Contributing Authors

Live. Love. Laugh. Learn. Lead. First and foremost, I am a “Mompreneur, ” and owner/president of Angie Chaplin Leadership Partners LLC. We equip and strengthen leaders, businesses and organizations to achieve their personal bests through practical, research-based products and services delivered with charisma, compassion and competence. Connect with Angie through her LeadChange Profile.

I am a work at home mom of three daughters. I am the Director of Social Media Marketing and Community Building for the Kevin Eikenberry Group. I also write about making an every day difference through leadership at my blog Weaving Influence. You can connect with Becky on her LeadChange Profile, Twitter, LinkedIn or Facebook too.

Husband, Father of four and Minister of Leadership Development at Owasso’s First Baptist Church. I love a good story – in a book, at the movies or yours! Connect with Chad via his LeadChange Profile, or on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, or his blog.

In grade-school a dream was planted in Chery’s heart, and throughout life that dream has continuously grown and been inspired by through experiences, mistakes, victories, music, mentors and study. In 2010 she started Giana Consulting with vision of being a source of light, help and understanding for organizations and individuals so they can make a bigger impact and accomplish their mission. Chery is quick to point out that none of this would be possible without the overwhelming grace of her Heavenly Father.Connect with Chery on her LeadChange Profile, Website or Twitter.

Chris is a former Chairman of the ICCIFP and currently the Financial Manager at Food Export – USA Northeast. He also provides private business consulting and accounting services through his company, CFO Insights, LLC and hosts a blog, www.cfoinsights.net, where you can gain insights into time management, volunteering, leadership, and more. Connect on his LeadChange Profile or Twitter too.

Christina combines psychology with humor and brain science to enable newly promoted executives to harness the power of their potential to become authentic and sustainable leaders who motivate, understand and develop themselves and others to create built-to-last people-driven organizations. Connect with Christina on her LeadChange profile, Twitter, LinkedIn or her blog. Also, check out Lessons from the T.R.A.I.L: The Art & Science of Exceptional Leadership on Christina's website!

Married and two son's and having my heavenly father direct my life. Working on my dream of helping charities kids wishes come TRUE & THEY DO!!

Cynthia Kivland, Owner and President of Smart2Smarter.com has over twenty five years of accomplished experience, as a coach, coach educator, consultant and trainer for very smart leaders and the teams they lead. She is author of Smart2Smarter- How Emotional and Social Connections Bring Humanity Into the Workplace and she's also a co-founder and President of Workplace Coach Institute and a board certified coach, Master Career Counselor and Certified Leadership and Talent Management Coach.In addition to her website and her book above, you can connect with Cynthia on LinkedIn and Twitter (@WCICoach) too!

Retired Air Force, PhD. student in organizational psychology with research interests in leadership, team development, virtual teams, and collaboration. Connect with Dale on his Lead Change Profile, LinkedIn or Twitter.

Dan Rockwell is the Leadership Freak. He is a blogger and leader of a local nonprofit. He regularly consults with organizations and authors on ways to extend their reach and expand their influence using social media. He teaches people how to escalate engagement and create sustainable online communities. Connect with him on his Lead Change Profile, Leadership Freak blog, or LinkedIn or @Leadershipfreak on Twitter.

Dana Theus is a leadership consultant, facilitator and coach who helps people step boldly into the future, master the dynamics of change and change the world for the better. She is Founder of InPower Coaching and blogs at Reclaiming Leadership, or connect with her on Lead Change Profile, Twitter or LinkedIn too!

Deborah Costello is a teacher and the Mathematics Department Chair at Trinity Preparatory School in Winter Park, Florida. She also serves as a consultant for the College Board. Her passions include leadership, mathematics, education, service, and triathlons.

Diane Peterson is a blogger and conference speaker on leadership and management techniques. She contributes to several blogs including DegreeJungle.com a resource helping people get back into college programs.

For the last 26 years, Don Shapiro has been President of First Concepts Consultants, Inc. a management and marketing consulting firm. As Revenue Detectives, the firm has helped organizations in 30 different industries to increase their rate of growth and market share. Don specializes in decision making by employees, managers, executives and how to influence the decisions of prospective customers. He is also writing a book about following our inner wisdom to make choices titled “Life Is A Fork In The Road.” http://www.facebook.com/lifeisaforkintheroad. View Don's LeadChange member profile, or Twitter:@DonShapiro1.

Erin Schreyer is President of Sagestone Partners, specializing in Leadership and Talent Management. Erin is a certified Coach, as well as a certified Strengths Trainer. Her focus is on helping leaders - even great ones! - maximize the impact they have on people as well s business results. Connect with Erin via Sagestone's website, her blog, LinkedIn, Twitter, or Facebook. or reach out to her directly at eschreyer@sagestone-partners.com

Fred is the Executive Director of the Tulsa Area Workforce Investment Board. He has over twenty years of award-winning experience, skills and education in successfully administering municipal and non-profit entities at an executive level. He helps organizations address economic challenges while simultaneously addressing the environmental and social disciplines of the Triple Bottom Line. You can connect with Fred on his Lead Change Profile or through LinkedIn or the Workforce Tulsa website.

Georgia Feiste, President of Collaborative Transitions Coaching, Inc., specializes in Leadership and Career Coaching. Her focus is on helping women executives and leaders grow their character-based leadership and collaboration skills in their career, business and personal life, maximizing results with ease and grace. Connect with Georgia on her website, blog, LinkedIn, Twitter or Facebook, or contact her directly at Georgia@CollaborativeTransitions.com

I am an author, consultant, coach, and trainer. I specialize in workplace conflict resolution, leadership development, and team interaction dynamics. I write The Recovering Engineer Blog, and I am the co-author of From Bud to Boss: Secrets to a Successful Transition to Remarkable Leadership.

Career and Personal Branding Coach, Speaker, Social Media Vixen, Dynamic Leadership, Revitalizing Michigan, Healthy Blended Families, Married to @PaulWVoss, Training Coordinator at MI Works! Ferndale Career Center | Director of Social Media Marketing at the Mythic Group, LLC | Career and Social Media Coach and Consultant | . Network with her on Twitter @HeatherEColeman and @LeadSwag, Linkedin and Facebook, and LeadSwag.

Jane owns The Braithwaite Innovation Group, a female-owned professional development and consulting firm with a focus on that exquisite but rare business balance between head and heart. We work with individuals and organizations of all sizes to help them get their leadership BIG on. Connect with Jane on her blog, the web or @thehrgoddess on Twitter.

I work with the Faculty and Staff of The University of Notre Dame, Mendoza College of Business Executive Online Education to develop soft skill sets in leaders of today and tomorrow in the fields of Leadership and Management, Business Administration and Negotiations.

Jennifer is the Managing Partner of SkillSource, a training and consulting company that helps emerging leaders “master the people equation”. Her experience as a human resources generalist, training facilitator and corporate manager helps her develop the “people side” of those who want to maximize their influence. Connect with Jennifer at The People Equation blog, LinkedIn, Twitter, and Facebook.

Jessica Sanders is an avid small business writer touching on topics from social media to telemarketing. She writes for an online resource that gives advice on topics including medical billing software for b2b lead generation resource, Resource Nation.

20 years experience in all facets of building and delivering B2B software products and services with a concentration on Application (ALM) and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) solutions. Connect with Jim on his blog, Twitter or LinkedIn.

JOEL A. GARFINKLE is recognized as one of the top 50 coaches in the U.S. and the author of seven books including Getting Ahead: Three Steps to Take Your Career To the Next Level and 300+ articles on leadership, executive presence and getting ahead at work. View his books and FREE articles at www.garfinkleexecutivecoaching.com and connect with him via his LeadChange member profile. You can also subscribe to his Fulfillment@Work E-mail newsletter and receive the FREE e-book, 40 Proven Strategies to Get Promoted Now!”

Guiding people and organizations in pursuing a life of excellence while living with honor. Connect with John on his LeadChange Members Profile, his website, @LeadWithHonor, or LinkedIn.

Relentless desire to be remarkable, a passion for Jesus, a determination to stay courageous, and a commitment to unbound thinking.

Josh Allan Dykstra is a work revolutionary, author, and speaker. He is a founder of the consulting firm Strengths Doctors where he helps leaders design work environments that don't suck. Connect with him online at joshallan.com.

Kaity Nakagoshi is a Floridian by birth, but a snow bunny at heart. She works for the University Alliance, in partnership with the University of Notre Dame’s online certificate program. Her role in the marketing department has allowed her to express herself as a writer, gain useful knowledge, and expand her professional network. Connect with Kaity on her Lead Change Profile, or LinkedIn or Twitter (@Kaity_fl)

Kate Nasser, The People-Skills Coach™, delivers coaching, consulting, training, and keynotes on leading change, employee engagement, teamwork, and customer service experience. She turns interaction obstacles into business success. Kate is a smart, energetic practical change agent that inspires all to go further for themselves and others. Connect with Kate on KateNasser.com, the Smart SenseAbilities™ Blog or her LeadChange Profile, Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn.

Katie is a whiz for all things training. She analyzes gaps and designs a mix of modern an innovative training solutions to get stakeholders from one-side of the gap to the other. Read more about her on her website at http://KatieStroud.com, her Lead Change Profile, or connect with her on Twitter or LinkedIn.

Kevin is the Chief Potential Officer of The Kevin Eikenberry Group, a learning consulting company that has been helping organizations, teams and individuals reach their potential since 1993. Emphasizing the power of learning, Kevin’s specialties include leadership, teams and teamwork, organizational culture, facilitating change, training trainers and more.Connect with Kevin on his website, blog, Twitter, or pick up leadership tips for emerging leaders and a copy of his new book, Bud to Boss.

Policy wonk and social innovator committed to making people (and their talents) central to economic, community, and workforce development policy and practice; and playing a role in inventing public policy 2.0 at every level. Connect with her on her LeadChange Profile, LinkedIn Profile, Twitter, or Facebook too.

Co-founder, Managing People Better, LLC—a management research firm/think tank. Professional kettle-stirrer. Writer. Curriculum developer. Connect with Leigh on her LeadChange profile, website, or Twitter and check out the Managing People Better assessment where you can get some feedback on your management style and help with a research project.

Lisa Petrilli is Chief Executive Officer of C-Level Strategies, Inc. and is passionate about visionary leadership. She empowers C-suite executives and emerging leaders to create clear, compelling, inspiring visions for their companies and teams in order to transform them and grow them exponentially. She works with CEO Connection as Chief Relationship Officer, and is the Chief Operating and Marketing Officer for the To Be a Woman global platform. She is the author of the new eBook, "The Introvert’s Guide to Success in Business and Leadership," which can be found at www.TheIntrovertsGuide.net, and of her Visionary Leadership blog at www.LisaPetrilli.com. She is Co-Founder and Co-Host of #LeadershipChat every Tuesday evening at 8:00 pm Eastern Time on Twitter, and would love to see you there! Hire and connect with Lisa via LeadChange, website, LinkedIn, Facebook or Twitter.

Lyn is an author, speaker and leadership coach. Her focus is Affective Leadership™ — expanding possibilities though effective use of mind, body, emotion and language. Her most recent book is Connect: Affective Leadership for Effective Results. In a previous life she was a school and district administrator. Connect with her on LynBoyer.net, her member profile, or Facebook, LinkedIn or Twitter.

Integrated marketing, PR and social media pro. Trying to lead my family and my clients effectively and for the greater good. I believe in leading from wherever you are planted and in sharing what I know. Mandy owns Crossroads Communications and blogs at http://MandyVavrinak.com

Husband, Father, CEO, and Triathlete. Passionate about Character-based Leadership and Innovation

Mary is a speaker, coach, trainer and consultant specializing in creating manager-employee communication breakthroughs and functional and positive work cultures. View and connect with Mary via her member profile, her Re-Imagine Work blog or @MarySchaefer Twitter profile.

Meghan M. Biro, founder of TalentCulture, is a serial entrepreneur and globally recognized expert in talent acquisition, creative personal and corporate branding. Connect with Meghan on her LeadChange profile, website, Twitter, and LinkedIn.

Michael is the founder of Leading Strategies, a change management and executive coaching firm. Mike wrote and published the book, "Expected End: What Culture Is, Why It Matters, and How to Improve It."

Michelle Braden is the CEO of MSBCoach, an ICF certified business. Michelle is an ICF certified coach and received her Advanced Human Behavior Certification and Wellness Coaching certification from the Leadership Institute of America. She is an advanced certified associate of Emergenetics, Int. and advanced trainer for DiSC. Michelle has worked with notables from Morgan Keegan, Capital One, Wells Fargo, the University of Virginia, The National Rheumatology Association, General Dynamics, LexisNexis, and the City of Charlottesville. Prior to founding MSBCoach, Michelle was a teacher, school administrator and served in executive leadership with Robert Half International and Retirement Unlimited Incorporated. She has written two leadership training manuals for The Church of God International and is a freelance writer for Thought Leaders Blog, Lead Change Blog, Leadership Courseware Blog, The Business Networker, and Forward/Adelante magazine. She also serves as adjunct faculty at PVCC.Joann Auger, Executive Coach and Trainer, MSBCoach. JoAnn Auger serves as a trainer with MSBCoach. Much of JoAnn’s experience and expertise comes from her time as a Leadership Development Analyst and Coach for the largest auto insurer in the US. JoAnn incorporates more than 30 years of business and personal experience to help organizations and individuals identify and close gaps in performance and needed results. She does that by helping leaders maximize their own potential and then teaches that leader how to tap into and leverage the potential of their employees.

Mike is the founder and Chief Instigator of the Lead Change Group. He's passionate about energizing motivated people to make a positive difference. Connect with Mike via his member profile, LinkedIn, Twitter, or Facebook.

Mike Myatt, is a Top CEO Coach, author of “Leadership Matters…The CEO Survival Manual” and is the Managing Director and Chief Strategy Officer at N2growth.

Author, trainer, coach, entrepreneur, passionate about helping people to move towards a more connected and fruitful existence, where work is joyful and productive! Connect with her on her LeadChange profile, her blog, LinkedIn or Twitter.

Nancy is passionate about coaching and inspiring current and future leaders to build meaningful careers, realize enduring success, and be principled leaders that create engaging workplaces. is a co-founder and the CEO of Workplace Coach Institute, Inc. (www.workplacecoachinstitute.com) which provides leadership and coaching solutions for global talent. Connect with Nancy on her website, or Twitter @Leaderscoach.

Owner, Visiting Angels of Green Country(non-medical homecare franchise). I've served for over 23 years in various roles within the local church and in business, working to develop leaders within both communities.

Retired CEO, Hewitt Associates. Co-founder, Managing People Better, LLC—a management research firm/think tank. Avid competitive golfer (when my back cooperates).Connect with Peter on his Lead Change or Twitter profiles.

Megan Hasbrouck and Piera Palazzolo of Dale Carnegie Training want to contribute to the online conversation about leadership and business management with the blogging community. Dale Carnegie Training was founded in 1912 by one of America’s most influential speakers and leaders. Today the company continues to work with individuals and businesses to build leadership, public speaking, and management skills that result in success.

I am the Trust Practice Leader for The Ken Blanchard Companies. I work with clients around the globe helping them design & deliver training and consulting solutions that build trust in the workplace. I have a Masters Degree in Executive Leadership from the University of San Diego and enjoy spending time with my family, coaching youth baseball, and playing golf. You can connect on my Lead Change Profile or on Twitter @RandyConley where I share thoughts on leadership and trust.

Listener & keynote speaker celebrating people & organizations that serve others & thrive — greatest gift: PEOPLE that lift. Co-Host RealRecognitionRadio.com. You can also connect with him at his his LeadChange Profile, his blog, and @SMaxBrown.

Sonia Di Maulo (B.A., M.A.) - founder, feedback enthusiast, speaker, and creator of award-winning programs - is passionate about helping leaders cultivate trust and collaboration. For articles, tips, and resources on harvesting performance in your team and organization visit: www.harvestperformance.ca.You'll never know unless you ask! Connect with Sonia directly... sonia@harvestperformance.ca.

Selling Skills Manager leading the sales & leadership training function for the Toro Company including our end user customer groups.

Steve Smith has written two books on communication and leadership and is working on a third. He was also voted as one of the top 100 business thought-leaders in the country and his work has been adopted by several universities as an example of what the real business world is about. Connect with Steve on his LeadChange Member profile, website, LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter.

Susan has worked with organizations and individuals around the world for over 25 years in developing relationships that work and producing exceptional results that matter. Passionate about instigating leadership, Susan is a Certified Coach, Speaker and Trainer who develops leaders and supports organizations in changing their culture as the essential foundation for turning their aspirations into their reality. She is the author of the Random Acts of Leadership blog. Connect with her on the Web, Twitter or Linkedin.

Tara is a leader in several roles: mother, speaker, entrepreneur, social marketer (using social media and appreciation marketing), mentor, corporate professional, martial artist, musician and missionary. She is also the owner of Aleweb Social Marketing, a founding member of the Creative Marketing Collaborative, a joint venture partner in Power Build Your Biz, and serves on the Board of a non-profit ministry. Connect with Tara via her Lead Change Profile, Facebook page, or Twitter profile.

I am an independent business consultant committed to providing leading edge expertise based on years of demonstrated success. My focus is strengthening the space where the people and the business intersect.

Thomas is the Principal of Simple E Creations, Inc. and his calling, mission, and “living brand” is Simple Encouragement®! He hopes his unique “experience base” can make a positive impact as we interact over time.

Tristan Bishop drives teams toward efficient delivery of effective content. He greatly enjoys his digital strategy work at Symantec software, but emphasizes that the opinions in his Lead Change posts are his own. You can connect with Tristan on his LeadChange Profile and his blog, KnowledgeBishop's Mission.

Will Lukang, MBA, PMP, MASCL, SCM, is an enabler. He loves coaching and mentoring people. He always looks at the positive side of every situation. He is a public speaker in Leadership, and he is a certified project manager from PMI. He has more than 21 years of experience in the Information Technology Industry. Connect with Will on his LeadChange profile, his blog, Twitter, LinkedIn, or Facebook.