Our Contributors

David Burkus is the editor of LeaderLab. He is an executive coach, a sought-after speaker and an adjunct professor of business at several universities. He can be reached by email here or at his website: davidburkus.com.

Bret Simmons is a professor at the College of Business at the University of Nevada, Reno. He teaches undergraduate and MBA courses in Organizational Behavior, Leadership, Entrepreneurial Psychology, and Research Methods. He took his PhD in Management from Oklahoma State University. He can be reached by email here or at his blog at bretlsimmons.com.

Chris Harben is a leadership and management consultant as well as an Instructor for Dale Carnegie Training in NW Ohio. He has an MBA from the University of Findlay and is currently pursuing a Doctorate in Strategic Leadership at Regent University . He is also an Adjunct Professor in Tiffin University’s MBA program. He can be reached by email here or at his website thestrategicleader.blogspot.com.

Whitney Gebard is owner and founder of Posture LLC, a creative communications and sales training organization. Whitney blends her experience as a professional ballet dancer, coach and choreographer with her experience as a corporate sales manager and trainer to help her clients break through communication barriers and energize themselves and their organizations. She can be reached by email here.