David Lewis is rewriting the rulebook for career and corporate success. His bestselling book, The Emerging Leader: Eight Lessons for Life in Leadership is now in its second edition while he serves as an executive of the $3.5 billion industry giant Express Employment Professionals. David is an successful angel investor who has backed five startups, and
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David Lewis is rewriting the rulebook for career and corporate success. His bestselling book, The Emerging Leader: Eight Lessons for Life in Leadership is now in its second edition while he serves as an executive of the $3.5 billion industry giant Express Employment Professionals. David is an successful angel investor who has backed five startups, and also serves on the board of directors for The Barre Code – a national fitness franchise with more than 50 locations. David was named one of the “100 most influential people” in the North American staffing industry, and is a two time “40 Under 40” recipient in Oklahoma.
Money magazine called David a “high achiever” who is “one the fast track”. As a leading expert on intergenerational communication, leadership and workforce dynamics, he has been cited by the likes of Entrepreneur, the Wall Street Journal, USA Today, MSNBC, and Inc. magazine among many others. He has been appointed as an advisor by two Governors, and is a former Capitol Hill staffer and past nominee to the Oklahoma House of Representatives.
David travels from Oklahoma City, OK where he resides with his wife and two sons.
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Speaker Programs
GENERATIONS IN THE WORKPLACE
What fun! What Laughs! We explore the 5 generations that are working side-by-side in today's workplace. Attendees will enjoy a laugh riot as we examine each generation, their quirks and their natural talents. We learn ...more
What fun! What Laughs! We explore the 5 generations that are working side-by-side in today's workplace. Attendees will enjoy a laugh riot as we examine each generation, their quirks and their natural talents. We learn why different generations communicate on different 'wavelengths' and, most importantly, how to bridge the generational divide. Every organization struggles with different generations failing to work together effectively, but that can be fixed with an understanding of the generations! Bringing employees closer, and allowing them to work in better harmony, this is David's most popular booking and one that has wide appeal across your organization. If you want to improve communication, reduce workplace drama, while enhancing the productivity and retention of employees, this is the presentation for you! ...less
THE (NOT SO) FUTURE WORKPLACE
Want to see into the future? David's newest presentation demonstrates how cutting edge organizations are shaping the future workplace right now! In this captivating exploration, attendees learn from real life examples that will fascinate as ...more
Want to see into the future? David's newest presentation demonstrates how cutting edge organizations are shaping the future workplace right now! In this captivating exploration, attendees learn from real life examples that will fascinate as well as inspire. Attendees will be blown away by how dramatically, and how quickly, the workplace will change. We will explore what the 'world of work' will look like over the next ten years. From best-selling thought leader David Lewis, "The (Not So) Future Workplace" is part prophecy, part TED talk, and all fun. Attendees will be equipped with 3 actions organizations and individuals can take to be prepared for these quickly coming changes. Organizations with a vision for the future workplace have a dramatic advantage over their competitors. ...less
THE EMERGING LEADER
Based on David's bestselling book "The Emerging Leader: Eight Lessons for Life in Leadership", this presentation takes attendees on an exploration of three actionable traits of successful leaders. It's a unique presentation that equips attendees ...more
Based on David's bestselling book "The Emerging Leader: Eight Lessons for Life in Leadership", this presentation takes attendees on an exploration of three actionable traits of successful leaders. It's a unique presentation that equips attendees with a new language of enhancement. Learn how to "Beat the Ref", prepare for "Woodpeckers, Not the Waves", and to be a "Racehorse, Not a Workhorse". This presentation is fun, motivating and accessible for all levels of employees in the organization - not just those in senior leadership. As the former First Lady of Oklahoma said, these lessons "will jump-start your journey of success!" ...less
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