deComplify

“Gary Michel’s book, DeComplify: How Simplification Drives Stability, Innovation, and Transformation, is a game-changer for anyone seeking to navigate today’s complex business landscape. With practical insights and actionable strategies, Michel empowers leaders to cut through the noise, streamline processes, and unlock new levels of success. This book is a must-read guide for those looking to deliver breakthrough performance and transform their organizations for the better.” – Stan Askren, Former CEO and chairman, HNI Corporation

“DeComplify is a must-read for anyone seeking to navigate the complexities of our world with renewed clarity, purpose, and simplicity. This book is a beacon, providing a roadmap to simplify complex situations and uncover hidden opportunities. The author’s ability to break down intricate concepts into actionable steps is truly remarkable. Through relatable examples and thought-provoking anecdotes, deComplify will equip you with the tools, mindset, and inspiration to simplify your life, fuel innovation, and create lasting change. Prepare to be inspired, enlightened, and transformed by this groundbreaking book. Get ready to unlock your full potential and unleash the power of simplicity.” – Damon Baker, CEO, Lean Focus

“In deComplify, Gary Michel has both identified and solved one of the most common yet least understood challenges in business today – the tendency to overcomplicate or ‘complify’ business challenges and processes. Michel provides a much-needed road map to personal and organizational effectiveness. This book should be required reading for all leaders and aspiring leaders in business today.” – William L. Sparks, Ph.D., Author of Amazon #1 best-selling book, Actualized Leadership: Meeting Your Shadow & Maximizing Your Potential, Distinguished chair and professor of leadership, McColl School of Business, Queens University of Charlotte

“Michel provides a practical road map in deComplify, based on his successful application of the four leadership absolutes employed throughout his career. A great read to understand how to reduce complexity and deliver results.” – John Holland, Former CEO and chairman, Butler Manufacturing

“Gary Michel has captured business wisdom in a framework that can simplify the most complex business challenges! Deeply engaging and starkly relevant, deComplify will inspire you to lead from a position of insatiable learning.” – Katy Dickson, Former president, American Girl; Board director, Flexsteel Industries, Black Rifle Coffee, and Compana Pet

“For those who wish to remain stuck in theoretical constructs and impractical suggestions, deComplify is not the book for you. But if you crave a firsthand perspective from a proven business mastermind and operator, this book is a gold mine. Filled with dynamic strategies on employing lean design and engaged leadership, deComplify is your roadmap to business advancement, offering a pioneering approach to achieving stability, sparking innovation, and leading transformative change.” – John Rossman, Business advisor; Best-selling author, The Amazon Way, The Amazon Way on IoT, Think Like Amazon

“Gary’s approach to business draws upon a wealth of practical experience and is both actionable and personable. I highly recommended deComplify.” – Mark Morelli, CEO, Vontier Corporation

“In deComplify, Gary Michel shares a crucial message about how effective leaders engage and motivate team members with clear, direct communications that set expectations and drive business outcomes. This is an area where Michel excels as a leader, and I am grateful for his valuable insights in this important book.” – Dean Acosta, Former chief communications officer, Honeywell & Resideo

“DeComplify is a great example of Gary Michel’s ability to present important thoughts in ways that everyone can relate to. Knowing him for many years personally, and working together on several boards, I have come to truly respect Gary’s leadership qualities. While much of Gary’s experience is in the manufacturing world, the concepts in deComplify have application in a wide range of industries.” – Barry Bobrow, Managing director, Regions Bank

“As someone who has benefited directly from Gary’s wisdom and experience, I can attest to the value created by continuously working to ‘deComplify’. Gary is able to incorporate and apply his concepts across the enterprise, from the shop floor to long-term strategic planning. Most importantly, Gary ‘deComplifies’ the presentation of his message by providing advice that is easy to understand and execute. Well done!” – Brad Hughes, retired CEO, Cooper Tire & Rubber Company

GARY S. MICHEL, former chair and CEO of JELD-WEN, Inc., has nearly 40 years of strategy, business transformation, operations, and lean manufacturing experience leading iconic businesses and brands like Ingersoll Rand, Club Car, Trane, and Honeywell. Gary, with his wife, Jodi, enjoys time with their adult daughters and are active in the Charlotte, NC community.