Damon Klotz is a sought-after speaker, workplace strategist, and host of the Culture First podcast. With over a decade of experience shaping culture at mission-driven companies, he helps leaders become more intentional storytellers and conversation designers. Damon’s work lives at the intersection of leadership, connection, and the conversations that truly matter—whether on stage, in coaching sessions, or inside fast-growing teams. He’s passionate about making the invisible work of leadership more tangible and building cultures that scale without losing meaning.
What separates good managers from great ones? Often, it’s the conversations they’re willing to have. In this talk, Damon Klotz breaks down five essential conversations every manager needs to master—from expectation-setting to conflict navigation. Drawing from research and interviews on the Culture First podcast, he’ll show how avoiding key conversations erodes trust and performance over time. You’ll leave with frameworks and scripts to lead with more courage, clarity, and connection.
With five tracks running across the first‑ever Startup People Summit, even the most committed note‑takers couldn’t catch it all live.
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40+ session recordings from every track
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40+ session recordings from every track
12 months to watch, rewatch, and take notes at your own pace
Private SPS Community for year‑round connection and support
Peer‑led advice and collaboration on real challenges
Ongoing ideas, resources, and opportunities to level‑up all year
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