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Renowned for our expertise in leadership strategies and team dynamics, we are honored to have been featured across various media outlets and stages.
Through interviews, podcasts, workshops, and keynotes, we share invaluable insights on building strong, cohesive teams and driving organizational success.
Featured In
Engaging Gen Z: Transforming the Modern Workforce
In this episode of HR Fresh Take, Dr. Michael Brenner discusses Gen Z’s characteristics and expectations as they enter the workforce.
Strike the Right Chord: A Bold Roadmap for Emerging Leaders
In this episode of the HRDQ-U In-Review Podcast, Dr. Michael Brenner explores the CHORDS Model™, a bold new roadmap for emerging leaders, inspired by his background in music.
Sounds of Success
In this episode of the The JAM, Dr. Michael Brenner discusses how to pivot and evolve by being agile and responding in real time to what’s going on around you.
Politics and HR
Dr. Michael Brenner is founder and CEO of Right Chord Leadership. He collaborates with leaders and teams at all levels to strengthen the essential skills needed for peak performance. He talks with podcast producer, Kena Sears at HR Fresh Take.
What to Play When Your Team Is Out of Tune
Michael talks about navigating collaboration when your team is out of tune at Hold On… Let Me Close My Door.
The CHORDS Model™
Michael shares how he combined his expertise in music and leadership development to create his unique CHORDS Model™ at Simply Feedback
The Future of Work
Michael discusses new models of work, the future of organizations, and the role of HR at HR Fresh Take.
Leading with Harmony, Emotion & Impact
In this episode of The Business Chop, Dr. Michael Brenner—CEO of Right Chord Leadership and professional saxophonist—joins Audrey to explore how music and leadership intersect.
Turn Up the Teamwork: Building a Vision That Rocks Together
In this episode of The Thoughtful Entrepreneur, host Josh Elledge talks with Dr. Michael Brenner about the power of rhythm, communication, and collaboration in leadership—and how leaders can apply the CHORDS framework to foster stronger, more effective teams.
Strike the Right Chord: What Leaders Can Learn from Musicians
Ever feel like your leadership team isn’t in tune, or that you hit the wrong note with people at work? The world of jazz has the answers. In this episode of 97% Effective, host Michael Wenderoth explores what leaders can learn from jazz musicians with Dr. Michael Y. Brenner, CEO of Right Chord Leadership and the connection between musical harmony and effective leadership.
Leadership, Music & His New Book
In this episode, Dr. Michael Brenner prepares for the release of his new book, Strike the Right Chord: The Emerging Leader’s Guide to Exceptional Performance.
Playing the Right Chords
Michael discusses how he uses music as a powerful metaphor for leadership and team development.
How Music Enhances Training
Michael explores how music can enhance your audience’s experience before, during, and after training sessions.
Your Team in Perfect Harmony
Michael shares leadership strategies via music metaphors including why blending passions builds authentic leadership.
Perspectives by ‘High 5’
Dr. Michael Y Brenner interviewed in Sri Lanka. He discusses his unique approach and philosophy of leadership development.
Rise & Shine: Harmony in Organizations
Dr. Michael Y Brenner delves into the fascinating intersections between music and business, highlighting the powerful parallels that can transform both fields.
The Emerging Leader’s Guide to Exceptional Performance
Marc Kramer, host of the award winning The Best Business Minds, interviews Dr. Mike Brenner author of “Strike the Right Chord: The Emerging Leader’s Guide to Exceptional Performance”
A “saxy” moment at the Philly SHRM Symposium
Dr. Michael Brenner demonstrating the concept of “balance” at the 2019 Philly SHRM Symposium.
Disrupt HR Philly
Want Better Performance? Jazz ‘Em Up!
Strike the Right Leadership Chord, Every Time
In this episode of the Good Leadership Podcast, Charles Good and Dr. Michael Brenner explore how emotional intelligence, trust, communication, and respect are essential for effective leadership.
Building an Accountable Culture
A short clip from our workshop on building an accountable culture.
Beacon Leader’s Minute
Dr. Michael Brenner provides this week’s Beacon Leaders’ Minute video. Michael’s tip concerns leadership and two key principles, accepting changes when offered and reframing your relationship to mistakes to reach a better outcome.
Rise Above the Grind
In this energetic talk with The No More 9 to 5 Club, Dr. Michael Brenner bringing things from discord to harmony, especially when it comes to teams and communication.

















