Proactive patience as a leadership superpower
When urgency is everywhere, proactive patience creates room for creativity, collaboration, and sustainable growth. David shares research-backed practices leaders can put to work immediately.
Scholar. Executive educator. Keynote speaker.
Scale your impact.
Evidence-based leadership practices for a world that won’t slow down.
David’s approach, knowledge, storytelling and ability to connect right away with participants ensures that his modules are always among the highest rated by the cohort.
Rick McDonaldChief Supply Chain Officer, Clorox
Organizations David has worked with
SPiEIBMCiscoCoca-ColaDanoneCloroxAbbottMcKesson
Meet the person behind the research
Hi, I’m David.
I study what helps people lead, change, and grow—and bring those findings into the room with leaders.
David M. Sluss, Ph.D., is a professor of leadership and organizational behavior at Brigham Young University’s Marriott School of Business. He previously held the Leading@Scale Chair at ESSEC Business School in Paris.
His work combines award-winning research with real leader experiences. Whether on stage or in an executive classroom, his aim is practical: give people the mindsets, behaviors, and tools to scale their impact.
EXPLORE DAVID’S KEYNOTESBetter leadership isn’t about having all the answers. It’s about the practices that help people move forward together.
Keynotes & masterclasses
Leadership for what’s next.
Three evidence-based conversations, designed to turn insight into action.
Surfing a Tsunami
Amid technological change and uncertainty, leaders need the capacity to observe analytically, imagine ambitiously, and influence adaptively.
Stop Being the Hero
Durable change begins with listening to problem experts, building coalitions, and connecting change to culture—not asking one leader to save the day.
He was engaging and truly welcomed any and all questions from our virtual audience.
Allison LundbergManager, Association Management Center
The body of work
Ideas for leaders who keep learning.
Research and essays from the page to the practice.
Change Management: How to Avoid the Hero Trap
A different starting point for leaders seeking change that lasts.
READ THE ESSAYBecoming a More Patient Leader
Why slowing down can be an active leadership choice.
READ THE ESSAYScaling a Startup: Focus on the “Who” as Well as the “What”
As a venture grows, its people and relationships need to grow with it.
READ THE ESSAYBuild Your Team’s Resilience — From Home
Help remote teams build resilience through people and perspective.
READ THE ESSAYStepping into a Leadership Role? Be Ready to Tell Your Story.
Introduce your leadership through the story you share.
READ THE ESSAYThe 4 Questions You Should Ask Yourself Before Saying ‘Yes’ to a Job Offer
Consider a new role’s potential for learning, connections, value, and enjoyment.
READ THE ESSAY