Joseph A. Michelli, Ph.D., is an internationally sought-after speaker, organizational psychologist, and business consultant who has been described as “catching what is right in the world and playfully sparking people and businesses to grow toward the extraordinary.” In addition to writing best selling books about enduring business principles, he hosts an award-winning daily radio program in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

Dr. Michelli transfers his knowledge of exceptional business practices through keynote presentations and workshops that explore ways to develop joyful and productive workplaces. His insights encourage leaders and frontline workers to grow and invest passionately in all aspects of their life.

In addition to his dynamic and entertaining international keynote presentations, Dr. Michelli also provides corporate coaching, individual development planning, and workshops/consulting services customized to management needs.  Such workshops include programs designed to promote group facilitation and team-building strategies, create open management systems, and other management and frontline training programs.

Dr. Michelli is the author of The Starbucks Experience: 5 Principles for Turning Ordinary into Extraordinary which has had a repeated presence on business bestseller lists such as the Wall Street Journal, USA Today, and BusinessWeek magazine since its worldwide release in November, 2006.  The Starbucks Experience was also considered one of the Best Business books of 2006 by Borders and has been translated into a significant number of foreign languages. 

Dr. Michelli's prior book When Fish Fly was co-authored with the owner of the World Famous Pike Place Fish Market in Seattle, Washington. He also is the author of Humor, Play, and Laughter.

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Dr. Michelli believes his greatest accomplishment is his ability to learn from the laughter and humor of his children, Andrew and Fiona.This speaker's topics include:

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