Turning Problems Into Profits
I help manufacturing leaders stop firefighting and start building problem-solving cultures. Through keynotes, training, and coaching, I’ve helped companies save millions, boost performance, and create teams that thrive under pressure.
Request Information PacketRecurring problems cost more than downtime.  It drains profits, burns out talent, and keeps leaders stuck solving the same problems instead of moving forward.
For 30 years I’ve helped manufacturers recover millions by turning reactive firefighting into structured problem solving that lasts.
Clarity drives performance. Performance drives profit.
Michael’s TEDxGreenville talk, “Teaching Kids Better Problem Solving,” challenges the way we prepare the next generation for an unpredictable future. Instead of memorizing answers, kids need to learn detective skills, teamwork, and leadership — the same strengths that drive success in the real world. His message clearly resonated: the talk has climbed into the top 2% percentage of most-viewed TEDx talks.
Speaking – Â
Inspire & Spark Change
High-energy, story-driven keynotes that make problem solving stick. From conference stages to corporate events, I turn abstract challenges into practical “aha” moments your people remember long after the event.
Training –
Build Problem-Solving Teams
Hands-on workshops designed for leaders and teams who need to stop patching problems and start solving them. These sessions equip people with tools, frameworks, and the confidence to deliver measurable results back at work.
Coaching –
Develop Leaders Who Deliver
One-on-one and group coaching for executives and rising leaders who want accountability, clarity, and problem-solving skills that stick. I challenge leaders to move from command-and-control to confident, adaptable problem-solvers.
Nolan M.
The best part of the class was having an instructor passionate about what he was doing!
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Jen S.
It was very interactive, and it was a comfortable environment - easy to ask questions and ask for clarification.Â
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 Tanya S.
I appreciated that Michael got all of us to participate and found a way to engage us with entertainment and take us out of our element.
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Lisa B.
Michael was great with funny stories, great conversation, and a sense of humor with the rest of the class.
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Connor S.
I loved the activities (Legos, fixtures, group work)! This makes the class entertaining and engaging
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