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David Burkus Presents — 164 episodes · page 1 of 2
Why Tesla's Robot Factory Failed — And What It Means For AI Replacing Jobs
AI Can't Do All The Managers' Work
How To Get A New Team To Work Together Fast
9 Apologies Every Leader Will Have To Make
The Best Leaders Aren't More Efficient, They're More Human with Caroline Webb
Leading After A Layoff
Why Pixar Deleted Toy Story 2 Twice
Netflix Learned The Cost Of Silence
Why Companies Get Worse As They Grow
Protect Your Team From Toxic Leaders
The Real Challenge of Managing Freelancers
The Real Reason Your Team Procrastinates
You Have More Time Than You Think with Laura Vanderkam
What To Consider When Considering A Career Change
Are You Being Managed Out?
The Reason Your AI Rollout Isn't Working with Charlene Li
The Perfectionism Trap That's Slowing Your Team Down
Get Promoted (Without Office Politics)
The 5 Forces That Unlock Creative Collaboration with Josh Linkner
How to Bounce Back from a Failure at Work
How to Lead Without a Title
Managing A Toxic High-Performer
How Great Teams Create Meaning with Daniel Coyle
Introverts Can Make Better Leaders. Here's Why.
The Science of High Performance with James Hewitt
Fix Your Focus at Work (And Get More Done)
How To Delegate Without Losing Control
How To Be More Productive
2026 Predictions For Leaders
How To Pitch An Idea
AI & Creativity
Goal-Setting That Actually Works
Let's Fix Corporate Jargon in the Workplace
What Leaders Get Wrong About Emotional Intelligence
How To Lead High-Performers On Your Team
14 Life-Changing Books On Leadership
How to Manage a Cross-Functional Team (and Not Fall Back Into Silos)
Managing Your Friends Without Losing Them
The Secret to Getting Change to Stick
How To Lead A Global, Multicultural Team
AI Isn’t a Tool, It’s Your Next Teammate (And Here’s How to Use It)
Leading Your Team Through Change and Uncertainty
What to Do With the B Players On Your Team
Manage Up to These 3 Types of Bad Bosses
Is It a Mistake…or a Betrayal? How Great Leaders Rebuild Trust
Build Trust As A New Leader
How To Rebuild Trust On A Team (When It's Your Fault)
How Trust Empowers Your Team
Does Hiring For "Culture Fit" Work?
How to Manage Across Generations (Gen Z + Boomers)
Work-Life Balance Isn't Real
Should This Meeting Be An Email? Here's How To Decide
Why You're So Tired At Work
Active Listening For Leaders
Teach Your Team To Hold Each Other Accountable
How to Get Quiet Employees to Speak Up and Contribute
Why Some Conflict is Actually Good for Your Team
Leaders vs. Managers: Which One Am I?
Why Employees First Organizations Thrive
5 Things New Managers Need To Do In Their First Week
AI and Leadership: The Smart Way for Managers to Use Artificial Intelligence
An Alternative to Performance Reviews (Retain Your Team, Don't Grade Them!)
The Truth About Employee Engagement Surveys
Do We Really Need Managers?
How To Inspire Your Team (Meaning + Impact)
How To Fix Collaboration On Teams
How To Create More Trust On Teams (Hint: Psychological Safety)
How To Manage Team Conflict
5 Questions Great Leaders Always Ask
How Can Teamwork Fail?
6 Tips For Effective Teamwork
3 Tips To Improve Leadership Skills
Building Psychological Safety At Work
5 Ways To Motivate Your Team
Trust In High Performing Teams
4 Types Of Team Conflict
The Foundation of High-Performing Teams
Best Icebreakers For Team Meetings
The Single Best Team Building Exercise
What Great Managers Do Daily
One-On-One Meetings With Employees
How Does Diversity Affect Teamwork?
The Skill of Active Listening
How To Earn Respect As A Leader
What Great Leaders Do
How to Make Employees Feel Respected
How To Overcome Resistance To Change
Create A Sense Of Purpose On A Team
Creating Shared Identity On A Team
Create A Sense Of Belonging At Work
How To Make People Feel Heard
How To Avoid Burnout At Work
How To Get A Team Aligned
Building A Culture Of Trust On A Team
The Surprising Benefits of Conflict in the Workplace
What Makes a Team Smarter?
What Science Tells Us About Motivating Your Team
What Makes Employees Happy At Work?
5 Habits Of High-Performing Teams
Why Great Teams Embrace Failure (and How to Do It)