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Broadcast dated January, 2026.

In this episode of The Leadership Thread on an ABC station in New York, Dr. Peggy Pelonis speaks with global strategic advisor and mentor David Michaels about leadership beyond titles and visibility. With decades of experience advising world leaders and major organizations, Michaels shares his belief in guiding quietly, empowering others to solve their own challenges, and valuing listening over speaking. He reflects on how his upbringing, education, and early mentors shaped his ethics, problem-solving mindset, and commitment to critical thinking. The conversation also touches on philanthropy, humor, and viewing problems as opportunities, offering a grounded, thoughtful perspective on what lasting leadership truly looks like.

Here's the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pjalrN4zLro

“HUMAN RESOURCES ACCOUNTING & THE HIDDEN ASSET.”

Company performance is assessed in terms of the Balance Sheet and Profit & Loss Account. This approach serves a useful purpose in that it provides a ‘snapshot’ of performance at any given point of time. But the process measures only what can conveniently be measured. It omits the human factor.“Human Resources Accounting & The Hidden Asset” comments on probably the single most important contributor to good company performance and the best predictor of future performance.

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