L. Michelle Smith

5 Reasons Why Adaptive Leadership Matters in Today’s Business Climate 🌟

Adaptive Leadership is the ability to guide and inspire teams through complex challenges and uncertain environments, by embracing change, learning, and fostering innovation. It’s about staying agile and responsive, while effectively leading others towards sustainable success. 1️⃣ Resilience: With rapid technological advancements and global uncertainties, businesses face unprecedented challenges. Adaptive Leadership equips leaders to navigate these obstacles, fostering resilience and inspiring teams to adapt and thrive. 2️⃣ Innovation:…

How deep is your love for books? 📗

National Book Lovers Day was yesterday, but my love for books is an everyday thing with no end in sight. I love to read them, hold them and collect them. Adding author to my title was something I knew I’d wanted to do from my early 20s, but I needed to have a story to tell, the reach and platform to sell them when the time came. That…

It’s time to get in the game

My dad would say this: why would you bring a knife to a gun fight? Hearing about how when a Black leader who values DEI enters the C-Suite… I’m talking either the top spot or a direct reporting officer (DRO) their direct reporting teams become diverse and fairly quickly, confirmed for me that my theory that DEI needs to be rethought and reimplemented is true and more urgent…

Join us for A C-Suite Chat on The Culture Soup Podcast®️

We’re kicking off a series that will take us into fall… The Culture Soup Podcast®️ presents A C-Suite Chat, where we highlight voices from my new book, Yes Please! 7 Ways to Say I’m Entitled to the C-Suite. This episode, we are featuring Dr. Kecia M. Kelly, SVP and Chief Nursing Officer at one of the largest healthcare networks in the nation. Dr. Kelly and I discuss intentional…

I’m in a new relationship! 💚    

It’s been a while since I did any endorsements, but this one… well, this is a product that I’ve had a long relationship with and I’m grateful to be a part of this long-term relationship. It’s hard to believe that I’ve been in business nearly five years, and from the start, I’ve utilized 17hats as my business operations, collaboration and CRM platform. As most small businesses begin, I…

Sign up for the SOAR Women’s Leadership Academy Open House Today ✍🏽️

  We’re opening our doors to you! REGISTER and Click “Classes” You can still register for the SOAR Women’s Leadership Open House. Sign up for this FREE 30-minute session with Coach L. Michelle that will reveal what SOAR is all about. During the Open House, you’ll get an inside look at everything the SOAR Women’s Leadership Academy has to offer: Dive into the syllabus Peek in on our…

Join Us at the SOAR Women’s Leadership Academy Open House

You’re cordially invited to the SOAR Women’s Leadership Academy Open House for the Fall 2023 cohort. Mark your calendars for July 18th at 11 a.m. CT because we’re throwing open our virtual doors just for you. The SOAR Women’s Leadership Academy Open House is your exclusive opportunity to explore how our program can empower you as a leader, build your skills, and enhance your adaptability in this rapidly…

Five Ways You Can Work With Me In July

It is very hard to believe that we have almost made it over the hump. How will you challenge yourself and your organization to grow during the back half of 2023? Allow me to support you. Here are five ways to work with me during the month of July. WATCH the video to learn more specifics about this month’s offers for Book talks and signings Workshop topics and…

Happiness and Leadership

Did you know that being happy can have a profound impact on your leadership journey? There are science-based reasons for intentional happiness, especially for leaders like yourself. 🌟 Improved Decision-Making: Happiness positively influences cognitive abilities, leading to better decision-making and problem-solving skills. Studies have shown that happy individuals exhibit higher levels of creativity and critical thinking. (Source: Harvard Business Review) 🌟 Enhanced Resilience: When you intentionally cultivate happiness,…

The Culture Soup Podcast®️ & PR Yourself with Leah Frazier—Yes Please! 📗

You couldn’t make it? We’ve got you! This special episode is dual streamed and sponsored by The Culture Soup Podcast®️ and PR Yourself Podcast with Leah Frazier who is my guest host for this show. It is an audio-only replay of the DFW Book Signing for Yes Please! 7 Ways to Say I’m Entitled to the C-Suite, recorded before a live audience, those who attended the signing and…

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