David Burkus Speaking Fee: $20,000 to $30,000
Travels From:
TUL
Primary Topic Category:
Leadership and Management
Secondary Topic Category:
Business & Entrepreneurship
David Burkus Speaker Profile: At A Glance
Dr. David Burkus is a globally recognized business thinker and bestselling author, known for transforming leadership, teamwork, and collaboration. A former business school professor, he has worked with top organizations like PepsiCo, NASA, and Adobe, delivering practical, evidence-based insights. His ideas have been featured in Harvard Business Review, The New York Times, CNN, and more, earning him recognition as a top business thought leader since 2017.
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