This May, I’m headed back to where it all started. The OPERA America Opera Conference has long been one of the most important annual gatherings for our industry, and I’m honored to be speaking and attending my sixth conference—this time in Memphis, Tennessee. On May 22, I’ll be joining some of the most innovative minds in the opera world for a session titled Solving Communications Challenges. Together, we’ll…
Having a ball interviewing dynamic executive leaders from across industries for the Executive Leadership Council’s Men in Leadership Day-long, virtual conference today. It’s great to be invited again to moderate these fulfilling sessions for high-performing leaders for this awesome organization.
Because you see so much of my work in snippets… I’m providing a little realness + continuity on my Substack and on YouTube. Go check out the full video of my new series “Random Vlog. Random Thoughts with L. Michelle” It’s unfliltered, unedited…it’s 15+ minutes. And it is random. How often will I post these? Randomly. Today I talk about my latest and upcoming appearances, makeup, getting camera…
As you plot your meetings, events and learning experiences for 2025, please keep me in your consideration set for a take on leadership that infuses science and culture. Better yet, let’s set a meeting to discuss how to tailor a message or workshop to your organization’s needs. I work across industries, virtually and in person. I speak on ✅ the power of positive emotion in leadership ✅ emotional…
And the panel was simply brilliant. My take was personal and focused on improving the leader experience to make the entire org better by instigating the change while in the midst of it. After all this is a game of hearts AND minds. We do that by , among other items I shared— ❤️vowing to banish the real villain in the plot— isolation, fostering connection and community which…
Often I’m asked how leaders can mange through the unprecedented change we find ourselves in not only in the market, but in the culture and beyond. I recently provided some answers to the combined women’s networks and employee groups at AT&T. Now is not the time to put your head down and hide. Can the opportunities find you IRL or online? Up-skilling also is invaluable and it doesn’t…
The villain in the book is isolation, not only in my book, Yes Please! 7 Ways to Say I’m Entitled to the C-Suite, but in your narrative and mine too. It not only keeps us in fear, but it slows us down. Recently, I joined actress and founder Vanessa J. Simmons for a conversation about how to grab on to happiness so that we can live fuller…
I spent part of my morning in production in-studio today. I spend approximately 30% of my time each week in production. About 95% is in my own little office studio. Today, I ventured out to the studio where my latest audiobook for Yes Please! 📗 was produced. (Shout out to the talented James Kline!) However, the goal is the same no matter where I shoot: churn content that…
As we gear up for Black History Month, I’m thrilled to share a unique perspective on how our past shapes the way we lead today. I’ve crafted an extremely special message that dives into cultural inflection points of the past that mold our approaches to work, life, and leadership aspirations. It’s a journey through the generations, exploring both the superpowers and stumbling blocks stamped in our DNA…
#FlashbackFriday to last week at the Texas Christian University Black Excellence Night Gala with my cohost, Newy Scruggs. We had a blast emceeing the event, reminiscing, storytelling and sparking thoughts and giggles throughout the night. Hosting is fun. I host once every blue moon. Some of my most unforgettable moments were at @nabjofficial with ABC’s @linseytdavis and not long ago for my Sorors of @oao1908 when they took…