The Unlock: Humanity at Work Leading at Scale and with Impact with David Landman
Nov 11, 2024
In this insightful conversation, David Landman, a former HR operating executive at Goldman Sachs, shares his journey of leaving a secure career to embrace human-centered leadership. He discusses the courage required to take career leaps and how his background in IO psychology has shaped his critical thinking. David emphasizes the importance of authenticity and vulnerability after high-pressure roles and explains how to create nurturing workplace cultures. He encourages those contemplating career changes, reinforcing that personal fulfillment comes from deep human connections.
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PhD Shaped His Analytical Storytelling
- David Landman credits his PhD for sharpening critical thinking, research rigor, and the ability to challenge weak conclusions.
- He used those skills to present data persuasively in a data-driven organization like Goldman Sachs.
Choose Practical Compromise Over Perfection
- Compromise to get things done: aim for practical progress (e.g., 70%) rather than perfection that never ships.
- Influence outcomes by collaborating and triangulating diverse viewpoints toward action.
Humanity Fuels Performance When Framed Right
- High humanity and high performance can coexist when leaders link people practices to commercial outcomes.
- Present humane leadership in terms that resonate with commercially-focused stakeholders.