David Sturt

David Sturt is an executive, workplace researcher, and author specializing in employee recognition, innovation, and leadership culture. As an executive at the O.C. Tanner Institute, he has led extensive global studies analyzing how top performers drive meaningful change in organizations.

He is best known as the author of the New York Times bestseller Great Work: How Good People Make Difference Happen and Appreciate: Celebrating People at Work. His research outlines five specific practice habits that lead to breakthroughs in career and business.

Sturt’s data-driven insights have transformed recognition programs and workplace culture in organizations worldwide. He continues to speak and write on strategies for fostering employee engagement and innovation.