Dr. Kimberlie Stephens is an organizational communication expert who believes that the best solutions come from bringing fresh perspectives to entrenched problems. With over 20 years working at the intersection of research and practice, she develops programs to help leaders and professionals connect with their people and accomplish their organization's objectives. Her award-winning research and practical expertise have helped organizations from nonprofits to corporations to the US military become more efficient, effective, and life-giving.  Dr. Stephens holds a PhD in Organizational Communication from USC's Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism, where she spent a decade as a faculty. Her research has won awards from the International Communication Association and the International Journal of Business Communication.  She's an ENTP whose extroversion shows up less at parties and more when she is in front of a classroom full of smart, engaged professionals who are working to hone their skills and lead change in their organizations.