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A virtual presentation rarely makes a lasting impression, but Michael sets a new standard! His inspiring story and passion are engaging and refreshing. His energy is infectious. Our audience walked away with simple tools and steps on how to start leading in a more authentic, Mask-Free life that has the power to make our companies more productive and successful.

Michael’s system is a simple, actionable model centered on the individual and complemented with a supportive community. Within just a few weeks of joining the Mask-Free Program, I’ve grown more comfortable asking for help. I credit my progress to the framework, weekly Mask-Free Society meetings on Zoom, my daily Action Card, and the accountability and support from my Sponsor.

Thank you Michael for your authentic presentation to our Entrepreneurs Organization! Due to COVID-19, we changed from in-person to virtual and it was tremendously successful. I highly recommend hiring Michael and I’m personally looking forward to implementing his 3 principles into my business!

Michael’s program helped us collect about $150,000, avoid a line of credit, and get ahead of the game because I had the courage to share my unique perspective with the owner of our company. I work for a roofing company, and due to the tornadoes in Nashville, our services were in high demand. While having the work is great, payment for this work comes through insurance, which can cause delays and impact our cash flow. I encouraged the owner to reprioritize our cash-paying jobs to allow us to collect those payments and put them in the bank. It was uncomfortable to give him input on his business, but it was well-received and helped the company be more successful.

The lessons learned in Great Leaders Live Like Drug Addicts are two-fold. First, Brody-Waite explains how recovery programs uniquely train addicts to systematically live and lead “Mask-Free.” Secondly, he guides the reader through a system that can help any leader leverage what has been working for millions of addicts for over 80 years. Readers will learn to remove the masks hindering their success, embrace who they truly are and gain a rare business competitive advantage in the process.

I want to thank you for sharing your story, you show it to so many people who are in need of guidance. The three principles you shared are transforming my life. I work in addiction treatment, so the video is just so powerful for the population I serve. For myself personally, rigorous authenticity has removed my anxiety from day to day life completely. We think we always have to pretend to be something else or are what we are capable of isn’t enough. Being authentic followed by still being accepted and successful is what is so life-changing. I also have had experiences like yours in my consulting work where telling the truth about what I don’t know actually gets me the job. I’ve realized what a character strength it is to say “I don’t know.”

Before starting the Mask-Free Program, I was living my life boundary-free, ignoring self-care, always saying yes, and constantly worried about what others thought about me. I was holding myself back, fearful of outcomes, and hiding who I was. Reading Michael’s book, I began to understand the Mask-Free Program, work the steps, and drastically change my life. I saw my story in other members of the Mask-Free Society and grew from their shared experiences. I learned how to say no, establish healthy boundaries, and gain the courage to share my perspective. I became confident in who I am as an entrepreneur. I’m so grateful for the personal and professional growth that I’ve earned from the Mask-Free Program and will continue to spread this message to others in my community.

Because I practice Michael’s system, I spoke up in a work meeting with 7-10 people because I wasn’t feeling good about a process we were reviewing. I got some resistance but I kept sharing my unique perspective. As a result, we were able to complete a process that’s been going on for about 6 months and cancel a meeting in April – which saved close to 20 hours of time! We were also able to move the process in a direction that is much more actionable and I feel a lot better about everything overall.