Michael P. Solomon
B.S., MPA
FL, USMichael Solomon, former NYPD Special Investigator and bestselling author, is the survivor of a bizarre double murder attempt on his life.
As a national political and motivational speaker, Michael is sought after by many organizations and corporations. He is known as the speaker who leaves his audiences laughing, inspired, motivated and begging for more.
During his tenure in the intelligence division, he was assigned to protect the Shah of Iran and Madame Chang of Taiwan. He has personally met four U.S. Presidents. He was assigned as the intelligence officer to the U.S. State Department, where he participated in treaty negotiations between the United States and Turkey. In 1982, Michael proposed a change to the NYC retirement law, which saved them over $120 million, reduced taxes and balanced the city's budget.
He retired from the Police Department and joined the corporate sector in finance and management. After losing three corporate positions, and nearly bankrupt, he embarked on his own. Applying his own style of management, he was nominated by a national magazine for having the best company in America in his field.
Achieving success, he returned to his old beliefs and started to take care of the less fortunate. His work for various charities earned him the respect and praise of his community. In 2003, he was cited by both houses of the New York State Legislature in Senate and Assembly Resolutions as Humanitarian of the Year.
He holds a Bachelors Degree Magna Cum Laude in Behavioral Sciences from the New York Institute of Technology and a Masters with Distinction in Public Administration from Long Island University. As an adjunct professor, he taught Political Science and Public Administration at William Patterson College in New Jersey. He's been a guest lecturer at numerous colleges and universities. In 2007, he presented the keynote address to the graduate school commencement at the New York Institute of Technology.
Bestselling Author
- Success By Default: The Depersonalization Of Corporate America
Forbes Magazine book club said, "This book belongs on the desk of every CEO in America."
- Where Did My America Go?
Explores how the hypocrisy in American politics is causing a great divide in America today. Listed as #6 on the Amazon bestseller list.
New York Post columnist Steve Dunleavy said, "My only regret is that I didn't write it."
- "The Conversion Prophecy" Is his first novel, which is receiving extraordinary reviews. It was awarded Best Book in Fiction for 2016 and has been written for the Hollywood screen. He is the recipient of the 2017 "Reader's Choice Award."
Honors & Awards
- Named among others as Time Magazine's "Person of the Year" in 2006
- Guest appearances on over 350 radio and television programs
- As a guest, he has appeared on ABC, CBS, NBC and their affiliates.
- A FOX Business News panelist he has appeared on the Mangru Report with Dan Mangru
- An active member of the Forum Club, World Affairs Council and Economic Forum
Michael Solomon, former NYPD Special Investigator and bestselling author, is the survivor of a bizarre double murder attempt on his life.
As a national political and motivational speaker, Michael is sought after by many organizations and corporations. He is known as the speaker who leaves his audiences laughing, inspired, motivated and begging for more.
During his tenure in the intelligence division, he was assigned to protect the Shah of Iran and Madame Chang of Taiwan. He has personally met four U.S. Presidents. He was assigned as the intelligence officer to the U.S. State Department, where he participated in treaty negotiations between the United States and Turkey. In 1982, Michael proposed a change to the NYC retirement law, which saved them over $120 million, reduced taxes and balanced the city's budget.
He retired from the Police Department and joined the corporate sector in finance and management. After losing three corporate positions, and nearly bankrupt, he embarked on his own. Applying his own style of management, he was nominated by a national magazine for having the best company in America in his field.
Achieving success, he returned to his old beliefs and started to take care of the less fortunate. His work for various charities earned him the respect and praise of his community. In 2003, he was cited by both houses of the New York State Legislature in Senate and Assembly Resolutions as Humanitarian of the Year.
He holds a Bachelors Degree Magna Cum Laude in Behavioral Sciences from the New York Institute of Technology and a Masters with Distinction in Public Administration from Long Island University. As an adjunct professor, he taught Political Science and Public Administration at William Patterson College in New Jersey. He's been a guest lecturer at numerous colleges and universities. In 2007, he presented the keynote address to the graduate school commencement at the New York Institute of Technology.
Bestselling Author
- Success By Default: The Depersonalization Of Corporate America
Forbes Magazine book club said, "This book belongs on the desk of every CEO in America."
- Where Did My America Go?
Explores how the hypocrisy in American politics is causing a great divide in America today. Listed as #6 on the Amazon bestseller list.
New York Post columnist Steve Dunleavy said, "My only regret is that I didn't write it."
- "The Conversion Prophecy" Is his first novel, which is receiving extraordinary reviews. It was awarded Best Book in Fiction for 2016 and has been written for the Hollywood screen. He is the recipient of the 2017 "Reader's Choice Award."
Honors & Awards
- Named among others as Time Magazine's "Person of the Year" in 2006
- Guest appearances on over 350 radio and television programs
- As a guest, he has appeared on ABC, CBS, NBC and their affiliates.
- A FOX Business News panelist he has appeared on the Mangru Report with Dan Mangru
- An active member of the Forum Club, World Affairs Council and Economic Forum
FROM THE GUTTER TO THE BOARDROOM
What's Good About Your Business and What's Knot.
No that's knot a misspelling in the subtitle. There may be a knot in your business plan. Have you ever tried to untangle a knotted thin necklace? You are probably feeling the frustration as you read this.
You may have trouble controlling your laughter as Michael's wit and wisdom keeps you on the edge of your seat begging for more, as he relives the lessons he learned in life and business that...
DON'T LET A WORKPLACE VIOLENT INCIDENT TURN INTO THE NEXT ACTION MOVIE YOU STAR IN!
You just came back from lunch to find a gunman holding your staff hostage. Someone barged into your office with a gun. Do you know what to do?
As a survivor of a failed double assassination attempt on my life and a special investigator as a member of the New York Police Department, I have helped many organizations understand the value of being prepared for any sudden emergency in the work place or in the public domain.
Understanding terrorism or violence is a must for any...
"OUTSIDE THE COCOON - How Do I Get From Here To There?"
Students all over are preparing themselves academically for the world outside the cocoon of the classroom.
How they think, plan for their future and behave while in school can affect them for the rest of their lives.
As a former CEO and Founder of one of the best businesses in America, and an Adjunct College Instructor, Michael has been through almost every experience in the corporate world and academic world.
In 2008 he presented the Keynote address at the New York...
THE PROBLEM IS YOU DO NOT KNOW THE PROBLEM.
How to become the second mouse who always gets the cheese.
Does the world need another business speaker? Not unless that speaker has something unique to say about the world of business and is told from a unique perspective. Michael is that speaker.
Through his wit and wisdom Michael shows his audiences why the best time to start or expand a business may be during bad economic times. That is just what the speaker did. He started his business during one of the...
WHERE HAVE ALL THE PEOPLE GONE? Has Technology Depersonalized Your Organization?
Did you ever shake hands with an email or fax? Did you ever look one in the eyes?
They don't have facial expressions. Do you really know who you are doing business with? In the cutthroat world of business, many aspiring moguls reject kindness as a virtue and develop a sharp competitive edge that can wound struggling colleagues. For those who wish to rise to the top without knocking others down, Michael offers guidance on how to succeed without...
WHY ARE THE PEOPLE WHO REALLY KNOW HOW TO RUN THIS COUNTRY BUSY DRIVING TAXIS AND CUTTING HAIR?
Based on Michael Solomon's bestselling book.
"Where Did My America Go?"
As a national TV News Analyst Michael will entertain you without the political rhetoric.
During this humorous, but very serious talk, Michael engages his audience as he examines the changes in American politics and culture over the past 100 years. You will leave this presentation asking yourself, "why hasn't anyone ever explained it to me that way before." He explores the myths of the...
