David Mead

David Mead

International Thought Leader  |  Speaker  |  Author
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About David

“David Mead is bringing humanity back to work. During the past 13 years David has worked with over 300 companies in 21 countries. In that time, he has discovered a pattern that is present with ...”

David Mead is bringing humanity back to work. During the past 13 years David has worked with over 300 companies in 21 countries. In that time, he has discovered a pattern that is present with every leader worth following.

David began his career in corporate training in 2004. In 2009 he was the second person to join speaker and author, Simon Sinek’s team. For the next 10 years, David helped share Simon’s simple, inspiring ideas through speaking and workshops.

In 2017, David applied his years of practical experience and learning and co-authored, with Peter Docker and Simon Sinek, Find Your Why: a practical guide for discovering the WHY of an individual, team or organization. It has sold over 500,000 copies and is translated into 25 languages.

Since December, 2019 David has focused on helping leaders implement the powerful ideas he now talks about. He shares a simple framework that allows each of us to lead and influence others with genuine humanity, no matter our role or title. The result? Higher performance, innovation, collaboration, retention and importantly, well-being for us and our teams.

David is a no-stress presenter clients love working with. He brings a relatable, human approach to his ideas and guides people to identify frictionless daily practices they can use immediately after the session.

What people say about David

David Mead is one of the most authentic and engaging speakers I’ve worked with. His deep knowledge, paired with real humility, creates an environment where people feel truly heard and understood. Connection isn’t just a skill for David—it’s who he is. Whether speaking on leadership, listening, or human connection, he doesn’t just teach these principles—he lives them. His openness, patience, and intuition leave a lasting impact. If you get the chance to work with him—take it.

– Head of Community at The Curious Mindset

Working with David was a pleasure. As an event planner, it’s rare to find a speaker who is both highly organized and genuinely invested in making a lasting impact. His engaging, customized presentation provided tangible takeaways that truly resonated with our attendees. With excellent content and a personable style, he kept the audience captivated and powerfully reconnected them with their humanity. He is the real deal.

– SVP and COO of California Grocers Association

David's books

Find Your Why

Find Your Why

Start With Why has led millions of readers to rethink everything they do – in their personal lives, their careers and their organizations.

Now Find Your Why picks up where Start With Why left off. It shows you how to apply Simon Sinek’s powerful insights so that you can find more inspiration at work — and in turn inspire those around you.