Your leaders and your organization are under increased pressures in business, demands at home and our current cultural context. They need insights, strategies and inspiration that will help them navigate these unprecedented times. Book L. Michelle Smith, an award-winning author and leadership expert for your next leadership experience as a speaker or workshop facilitator. She released her third book recently, Yes Please! 7 Ways to Say I’m Entitled…
Have a cup of coffee or tea with me, and let’s hack your life and leadership goals together. That cup is on me if you join me in person in my office, so local leaders head my way. 🚗 I’m actually celebrating a year in my office space! Time flies. Maybe you knew, but I take clients on the fly, no contract, yet by appointment. All you need…
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:…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…