José María Gasalla

José María Gasalla is an award-winning management expert, speaker, and professor at business schools like Deusto and Esade. He specializes in organizational development, leadership, and his proprietary "Management by Trust" model. People who have worked with him often describe him as extraordinary, approachable, a universal teacher, and a master of his craft.

He describes himself as a "curious animal. . . passionate about learning, " reflecting his deep intellectual curiosity. This drive is evident in his diverse academic journey, which began with a degree in Aeronautical Engineering before he pursued a PhD in Economics and advanced studies in Social Psychology, blending technical, business, and humanistic perspectives.

Interestingly, he credits basketball with helping him overcome personal challenges and build self-confidence during his youth, and he still uses it as a metaphor in his professional work.