Speaker Profile
MICHAEL Y. BRENNER
Michael Y. Brenner, Ed.D. Founder and CEO, Right Chord Leadership "When people work in harmony, great things happen."™As founder and CEO of Right Chord Leadership, Dr. Michael Brenner collaborates with leaders and teams at all levels to strengthen the essential skills needed for peak performance. He achieves this by drawing on more than two decades of experience as an international leadership consultant, executive coach, keynote speaker, and educator, and more than 35 years as a professional musician. Michael’s unconventional workshops, executive coaching sessions, and consulting services – grounded in the belief that “When people work in harmony, great things happen!”™ – have helped clients increase employee engagement, reduce turnover, improve customer service, and create more inclusive work environments. Michael is the creator of the CHORDS Model™ which consists of six key “notes” all successful leaders and teams play: C (Communication), H (Harmony), O (Ownership), R (Respect), D (Direction) and S (Support). He has partnered with leading organizations in a variety of industries, including law firm Ballard Spahr, Morgan Properties, Burlington Stores, QVC, SAP, Penn Medicine, Drexel College of Medicine, the City of Philadelphia, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Boeing, The Goddard School, Godiva, and the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia. He has worked for several not-for-profit organizations as well, including JEVS, United Way and Habitat for Humanity. Michael has been a featured speaker at many industry events and conferences around the world, including Southeast Asia, Canada and Australia. He holds a doctorate in Adult Learning and Leadership from Teachers College at Columbia University and a master’s degree in Adult and Organizational Development from Temple University. He has taught courses in organizational behavior, systems dynamics, negotiations, and interpersonal relations (among others) at Immaculata University, Temple University, and La Salle University. Currently, he is on the faculty of Penn State University, Immaculata University and the Kogod School of Business at American University. Additionally, Michael has completed a certificate program on the neuroscience of leadership from MIT and is currently writing a book aimed at developing emerging leaders.
Michael Y. Brenner
June 27 2024
01 : 00 PM EST
90 Minutes
Change Agility: Tools and Techniques for Navigating Uncertain Times
Change agility refers to an individual's or an organization's ability to respond quickly, effectively, and proactively to changes in their environment. It involves being flexible, adaptive, and resilient in the face of uncertainty and volatility. Change agility is crucial in today's fast-paced and ever-evolving world, where businesses must constantly adapt to new technologies, market conditions, customer pr..
Michael Y. Brenner
July 12 2024
01 : 00 PM EST
90 Minutes
Leading Former Peers: Strategies for Success
Managers who are put in the position of having to manage former peers face many challenges includingSupervising peers with more years of experiencedSeparating friendships from work relationships Gaining respect from former peersKnowing when to share information Asking friends to complete hard tasks Jealousy from being promoted over othersQuestioning ability to manage effectivelyIf the transition is handled ..
Michael Y. Brenner
August 26 2024
01 : 00 PM EST
90 Minutes
Raise Your In-Q: Fuel Breakthrough Ideas with ‘Innovation Intelligence’
Organizations that focus on routine daily work at the expense of innovation may find themselves falling behind their more adventurous peers. The pitfalls of not innovating can have significant consequences including: Stagnation: Without innovation, industries and businesses can stagnate, becoming less competitive over time. Loss of Competitive Edge: In today's fast-paced world, failing to innovate means fal..
Michael Y. Brenner
September 30 2024
01 : 00 PM EST
90 Minutes
Time Is of the Essence: How to Run Effective Meetings
Organizations that run meetings haphazardly waste an enormous amount of time. This program will examine important best practices including:Restricting Attendance to Essential Only Attendees - Ensuring your meetings are as productive and efficient as possible often starts with who is in the room—virtually or physically. According to a Fellow study, 47% of professionals complain that meetings waste too ..