Men To Watch Awards 2026 honors Joseph Machicote

Joseph Machicote is a former Chief Human Resources Officer with more than 30 years of experience in human resources, organizational leadership, and culture transformation. A nationally recognized keynote speaker and #1 bestselling author, Joe has built a career centered on helping organizations develop high-performing, growth-mindset cultures that positively impact employees, customers, partners, and communities. As a leadership coach and consultant, he works with executives and teams to create a clear strategic vision and strengthen organizational effectiveness across industries, including hospitality, healthcare, manufacturing, communications, and supply chain operations. His expertise spans organizational culture design, inclusion and belonging, employee relations, labor relations, talent acquisition, and HR strategy during mergers and transformations. Beyond his corporate work, Joe is deeply engaged in community leadership, having served as Board President and advisor for nonprofit organizations such as Mental Health America of the Central Carolinas. His work reflects a consistent commitment to building healthier organizations and stronger communities through people-centered leadership.