Michael Friedlander

CEO Owl Strategic Consulting LLC

  • Los Angeles CA

Experienced witty speaker who highlights the opportunities offered by creating an ethical workplace.

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Biography

Originally from South Africa, prior to moving to Los Angeles in 1979, Michael lived and worked in Johannesburg, London, Zurich, Paris and Montreal. As an attorney and business executive, he has conducted business in almost every major world commercial center and is known for his remarkable negotiating expertise, leadership and public speaking skills.

In the mid-1990s, Michael served as CEO of an international music company. Its radio programming was syndicated in 30 countries.

In 2005, he was appointed CEO of an award-winning international architectural design company with offices in Venice, California, Amsterdam, 
Dubai, Hong Kong, Shanghai and Seoul.

In 2008, he completed his critically acclaimed book, “Detecting the Scam: Nelson Mandela’s Gift.” In the book, he shows how, had we used Nelson Mandela's approach to negotiation and leadership, we would have been better able to detect and avoid the high-profile scams. 


He is now chairman and CEO of Owl Strategic Consulting LLC.

Industry Expertise

Corporate Training
Education/Learning
Corporate Leadership
Legal Services
Management Consulting

Areas of Expertise

Ethics
Scams
Negotiating
Common Sense
Inspirational Leadership
Negotiating Skills
Cheating
White-Collar Crime
Moral Authority
Nelson Mandela

Accomplishments

Author of "Detecting the Scam: Nelson Mandela's Gift

Author of critically acclaimed book about recent high-profile scams. In the book, Michael explores Nelson Mandela’s remarkable leadership and negotiating skills. He shows how, had we used his approach to negotiation and leadership, we would have been in a better position to detect and avoid the high-profile scams. 


Education

McGill University

Law

1978

Spent one year at McGill studying European Community Law prior to moving to Los Angeles.

University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa

LLB

Law

1973

Sorbonne University

French

1978

Attended summer language class.

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Event Appearances

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Rewiring Our Brain  San Bernadino

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Personal Best  Chicago

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Detecting Scams  Burbank California

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Sample Talks

The Duck School, the School of Common Sense

Applying the 10 rules of the Duck School – and the 10 obstacles we must overcome in applying those rules...

Nelson Mandela's 10 Powers of Negotiation

Exploring the 10 Powers of Negotiation that Nelson Mandela displayed in his epic negotiations with the South African apartheid regime...

The 10 Hidden Treasures of an Ethical Workplace

Showing how creating an ethical environment can offer both a remarkable opportunity and a means to avoid some serious risks. Taking advantage of a remarkable opportunity to create a competitive advantage through improved performance, productivity, innovation, morale and leadership.

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  • Keynote
  • Moderator
  • Panelist
  • Workshop Leader
  • Author Appearance

Fees

$5000 to $10000*Will consider certain engagements for no fee
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