Mitchell Kusy

Mitchell Kusy is a full professor at the Graduate School of Leadership & Change at Antioch University. A 2005 Fulbright Scholar, he specializes in organizational development and culture change. With a PhD in Leadership and Change, his work focuses on mitigating toxic workplace behaviors and improving organizational performance through systemic interventions.

• Doctorate: Organization Development, University of Minnesota (1986)
• Master's: Industrial Relations, University of Minnesota (1984)
• Master's: Social Work, University of Wisconsin (1974)
• Bachelor's: Providence College (1973)

His research explores toxic workplace behaviors, real-time culture change, and the financial impact of organizational incivility. He has developed evidence-based frameworks for improving workplace civility and team performance, particularly in healthcare and corporate sectors.

Key trends in his publications include toxic personality management, Lean implementation strategies, and systemic organizational interventions. His work emphasizes the intersection of employee well-being, leadership ethics, and financial sustainability.

• 2005 Fulbright Scholar in International Organization Development
• 1998 Minnesota Organization Development Practitioner of the Year

Mitch has consulted for hundreds of organizations globally, including American Express and HealthPartners. He has delivered keynote addresses on workplace civility at conferences worldwide, from Costa Mesa to Auckland, and co-authored six books, including the bestseller Toxic Workplace! His work bridges academic research with practical applications for leadership development and team performance optimization.