#229 - Morrie Shechtman is "Keeping Smart People from Doing Stupid Stuff"

Morrie Shechtman is a personal and corporate consultant with 45 years of experience. Morrie’s academic background includes an M.S.W. with a clinical specialization in psychotherapy. He also has his A.C.S.W., the professional credential required for independent practice. He has taught at distinguished universities throughout the United States, has worked as a therapist and counselor, and now also runs a successful management consulting company, Fifth Wave Leadership. Morrie’s first book, Working without a Net: How to Survive and Thrive in Today’s High Risk Business World (1994) is widely used as a reference in corporate America. It is utilized as a textbook by a number of universities and is used by many government agencies in management development training.

As Chairman of Fifth Wave Leadership, Morrie has consulted with hundreds of top executives worldwide about managing disruptive change, merging corporate cultures, and effectively mentoring an increasingly demanding workforce. A highly sought-after speaker, he has lectured on personal transformation and productivity to audiences throughout the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Latin America, India, Europe, Africa, Australia, and New Zealand. He has also authored two books, Working Without A Net: How To Survive And Thrive in Today’s High Risk Business World and The Internal Frontier: Creating The Personal Transformations That Lead To Success, that examine the close connection between personal growth, bottom line profitability and stakeholder value.

Morrie has been interviewed on Good Morning America and has been a frequent guest on PBS and major market radio talk shows. A number of political figures have recognized him as one of the most influential minds of our generation for his strategies for thriving in today’s high-risk business culture. Morrie lives with his wife, Arleah, and two dogs in rural Montana.

www.morrieshechtman.com

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