David Mead

David believes that each of us deserves to wake up inspired, feel safe at work and fulfilled at the end of the day. Standing shoulder to shoulder with Simon Sinek and the Start With Why team since 2009, David works with leaders to help them create an environment where that's possible—an environment where people show up to work because they want to, not because they have to.

Everything David does is designed to propel people forward so they can make their mark on the world. He travels internationally to help people shift their perceptions so that they can become inspiring leaders, find meaning in what they do, and help others do the same.

David is globally recognized as the HOW guy to Simon’s WHY. Using his years of practical experience, David co-authored Find Your Why with Simon Sinek and Peter Docker.

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David, thank you for making our event a tremendous success. You mesmerized our audience with your thought-provoking, in-depth presentation of WHY. Your message resonated with attendees as one of the profound presentations that made a lasting impression. Your delivery just tied in so well with the overall goal of the summit. We would love to have you come back as one of our speakers.

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President, Caring Solutions LLC

Walking our senior management through the ‘Start With Why’ discipline was invaluable. The true benefits of your session won’t truly be felt in total for some time, but the important gestation period has begun. You successfully engaged our group in a re-evaluation of why our company exists. This is particularly relevant now, as we have undergone significant change recently due to new leadership, acquisitions and partnerships that have transformed us into a global force. The power of how a personal Why fits, or does not fit, with a departmental or corporate WHY will undoubtedly lead our associates on a path toward greater satisfaction in their careers.

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Amerisourcebergen Corporation

We so loved David’s presentation! The initial reviews I have received were all positive. He did an excellent job instilling energy and getting everyone excited about our WHY.

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Linda Cencula, Presidence & CEO, Alabama Telco Credit Union

This is by far one of the best leadership skill workshops I’ve attended. David did an amazing job facilitating the learning, encouraging the participants, and making it okay to find our WHY. I also connected with two other amazing leaders in my group!

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Anonymous, “Individual Why Discovery workshop participant”