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Dave Linn

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Founder at Winning Cultures
📍 New York City Metropolitan Area, United States

Dave Linn is a company culture and executive coach, and the founder of Winning Cultures. Known as "The Gratitude Dude, " he helps leaders build flourishing workplace environments by focusing on psychological safety, appreciation, and communication. He is also an Adjunct Professor of Business at Queens College and a University at Albany alumnus.

Outside of his professional coaching, Dave is a self-described enthusiastic husband, father, and grandfather. He enjoys grilling, participates in a daily pre-dawn study group with a spiritual aspect, and is a fan of jazz musician Julian “Cannonball” Adderley. He is a proud purveyor of corny jokes.

He has created and hosted a weekly podcast segment called "Three for Thursday, " where he encourages listeners to focus on and share their gratitude.

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Experience
21 Years
Current Role
Founder
Job Level
Leadership
Location
New York City Metropolitan Area, United States
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Company Culture
As the Founder of Winning Cultures, his entire professional focus is on coaching leaders to shape and foster positive company cultures that improve employee engagement and retention.
Psychological Safety
He writes and coaches on psychological safety in the workplace, defining it as the level to which team members feel comfortable being vulnerable and taking risks.
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Career

Work history

5-2023
Founder
Winning Cultures
2-2020 - 5-2025
Chief Purpose Officer
Advantages
8-2019
Associate
The Safety Institute
9-2018
Co-Founder/ Chief Curriculum Officer
Congruense
5-2017
The Gratitude Dude
Big and Small Dreams, LLC
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Education
1987 - 1991
Bachelor's degree
University at Albany
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