Dan’s mission is to inspire people to build deeper and more meaningful connections to each other, to their teams and organizations, and to an enduring sense of purpose.
Whether leading a small-group seminar or delivering a keynote address, Dan engages his audiences in a unique and moving experience about how we build connections and thrive amidst polarization.
Testimonials
"Dan is a captivating speaker. He makes complex ideas accessible and relatable. And strikes a unique balance of inspiration, science, personal stories, and humor that keeps people highly-engaged and wanting to hear more." Layla Zaidane, President & CEO, Future Caucus
• "Dan is an incredible speaker, but even more than that, an authentic, sincere, and compassionate human being. His emotionally honest storytelling, humor, and moving anecdotes are among the best I've ever observed. High energy, original, and inspiring!" - Scott Cooper, Civic Leader and USMC Veteran
"Dan is a captivating speaker. He makes complex ideas accessible and relatable. And strikes a unique balance of inspiration, science, personal stories, and humor that keeps people highly-engaged and wanting to hear more." Layla Zaidane, President & CEO, Future Caucus • "Dan is an incredible speaker, but even more than that, an authentic, sincere, and compassionate human being. His emotionally honest storytelling, humor, and moving anecdotes are among the best I've ever observed. High energy, original, and inspiring!" - Scott Cooper, Civic Leader and USMC Veteran
Option 1:
Overcoming Polarization
The data is clear: polarization is negatively impacting everyone. From companies to faith institutions, from social media to the dining room table, we increasingly feel pulled apart and anxious about what we can say or do.
But it doesn’t have to be this way. We can break out of polarization’s traps as individuals, teams, and organizations. We can build cultures and practices that build resilience against polarization and enable us to achieve our goals.
Option 2:
Building Connected Teams
At a time when we have more ways than ever to communicate, we are profoundly disconnected. On average we have fewer close friends, spend less time with family, and belong to fewer organizations. This crisis of connection hurts our health, inflames division, and blocks us from feeling fulfilled in our work and life.
This talk explains why we feel this way and what we can do about it. How do we build connected organizations? How do we form connections with people, places, and work? And how does connection lead us to find our purpose?
Option 3:
Military & Society
50 years ago, America transitioned to an all-volunteer military. In the years since, the military has grown increasingly distant from the society—fewer Americans serve or know someone who serves. This disconnect undermines our abilities to understand our military and makes it harder for the military to understand the civilian society it serves. Building bridges between the military community and the broader society strengthens all of us—it improves our military readiness, benefits the lives of veterans and military families, and bolsters the overall civic health of our communities.
This speaking series explains how the distance developed, why we need to build bridges, and how we do this.