Speaking
Dan Korus — Speaker
Speaking engagements focused on emotional intelligence, leadership in high-consequence environments, and the organizational cost of poor self-awareness.
Talk Topics
What I Talk About
Why 95% of Leaders Are Wrong About Themselves
The Self-Awareness Gap
Tasha Eurich's research puts actual self-insight at 10 to 15%. This talk walks through what self-awareness actually is, why it matters in operational environments, and what organizations can do about the gap.
A High-Consequence Case for Amy Edmondson's Framework
Psychological Safety Isn't Soft
Psychological safety predicts team learning, error reporting, and performance more reliably than technical training. This talk makes the operational case for it in nuclear, defense, and manufacturing contexts.
Gallup Says 70% of Engagement Variance Comes from One Source
The Manager Problem
Most organizations hire for technical skill and promote on tenure. This talk examines what that actually costs, what manager effectiveness looks like in practice, and how to build it deliberately.
Leadership Lessons from High-Consequence Environments
What High-Consequence Teams Get Right
Some environments cannot afford leadership failure. This talk examines the specific norms, communication patterns, and accountability structures that distinguish high-functioning teams in regulated and high-stakes industries.
Formats
How I Show Up
Keynote
45–60 minutes, conference or leadership summit format
Workshop Session
Half-day or full-day, interactive and practice-based
Panel Participant
Leadership, EQ, or organizational culture topics
Podcast Guest
Long-form conversations on leadership and high-consequence environments
Audience Fit
Who Gets the Most from These Talks
Operations & Safety Leaders
Plant managers, site directors, safety directors in regulated industries where team performance has direct operational consequences.
HR & People Leaders
Chief People Officers, HR Directors, and talent leaders trying to address turnover, disengagement, and manager effectiveness with evidence-based frameworks.
Leadership Conferences
Industry associations, leadership summits, and professional development events in manufacturing, defense, aerospace, nuclear, and hospitality.
Speaking Inquiry
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