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David Cottrell - Leadership Expert & Bestselling Author; CEO of CornerStone Leadership Institute

David Cottrell

Profile updated April 8, 2026
LocationTravels from New Orleans, LA, USA
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We scored a homerun by choosing David Cottrell as our closing presenter...He did a great job in expanding the principles of leadership outlined in his book. Our managers were attentive, interactive, and interested. No greater compliment can be delivered to a presenter from his audience. Mr. Cottrell was certainly what we had hoped and expected...and more.

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The First Two Rules of Leadership: Don’t Be Stupid. Don’t Be A Jerk.

Don't Be Stupid. Don't Be a Jerk are the two greatest rules for leaders to achieve extraordinary results with class. Based on his latest book, David Cottrell’s keynote is direct and simple: think your decisions through and take care of your team. It is grounded on solid principles that apply to businesses in every industry. If you are searching for a speaker who will provide your team with tried and proven techniques that improve employee morale, decrease turnover, improve results plus help them have a whole lot more fun leading, this is for you.

The people on your team want to be led by winners. After attending this presentation, your leadership team will:

  • Make smarter choices and treat people with dignity at the same time.
  • Create synchronization on your team to get everyone moving toward your goal.
  • Coach super stars, sometimes stars, and sleeping stars to improved performance
  • Attack complacency and lead with confidence.

Don't Be Stupid. Don't Be a Jerk will provide your leadership team with information to become their very best.

PROGRAM FORMAT: Keynote or two-hour workshop

PERFECT AUDIENCE: Managers, Directors, Team Leaders and Supervisors

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Books by David Cottrell

Quit Drifting, Lift the Fog, and Get Lucky How to Become the Person You Want to Be - Book by David Cottrell

Quit Drifting, Lift the Fog, and Get Lucky How to Become the Person You Want to Be” (2021)

Quit Drifting, Lift the Fog, and Get Lucky How to Become the Person You Want to Be

LeaderShift Making Leadership Everyone's Business - Book by David Cottrell

LeaderShift Making Leadership Everyone's Business” (2017)

LeaderShift Making Leadership Everyone's Business

The Magic Question - Book by David Cottrell

The Magic Question” (2012)

Tuesday Morning Coaching - Book by David Cottrell

Tuesday Morning Coaching” (2010)

Time! 105 Ways to Get More Done Every Workday - Book by David Cottrell

Time! 105 Ways to Get More Done Every Workday” (2010)

Time! 105 Ways to Get More Done Every Workday

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