Meet Joe Mull,
M.Ed, CSP, CPAE
Hall of Fame speaker, employee commitment expert, author of Employalty™, and founder of Boss Hero School™ who helps leaders and organizations build cultures of genuine commitment in today’s complex work environment.
Activating employee commitment is the key to unlocking every result you care about.
About Joe
Joe Mull is on a mission to help leaders and business owners create the conditions where commitment takes root—and the entire workplace thrives.
A dynamic and deeply relatable speaker, Joe combines compelling research, magnetic storytelling, and practical strategies to show exactly how to cultivate loyalty, ignite effort, and build people-first workplaces where both performance and morale flourish. His message is clear: when commitment is activated, engagement rises, teams gel, retention improves, and business outcomes soar.
Joe is the founder of Boss Hero School™ and the creator of the acclaimed Employalty™ framework, a roadmap for creating thriving workplaces in a new era of work. He’s the author of three books, including Employalty, named a top business book of the year by Publisher’s Weekly, and his popular podcast, Boss Better Now, ranks in the top 1% of management shows globally.
A former head of learning and development at one of the largest healthcare systems in the U.S., Joe has spent nearly two decades equipping leaders—from Fortune 500 companies like State Farm, Siemens, and Choice Hotels to hospitals, agencies, and small firms—with the tools to lead better, inspire commitment, and build more humane workplace cultures. His insights have been featured in The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, Harvard Business Review, and more.
In 2025, Joe was inducted into the Professional Speakers Hall of Fame (CPAE). This is the speaking profession’s highest honor, a distinction granted to less than 1% of professional speakers worldwide. It’s awarded to speakers who demonstrate exceptional talent, integrity, and influence in the speaking profession
He lives near Pittsburgh with his wife, their three children, and a needy Dalmatian named Flash.
“No fluff. We loved it!”
For more than 20 years, Joe Mull has helped leaders navigate the hardest parts of managing people at work—uncertain expectations, difficult conversations, constant change, and the pressure to retain top talent.
He understands the weight of leadership, especially in today’s workplace where burnout, hybrid teams, and evolving employee values make it harder than ever to get things right. That’s why his programs don’t just inspire—they deliver frameworks, language, and tools leaders can use immediately.
Joe’s programs leave people feeling seen, supported, and re-energized—while equipping them with clear, actionable blueprints to lead effectively and build commitment in a rapidly changing world.
Author
Joe’s first book, Cure for the Common Leader: What Physicians & Managers Must Do to Engage & Inspire Healthcare Teams, has been called “one of the most practical healthcare leadership books you’ll ever read.” His second book, No More Team Drama: Ending the Gossip, Cliques, & Other Crap that Damage Workplace Teams, is a must read for leaders who want to improve teamwork, collaboration, and communication in any workplace. His new release, Employalty: How to Ignite Commitment and Keep Top Talent in the New Age of Work, unlocks the formula for finding and keeping devoted employees in a new era of work.
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Our Team
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Jamie DeRosa
Chief Administrative Officer
She's committed to sharing Joe's content and expertise with the rest of the world. Jamie oversees business operations and financial management while working closely with clients to create extraordinary and inspiring events, providing guidance every step of the way—from selecting the perfect program for your audience through contracting, scheduling, and post-event follow-up. And boy oh boy can she sing, which she does often. Making our office an even lovelier place to work.
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Tiffanie DeVarso
Technology and Learning Specialist
She's committed to building and supporting the virtual programs and services offered by JMA. Tiffanie handles all things technology for the company—from providing customer support for virtual programming and managing our online learning platform to keeping our website fresh and exploring AI innovation opportunities. We're big fans of hers because she always says, "don't worry, I'll figure that out." – and she does! Tiffanie has also fostered more than 30 rescue dogs, so you know she's a great human.
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Denise Peden
Administrative Coordinator
She keeps the wheels turning smoothly at Joe Mull & Associates. She manages calendars, coordinates speaking events, supports client relationships, manages social media scheduling, and handles countless details every day. When she's not keeping things humming at JMA, you might find her harmonizing beautifully with others, strumming her guitar, or creating something wonderful as a skilled seamstress—bringing both precision and creativity to everything she touches.
“Joe Mull is a master educator and inspiring presenter who instantly captures the minds and hearts of his audiences. I was captivated by his entertaining style that audiences eat up. Very rarely does one find such an invaluable combination of talents and skills. I recommend Joe with enthusiasm.”
Brian Lee
CSP, Founder and CEO, Custom Learning Systems