Leadership Expert & Technology Entrepreneur; Former U.S. Navy SEAL Officer; Co-Author of "Team of Teams"; Founder of CrossLead

Washington, DC, USA
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David Silverman Biography

David Silverman is a leadership expert, entrepreneur, and author whose career encompasses military service, management consulting, and technology entrepreneurship. A graduate of the United States Naval Academy, Silverman served as a SEAL officer in the U.S. Navy for 12 years, completing six operational deployments, including combat assignments in Iraq, Afghanistan, and Southeast Asia. He concluded his military career as a lieutenant commander, receiving three Bronze Stars and additional commendations.

Silverman co-founded McChrystal Group with General Stanley McChrystal and served as chief executive officer. During his tenure, he contributed to the development of the CrossLead framework and co-authored the New York Times bestseller "Team of Teams: New Rules of Engagement for a Complex World." In "Team of Teams," Silverman and his co-authors detail how the Joint Special Forces Task Force in Iraq adapted its approach to achieve mission success, offering insights on breaking down organizational silos and fostering cross-functional collaboration.

Silverman later founded CrossLead, a technology company providing leadership and management solutions for organizations navigating the digital economy. Under his leadership, CrossLead evolved from its inception to become a consulting and technology firm serving clients worldwide. The company's framework emphasizes agile leadership, culture change, and high-performing teams, supporting organizations in complex and rapidly changing environments.

As a co-author of "Team of Teams," Silverman is recognized for his expertise in leadership, organizational agility, and management strategy. He developed a leadership framework that reinforces common purpose, shared consciousness, empowerment, and trust, enabling teams to operate effectively in dynamic settings. Silverman is a frequent speaker at business conferences and events, sharing perspectives on building resilient organizations and leading through change.

Silverman is active in veteran-focused nonprofits, serves on the board of the Navy League, and is a member of the Young Presidents Organization. His background in military leadership, executive management, and entrepreneurship informs his approach to organizational resilience and performance in complex environments.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 11/05/2026.

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

TechTomorrow 2013 - David Silverman - Morning Keynote - YouTube

The Hard Line | David Silverman discusses his new book, "Team of ...

The Hard Line | David Silverman discusses his new book, "Team of ...

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David Silverman is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as CrossLead: Lessons on Leadership from a Warrior, Statesman, and Scholar.. The estimated speaking fee range to book David Silverman for your event is $20,000 - $30,000. 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 Guber, Peter Diamandis, Gary Vaynerchuk, Daymond John and Barbara Corcoran. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling David Silverman for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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