Start with Who, Not Why: Dr. David Burkus on Leadership and Building Impactful Teams

In this episode, discover what it takes to build the best team ever with Dr. David Burkus. You'll learn actionable insights on trust, creativity & leadership.

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Description

Join Staffbase Head of Content Brian Tomlinson as he chats with Dr. David Burkus, bestselling author and one of the world’s top business thinkers, to explore what it takes to build the best team ever. With insights from his books such as Best Team Ever and The Myths of Creativity, David unpacks the traits of high-performing teams, why creativity is a team sport, and how leaders can rethink traditional management norms to foster innovation and connection.

In this episode, David shares actionable advice for leaders navigating today’s workplace, from building trust in remote teams to cultivating a resourceful mindset. He also challenges long-held myths about creativity and reveals why storytelling and networks are vital tools for team success. Whether you’re managing a small team or leading a large organization, this conversation is packed with practical strategies to help you inspire, empower, and lead with purpose.

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About Staffbase:

Staffbase is the fastest-growing employee communications cloud, equipping many of the world’s leading companies with solutions to inspire every employee with motivating communication. With almost 3,000 customers, Staffbase helps organizations such as Adidas, Alaska Airlines, Audi, Blue Apron, DHL, and Whataburger to inspire their people to achieve great things together. Staffbase connects companies with their employees through a branded employee app, intranet, email, SMS, digital signage, and Microsoft 365 integrations, all of which can be managed through a single platform. In 2023, Staffbase was named a leader in the 2023 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Intranet Packaged Solutions. Staffbase has also received the 2024 Choice Award for Intranet and Employee Experience Platforms from ClearBox.

Headquartered in Chemnitz, Germany, Staffbase has offices worldwide, including New York City, London, Berlin, Sydney, and Vancouver. Please visit staffbase.com for more information.