Dave Linn

Dave Linn has a diverse work experience in various roles and industries. Dave started working as an Adjunct Professor of Business at Queens College in 2005. In 2012, they became the Chief Operating Officer at The Generosity Series, where they organized 5K Multi-Charity Run/Walks to generate generosity for charities. In 2017, Dave joined Big and Small Dreams, LLC as The Gratitude Dude, providing company culture coaching to create flourishing company cultures. Dave co-founded Congruense in 2018, serving as the Chief Curriculum Officer, and organized Un-Conferences and on-site workshops to educate and guide business leaders. In 2019, they worked as an Associate at The Safety Institute. In 2020, Dave became the Chief Purpose Officer at Advantages. Throughout their career, they have focused on leadership principles, emotional intelligence, psychological safety, appreciation, and communication to spark employee satisfaction, engagement, and company profit.

Dave Linn obtained a Bachelor's degree in English Language and Literature, General from the University at Albany, SUNY, starting in 1987 and finishing in 1991. In addition to their degree, they have also obtained several certifications. In 2019, they completed "The Science of Happiness" and "The Foundations of Happiness at Work" from UC Berkeley. In 2019, they also became a Certified Facilitator of the Appreciation at Work training process from the 5 Languages of Appreciation at Work institution. In 2020, they obtained certifications in "Psychological First Aid" from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, "Certified Trainer & Coach The 4 Stages of Psychological Safety" and "Certified Trainer & Coach EQometer Emotional Intelligence" from LeaderFactor. Most recently, in 2021, they completed "Giving Helpful Feedback" from the University of Colorado Boulder.