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Dan Cable

Transform workplace culture with Dan Cable, speaker, organisational behaviour expert. Dan helps companies foster employee engagement and positive emotions, delivering research-backed strategies for clients including Amazon, Facebook, and HSBC as a Thinkers50-nominated London Business School professor.

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Dan Cable, Speaker | Professor, Author, Consultant

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Dan Cable's biography

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  • Professor of Organisational Behaviour at London Business School
  • Author of books on workplace culture and engagement
  • Recognised for influential research in management studies
Dan Cable is Professor of Organisational Behaviour at London Business School. His research and teaching focus on organisational culture, fostering positive emotions, and encouraging employee commitment. He has been shortlisted for the Thinkers50 Talent Award and has received two “Best article” awards from the Academy of Management. Additionally, he is ranked among the “Top 25 most influential management scholars” by the Academy of Management Perspectives. Dan's latest book, Exceptional, was published in September 2020. His previous works include Alive at Work: The Neuroscience of Helping Your People Love What They Do (2018) and Change to Strange. He has also edited two books and published over 50 articles in leading scientific journals. His recent research has appeared in the Academy of Management Journal and Administrative Science Quarterly and has been featured in major publications such as The Economist, Financial Times, Harvard Business Review, Wall Street Journal, CNBC, New York Times, Sloan Management Review, and Business Week. Dan has worked with a range of clients, including Amazon, BMW, Capital One, Deloitte, Deutsche Bank, DHL, EY, Estee Lauder, Facebook, HSBC, Ikea, MetLife, NBC Universal, O2, Porsche Consulting, Prudential, PwC, Rabobank, Randstad, Roche, Rolls Royce, Siemens, and Twitter.

Dan's showreel and videos

Topics, sessions and talks

Authentic Leadership And The Role Of Purpose
Discover how authentic leadership, fuelled by a sense of purpose, drives engagement, trust, and performance. In this session, Dan Cable explores the psychology behind leading with purpose, providing insights into how leaders can unlock potential by aligning personal and organizational values, fostering a culture of authenticity and meaningful work.
Creating A Growth Mindset Culture
Transform your organization by fostering a growth mindset culture. In this keynote, Dan Cable delves into the science of learning and adaptability, showing how organizations can thrive by embracing challenges, encouraging curiosity, and rewarding effort. Learn practical strategies to nurture resilience, continuous improvement, and innovation in your team.
The Psychology Of Sustainable Change
In this session, Dan Cable unpacks the principles that help individuals and teams adapt, thrive, and grow over time. He provides actionable insights on motivating people through intrinsic rewards, autonomy, and a sense of purpose, ensuring changes stick and cultures evolve positively.
How Do I Create A Culture Of Innovation?
Explore how to build a culture of innovation that empowers employees to experiment and think creatively. Dan Cable reveals the keys to fostering a psychologically safe environment where new ideas flourish. Learn strategies to encourage risk-taking, break down silos, and sustain a dynamic, future-focused organization that embraces innovation.

Why we recommend booking Dan

Book Dan Cable to transform your organisational culture. His insights on activating positive emotions and fostering commitment will inspire your team to thrive. With accolades from top institutions and a proven track record with global brands, Dan’s expertise will empower your workforce to love what they do.

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Dan delivers engaging and uplifting keynote speeches on enabling sustainable change and the audience has always left feeling highly motivated and inspired to help others be the best they can be.

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What separates Dan from the rest is his unconventional delivery. By intelligently using a powerful arsenal of concepts, relevant real-life examples and analogies he was able to engage a team of very senior leaders from start to finish.

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Featured Projects

Exceptional
Alive At Work
Finding Your Purpose At Work - Squiggly Careers Podcast

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What is Dan Cable's speaking style like?
Dan’s delivery is engaging, unconventional, and insightful. He uses real-life examples and analogies to motivate audiences, making complex topics accessible and inspiring leaders to drive meaningful change.
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