MJ McConner

Dr. Mary “MJ” McConner is a global thought leader specializing in enhancing workplace cultures. With a career dedicated to developing customized professional development programs, she has engaged with and supported professionals from more than 150 countries, empowering leaders and teams to foster innovation, collaborate effectively, and achieve sustainable success.

 

Dr. McConner partners with organizations worldwide to build collaborative cultures that thrive. A proud member of the hard-of-hearing and dyslexic communities, she combines lived experience with cutting-edge insights to help leaders navigate complexity with empathy and authenticity.

 

Dr. McConner’s thought leadership has been featured in U.S. News & World Report, Business Insider, AfroTech, FOX, Medium, Living Corporate, and other prominent outlets. She has received numerous accolades, including being recognized as a 2025 CXO 2.0 Business Leadership Excellence awardee, a 2025 40 Under 40 honoree by the Memphis Business Journal, and a 2023 Super Woman in Business by the Memphis Business Journal.