CALL AND RESPONSE 10 Leadership Lessons From the Black Church A sit-down conversation with L. Michelle Smith – Global executive coach and Award-winning author Discuss the book Call And Response 10 leadership lessons from the Black Church A call to action made for preserving the Black Church’s leadership development capabilities for future generations. A narrative combining historical and cultural insights, personal stories, applied science and leadership research to…
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…
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…
New book links faith-based practices to modern leadership skills. #NewsismyBusiness By Terri Schlichenmeyer Your shoes are shined. Wiped down, spiffed up, clean and looking great from head to toe. You’re wearing your finest outfit, a new hat or tie, and you’re confident that the Lord (and your fellow churchgoers) will look favorably upon you. But it doesn’t stop there. In the new book, “Call and Response: 10…
February 2026 Books By Black Authors We Can’t Wait to Read February may be the shortest month of the year, but it is full of great new books by Black authors. By Angela Johnson Published February 1, 2026 It’s hard to believe February is already here. But a new month also means great new books by Black authors for readers of all ages. A memoir from actress Marla…
Her Next Power Move™ — Episode 21 Every year around this time, I start hearing the same quiet confession from even the strongest, most disciplined leaders: “I’m tired in a way that sleep can’t fix.” If that sounds familiar, you’re not alone—nor is your brain betraying you. There’s neuroscience behind the fogginess, the heaviness, the irritability, and the sudden lack of motivation that creeps in as the calendar…
Every leader eventually faces a moment that stops them cold: watching someone who cuts corners, sidesteps accountability, or operates without integrity get ahead. It’s the kind of moment that makes you question not just the environment you’re in, but the meaning of your effort. And it’s far more common—and more neurologically impactful—than people realize. In this week’s episode of Her Next Power Move, leadership expert L. Michelle Smith…
Uncertainty has a way of shaking even the strongest leaders. But here’s the truth: hope isn’t fluff. It’s a framework and science. And when you understand how it works, it becomes one of the most powerful leadership strategies you have. This week on Her Next Power Move™, I’m unpacking Hope Theory—why it matters now more than ever, and how leaders can cultivate it for themselves and their teams.…
