Xobin HR Awards 2026

Buddy Steele, Ph.D.

Buddy Steele leads initiatives at Gallup that unite AI, analytics, and storytelling to reshape how people and organizations develop and lead. Drawing on corporate learning strategy, consulting, creative leadership, and academic research, he turns behavioral science into measurable business outcomes. His teams design and deliver scalable in-person, virtual, and digital learning experiences that measurably improve engagement, retention, and performance across industries and regions. By tying behavioral insights directly to performance, he helps leaders and managers do what they do best and strengthen workplace culture from within.

Director of Learning

Gallup

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