Michael Brody-Waite

Michael Brody-Waite is a recovering addict turned acclaimed speaker, Inc. 500 entrepreneur, award-winning CEO, and author. His transformative journey is at the heart of his TEDx Nashville talk, "Great Leaders Do What Drug Addicts Do," the most-viewed TEDx Nashville's history, with over 3 million views across 25+ countries. Driven by his mission to transform lives and organizations, Michael founded Addictive Leadership to share the principles that saved his own life. Addictive Leadership has empowered over 30,000 leaders—from global companies like Google and Dell to government agencies, nonprofits, startups, and small businesses—to achieve balance, reclaim energy, and unlock their full potential. Join Michael and take the first step toward transformative leadership to create a culture of growth, succession, and sustainability.