By: Tom White
From her Seattle-based office, Dr. Michelle Majors, founder of the Majors Leadership Group, leads an effort to redefine workplace culture with her unique approach, Grace Equity™. As a leadership coach and “Difficult Conversation Strategist,” Michelle combines her journey with over a decade of consulting expertise to empower organizations to build environments where grace is not just a sentiment but a practical approach.
A Journey from Invisible to Empowered
Michelle’s story begins with conquering her own hardships. Growing up in conditions of chronic homelessness and instability, she faced profound challenges that left her feeling invisible and powerless. But in her moments of struggle, she never forgot the strangers who helped her find her voice and place in the world despite her circumstances. “So many people both known and unknown helped me in my journey. Recognizing my hardship, they gave me grace when I needed it most,” she recalls. “This taught me the importance of not only being seen, heard, and valued, but seeing, hearing and valuing others.”
Being without a home shaped her ability to observe others with sensitivity and recognize the hidden traumas and motivations of others. It also gave her the unique insight to create safe, inclusive spaces where people can express their fears, ideas, and feelings without judgment. This empathetic approach became the foundation of her professional philosophy and her business success.
Building Grace into Business
Majors Leadership Group emerged from Michelle’s desire to use her life lessons to help organizations thrive. Her mission is to guide workplace cultures toward greater empathy, understanding, and collaboration. Central to her work is Grace Equity™, a research-backed framework for fostering restorative conversations that prioritize humanity and grace over fear, defensiveness, or blame.
Michelle describes grace as an opening for connection and understanding where people feel safe, supported, and empowered. “When people know they’re valued and heard, they become courageous in their ideas, feedback, and actions,” she says. This philosophy drives the workshops, keynote speeches, and online courses offered through the Majors Leadership Group.
Improving Organizations with Grace Equity™
Majors Leadership Group primarily works with nonprofits committed to building equity and inclusivity. Michelle and her team provide a roadmap for improving workplace dynamics through grace. Organizations learn to approach difficult conversations and create environments where all of its people can succeed.
Grace Equity™ highlights our shared humanity in the workplace where organizations learn to embrace compassion and empathy as a foundational aspect of its organizational culture. Leaders drive these efforts and learn to resolve conflicts with grace, courage and effectiveness resulting in meaningful, lasting change.
The Impact of Grace in Action
Michelle’s compassionate and impactful approach has earned accolades, including her recent induction into Marquis Who’s Who in America. Her clients praise her ability to facilitate spaces for honest conversations, making seemingly insurmountable conflicts manageable. By embedding grace into workplace practices, organizations unlock their potential for growth and innovation.
Moving Forward with Michelle Majors
With a vision of expanding her influence, Michelle aims to focus on keynote speaking and launching online courses, helping even more leaders embrace Grace Equity™. Her ultimate goal? To see grace become a catalyst for change in organizations worldwide.
Ready to enhance your workplace? Visit Majors Leadership Group to learn more about Grace Equity™ and schedule your consultation today.
Published by Liana P.
