David Silverman

David Silverman

Keynote Speaker: Founder and CEO of CrossLead, Inc, Peak Performance Expert & Co-author of "Team of Teams"

David Silverman Biography

Entrepreneur, best-selling author, and former Navy SEAL, David Silverman is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of CrossLead, Inc. CrossLead is a technology company whose product suite is being used by top leaders and companies around the globe. As CEO, he is responsible for the success, growth, profitability, and strategic direction of the company and he is actively involved in product development, and supporting client engagements.

The co-author of the New York Times best-selling leadership and management book, Team of Teams: New Rules of Engagement in a Complex World, David is a thought leader on culture change, high performing teams, and leadership. He is a frequent guest speaker for business leaders and conferences around the globe.

David created the CrossLead framework in 2010, when he and a group of like-minded friends sought to reinvent the way the world does business in today’s dynamic environment. Based on their collective service in the world’s premier Special Operations units, they devised a holistic leadership and management solution called CrossLead. The solution is designed to empower leaders, teams, and organizations to scale the adaptability of elite, small teams to the enterprise level. Having successfully implemented CrossLead in a number of Fortune 2000 companies as a leadership and management framework, CrossLead launched as a software as a service product in 2016 to increase scale, sustainability, and value for clients.

Prior to CrossLead, David co-founded the McChrystal Group where he served as CEO for 5 years. A graduate of the United States Naval Academy, David served as a Navy SEAL from 1998-2011. He is an experienced and decorated veteran with six operational deployments around the world to include combat deployments to Iraq, Afghanistan, and Southeast Asia. A follower, leader, and patriot, David is active in several Veteran Non-Profits, is on the board of the Navy League and is a member of the Young Presidents Organization. David lives in Washington, DC with his wife Hollis and their two children Davis and Matthew where he maintains an active lifestyle as a waterman and runner.

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David Silverman Speaking Topics

CrossLead: Lessons on Leadership from a Warrior, Statesman, and Scholar.

In this dynamic presentation on leadership, David Silverman shows how modern warfare, business, and politics demand no-nonsense leadership that is as good at implementing change as talking about it. He reveals the power of culture, communication, and relationships, sharing stories, experiences, and principals that make his points. Silverman addresses such key leadership principles as transparency and inclusion, leveraging the power of teams through shared ownership, evolutionary change vs. revolutionary change, relentless mission focus, and sharing a clear vision with everyone who must execute against it.

David Silverman Videos

TechTomorrow 2013 - David Silverman - Morning Keynote - YouTube
The Hard Line | David Silverman discusses his new book, "Team of ...

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What topics does David Silverman speak about?

David Silverman is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Navy, Executive Leadership, Authors, Entrepreneurship, Business, Business Leadership, Economy, Peak Performance and Leadership.

Where does David Silverman travel from?

David Silverman generally travels from Washington, DC, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

Who is the agent for David Silverman?

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David Silverman is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Navy, Executive Leadership and Authors. The estimated speaking fee range to book David Silverman for live events is $20,000 - $30,000. Please contact us for virtual event fees. David Silverman generally travels from Washington, DC, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Peter Diamandis, Sir Richard Branson and Patrick J. Sweeney. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling David Silverman for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 01/05/2024.

David Silverman Speaking Topics

  • CrossLead: Lessons on Leadership from a Warrior, Statesman, and Scholar.

    In this dynamic presentation on leadership, David Silverman shows how modern warfare, business, and politics demand no-nonsense leadership that is as good at implementing change as talking about it. He reveals the power of culture, communication, and relationships, sharing stories, experiences, and principals that make his points. Silverman addresses such key leadership principles as transparency and inclusion, leveraging the power of teams through shared ownership, evolutionary change vs. revolutionary change, relentless mission focus, and sharing a clear vision with everyone who must execute against it.

David Silverman Videos

TechTomorrow 2013 - David Silverman - Morning Keynote - YouTube
The Hard Line | David Silverman discusses his new book, "Team of ...
  • How do I book David Silverman to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like David Silverman for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for David Silverman, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for David Silverman or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book David Silverman for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for David Silverman, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fee for a live event is $20,000 - $30,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire David Silverman, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does David Silverman speak about?

    David Silverman is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Navy, Executive Leadership, Authors, Entrepreneurship, Business, Business Leadership, Economy, Peak Performance and Leadership.
  • Where does David Silverman travel from?

    David Silverman generally travels from Washington, DC, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for David Silverman?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like David Silverman for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book David Silverman for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host David Silverman or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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