One of the world’s leading business thinkers, Dr. David Burkus’ forward-thinking ideas and bestselling books are changing how companies approach leadership, teamwork, and collaboration. He is a skilled researcher and inspiring communicator who has worked with leaders from organizations across all industries, including PepsiCo, Fidelity, Adobe, and NASA. Burkus’ captivating stories and practical takeaways show audiences how to do their best work ever.
Since 2017, Burkus has been ranked as one of the world’s top business thought leaders by organizations like Thinkers50, Global Gurus, and LeadersHum. He is the bestselling author of five book on business and leadership, all of which have won multiple awards and been translated into dozens of languages. His work is often featured in Harvard Business Review, The New York Times, CNN, BBC, NPR, and CBS Mornings.
Burkus is a sought-after international speaker whose multiple TED Talks have accrued more than four million views. His keynotes aren’t just entertaining and enlightening, they’re evidence-based and practical, offering leaders at all levels a set of actionable takeaways they can implement immediately.
A former business school professor, Burkus holds a master’s degree in organizational psychology from the University of Oklahoma, and a doctorate in strategic leadership from Regent University.