I am truly humbled when referenced as a nationally recognized author and management consultant helping Leadership Teams for over the past 20 years. My research has been featured in the national media including, The Associated Press, Bloomberg Television, Opportunity World Magazine, Succeed Magazine, Boardroom Magazine, The Arizona Republic, Canadian Manager Magazine, cbs.sportsline.com, The Manager’s Intelligence Report, numerous television appearances on the book tour, and The Boston Globe to name a few. My passion is researching and sharing the unique characteristics of today’s employees and how to maximize their potential.

My roots are planted in an extensive corporate background beginning with TORO, and then my tenure at Yamaha Motor Corporation where I had an opportunity to live and work in an awesome culture featuring 5S and Kaizens every day. The experience also gave me an opportunity to sit on the Executive Committee at Yamaha Motor Manufacturing Corporation which was an invaluable experience. My prestigious clients over the last 24 years include: The National Emerging Leadership Summit, Georgia Department of Labor, Fed Ex Freight, Motorola, Toro, Hilton, Yamaha, The Association for the Advancement of College Schools of Business, Purdue Calumet School of Management, Microsoft Group Trust 4.0, AT&T Mobility, Time Warner and The Federal Aviation Administration among many others. 

author, business consultant & motivational speaker

Ken Blanchard

“Mike understands what will make companies tick in the future. It’s about maximizing the potential of your people…”

My MBA is from Kent State University where I have been back to speak. I’ve also presented and shared my research at Purdue Calumet School of Management, Kennesaw State University, Georgia State University, and teaching at Clayton State University.

What you may not know about me, but may find interesting is that I was a DI Lacrosse player in college and have a deep love for the game that continues even today. Another passion of mine is coaching. Recognition is best when delivered by your peers, and humbling at the same time. I was named US Lacrosse Coach of the Year in Georgia and Southeastern Lacrosse Conference Coach of the Year in my tenure at Auburn.

Leadership development and lacrosse are my passions, but my greatest achievement is my family. I enjoy spending time with my wife and two grown daughters. We currently reside in the suburbs of Atlanta, GA.