Rolling Out says Call and Response “reframes power” and “draws a bold line from Sub Saharan Africa to the modern boardroom.” “She has coached Fortune 100 executives, spoken at SXSW and Essence Festival, advised companies from Amazon to the Dallas Mavericks, and hosted her own podcast. But for L. Michelle Smith, one of the most clarifying moments of her career came not in a boardroom, but at a…
We told you we would talk about church one day! This chat with best-selling and award-winning author L. Michelle Smith did not disappoint. In this episode, we talked with L. Michelle Smith about our experiences with the Black Church, how it has influenced us personally and professionally, and how her new book, Call and Response: 10 Leadership Lessons from the Black Church, has helped leaders and aspiring leaders…
“Call & Response” Author L. Michelle Smith L. Michelle Smith takes us into the pages of her new book, “Call and Response: 10 Leadership Lessons from the Black Church.” Author: Robyn Yancey Published: 10:26 AM CST February 23, 2026 Updated: 10:26 AM CST February 23, 2026 See the entire interview at WFAA.Com.
Hats off to the academics who have been piling on praise for Call and Response! I don’t know about you, but when the PhDs tell you it’s dissertation-quality work, I get excited—affirmed. Well, after a wonderful event at Texas Christian University where I was flanked by scholars, Call and Response just landed in the Journal of Blacks in Higher Education, listed among other scholarly titles, and I’m over…
L. Michelle Smith appears on Fox 5 DC to talk about her new book Call and Response: 10 Leadership Lessons from the Black Church ahead of her appearance at the MLK Library with A’Lelia Bundles, great great granddaughter of Madam CJ Walker, 7 p.m., Feb 19, 2026.
Jackson and Coos Bay librarians share book picks to build connection By Mike Green, Natalie Golay Public libraries in Southern Oregon are expanding their role beyond traditional book lending, positioning themselves as gathering spaces for conversation, events and shared experiences. Staff from Jackson County Library Services and the Coos Bay Public Library joined the Jefferson Exchange to discuss how programming and curated book recommendations are helping libraries function…
Host Cyrus Webb welcomes author L. Michelle Smith to Cyrus Webb Presents on Amazon LIVE to discuss her new book CALL AND RESPONSE (10 Leadership Lessons from the Black Church). Get your copy of CALL AND RESPONSE on Amazon here: https://amzn.to/4bLgtnn
L. Michelle Smith’s Latest Book Garners Praise By Texas Metro News Published 11 hours ago By Eva D. Coleman Lifestyle & Culture Editor Texas Metro News Tucked away near the religion section of Barnes & Noble in Cedar Hill, Texas, around 50 people gathered on Feb. 11, 2026 for a fresh revival. It was the kickoff tour for L. Michelle Smith’s latest book, “Call and Response: 10 Leadership…
TCU alum L. Michelle Smith explores leadership in the Black church By Daniel McCree, Staff Writer Published Feb 10, 2026 Although the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. is the most well-known Black leader who emerged from the Black church, he is among a legion of Black leaders rooted in the church. L. Michelle Smith, a TCU alum and former member of the Bob Schieffer College of Communication Board of Visitors, has examined how the Black…
