Biography

John Michael works with clients to help them create and unlock customized leadership development opportunities for their organizations, communities, and causes. His work draws from his experiences as an entrepreneur, artist, producer, and educator.

For four years, Schert served as the inaugural Visiting Artist and Social Entrepreneur at The University of Chicago Booth School of Business, where he studied and lectured on the utility of the creative process, how the skills and behaviors of creatives can be of relevance and value to other sectors. He is the founding principal of the creative leadership consultancy JMS & Company, an executive producer of Boise’s B Corp-certified Treefort Music Fest, and founder of the American Ballet Theatre Leadership Lab.

He began his career as a dancer with American Ballet Theatre and Alonzo King LINES Ballet. In 2004, he co-founded Trey McIntyre Project (TMP), serving as the company’s Executive Director and a dancer for nine years. During that time, Schert gained a unique insight into the process and product of art-making, which has led him to become a sought-after national arts leader and speaker focusing on the evolving role of artists in American society.

Schert is a recipient of the USA Eisenhower Fellowship 2019. He holds a Master’s in Public Administration from the Harvard University John F. Kennedy School of Government.

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Moving Through Uncertainty

In times of unrest, reshuffling, and (re)alignment, on an individual, collective, and systemic level, we look for navigation, reasoning, and a new moral compass. Instead of staying in existing patterns for the sake of comfort and safety, how can we step into—and become—the unknown, balancing the edge and the precarious, tapping into our intuition, improvisation, somatic intelligence, and “making artful” choices to progress forward?

JMS & Company (JMSCo) offers an in-person embodied experience, utilizing the adaptive leadership framework, combined with the creative choice-making skill of dance artists.

Through this experience, JMSCo aids clients in diagnosing the adaptive challenges they currently face, internally and externally,
and helps them build novel patterns and norms to exercise leadership.

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Cultivating a Confidence Mindset and Go From Chaos to Triumph

Transform chaos into strategic success with a confident mindset—insights from mindset keynote speaker Andrew Busch.

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The Power of Love: How Connection and Communication Drive Success

Love is more than romance—it’s about communication, growth, and connection. Discover how they drive success in your relationships and in life.

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Motivational Speakers for Youth Empowerment: Inspiring the Next Generation

Fueling the Fire of Youth Empowerment Looking for the best motivational speakers for youth empowerment? We've got some great keynote speakers for you. In a world where young people face unprecedented challenges—social media pressures, economic...

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Top Financial Speakers: Navigating Finance with Wisdom and Heart

Redefining Wealth Beyond Numbers: The Role of Top Financial Speakers In a world where the tumultuous tides of economic change challenge our every anchor, understanding finance transcends mere balance sheets and stock portfolios. It becomes a dance—a rhythm...

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Creating a Loyal & Unified Team That Thrives Together

Build a loyal team that works together with insights from leadership expert Dennis Snow on customer experience.

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The Power of Vulnerability: How True Leaders Build Trust and Growth

How embracing vulnerability leads to personal and professional growth, as leadership expert Rashmi Airan shares insights on building trust and resilience.

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Cultivating a Confidence Mindset and Go From Chaos to Triumph

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