Wade Davis
National Geographic Explorer | Author of Award-Winning Cultural Studies
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Wade Davis went from remote wilderness expeditions to transforming leadership thinking. As a National Geographic explorer and Harvard-trained anthropologist, he has documented cultures across six continents, revealing hidden insights about human potential.
Davis bridges academic research with practical business strategies, showing how indigenous wisdom can unlock innovation and organizational resilience. His groundbreaking work decodes cultural intelligence, providing leaders with unique perspectives on adaptation, collaboration, and human-centered design.
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The worldwide web of belief and ritual
Anthropologist Wade Davis muses on the worldwide web of belief and ritual that makes us human. He shares breathtaking photos and stories of the Elder Brothers, a group of Sierra Nevada indians whose spiritual practice holds the world in balance.
4 talks, 2008 to 2022
This is only what we could find published. Wade has almost certainly done more.
Wade Davis at Hay Festival 2022
Wade Davis at How To Academy 2020
Dreams from endangered cultures
What events has Wade spoken at?
4 events · 2007 to 2022
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