Shift the Work

Joe Mechlinski is a New York Times bestselling author, speaker, and social entrepreneur who believes that an engaged workforce is the key to unlocking human potential. Joe has a deep-rooted passion for helping build engaged mission-driven cultures and challenging business leaders to think strategically about how they attract, develop, and engage the best talent to grow, regardless. To transform the purpose of business, Joe founded SHIFT, a collective of businesses spanning consulting, executive membership, and venture capitalism. SHIFT has offices in Washington, D.C., Boston, Seattle, and Philadelphia. All focus on one idea: Better you. Better us. Better all. Always embarking on new adventures, Joe launched his podcast, Shift Happens, which features inspiring icons and influencers such as New York Times bestselling author Dan Pink, and three-time New York Times bestselling author Tucker Max. One of his biggest passions remains giving back, especially in Baltimore, where he got his start.