habits, and maybe even a hidden agenda or two...Welcome to the world of cross-functional tea...

Want to build your best team ever? Join 25,000+ who receive these insights in my free newsletter: https://davidburkus.com/podcast Can you keep your work friends now that you're the new boss? Now that you’re leading the same people you used to grab happy hour with…it's awkward, right? Don’t worry, you’re not alone. That shift from friend to boss can get messy if you’re not careful. I'll...

Want to build your best team ever? Join 25,000+ who receive these insights in my free newsletter: https://davidburkus.com/podcast You poured time, energy, and passion into your new initiative…only to find it quietly fizzling out weeks later. Sound familiar? You’re not alone. The truth is, getting your team excited about a new process is easy—getting that change to stick is the hard part. In this v...

Want to build your best team ever? Join 25,000+ who receive these insights in my free newsletter: https://davidburkus.com/podcast Leading a multicultural or global team isn’t just about managing projects—it’s about managing people who see the world differently. Most leadership advice is built on Western ideals like autonomy and egalitarianism, but most of the world’s workforce comes from more coll...

Want to build your best team ever? Join 25,000+ who receive these insights in my free newsletter: https://davidburkus.com/podcast This isn’t just another tech rollout. It’s a mindset shift. I’ll show you how to move beyond seeing AI as a threat or just a productivity tool, and instead see it for what it really is: a teammate. From simplifying the mundane to enhancing your strategic decisions, the...

Want to build your best team ever? Join 25,000+ who receive these insights in my free newsletter: https://davidburkus.com/podcast Don't let silence speak for you. When a crisis hits, the instinct for most leaders is to project strength—to act like they’ve got it all figured out. But the truth is, certainty can cost you during a crisis. In this video, I unpack why adaptability is a far more pow...

Want to build your best team ever? Join 25,000+ who receive these insights in my free newsletter: https://davidburkus.com/podcast We need to talk about the B players on your team. No, not the rockstar A players. I'm breaking down why B players matter more than you think, and how to lead them well. We’ll cover why not everyone wants to climb the corporate ladder, how to keep these essential tea...

Want to build your best team ever? Join 25,000+ who receive these insights in my free newsletter: https://davidburkus.com/podcast So…you don’t trust your boss anymore. Maybe it’s the broken promises. Maybe it’s the constant micromanaging. Maybe it’s just the feeling you’re on different teams, even though you’re technically supposed to be on the same one. Whatever the reason—if trust is broken, you...

Want to build your best team ever? Join 25,000+ who receive these insights in my free newsletter: https://davidburkus.com/podcast Someone on your team let you down—and now trust is broken. What happens next is critical. In this video, I’ll walk you through how to respond when trust is violated at work, without turning a misstep into a meltdown. Whether it was a dropped deadline, a half-truth, or j...

Want to build your best team ever? Join 25,000+ who receive these insights in my free newsletter: https://davidburkus.com/podcast If you're stepping into a new leadership role and wondering, "How do I build trust with a team I just inherited?"—you’re not alone. Most leaders know trust is essential, but few know how to truly create it with a team they didn’t choose themselves. In this...

Want to build your best team ever? Join 25,000+ who receive these insights in my free newsletter: https://davidburkus.com/podcast Most leaders think a simple “I’m sorry” is enough to repair broken trust. But you know that's not really enough. Real trust isn’t rebuilt with words—it’s rebuilt with actions. In this video, I break down the strategy behind how leaders can truly restore trust after...

Want to build your best team ever? Join 25,000+ who receive these insights in my free newsletter: https://davidburkus.com/podcast Most leaders know trust matters. But when it comes to actually building it on a team, too many well-intentioned leaders fall into the trap of personality tests, trust falls (yikes), and awkward icebreakers. Here's what they don't know: trust isn’t earned. It&#39...

Want to build your best team ever? Join 25,000+ who receive these insights in my free newsletter: https://davidburkus.com/podcast Hiring for “culture fit” sounds great in theory. You want people who vibe with the team, align with the mission, and are just easy to work with. But in practice? It’s often a shortcut for hiring people who think, act, and look like the rest of the team. And that’s a pro...

Want to build your best team ever? Join 25,000+ who receive these insights in my free newsletter: https://davidburkus.com/podcast Are generational clashes at work really as big of a deal as people make them out to be? We’ve all heard the stereotypes—Millennials got participation trophies, Gen Z is lazy, Boomers are out of touch. And let’s be honest, Gen X…well, people just forget to mention Gen X....

Want to build your best team ever? Join 25,000+ who receive these insights in my free newsletter: https://davidburkus.com/podcast Work-life balance sounds great in theory—keep work over here, life over there, and somehow balance it all so that everything runs smoothly. But here’s the truth: it doesn’t work. Work and life aren’t two separate spheres. They’re intertwined. And trying to keep them per...

Want to build your best team ever? Join 25,000+ who receive these insights in my free newsletter: https://davidburkus.com/podcast We've all been there—stuck in a meeting that feels like a complete waste of time, wondering, "Couldn't this have just been an email?" But here's the truth—not every meeting can be an email, and not every email should even be an email. There's a...

Want to build your best team ever? Join 25,000+ who receive these insights in my free newsletter: https://davidburkus.com/podcast Are you constantly tired, overwhelmed, or feeling mentally drained? You might be suffering from "Decision Fatigue," a scientifically proven phenomenon that happens when your brain is overloaded by too many choices. As humans, we all make countless decisions ev...

Download my Best Team Ever PlayBook now! https://davidburkus.kit.com/playbook-yt Most of us think we’re good listeners—but the truth is, we’re just hearing. Listening isn’t just about nodding and making eye contact; it’s a skill that can be built and refined. And when done right, it’s a game-changer for trust, collaboration, and communication at work. In this video, I’ll introduce you to the REAL...

Want to build your best team ever? Join 25,000+ who receive these insights in my free newsletter: https://davidburkus.com/podcast Do you ever feel like you’re stuck in the middle of every little issue on your team? Whether it’s two coworkers not getting along or someone not pulling their weight, somehow it always ends up on your plate. Sound familiar? In this video, I’m breaking down why that happ...

Want to build your best team ever? Join 25,000+ who receive these insights in my free newsletter: https://davidburkus.com/podcast Ever struggled with quiet employees who seem disengaged? You’re not alone. As a leader, you might be wondering how to encourage them to share their ideas without making them feel awkward or pressured. In this video, I dive into practical tips and strategies to inspire y...

Want to build your best team ever? Join 25,000+ who receive these insights in my free newsletter: https://davidburkus.com/podcast How do you resolve conflict on your team? Better yet—should you? In this video, I break down everything leaders need to know about team conflict, from handling personal clashes to harnessing task-focused disagreements for better results. Not all conflict is bad; in fact...

Want to build your best team ever? Join 25,000+ who receive these insights in my free newsletter: https://davidburkus.com/podcast Are you a leader or a manager? I get this question all the time and I’m finally breaking down the debate and why the distinction might not be as important as people think. We’re diving into what separates leaders from managers—and why the best bosses are a combination o...

Want to build your best team ever? Join 25,000+ who receive these insights in my free newsletter: https://davidburkus.com/podcast In the C-Suite, the name of the game is always treating customers first. But what if it was the employees that were the priority, and the customers came...second? In this video, I break down why putting employees first and customers second isn't just a bold strategy...

Want to build your best team ever? Join 25,000+ who receive these insights in my free newsletter: https://davidburkus.com/podcast Congratulations on your promotion to manager!...But now what Stepping into a management position for the first time can be both exciting and overwhelming. In this video, we’ll cover everything you need to know to thrive in your first week as a new manager. I’ll dive int...