David Rock

David Rock is an acclaimed author and thought leader who has written multiple best-selling books on the topics of leadership, corporate strategy, and the neuroscience of change. His ideas and insights have revolutionized leadership and team building in organizations across the world.

A native of Sydney, Australia, Rock began his career as an executive in the hi-tech industry, where he quickly gained attention for his innovative and unorthodox methods of managing and motivating his team. He consulted for tech giants Intel and Microsoft, earning a reputation for his consultative approach to corporate strategy that emphasized organizational alignment and collaboration.

In 2004, Rock authored the influential book, Your Brain at Work. The book focused on the neuroscience of change and showed readers how to use principles from neuroscience to their advantage when leading a team or business. It was praised for its insightful and thought-provoking approach and was featured in multiple national publications.

Rock followed this early success with several other popular leadership books, including Quiet Leadership: Six Steps to Transforming Performance at Work and S Quiet Leadership: Six Steps to Transforming Performance at Work (2009). This book offered readers a blueprint of how to build and maintain a strong, effective team, illustrated through the success stories of a wide range of leaders, including Microsoft's Bill Gates and Southwest Airlines' Herb Kelleher. The book was praised for its practical tools and approaches to managing and motivating others.

Rock's most recent release, co-authored with his longtime collaborator Alan S. Baldachin, is the book Reprogramming the American Dream (2013). The book looked at the transformation of American values and the role of technology in this transformation. It examined how existing systems and structures can be re-imagined to create more equitable, sustainable, and better-connected lives for all.

In addition to his books, Rock has participated in numerous speaking engagements, television interviews, and radio broadcasts, both in the United States and around the world. He has dedicated his time and expertise to the growing field of leadership development, consulting for Fortune 500 companies and universities. He was also part of the founding team of the NeuroLeadership Institute, a non-profit organization that promotes research, training, and learning for leaders.

As a leading author, consultant, and public speaker, David Rock's novels, lectures, and expertise have changed the landscape of leadership and corporate strategy. His work has helped companies achieve greater success while providing readers with innovative tools and strategies to boost their own leadership style. Through his books and speaking engagements, Rock has inspired the leaders of today and shaped the leaders of tomorrow.