559: How to Unify, Motivate, and Direct Any Team by Picking a Fight with David Burkus

David Burkus discusses how crafting a compelling vision in terms of a fight can inspire your team to action.

— YOU'LL LEARN —

1) The three kinds of fights that inspire.

2) A simple trick to greatly boost motivation and efficiency.

3) The secret to getting along with the coworker you dislike.

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— ABOUT DAVID —

One of the world’s leading business thinkers, David Burkus’ forward-thinking ideas and bestselling books are changing how companies approach innovation, collaboration, and leadership.

As a skilled researcher and inspiring communicator, Burkus’ award-winning books have been translated into more than a dozen languages, and his TED Talk has been viewed over 2 million times. 

A renowned expert, Burkus’ writings have appeared in the Wall Street Journal, Harvard Business Review, USAToday, Fast Company, and more. He’s been interviewed by NPR, the BBC, CNN, and CBS This Morning. Since 2017, Burkus has been ranked as one of the world’s top business thought leaders by Thinkers50.

• David’s book: Pick a Fight: How Great Teams Find a Purpose Worth Rallying Around

• David’s book: Friend of a Friend . . .: Understanding the Hidden Networks That Can Transform Your Life and Your Career

• David’s website: DavidBurkus.com

— RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW —

• Study: “Impact and the Art of Motivation Maintenance: The Effects of Contact with Beneficiaries on Persistence Behavior” by Adam Grant et al. 

• Book: The Opposable Mind: How Successful Leaders Win Through Integrative Thinking by Roger Martin

• Previous episode: 552: The Foundational Principle that Separates Good Leaders from Bad Ones with Pat Lencioni

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