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Chicago, IL 60607
United States
NSA Member
NSA Designations
Professional Bio
David Grossman is one of America's foremost authorities on leadership and change communication inside organizations.
An award-winning author, keynote speaker, and trusted executive coach to the C-suite, he also advises academic institutions offering guidance on curriculum and programs. David is the founder and CEO of The Grossman Group.
Over 25 years, he’s impacted the work and life of over 16,000 leaders, delivered more than 1,100 trainings, and worked with over 30 Fortune 100 clients globally. Speaking clients include Abbott, AbbVie, Mars, Hillrom, Microsoft, and Nationwide, among others.
A media source for his expert commentary and analysis on leadership and workplace issues, David has been featured in the Wall Street Journal, the Chicago Sun Times, Fast Company, Forbes, Fortune, Newsweek, the World Economic Forum, Directors & Boards, and CBS MoneyWatch, among many others.
David is a six-time author known for his popular award-winning Heart First series. Heart First: What Exceptional Leaders Do in Extraordinary Times continues to be applauded by leaders at all levels for the practical approaches and rich stories by senior leaders around the globe.
His latest book, The Heart Work of Modern Leadership: 6 Differentiators of Exceptional Leaders (Amplify Publishing Group, March 24, 2026), is a Best Seller on Amazon in multiple categories, including Communication, Workplace & Culture, Leadership & Motivation, and Business Culture.
An award-winning author, keynote speaker, and trusted executive coach to the C-suite, he also advises academic institutions offering guidance on curriculum and programs. David is the founder and CEO of The Grossman Group.
Over 25 years, he’s impacted the work and life of over 16,000 leaders, delivered more than 1,100 trainings, and worked with over 30 Fortune 100 clients globally. Speaking clients include Abbott, AbbVie, Mars, Hillrom, Microsoft, and Nationwide, among others.
A media source for his expert commentary and analysis on leadership and workplace issues, David has been featured in the Wall Street Journal, the Chicago Sun Times, Fast Company, Forbes, Fortune, Newsweek, the World Economic Forum, Directors & Boards, and CBS MoneyWatch, among many others.
David is a six-time author known for his popular award-winning Heart First series. Heart First: What Exceptional Leaders Do in Extraordinary Times continues to be applauded by leaders at all levels for the practical approaches and rich stories by senior leaders around the globe.
His latest book, The Heart Work of Modern Leadership: 6 Differentiators of Exceptional Leaders (Amplify Publishing Group, March 24, 2026), is a Best Seller on Amazon in multiple categories, including Communication, Workplace & Culture, Leadership & Motivation, and Business Culture.
Business
The Grossman Group
312 N May St Suite 101
The Grossman Group
Chicago, IL 60607
United States
NSA Member
NSA Designations
CSP
CSP Class Year
2021
Other Designations
ABC;APR;Fellow PRSA
Expertise
Business, Corporate Culture, Leadership & Achievement, Moderator/Facilitator, Wellness and Work-Life Balance
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