David Lee

David Lee is the founder and principal of HumanNature@work and the creator of Stories That Change. He's an internationally recognized authority on organizational and managerial practices that optimize employee performance, morale, and engagement. He is also the author of "Managing Employee Stress and Safety," as well over 60 articles and book chapters. You can download more of his articles at HumanNature@work, contact him at david@humannatureatwork.com, or follow him on Twitter at http://twitter.com/humannaturework.

What Happens When Leaders Show Humility and Openness to Feedback?

David LeeAugust 10, 2015

Whitney is an HR manager. She works for a small IT company. She found herself facing one of the most challenging conversations an employee can have: … Read more

Why Is It So Hard to Bring Up a Difficult Issue With Your Boss?

David LeeAugust 5, 2015

During a coaching session, Whitney, a mid-level manager, told me that she wished her boss Liam had handled the situation differently. The “situation” was … Read more

Leadership 101: Do Your Daily Interactions Command Respect and Trust?

David LeeJuly 23, 2015

I had a recent interaction that got me thinking about how people show up in the world so differently, and how the way we show up tells others about who we … Read more

How to Keep Your Awesome Culture Awesome as Your Company Grows

David LeeJuly 13, 2015

“Culture is the glue of a company, and glue wears off.” — Ali Manouchehri, CEO and founder of Zoomph Ali Manouchehri’s observation mirrors the … Read more

How to Keep Innovation From Getting Crushed in Your Workplace

David LeeJuly 7, 2015

A couple of years ago, I read a news story about a rare rabbit that was accidently crushed while being filmed at a German zoo. During the filming of this … Read more

Why You Need to Customize Your Employee Experiences

David Lee and Jacob SchneidJune 1, 2015

Is your organization skilled at creating a customized employee experience? Are your managers skilled at tailoring their management approach and … Read more

What Shelter Dogs Taught Me about Employee Engagement

David LeeMarch 13, 2015

One day while volunteering at the animal shelter, my interactions with two of the dogs — Mia and Harper — reminded me of a fundamental truth about employee … Read more

3 Engagement-Enhancing Conversations Every Manager Should Have

David Lee and Jacob SchneidMarch 2, 2015

In Three Critical Conversations That Boost Employee Engagement, we described three types of conversations that provide managers with valuable information … Read more

How Bullies and Barbarians Can Ruin Your Workplace Culture

David LeeFebruary 13, 2015

A friend and I were sharing “speaker war stories” recently, prompted by his jaw-dropping experience earlier that week. Here’s what happened… Just as my … Read more

Building a Better Workplace Through Better Listening

David LeeFebruary 2, 2015

Think of times you’ve experienced the following scenarios: You’re talking with another person, sharing your ideas or point of view. They nod their head as … Read more