Joseph Michelli

Joseph A. Michelli, Ph.D., C.S.P., is an internationally sought-after speaker, author, and organizational consultant who transfers his knowledge of exceptional business practices in ways that develop joyful and productive workplaces with a focus on customer experience. His insights encourage leaders and frontline workers to grow and invest passionately in all aspects of their lives.

Dr. Michelli is a Wall Street Journal, USA Today, Publishers Weekly, Nielson BookScan, and New York Times #1 bestselling author. His latest book is "The Airbnb Way: 5 Leadership Lessons for Igniting Growth through Loyalty, Community, and Belonging". His other titles include "Driven to Delight: Delivering World-Class Customer Experience the Mercedes-Benz Way," "Leading The Starbucks Way: 5 Principles for Connecting with Your Customer, Your Products, and Your People," "The Zappos Experience: 5 Principles to Inspire Engage and WOW," "Prescription for Excellence: Leadership Lessons for Creating a World-Class Customer Experience from UCLA Health System," "The Starbucks Experience: 5 Principles for Turning Ordinary into Extraordinary," "The New Gold Standard: 5 Leadership Principles for Creating a Legendary Customer Experience Courtesy of The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company," and "When Fish Fly: Lessons for Creating a Vital and Energized Workplace" which was co-authored with the owner of the "World-Famous" Pike Place Fish Market in Seattle.

Michelli holds the Certified Speaking Professional designation from the National Speakers Association (NSA). He is a member of the Authors Guild, an editorial board member for the Beryl Institute's Patient Experience Journal (PXJ), and is on the founders' council of CustomerExperienceOne. Other achievements include winning the Asian Brand Excellence Award and being named as one of the Top 10 thought leaders in Customer Service by Global Gurus. He received his master's and a doctorate from the University of Southern California. Furthermore, Michelli has been recognized as a Top 5 Global Guru in Customer Experience for six consecutive years, emphasizing his leadership in this field. His work includes over 150 interviews with global business leaders, contributing to his deep understanding of customer and employee engagement strategies. Michelli's dedication to enhancing organizational performance and leadership is also evident in his role as a consultant to major companies such as Google, Microsoft, and Starbucks.