Dr. Michael A.D. Smith
Executive Director, Principal Investigator, Professor of Practice
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States •
$1,501 - $5,000
About
Dr. Michael A.D. Smith brings more than 30 years of leadership, education, healthcare, and organizational experience to every audience. Combining practical insight with engaging storytelling, he equips leaders, educators, professionals, and organizations with actionable strategies to strengthen teams, improve performance, and create lasting impact.
Speaking Topics
Signature Programs (3)
Program 1: Leadership Beyond the Title Leadership is more than a position—it is the ability to inspire, influence, and create meaningful impact. This program equips leaders with practical strategies for building trust, strengthening teams, improving communication, and creating organizational cultures that thrive during periods of change and uncertainty.
Key Takeaways
- • Understand the difference between leadership by position and leadership through influence. • Learn practical strategies for building trust, credibility, and accountability within teams. • Develop communication skills that strengthen relationships and improve organizational effectiveness. • Explore approaches for leading through change, uncertainty, and organizational challenges. • Discover techniques for motivating, developing, and retaining high-performing teams. • Leave with actionable leadership tools that can be immediately applied in professional and community settings.
Audience
• Executives and senior leaders • Managers and supervisors • Human resource professionals • Emerging and aspiring leaders • Nonprofit and community organization leaders • Educators and academic administrators • Government and public sector professionals • Faith-based and ministry leaders
Format
Duration
Duration Available as a 60–90 minute keynote, half-day workshop, full-day training, or multi-day leadership development seminar.
Delivery
Mental health is essential to individual well-being, workplace effectiveness, and organizational success. This program explores practical approaches to recognizing burnout, reducing stigma, building resilience, and fostering healthier environments where people can perform at their best while maintaining personal well-being.
Key Takeaways
- Recognize the signs and impact of stress, burnout, and mental health challenges in individuals and organizations. • Understand practical strategies for building resilience and supporting personal well-being. • Learn how to reduce stigma and foster psychologically safe environments. • Develop tools for improving communication, empathy, and supportive leadership practices. • Explore evidence-based approaches to creating healthier workplaces, schools, and communities. • Leave with actionable steps that can be immediately implemented to strengthen organizational culture and well-being.
Audience
• Corporate leaders and managers • Human resource professionals • Healthcare professionals and administrators • Educators and higher education leaders • Nonprofit and community organization leaders • Clergy, ministry leaders, and faith-based organizations • Government and public service professionals
Format
Delivery
Every organization succeeds when its people are empowered to grow, contribute, and perform at their highest level. This program focuses on professional development, employee engagement, coaching, accountability, and performance improvement strategies that help individuals maximize their potential while contributing to stronger teams and better organizational outcomes. Participants will learn practical approaches to developing talent, strengthening workplace culture, and creating sustainable pathways for personal and organizational success.
Key Takeaways
- • Understand the key factors that drive employee engagement, motivation, and performance. • Learn practical coaching and mentoring strategies that support professional growth. • Develop techniques for creating accountability while maintaining positive workplace relationships. • Explore methods for strengthening organizational culture and team effectiveness. • Identify barriers that limit individual and organizational performance and strategies to overcome them. • Leave with actionable tools for developing talent, improving productivity, and achieving measurable results.
Audience
• Human resource professionals • Corporate leaders and managers • Supervisors and team leaders • Educators and academic administrators • Nonprofit executives and staff • Government and public sector professionals • Workforce development professionals • Emerging professionals and aspiring leaders
Format
Duration
Available as a 60–90 minute keynote, half-day workshop, full-day training, or multi-day professional development seminar.
Delivery
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