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- Over 28 years experience in IT Leadership
- Decades of experience with Fortune 50…
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Leading the Next Generation of Testers
Leading the Next Generation of Testers
The technical world is changing faster than we can keep up. And as this happens, so does our approach to supporting the…
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🚀 Building leadership credibility and trust isn't a one-time effort—it's a daily commitment. 💡 True leaders lead by example, showing integrity…
🚀 Building leadership credibility and trust isn't a one-time effort—it's a daily commitment. 💡 True leaders lead by example, showing integrity…
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Education
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The Drive-Thru is Not Always Faster
Bookbaby
See publicationMy first published book is a motivational book with 30 chapters, each a short story with an inspiring message and takeaway.
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Speaking Engagements, Podcasts, and Other Media (LINK)
Mike Lyles History of Speaking & Publications
See publicationI have spoken for many conferences - whether for sessions, workshops, or keynotes. I have been the conference host for a software testing conference (STPCon) which holds conferences twice a year. I have many publications, podcasts, and other media.
You can see all of my speaking engagements, podcasts, and media information at the following link:
https://mikelyles.wordpress.com/speaking-engagements-media/
Honors & Awards
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DISC - Maxwell Certified Behavioral Analysis CONSULTANT
PeopleKeys, Inc.
Certified trainer with the Maxwell DISC Method - Advanced Behavioral Analysis Course published by PeopleKeys, Inc.
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Certified Coach, Speaker, and Trainer - The John Maxwell Team
The John Maxwell Team
Certified John C. Maxwell Certification Program - licensed to train, coach, and speak on the following curriculum and programs:
- Becoming a Person of Influence
- Leadership Gold
- Everyone Communicates, Few Connect
- How to Be a REAL Success
- Leadership Gold
- Put Your Dreams to the Test
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DISC - Maxwell Certified Behavioral Analysis TRAINER
PeopleKeys, Inc.
Certified trainer with the Maxwell DISC Method - Introduction to Behavioral Analysis Course published by PeopleKeys, Inc.
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President - Toastmasters STO-RE-TELLERS Club
Toastmasters Club
I was elected President of the Belk STO-RE-TELLERS Toastmasters club and will be the president for the 2016-17 year.
Organizations
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The John Maxwell Team
Coach, Speaker, and Trainer
- PresentBeing a member of the prestigious John Maxwell Team means obtaining certification as a coach, mentor, and speaker, working with thousands of other great professionals, learning from the executive coaches in the John Maxwell organization, and being part of an initiative to grow better companies, communities, and people. Members of the John Maxwell Team work together to support the growth of the organization as well as look for new opportunities, across the world, to share the motivational…
Being a member of the prestigious John Maxwell Team means obtaining certification as a coach, mentor, and speaker, working with thousands of other great professionals, learning from the executive coaches in the John Maxwell organization, and being part of an initiative to grow better companies, communities, and people. Members of the John Maxwell Team work together to support the growth of the organization as well as look for new opportunities, across the world, to share the motivational, leadership, and teamwork points to each and every person that wants to grow in their personal lives and their careers. My goal for being part of this team is to build my speaking skills, drive new opportunities to coach and mentor others, and share my stories as a legacy to those around me.
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Agile Alliance
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Speak Easy
Mentor
- PresentI am a mentor for the Speak Easy program. Helping others to plan, write, and speak. My information can be found at: http://speaking-easy.com/archives/portfolio-item/mike-lyles
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Software Test Professionals (STP)
Director of Strategy
- PresentIn this role, I will be responsible for providing STP with the direction needed to roll out the products currently in demand by the testing community. I will be working closely with STP on a weekly basis to evaluate the current state of the organization, review opportunities for new programs and events, drive the content presented at the conferences, work with the testing community to increase the reach of the STP programs and events, and serve as an official representative of STP in the…
In this role, I will be responsible for providing STP with the direction needed to roll out the products currently in demand by the testing community. I will be working closely with STP on a weekly basis to evaluate the current state of the organization, review opportunities for new programs and events, drive the content presented at the conferences, work with the testing community to increase the reach of the STP programs and events, and serve as an official representative of STP in the testing community.
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Association for Software Testing (AST)
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Toastasters - Belk's Sto-Re-Tellers Club # 01459795
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-Member of Toastmasters Club at Belk. Participating in speaking support, coaching, mentoring, and improving the organization speaking skills for the members.
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