L. Michelle Smith

Mastery is your license to mentor

There’s a disease that is rapidly spreading on social media, and that’s people teaching, mentoring or even coaching on topics that have little to no experience or credentials in. It’s the other pandemic. Smarts can get you to the table. Experience and wisdom will not only keep you there, but it will elevate you to access to rooms where the real business is done. So Sis, slow down.…

Coach L. Michelle Speaks at ELC #MLMS22

They can’t break your soul if you know your value. Join me for the Mid-Level Management Symposium 2022. I’ll be delivering a keynote with QA In my session “Knowing Your Value: The Key to Achieving Your Leadership Aspirations” based on my book No Thanks: 7 Ways to Say I’ll Just Include Myself. 🌟Virtually: October 4, 2022, from 11:15am-12:00pm ET 🌟In-person: October 5, 2022, from 2:00pm – 2:45pm ET…

Your brain is trying to tell you something

Are you giving yourself grace? Or are you attempting to power through as if nothing has changed although we have been through and are going through so much.? Well, your body knows better–especially your brain. Today’s #NSCRockstarLeadership Tip of the Day explores brain fog, why more of us are experiencing it right now and what you can do about it. Watch to learn more–and take it easy. Want…

  What an amazing time of sharing Saturday at the Women’s Leadership Summit. Our panel was called “The Color of Innovation” and we discussed why Black women are uniquely qualified to innovate, how to remain grounded in who you are as you walk that road, and what it takes to actually innovate. Our moderator and host, Kimberly Tolbert was absolutely engaging; and my esteemed fellow panelists, Dr. Pamela…

Coach L. Michelle says: “Yes, Please! Ask me anything!”

  Have a leadership question that you’ve been pondering? You’ve been wondering who you could ask confidentially. You may even have questions that are culturally or gender-nuanced, but you’re not sure where to turn. Well, every Friday, you can send your questions directly to Coach L. Michelle who is a credentialed executive and personal coach and advisor to the Fortune 100. Did I hear you say, “Yes, Please!”?…

Demographic shifts have some people up in arms

Today’s show begins with a special message from me from the #NABJNAHJ22 Convention as I prepare for my booksigning this afternoon at Caesar’s Palace. Then we dive deep on a topic that seems to have some people in their feelings. That topic is the browning of America. Let’s face it, some people just despise the thought that our country is changing, but the numbers don’t lie, so what…

LMS to sign copies of No Thanks, The Remix at NABJ-NAHJ Convention at Caesar’s Palace

Shout out to all my fellow National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) members! I cannot wait to reconnect with you in Las Vegas for the NABJ-NAHJ Convention in August…so many of you that I haven’t seen since Miami Convention in 2018! Be sure to come see me at the NABJ-NAHJ Author’s Showcase where I’ve been invited to sign my book No Thanks: 7 Ways to Say I’ll Just…

There is a lot going on right now in our world. Add in the sweltering heat, and everyone is on pins. I talked to @cleogreene_tv this morning on @wfaadaybreak about how leaders can take care of themselves and others at work and at home during these challenging and hot times. How has the heat challenged you on top of soaring gas and food prices, political turmoil, the pandemic…

Whether you are a longtime colleague, or you’d like to have an in-person executive coaching session, this is an awesome opportunity to meet in person! I’m only there for a blink, so reach out to find out when you can book time. My calendar is already filling up with reunions with old colleagues, friends, clients and NABJ family, so hurry. Be sure to swing by my spot at…

How your words can limit  you

There’s some wisdom in the saying: “Your words have power.” But did you know there is actual research to back that? However, the findings begins with our brains. According to neuroscience, repetitive thoughts or actions cause the hippocampus to grow larger. This is key to learning. So by the time those thoughts manifest into words, you can bet that your brain is already trained to think a certain…

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