The Leadership Expert
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Melissa Majors
Colorful – Competent – Creative – Captivating
- EXPERIENCE
- SPEAKING TOPICS
- VIDEOS & GALLERY
- CLIENTS & REVIEWS
- PRODUCTS
Competence
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The 7 Simple Habits of Inclusive Leaders
What do inclusive leaders do? What specific actions do they take to demonstrate a commitment to inclusion?
Inclusive leadership expert Melissa Majors is an innovator and optimizer of inclusion, leadership, and education strategies. In The 7 Simple Habits of Inclusive Leaders, she reveals how great leaders enjoy superior team performance and drive much higher profitability by incorporating inclusive practices.
Majors delivers clarity on how our brains are to blame for why leaders unintentionally exclude others. Through storytelling, research, and personal experiences, she offers a common-sense yet compelling and actionable approach to inclusion. She argues that people shouldn’t feel guilty or defensive when having inclusion-related conversations; the brain is to blame, not people.
This discussion is for all leaders; leaders of self, people, initiatives, and organizations.
Learner Outcomes:
- Identify and describe concepts such as intellectual humility, tactical empathy, and intersectionality.
- Gain insight into the habits and tactics used by inclusive leaders.
- Unlock access to social posts, job aides, and toolkits to help build inclusive habits.
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Help Her Win: Leadership Strategies for Women’s Success
What do inclusive leaders do? What specific actions do they take to demonstrate a commitment to inclusion?
Inclusive leadership expert Melissa Majors is an innovator and optimizer of inclusion, leadership, and education strategies. In The 7 Simple Habits of Inclusive Leaders, she reveals how great leaders enjoy superior team performance and drive much higher profitability by incorporating inclusive practices.
Majors delivers clarity on how our brains are to blame for why leaders unintentionally exclude others. Through storytelling, research, and personal experiences, she offers a common-sense yet compelling and actionable approach to inclusion. She argues that people shouldn’t feel guilty or defensive when having inclusion-related conversations; the brain is to blame, not people.
This discussion is for all leaders; leaders of self, people, initiatives, and organizations.
Learner Outcomes:
- Identify and describe concepts such as intellectual humility, tactical empathy, and intersectionality.
- Gain insight into the habits and tactics used by inclusive leaders.
- Unlock access to social posts, job aides, and toolkits to help build inclusive habits.
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Busy Bosses: Leadership Lessons for Leaders Who Don’t Have Time for Leadership Lessons
What do inclusive leaders do? What specific actions do they take to demonstrate a commitment to inclusion?
Inclusive leadership expert Melissa Majors is an innovator and optimizer of inclusion, leadership, and education strategies. In The 7 Simple Habits of Inclusive Leaders, she reveals how great leaders enjoy superior team performance and drive much higher profitability by incorporating inclusive practices.
Majors delivers clarity on how our brains are to blame for why leaders unintentionally exclude others. Through storytelling, research, and personal experiences, she offers a common-sense yet compelling and actionable approach to inclusion. She argues that people shouldn’t feel guilty or defensive when having inclusion-related conversations; the brain is to blame, not people.
This discussion is for all leaders; leaders of self, people, initiatives, and organizations.
Learner Outcomes:
- Identify and describe concepts such as intellectual humility, tactical empathy, and intersectionality.
- Gain insight into the habits and tactics used by inclusive leaders.
- Unlock access to social posts, job aides, and toolkits to help build inclusive habits.
Competence
Degrees
- Bachelor of Business Administration, American Intercontinental University
- Certificate in Innovation and Strategy, Harvard University, Cambridge, MA
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Certifications
- ASTD Certified Online Learning Manager DACUM Certified Facilitator
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Experience
- Speaker and Trainer for over 25 years
- CEO of Melissa Majors Consulting for 3 years
- Over two decades of optimizing learning outcomes with deep expertise in:
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- Inclusion
- Neuroscience
- Modernized education
- Workforce development
- Expert in global education divisions for financial services, technology, and professional associations.
- Experience and expertise in
- Inclusion, Leadership, and Strategy Design
- Strategy Development & Process Improvement
- Workforce & Operations Leadership
- Business & Technology Transformation
- Change Management & Process Improvement
- Business Development & Growth
- Modernized Education Design
- Partner & Vendor Relationships
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- Cross-Functional Team Leadership
- Talent Development & Training
- Global Learning & Education Sector
- Profit & Loss Management
- Outsourcing & Cost Controls
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What Makes Me Sparkle!
My faith in God, humanity, and The Ohio State Buckeyes!
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Reviews

“This is one of the most helpful general sessions I have ever attended at a conference. Thank you for bringing Melissa!”

“Melissa is so full of knowledge and energy! She transitions from the live environment to virtual flawlessly – while keeping her upbeat personality – you can feel her through the screen. I can’t say enough amazing things about Melissa and her sessions!”

“We were all enthralled with Melissa! Melissa is one of my favorite speakers. She brings such a valuable perspective to DIBE and I always come away with new ways to challenge myself.”
Creative
Online Courses
- The 7 Simple Habits of Inclusive Leadership
- Serving Her: Servant Leadership Strategies for Her Success
- How to Design and Deliver Brain Friendly Presentations
Coaching Programs
- Mesmerize
- Community Keynotes
- Community Keynotes® Talk Show