| Email: | Michael.Provitera@fsw.edu |
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| Phone: | (239) 489-9382 |
| Extension: | 10382 |
| Location: | LEE K-206N |
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Biography
Dr. Michael J. Provitera is a Professor of Management and Certified Positive Psychology Coach and Facilitator. Michael is an editor for Business Expert Press in the Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management division. His focus is on improving organizational effectiveness and enhancing individual success. He has trained over one thousand executives and taught management to over two thousand undergraduate and graduate students. His clients have been Pfizer, Trane, CEO Business, Interval International, the Adrian Dominican Sisters, and the City of North Miami. Michael is sought by reporters for quotes in prominent media such as Forbes, US News & World Report, The Daily News, Fox Business, Higher Ed Jobs, Hr. Com, NBC News, and The Washington Times. Michael has published over Sixteen books and over one-hundred articles and case studies as well as a children’s book series called Happy Go Lucky. His motivation books and leadership books have helped thousands of people not only lead themselves but also lead others. His children’s books have been sent to Tanzania, Eastern Africa, to an Orphanage and school there. Proceeds from his books go to the Tanzania Eastern Africa Orphans.
Education (Degrees and Certifications)
Doctorate of Business Administration in Management from Nova Southwestern University Master of Business Administration in Finance Bachelor of Science - Management and Marketing, minor in Economics Associate's degree - Business
Research (Publications, Presentations, and Other Projects)
Courses (Classes Taught Regularly)
Introduction to Business, Management Principles
College and Community Service
Presenter, Executive Leadership Trainer, Keynote Speaker, Management and Leadership Trainer, Entrepreneur
Awards and Recognition
Best Paper Award, Canada Conference Research Scholar Award - Barry University Superior Performance On Teams (SPOT) Award - Salomon Brothers Inc. MED Reviewer Award - Academy of Management, Management Education Division (MED)
Professional Development
Certified in the Reflective Best Self Exercise from the University of Michigan Ross School of Business Positive Psychology Coach Author of 16 books with the latest book titled "Mindsense" published in both English and French, published traditionally by Business Expert Press "Mindsense" is available in all 14 Lee County Libraries