Thank you for taking time to visit the Economic Club of Minnesota. Everyone was rapt with attention. No matter the industry or location of the respective companies in the room, you provided relevant information for each and every person to take back to their workplace or school. We are all saying to ourselves, “We are not going away, we’ll give it a go…we are not going away, we’ll give it a go.” You are truly a friend to the Economic Club and to the state of Minnesota. We welcome you back anytime!

Kate Reschenberg, Executive Director, Economic Club of Minnesota

Michael is an incredible human being leading a global movement that inspires people around the world. It was a privilege hearing him in such an intimate setting! I’m always surprised that Australia doesn’t celebrate our innovators or hero’s here at home even when they play at the highest levels on the world stage. I was incredibly grateful for his personal relationship with Michele as it made the conversation much more personal and gave it that “only in YPO” feel! Personally – it was the single best YPO event I have EVER attended in 11 years!

Young Presidents’ Organization

Michael is one of those rare breeds in that he makes big vision become reality. I’ve known him many years now and am always struck by the way no challenge is insurmountable to him. He has that knack of seeing the big problem and then working out how he can bring people together to fix it. We so need more big thinkers and do-ers like Michael – he inspires and encourages us all to take that big leap.

James Lush, ABC Perth Presenter & CEO, Lush – The Content Agency

Michael Sheldrick is a remarkably insightful speaker who often juxtaposes facts with statistics captivating the imagination of his audiences. Michael has a unique ability of simplifying complex issues and inspiring action in simple and practical ways. He is also a profoundly good story teller and connects with his audiences in a very engaging manner. He typically challenges the status quo and drives the audience to arrive at novel conclusions.

Arrey Obenson, former Secretary-General, Junior Chamber International, CEO of the International Institute, Missouri

The sign of a good speaker is to first be a good listener and to focus more on what the audience needs to hear rather than what the speaker wants to say. Pushing words out for the sake of speaking is the surest way to disengage an audience. Unlike anyone I have met, Mick listens to people intently ahead of time, seeks to understand what they need to know and hear in order to be moved by his words, and adapts his message and approach if he needs to in the moment as he reads the room. Mick is a naturally effective speaker, exhibiting a casual, yet powerful presence. He breaks the medium immediately with his words and his inviting aura. When Mick begins to speak, he is already operating with the currency of trust with the audience because he carries with him on stage a reputation as a person of immense character and deep compassion for human life.

Devry Boughner Vorwerk, Arthur W Page Society Annual Conference & former VP, Global Corporate Affairs at Cargill