Chris Deaver

Chris Deaver is a culture shaper with a significant background in fostering environments of creativity and collaboration, particularly during his tenure at Apple where he played a pivotal role in shaping the organizational culture. Deaver co-authored the book "Brave Together," which is recognized as a top resource for business transformation and explores themes of collaboration, co-creation, and selfless love in teamwork. His influence can be seen in his work with major companies like Apple and Disney, where he has been instrumental in cultural shifts and enhancing collaboration. Deaver is the co-founder of BraveCore, a leadership consultancy that aids leaders and creatives in enhancing their capabilities to lead and innovate.

Deaver's insights and methodologies have been featured in prominent publications such as Fast Company and The Wall Street Journal, among others including Entrepreneur, The Financial Times, Business Insider, The Economic Times, Entrepreneur, The Huffington Post, Fortune, The Washington Post, USA Today, Yahoo, Thrive Global, Influencive, Engadget, and CNET. He has contributed to landmark studies on innovative teams, collaborating with academics from Stanford and Harvard. Additionally, he has partnered with Vurvey on research involving 30,000 creators, focusing on co-creating better experiences with customers and employees.

His keynotes, such as "Brave Together" and "How to Build Cultures People Love & Co-Create the Future," discuss innovative approaches to company culture, creativity, and co-creation, drawing on case studies from his experiences at companies like Apple, Pixar, and Disney. Deaver continues to contribute to the field as an advisor to startups, a guest lecturer at the Marriott School at BYU, and through his podcast the "Lead with a Question," which ranks in the top 50s on Apple Podcasts for Management. His work is also recognized in his role as an Agenda Contributor for The World Economic Forum. With an MBA from BYU, Deaver's extensive background and ongoing contributions make him a key figure in discussions about business strategy, leadership, and organizational culture.