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Black Excellence Gala 2023 Hosted by L. Michelle Smith

Thrilled to take the stage with fellow alum and sportscaster @Newy Scruggs as we host the TCU Black Excellence Gala in celebration of the university’s sesquicentennial. It will be a night of awards and moving performances from students and alumni. I’m especially looking forward to the Gospel Word of Truth Reunion Choir and will likely be holding myself back from joining them somewhere backstage because that choir defined…

Coach L Michelle Made History at TCU at 19 Years Old

It is officially Women’s History Month. However, on the last day of Black History Month my university, Texas Christian University, honored me as a significant history maker in the school’s narrative. I was 19 when I made history at TCU the first time (there were a couple other firsts), and I didn’t know it. I was just doing what I knew to be right. However, no one had…

  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…

LMS talks stress management for leaders during challenging times

Tension continues to pile on with one headline after the other. If it isn’t a health crisis, it’s economic or the commodities we all need—not to mention the tension in our culture around changes that impact all of us in one way or another. On top of that, you’re expected to lead in your company, your business, your community, and your home. How do you manage the stress…

Trailblazing Times: Monday, Nov. 15, 4-5 PM CT

  TCU scholars: I’m thrilled to join fellow TCU Schieffer College Board of Visitors members – most of whom are also Horned Frog alumni —who will share a panel discussion for students called “Trailblazing Times” Nov. 15. The virtual event will feature board members who will share with current students how the work world has changed, why these changes matter and discuss workforce trends with the intent to…

CULTURE SOUP PODCAST LIVE: October 28, 2021 at 3:30 CT

It’s been a while, but the show will stream LIVE this afternoon, and I would love for you to join me! Let’s talk about what it takes to set a goal and then systematically smash it. Bring your leadership dreams and aspirations with you and let’s hack them. I’ll speak on the topic, have a series of journal prompts, and take your Q&A Live on this special broadcast…

Global DE & I Summit (October 11-15)

  To all the FHamily in my social media community, I’m looking forward to making a little history with you at your first-ever Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Summit Oct 11-15. I’ll be sharing on two days at this internal event—Oct 12 & 13— hosting what I’m planning to be two thoughtful, reflective and actionable leadership development sessions. That means I will speak twice, and you’ll get double the…

Scenes from D CEO’s 2021 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Symposium

Author, speaker, and executive coach L. Michelle Smith of No Silos Communications brought the message home in her closing keynote, “Uncommon Times. Uncommon Action: 5 Ways to Break the DEI Paradigm,” at the D CEO DEI Symposium. Business leaders gathered at D CEO’s 2021 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Symposium for a timely and necessary conversation on creating a more inclusive workplace. D CEO welcomed nearly 400 guests on Sept. 9 for its third annual Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion…

Get Your Ticket! – D CEO’s 2021 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Symposium

Join me on September 9th at D CEO’s 2021 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Symposium. Tickets are still available! I hope to see your face in the place. It’s a hybrid affair. #DCEO #DCEODiversity

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