


SuccessWorks Leadership Academy helps entrepreneurs grow their business by first growing themselves.

Our mission is to empower business owners—starting in the trades and growing beyond—to master their mindset, lead with clarity, and build teams that thrive.
Through practical coaching, leadership development, and behavioral insights, SuccessWorks Leadership Academy helps entrepreneurs grow their business by first growing themselves.

Michael, a certified coach and speaker, empowers entrepreneurs to master mindset, understand team dynamics, and lead with purpose.
With expertise in DISC, The Working Genius, and executive coaching through The Followell Company, he combines certifications and decades of experience to foster personal growth and build lasting businesses.

Michael, a U.S. Army veteran and former NJAHU president, has built his career on service.
With 30+ years of leadership in insurance, business, and community volunteerism, he now empowers business owners through SuccessWorks Leadership Academy, sharing experience, discipline, and strategies for purpose-driven growth.
20k+Courses
20k+Happy Clients
500+Experts

Our vision is to ignite a movement of purpose-driven leaders who grow thriving businesses, lead empowered teams, and live with clarity, confidence, and conviction — starting in the trades and expanding to every corner of entrepreneurship.
Discover Our Top-Rated Skills Elevate Your Expertise with the Best Courses for Learning and Mastering Essential Abilities.
They will teach you the best strategies, tools, to reach your next level of success.
Our courses are designed by experts who have years of experience and proven results within the industry.
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Leadership Insights
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Team Insights
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Hear How Our Programs Empower Leaders and Transform Businesses

If you're seeking a coach who can lead you to new heights, I wholeheartedly recommend Michael. He's not just a coach; he's a catalyst for transformation.

Michael Hornby has been an amazing influence on myself and my business. He has inspired me and helped with the techniques, that he teaches, to guide me through learning how to deal with employees, hiring employees and a method to know how. He is definitely a great influencer and educator in business.

Michael's coaching went beyond the surface, helping me delve deep into my soul to answer questions I hadn't even known to ask. He challenged me to push my limits, and the results were life-changing.

New Blog Post DescriptDiscover why discernment is the secret weapon for building a strong team. Learn how to read styles, give feedback that sticks, and create a culture where trust drives results.ion ...more
Leadership Insights
November 07, 2025•6 min read

Building a strong painting crew takes more than hiring experience—it takes clarity, structure, and culture. Learn how to craft a team you can trust and grow with. ...more
Team Insights
October 31, 2025•4 min read

A painter’s business transformed by one unexpected conversation — a story about why getting out of isolation and into community can unlock real profit and growth. ...more
Financial Mastery
October 27, 2025•4 min read
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