David Lee works with employers who want to improve employee engagement, productivity, and talent development through his consulting, coaching, and training services.
He has worked with organizations and presented at conferences both domestically and abroad.
An internationally recognized thought leader in the field of employee engagement and performance, he is the author of over 150 articles and book chapters published in the US, Europe, India, Australia, and China. He is the author of Managing Employee Stress and Safety, published by MEMIC, and Powerful Storytelling Techniques, published by ATD Press.
The second and third editions of the business classic, The Talent Management Handbook, feature a chapter of his on the topic of Onboarding.
He also recently published Dealing with a Difficult Coworker, the first volume of the Courageous Conversations At Work Series.
In addition to his research and work with both struggling and “best in class” organizations, David Lee’s work draws from a wide range of scientific disciplines that seek to understand human nature.
Taking this research which typically doesn’t find its way into the business world, David translates these principles of human nature into practical leadership and managerial strategies that optimize employee performance.
To capture the impact understanding human nature makes, David borrows from the popular TV show The Dog Whisperer, and explains “Understanding human nature helps you become a People Whisperer, and by doing so, dramatically improves your ability to get the best results from others (and yourself).”
Recently, his work on what makes organizations resilient and employees perform at their best has focused on the central role productive relationships and productive conversations have on these outcomes, with this being the take away message:
“Every better business result you want requires having a better conversation.”
“Having seen a lot of speakers, I can’t tell you just how impressed I was by David. I even waited in line to talk with him… I learned a great deal and laughed my butt off in the process… When we have someone who is so genuine and so well prepared, we owe it to each other to spread the word…. I take it very seriously when I recommend someone else’s work and… he’s great!”
“David, I can’t thank you enough for the breath of fresh air that you provided us all last week. I only wish that every one of our supervisors could have attended. Your teaching style was just right for the audience, with a perfect blend of humor and effective hands-on tips that everyone could put to immediate use. Thanks also for your other email with follow-up tips.”