Backstage Pass with GDA Speakers
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Backstage Pass with GDA Speakers
Why Some Teams Click & Others Crumble with David Burkus
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On this episode of Backstage Pass, Gail Davis sits down with bestselling author and leadership expert David Burkus to explore what separates high-performing teams from teams that struggle to connect, communicate, and collaborate.
Key topics in this episode include:
- David’s concept of “fluid teams” and why they’ve become the dominant way modern organizations work
- The two key ingredients that make teams successful: clarity and empathy
- Why communication norms and trust matter more than most leaders realize
- How organizations often try to solve collaboration issues with more meetings and more tools — while missing the real problem
- The role psychological safety plays in creating healthy disagreement and stronger team performance
- Why AI should be viewed as a collaboration tool instead of just a productivity shortcut
- How leaders can strengthen trust, respect, and communication within their teams immediately
- The kinds of organizational challenges that most often lead companies to bring David in to speak
Visit gdaspeakers.com to learn more about bringing David Burkus to your next event!