About Michael

Michael Kroth is an Assistant Professor at the University of Idaho in Adult and Organizational Learning. As a long time internal consultant he developed and administered corporate-level leadership development and succession planning programs, has been the administrator of a corporate foundation, and served as a director of corporate community affairs. He is the Leadership Field Editor for ASTD’s In-Practice on-line newsletter and a member of the National Speakers Association. He is a past member of the ASTD International Program Advisory Committee and has presented at ASTD International Conferences and the European ASTD Conference.

His latest book, The Manager as Motivator, describes how any leader – even the most noncharismatic – can create healthy, highly motivating work environments. His book, Transforming Work: The Five Keys to Achieving Trust, Commitment, and Passion in the Workplace, co-authored with Dr. Patricia Boverie, is about the indispensable necessity of passion for personal organizational, and leadership success.

He presents regularly at national and international conferences. Recent presentations include the Oregon Society of Association Management Annual Conference, Proliteracy Worldwide Annual Conference, Texas Library Association Annual Conference, American Lighting Association Annual Conference, Texas City Management Association Annual Conference, National Association of College Auxiliary Services Annual Conference, and the Florida Association of Chamber Professionals Statewide Community Leadership Annual Conference.