Michael G. Strawser

About Michael G. Strawser

Legacy Communication Training and Consulting, L.L.C: https://speakerhub.com/speaker/michael-strawserORCID: help organizations solve \'human\' problems. Communication isn’t just about words, it’s about impact.I specialize in strategic communication solutions that enhance employee engagement, optimize talent, and improve organizational effectiveness. Whether you’re facing internal communication gaps, generational challenges, or engagement issues, I can help you bridge the divide and achieve measurable results.How I Can Help:Internal Communications – Strengthen team cohesion and clarityTalent Optimization & Employee Engagement – Maximize workforce potentialNonprofit Consulting – Drive mission success through effective strategyCommunication Audits – Identify and resolve communication gapsOrganizational Effectiveness Assessments – Align strategy with executionGenerational Differences at Work – Navigate multi-generational workplacesWho I Work With:IndividualsSmall and Mid-Size BusinessesNonprofit OrganizationsMy Process:Identify gaps and weaknesses in communication processesDiscover opportunities to enhance clarity and collaborationOptimize communication strategies for efficiencyDeliver training and development to empower your teamResults:Increased organizational effectiveness and efficiencyProactive problem diagnosis and strategic solutionsStronger employee and customer engagementEnhanced leadership communication and team alignmentMeasurable improvements in profitability and stakeholder buy-inAs an Associate Professor of Communication and a consultant with Legacy Communication Training & Consulting, I bring proven expertise in solving communication challenges across industries. I have trained thousands of individuals in over one hundred different organizations.Need a speaker, trainer, or consultant?I offer customized solutions as a corporate trainer, business strategist, communication coach, and consultant at competitive rates. Website: m••••••••@legacyctc.comGallup Strengths: achiever, learner, significance, futuristic, focusPI Behavioral: venturerEnneagram: 8w7 (nonconformist or maverick)DiSC- D Style (direct, firm)Working Genius- invention, tenacityPublished Books:The Internship Experience HandbookInstructional Communication in Professional ContextsConducting a Communication AuditMultigenerational Communication in OrganizationsTeaching Communication: Volumes 1-4

Experience

1. Disc Consultant

   Everything Disc A Wiley Brand

   Feb 2024 — Present

   Certified to facilitate Everything DiSC assessment and training.

Education

• Florida Gulf Coast University

  Master of Business Administration - MBA, Management/Leadership

• The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

  Master of Divinity (M.Div.), Christian Ministry

  2009 — 2011

• Cedarville University

  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Comprehensive Communication

  2004 — 2008

• University of Kentucky

  Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Instructional and Organizational Communication

  2012 — 2015

• University of Oxford

  Harris Manchester College, Visiting Research Scholar, The Inklings at Oxford: Applying Narrative to Pedagogy in a World of Chaos

  2018 — 2018

• Gonzaga University

  Master of Arts (M.A.), Communication and Leadership

  2010 — 2011

Skills

• Microsoft Word
• Teaching
• Volunteer Management
• Training
• Grant Writing
• Leadership
• Program Development
• Leadership Development
• Academic Advising
• Student Engagement
• Staff Development
• University Teaching
• Public Speaking
• Research
• Instructional Design
• Curriculum Design
• Adult Education
• Fundraising
• Event Management
• Curriculum Development
• Community Outreach
• Powerpoint
• Strategic Communications
• Nonprofits
• Higher Education
• Student Development