David Spickard – Thriving Leaders, Thriving Workers, Thriving Communities

Thriving Leaders | Thriving Organizations | Thriving Communities

Executive
Coach

Leadership Consultant

Trusted
Advisor

Working with CEOs and their leadership teams to help them and their organizations thrive

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WHY ENGAGE DAVID

Business Growth

Becoming unstuck and pursuing strategies to achieve your goals

Leadership Development

Elevating others to own their work and tackle the most pressing strategic issues

Employee Engagement

Building a fully engaged and committed workforce

Social Impact

Leveraging resources and investment for the greatest common good

The result

What Others Say

"Many people talk about character-driven leadership. David Spickard lives it. He has an ability to understand and engage in the deeper issues at play in people’s lives in a transformative and constructive manner. This is his secret. The result is healthy, productive and functional teams. His stewardship approach to leadership elevates both the organization and its most important assets: the people."

"David Spickard understands that for any organization to be at its best, its people have to be at their best, and by “best” he does not mean the typical standards of high output and performance. Rather by focusing on each individual’s purpose and unique skills, he is able to create teams of people that are much more than the sums of their parts.”

”David Spickard is a connector, encourager, and purpose driven leader. As capable in the boardroom as at the kitchen table, he brings people together in ways that strengthen organizations and heal communities. He’s a seasoned executive, articulate and reflective, with a unique capacity to see opportunities and resolve challenges.”

“David Spickard brings deep experience and insight to get the right things done while maximizing time and resources. David’s often unexpected advice forces focus on the meaning and purpose of work and the ways every individual can thrive. Interestingly, he often finds solutions by hearing what is not being said and then creating thoughtful strategies that remove obstacles to real organizational progress.”

“I have been engaged with David Spickard for several years now and in that time I have seen him lead a small startup into a dynamic international, impact making organization. In that time, his demonstrated leadership created a culture where employees, partners and all involved could thrive and did they ever. David has an innate ability to cast vision, create trust and execute at an extremely high level. He has shown me what true leadership means and the incredible impact in can have on an organization and a community.”

“Over the past decade, I have watched David Spickard invest in people, build a thriving organization, and lead with purpose. There are few leaders I more deeply respect, and am thrilled that he is leveraging his gifts to help other organizations thrive.”

“David Spickard leads by listening to others, considering alternatives, understanding outcomes and visioning the future. He challenges individuals to engage and coaches teams toward results. David relates at all levels within an organization.”

"David Spickard has the uncanny ability to ask great questions and untangle organizational knots in a way that allows me to see the big picture, know where to start, and how to measure success. David not only gets organizations; he gets people. I trust his judgment and have found his input invaluable. He has helped me thrive in my calling.”

“David Spickard is a highly principled leader. He is open-minded to different opinions and successful in recommending what is wise.”

“David Spickard is a gifted thinker, analyst and innovator. He possesses excellent people and leadership skills and is committed to bringing flourishing to individuals and communities. He's a pleasure to work with.”

“David Spickard is truly one of today's foremost ‘thought leaders.’ His ability to integrate processes that enhance both leadership capacity and corporate social responsibility is a highly valued skill set in today's business climate. David possesses a very unique talent that has impacted leaders across the globe.”

“I can’t think of a better person to help organizations move toward holistic health. I’ve watched David Spickard help both individuals from all walks of life and companies of various sizes move from surviving to truly thriving. He continues to be a huge help in my professional life, helping me become a better leader.”

What David Has Done

David works with CEOs and leaders of small to mid size businesses and non-profits to help them and their organizations thrive. He is the past President and CEO of Jobs for Life (JfL), a global non-profit organization based in Raleigh, NC, that equips churches, community organizations and businesses to help people find and keep meaningful work. David started at JfL in 1999 as its Director of Operations and served as CEO from 2006-2017.

Under his 18 years of leadership, JfL grew from a local work in Raleigh to a global network of churches, community organizations, and businesses in over 450 cities and 10 countries. David has engaged and mobilized thousands of leaders to provide practical solutions for poverty and joblessness in the U.S. and across the world.

David graduated with his MBA from Indiana University and BA from the University of North Carolina and has served on multiple local and national boards. He and his wife, Alice, live in Raleigh, NC, and have four children.