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David Cottrell - Best-Selling Author, CEO of CornerStone Leadership Institute, Leadership Expert

David Cottrell

Profile updated March 19, 2025
LocationTravels from New Orleans, LA, USA
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About David Cottrell

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

The Magic Question - Book by David Cottrell

The Magic Question” (2012)

Tuesday Morning Coaching - Book by David Cottrell

Tuesday Morning Coaching” (2010)

Monday Morning Choices: 12 Powerful Ways to Go from Everyday to Extraordinary - Book by David Cottrell

Monday Morning Choices: 12 Powerful Ways to Go from Everyday to Extraordinary” (2008)

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