Michelle Buck

Michelle L. Buck is a distinguished figure in the field of leadership and negotiation, serving as a Clinical Professor of Leadership at the prestigious Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University.

With over 25 years of experience, Professor Buck is dedicated to empowering individuals, teams, and organizations by imparting knowledge in leadership and negotiation.

Her expertise lies in various areas including leading with vision and purpose, narrative and storytelling, courageous conversations, conflict transformation, and arts-based experiential learning.

Professor Buck is known for using unconventional methods such as Argentine tango, Afro-Caribbean percussion ensemble, and photography to teach leadership and collaboration.

Apart from her teaching roles, she has also held leadership positions such as the Director of Leadership Initiatives at Kellogg School of Management and continues to be involved in various executive programs.

She has worked with leaders across different sectors globally including private, public, family business, and nonprofit organizations, focusing on designing innovative learning experiences to transform lives and develop authentic leaders.

Michelle Buck holds a PhD and MA in Social Psychology from Princeton University, and a bachelor's degree in psychology from the University of Michigan.

Her impactful work has been recognized through teaching awards from various institutions such as Washington University in St. Louis and McGill University in Montreal.

Her contributions to the field have been highlighted in Brené Brown's best-selling book, 'Braving the Wilderness.'