Lead Out Loud—From the Inside Out
Leadership isn’t about perfection. It’s about presence, purpose, and the courage to show up as your full self. LOL Academy, created by Michael Leckie, is your home for practical, human-centered leadership learning.
Leading Out Loud (LOL)
Ignite Authentic Leadership
Whether you're a seasoned executive or an emerging leader, these short, powerful lessons will help you:
Speak with clarity and purpose
Lead with empathy and confidence
Build trust, even in tough moments
Move from fear to forward momentum
Each course includes just 2-3 bite-sized lessons so you can learn what matters without the fluff. We also provide reference cards and worksheets so you can practice on your own or with a team.
- $97
The Lead Out Loud (LOL) Full Access Course Bundle
- Bundle
- 8 Products
One time fee, no subscription. This product gives you access to all eight (8) courses within Leading Out Loud (LOL) series.
Featured courses
- Free
Accountability in Five
- Course
- 4 Lessons
Join leadership coach and transformation expert Michael Leckie in Accountability in Five—a compact, high-impact course from his LOL: Lead Out Loud series. Designed to elevate your leadership capacity in a dynamic, approachable way, this course focuses on five core principles of accountability that will transform the way you work and interact with others.
- Free
Breaking Free From the Drama Triangle
- Course
- 4 Lessons
Unlock the secrets behind one of the most common—and often overlooked—patterns of human interaction: the Drama Triangle. You’ll learn about the three archetypal roles of Victim, Persecutor, and Rescuer, and how they play out in everyday life, limiting our potential for growth and genuine connection.
- $97
From Executive to Entrepreneur: Your Complete Transition Blueprint
- Course
- 25 Lessons
Ready to leave the corporate world behind? This course is your step-by-step guide to building a successful, sustainable freelance or entrepreneurial career. Learn how to master your mindset, set up your finances, structure contracts, price your work, secure healthcare, and design a new way of living and working — on your terms.
- $20
I Care, They Care
- Course
- 3 Lessons
Feeling overwhelmed by your to-do list? Struggling to balance what truly matters to you with workplace expectations? In this class, leadership expert Michael Leckie introduces the "I Care, They Care" Matrix, a simple yet powerful tool to help you prioritize tasks, set boundaries, and regain control of your time.
- $20
Nonviolent Communication (NVC): Giving and Receiving Feedback with Confidence
- Course
- 4 Lessons
In this class, I will teach you Nonviolent Communication (NVC)—a powerful framework developed by Marshall Rosenberg to help you navigate difficult conversations with empathy and clarity. Originally designed for conflict resolution in high-stakes situations, NVC has been adapted for the workplace to help leaders and individuals communicate effectively and with kindness.
- $20
Perceptual Positions
- Course
- 2 Lessons
Unlock the power of perception to transform your leadership and communication skills. In this class, I will introduce you to the Perceptual Positions Model, a simple yet profound tool derived from Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP). Whether you’re a manager, coach, or team leader, this method helps you break through interpersonal challenges, increase empathy, and gain a clearer understanding of relationships.
- $20
Rapid Resonance
- Course
- 3 Lessons
In this course, I will introduce you to the Rapid Resonance Model, a powerful tool originally developed for executives learning to coach and build trust. Based on insights from Rom Brafman’s book Click, this method breaks down communication into five levels, allowing you to navigate from surface-level interactions to deep, self-reflective conversations.
- $20
Say Yes More Slowly
- Course
- 3 Lessons
Have you ever found yourself saying “yes” to something you wish you had declined? Do you struggle to set boundaries at work or in your personal life? Saying Yes More Slowly is a simple yet powerful tool designed to help you navigate these challenging moments with confidence and clarity.
- $20
Social Contracting
- Course
- 2 Lessons
Ever found yourself frustrated at work because expectations weren't clear—or worse, never spoken? In this course, you'll learn the practice of social contracting, a powerful method to create shared agreements about how we work together.
- $97
The Lead Out Loud (LOL) Full Access Course Bundle
- Bundle
- 8 Products
One time fee, no subscription. This product gives you access to all eight (8) courses within Leading Out Loud (LOL) series.
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