Michael’s TEDx Nashville YouTube video “Great Leaders Do What Drug Addicts Do” is the number one talk in the history of TEDx Nashville. It has been seen by over one million people in over twenty-five countries and provides insight into his seventeen-year journey from addiction and near homelessness to CEO and co-founder of an Inc. 500 startup that he sold to a publicly-traded company. This talk sparked the #MaskFreeMovement and brought awareness to Michael’s Mask-Free Program, built on three principles inspired by his recovery, showing leaders how to achieve balance, reclaim energy, and thrive in work and life. Michael is an acclaimed speaker, entrepreneur, award-winning three-time CEO, leadership coach, and author. His accomplishments include being named a Most Admired CEO, named to the Top 40 Under 40, and being recognized by the Nashville Chamber of Commerce as Healthcare Entrepreneur of the Year. Today, Michael is on a mission to teach individuals, organizations, and communities how to lead themselves by living mask-free. In his personal time, he is focused on being the best husband, father, and recovering addict he can be. For more information, please visit www.MichaelBrodyWaite.com to learn how the Mask-Free Program can help you or your organization thrive. Key Takeaways: We talk a lot about authentic leadership but nobody is doing it. Leaders are addicted to their mask. Practice rigorous authenticity, surrender the outcome, and do uncomfortable work. When you shine a light on the darkness you become limitless. Pain is the greatest motivator. God gave you a unique perspective, how many people are you hurting by not presenting it. Michael Brody-Waite https://www.michaelbrodywaite.com/ For more information about Chris Vasquez and Next Level Mindset: http://chrisjvasquez.com