Employee Engagement Expert: How You Can Build a High Performing Team For Your Business w/ David Burkus

In this episode, management expert David Burkus explores team culture, leadership, and engagement, offering insights on building a cohesive, high-performing team. Burkus introduces his concept of the "Team Culture Triangle," which includes psychological safety, shared understanding, and pro-social purpose as essential elements for team success. He discusses "intelligent failure," emphasizing the importance of learning from mistakes while maintaining resilience. Reflecting on his own career, Burkus explains how his passion for writing about social science led him to focus on teamwork and leadership as the core themes of his books. He also covers trends in compassionate leadership and the crucial role of small team dynamics in driving organizational success. About David Burkus: David Burkus is a leading organizational psychologist, author, and speaker specializing in team culture and leadership. Known for his research on fostering positive team dynamics, Burkus has authored several influential books that offer actionable strategies for creating engaged, resilient, and effective teams. His latest work focuses on building high-performing teams through trust, shared goals, and a purpose-driven approach, helping leaders around the world redefine success in the workplace. Learn more: https://davidburkus.com/ About Brad Sugars Internationally known as one of the most influential entrepreneurs, Brad Sugars is a bestselling author, keynote speaker, and the #1 business coach in the world. Over the course of his 30-year career as an entrepreneur, Brad has become the CEO of 9+ companies and is the owner of the multimillion-dollar franchise ActionCOACH®. As a husband and father of five, Brad is equally as passionate about his family as he is about business. That’s why, Brad is a strong advocate for building a business that works without you – so you can spend more time doing what really matters to you. Over the years of starting, scaling and selling many businesses, Brad has earned his fair share of scars. Being an entrepreneur is not an easy road. But if you can learn from those who have gone before you, it becomes a lot easier than going at it alone. Please click here to learn more about Brad Sugars: https://bradsugars.com/ Learn the Fundamentals of Success for free: The Big Success Starter: https://results.bradsugars.com/thebigsuccess-starter