Michael Harper

Michael Harper’s life can be summed up on his XM radio dial where the ESPN channel and Broadway channels are saved next to each other with the NPR channel close by. He believes in the power of stories and words, whether on a field, on the stage, or in the news. A big piece of Michael’s journey has been collecting and retelling stories as a teacher, youth minister, choral director, curriculum editor, and team-building facilitator. The theme that runs through all of his work is a burning passion to create communities of growth who create safe spaces to dig deep together, challenge each other, and give back to the world.

For the past few years, Michael has been hyper-focused on bringing his production, publishing, and facilitation skills into the world of disruption by serving as the chief of radical experiences for MOFI and the Nason Group Ecosystem. This means working at breakneck speeds to deliver thought leadership, ethnographic research, and sprint experiences that change people’s mindsets and inspire them to shift from bitching about their frustrations to getting some sh*t done.

Michael and his wife, Cheri, are exploring the journey of empty nesting as they dream about new adventures while their daughter is in college. It may even mean that he’ll be able to get to some Dallas Cowboys games this year!