Sheila L. Margolis

Organizational Culture Expert & Author; President of Workplace Culture Institute; Award-Winning HR Researcher

Atlanta, GA, USA
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Business Leadership, Corporate Culture, Culture, Disruptive Thinking, Human Resources, Thought Leadership
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Sheila L. Margolis Biography

Sheila L. Margolis, Ph.D., is an organizational culture expert, consultant, speaker, and author specializing in workplace culture and human resource development. Margolis serves as president of Workplace Culture Institute, where she focuses on helping leaders leverage organizational culture to drive change and improve employee engagement. She holds a doctoral degree in human resource development, a Google Project Management Certificate, and two change management certifications.

Margolis developed the proprietary Five Ps model, a framework that guides organizations in identifying their core culture values and strategic direction. Through this model, she assists companies in conducting culture assessments, employee engagement surveys, and implementing change initiatives. Her consulting and training services have supported organizations such as Philips Healthcare, UPS, Coca-Cola Refreshments USA, U.S. Senate Federal Credit Union, and Cherokee Town and Country Club. Margolis has also delivered training workshops for General Mills, Allied Signal, Tenneco, and Reliance Electric to implement high-performance work teams.

Margolis is the author of several books on organizational culture and change, including "Building a Culture of Distinction" (facilitator guide and participant workbook), "Job Seeker Manual: A Step-by-Step Guide for Using Culture Fit to Find the Right Workplace for You," and the business parable "There Is No Place Like Work." Her research received the Award for Distinguished Contribution to Human Resource Development Research. She also developed the "Building a Culture of Distinction" program, designed to help organizations define and leverage their core culture.

Margolis is a professional member of the National Speakers Association and presents at corporate and professional conferences on topics such as workplace culture, employee retention, managing change, and the human side of mergers and acquisitions. She teaches business writing and presentation skills at the J. Mack Robinson College of Business at Georgia State University at both the MBA and undergraduate levels. Margolis is frequently quoted in publications including The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, and The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, providing insights on organizational culture, employee engagement, and change management.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 10/09/2026.

Sheila L. Margolis Speaking Topics

  • Alignment At Last: Practicing the Principles that Drive Performance

    In this competitive landscape, organizations cannot afford deficiencies in execution. Discover a new way to achieve alignment so your valued and strategic principles are infused throughout the organization. Discover how to define the mission and the distinctive & strategic core values of your company and achieve organizational alignment using the Five Ps. Use this practical and actionable approach so that your organization delivers on its promises and thrives.

  • Making a Difference: Seeing the Big Picture and Your Role in It

    You go to work each day for a reason. No, it’s not just to get a paycheck; it’s also to make a difference. Your daily activities at work are connected, within the fabric of the organization, to other employees, the achievement of goals, and personal and organizational success.

    Stop for a moment and look at the big picture. Uncover the “why,” the “how” and the “what” of your organization, and use this knowledge to guide you in achieving meaningful work. You are a vital link in the workplace for your organization. By seeing the big picture, you can understand the value you offer through your work, and discover how to increase that value so you and your organization thrive.

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Building a Culture of Distinction Activities and Tools to Lead Organizational Change
Building a Culture of Distinction Activities and Tools to Lead Organizational Change
Building a Culture of Distinction Participant Workbook for Defining Organizational Culture and Managing Change
Building a Culture of Distinction Participant Workbook for Defining Organizational Culture and Managing Change
Job Seeker Manual A Step-By-Step Guide for Using Culture Fit to Find the Right Workplace for You
Job Seeker Manual A Step-By-Step Guide for Using Culture Fit to Find the Right Workplace for You
There Is No Place Like Work: Seven Leadership Insights for Creating a Workplace to Call Home
There Is No Place Like Work: Seven Leadership Insights for Creating a Workplace to Call Home
There is no place like work: seven leadership insights for creating a workplace to call home
There is no place like work: seven leadership insights for creating a workplace to call home
Building a Culture of Distinction: Facilitator Guide for Defining Organizational Culture and Managing Change
Building a Culture of Distinction: Facilitator Guide for Defining Organizational Culture and Managing Change

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Sheila L. Margolis is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Alignment At Last: Practicing the Principles that Drive Performance, Making a Difference: Seeing the Big Picture and Your Role in It, Using Core Culture to Drive Organizational Change and Engage, Retain, Prosper. The estimated speaking fee range to book Sheila L. Margolis for your event is available upon request. Sheila L. Margolis generally travels from Atlanta, GA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Jackson Kerchis, Amy Marks, Yeruwelle de Rouen, Christian Nichles and Krystina Jackson. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Sheila L. Margolis for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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