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David Kirby
David Kirby is a professor at Missouri State University and contributor at Mindset, holding a BA from the Catholic University of America and a Juris Doctor from Washington University in St. Louis. He writes about leadership, workplace psychology, and the strategic thinking frameworks that help managers and founders make better decisions.
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75% of CEOs say they should bridge trust divides but only 44% actually do
Edelman's 2026 Trust Barometer found a 31-point gap between CEOs who say…
How to onboard a new hire so they’re productive in 30 days instead of 90
Only 12% of employees say their organization onboards well, and 33% of…
How fractional hiring is quietly reshaping small company strategy
Demand for fractional CMOs, CFOs, and CTOs has surged 68% year-over-year, and…
Why intrinsic motivation disappears the moment you add incentives
The bonus that satisfies the spreadsheet — and kills the spark Every…
How to rebuild trust after a leadership failure
The trust deficit that speeches can't fix The 2026 Edelman Trust Barometer…
How to turn strategic planning into a quarterly operating rhythm
Stop planning annually and start operating strategically Most organizations treat strategic planning…