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Sometimes giving back starts right where you are.
This week, that meant standing in a auditorium in the same community my kids go to school in and reminding students of their worth.
This is YOU ARE THE GIFT.

Link in comments!
December 12, 2025 at 9:31 PM
Your organization isn’t bottlenecked by strategy. It’s bottlenecked by your nervous system.
Follow or connect if you’re ready to lead at a higher level.
November 26, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Join me for a live, no frills, raw and honest conversation about brand, authenticity and identity. This one is going to be good! Thank you Jessika Suter for the invite! Streamed live on FB!
November 3, 2025 at 9:43 PM
Sometimes you have to walk through the haze to remember who you are.
Through The Haze — the single + leadership film drops 11.4.25.
October 27, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Honored to be in the Black Hills of South Dakota! Speaking, saxophoning and joining some friends with the C-Suite Network Thought Council Summit! Let’s go!
October 18, 2025 at 7:02 PM
AI might help you win...
But your team might self destruct in the process.

Don't get behind on this. Reach out to me today so we can optimize your team and help you stay in front of this curve.
October 15, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Every leader has that moment when they realize:
“I’m the bottleneck.”

What was yours?

For me, it was realizing that my intensity made me unapproachable. The same drive that got results also created distance. Once I owned that, everything shifted.
October 4, 2025 at 12:55 PM
Five things every executive should do today to lead their team better. Simple. Clear. Non-negotiable.
September 29, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Change sticks when your team stops fearing it and starts expecting it. Strategy sparks change, but culture sustains it.

#ArchitectOfInfluence #LeadershipIsntLoud #PowerOfNOPE #HopeEngine #TeamsCoach #CreativeLeadership #ChangeCulture #ExecutiveCoaching #LevelUpLeadership #KingMoves
September 15, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Why wouldn't executives do the same if Olympic athletes hire coaches to break world records?

Team dynamics are more complicated than ever. The leaders I work with do not guess; they get clarity.

#Leadership #ExecutiveCoaching #TeamDynamics #ArchitectOfInfluence
September 7, 2025 at 7:41 PM
Honored to be named one of the top 10 inspirational coaches of 2025 by NY Weekly.
But here’s the truth… recognition only happens when the work behind the scenes is real.
September 4, 2025 at 1:59 PM
Your audience deserves more than hype. I’m booking two keynote experiences that deliver clarity, courage, and execution. See the press release (in comments) for details and book at michaelkingjr.com.
August 22, 2025 at 12:24 PM
When a CEO who’s advised presidents and taken companies public says he still needs a coach, it’s a reminder that growth never stops. Grateful for Henry’s powerful words and the trust he’s placed in me. If you’re ready to take your leadership and company to the next level, let’s talk.
August 19, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Discover the power of letting customers tell your story. Tracy Phillips shares the magic of video testimonials on the latest podcast episode.
Drops MONDAY!
#CustomerSuccess #SocialProof"
August 9, 2025 at 2:40 PM
"When the vision has a life of its own, you know you’re building a legacy."
More from Ava Thomas on this weeks drop of the Level Up Leader Podcast!
Links in comments.
June 30, 2025 at 12:44 PM
Ouch. Ya feel me on this one?

- “You can’t build something great with people who don’t believe it’s possible.“
May 20, 2025 at 8:27 PM
You can be winning and still be clueless. Stay teachable. Arrogance is undefeated at blowing up momentum.
May 5, 2025 at 9:14 PM
The worst day isn’t the day you fail. It’s the day you believe you have to figure it out alone.

Read more here: vist.ly/3n36cfg
April 30, 2025 at 1:46 PM
Get ready....
Monday morning, we are dropping the next episode of The Level Up Leader Podcast! Next up...Mr. Jeffrey Hayzlett. Former CMO of Eastman Kodak, Celebrity Apprentice. This should be fun. www.levelupleaderpodcast.com

www.michawelkingjr.com
#executivecoach
#levelupleader
April 18, 2025 at 1:08 PM
The "Power of Nope!" is coming to Social Media Week Lima! I am so pumped to be joining this team and the list of speakers is RIDICULOUS. Check it out at www.sociallima.com
I'd love to have you join me. #smwl25
April 16, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Midweek tip for all the execs out there: stop babysitting your team and start leading, protect your time, delegate, and ditch the pointless meetings!

#Leadership #ExecutiveCoaching #MidweekTip #Productivity
March 11, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Harsh truth: Your team isn’t the problem—your vision is. If you’re giving them blurry goals and broken systems, you can’t expect stellar results.

#Leadership #TeamOptimization #Clarity #HighPerformance
January 17, 2025 at 10:23 PM
Hiring the right people is step one. But keeping them in the right roles and building a team that actually works? That’s where the magic happens.
December 18, 2024 at 5:03 PM
The Cost of Chaos

Every executive knows the feeling: meetings that go nowhere, teams working at cross-purposes, and a strategy that feels like it’s constantly in flux.

Here’s the hard truth: chaos doesn’t just cost time—it costs trust, morale, and results.
December 13, 2024 at 3:24 PM
💡 ADD isn’t a limitation—it’s a different way of thinking. But without the right systems, even the most brilliant leaders can feel stuck or overwhelmed.
December 10, 2024 at 5:20 PM