Meet Dr. Derek Lusk

Dr. Derek Lusk, with over 15 years of experience, specializes in executive coaching, personality assessment, AI ethics, and meaning in life and work. His unique approach combines psychological insights with executive coaching to support leaders in today’s complexity.

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Derek has worked with over 250+ clients across industries and from the Fortune 500 to mid-sized organizations. These clients have ranged in sophistication but always find value and ROI in executive coaching.

  • CEO Transitions
  • C-suite Coaching
  • Executive assessments for bench strength
  • Executive forums on responsible AI adoption and embedding purpose into culture
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His workshops and presentations on leadership, personality, resilience, self-awareness, AI ethics, and meaning in life have brought knowledge, learning, and energy to conferences and leadership development programs. 

  • Vanderbilt, Northwestern, University of Pennsylvania, Indiana University, University at Buffalo, and The University of Chicago.
  • Many Fortune 500 and 1000 organizations
  • SHRM, The Conference Board, Gartner Reimagine, SIOP, and SCP
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Derek has conducted thousands of assessments in the executive ranks to evaluate leadership potential. These have ranged from CEOs to directors, and take place at the front end of leadership development programs, succession planning projects, external searches, executive coaching engagements, and team dynamics sessions.

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Derek has written over 80 articles on leadership, personality, resilience, C-suite leadership, personality, leadership differences around the world, purpose-driven leadership, and meaning in life and work. He has a newsletter called Meaning Makers, where he discusses executive coaching, the science of personality, and AI ethics and meaning in life.

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Explore Dr. Lusk's Key Areas of Expertise and Consulting Services

Dr. Derek Lusk consults with C-suite executives to enhance their leadership effectiveness, evaluate talent and benchmark it against the industry, and assist leaders in creating meaning in life and work. He is a personality psychologist and expert in leadership assessment, having written his dissertation about personality in executive leadership and consulting with C-suite executives for the last 15 years. He works across industries in the Fortune 500 and 1000, as well as with CEOs leading large organizations.

CEO & C-Suite Coaching
Derek has 15 years experience coaching and evaluating senior-level executives in organizations. His proprietary method includes scientific assessments, co-creating the executive's journey, and helping CEOs create meaningful and purpose-driven organizations. His specialties are helping CEOs transition into or out of the top spot and visionary leadership.
The Science of Leadership
Derek uses valid assessments to measure day-to-day personality, how leaders react when under stress and pressure, and deeply held values. He helps talent management professionals and C-suite leaders identify high-potentials, find hidden talent, and optimize culture fit and complementarity. Whether search or succession, Derek is an expert in executive assessment.
Meaning in Life and Work
In an era of technology, Derek helps executive leaders align AI with human values and flourishing. His coaching, workshops, and essays provide a framework for leaders to navigate the ethical complexities of AI, enhancing the human experience in organizations. Dr. Lusk assists executives in leading with an inspiring vision that matches the future world of work.