Speaking & Engagements
Keynotes. Executive Sessions. Research Lectures.
Mel Meier, DBA speaks to boards, associations, universities, and leadership teams on leadership decision-making, governance, and organizational performance. Available in the United States and internationally.
Recent venues include the UFHRD Annual Conference at Ulster University in Belfast (2025), the SMAANZ Annual Conference in Auckland (2025, two sessions), the NASSM Annual Conference (2026), and the TNCPE annual conference.
Leadership decision-making
Behavioral decision science and how leaders judge risk, incentives, and tradeoffs under pressure.
Governance and boards
Oversight clarity, accountability, decision authority, and institutional resilience.
Athletic administration
Research-informed leadership and governance for sports and activities organizations.
Further reading from the research library