Mike Cardus Email & Phone Number

Buffalo, Ny, Us

Austin, Texas, Us

At Vital Farms—a purpose-driven, sustainable food company—I translate ambitious growth goals into measurable, people-centered results. My work ensures that our leaders and teams have the capabilities, clarity, and confidence to meet evolving market demands, exceed performance targets, and continuously improve.Key Areas of Impact:1. Talent Strategy Aligned with Growth: - Implemented integrated performance, succession, and career frameworks tied to business objectives, ensuring a well-prepared leadership pipeline.2. Clear Expectations & Effective Feedback: - Introduced competency guidelines and practical feedback processes that help managers and crew members quickly focus on what drives results.3. Accelerating Team Performance: - Led 360 assessments, mentoring programs, and team-building initiatives that improved communication, decision-making, and cross-functional execution—enabling faster responses to market opportunities.4. Data-Driven Decisions: - Leveraged people analytics to guide workforce planning, address talent gaps, and focus development efforts where they have the greatest impact.5. Culture of Continuous Progress: - Fostered an environment centered on practical learning, open dialogue, and adaptable processes—empowering teams to deliver consistent, high-quality outcomes.By combining organizational development expertise with a clear-eyed focus on business impact, I help Vital Farms navigate complexity, maintain a competitive edge, and create long-term value for our customers, communities, and stakeholders.

Buffalo, Ny, Us

- Built a trusted and confidential platform for senior business leaders to meet and share experiences, resolve challenges, and build relationships across industries- Customized program experiences to align with the specific goals, objectives, and challenges of each group- Facilitated meaningful discussions and analysis, providing unfiltered perspectives and data from some of WNY's most successful organizations- Expanded networks and facilitated the building of long-lasting relationships among executives, leading to increased collaboration and knowledge-sharingI am a skilled facilitator with a passion for driving outcomes and a commitment to delivering impactful results. My expertise in professional and leadership development, combined with my ability to customize experiences, has earned me a reputation as a trusted advisor and a valuable asset to organizations looking to drive growth and success.

Buffalo, Ny, Us

Consulted with corporate boards and executives to drive talent attraction, engagement, development, effectiveness, and retention at all levels. Leveraged employee and customer experience assessments and data analysis to identify organizational design and capacity weaknesses and uncover opportunities to create value for stakeholders and external customers. Developed and implemented strategic and operational plans and navigated people through change.

Buffalo, Ny, Us

Hired to transform the employee experience, galvanize a culture shift, and drive leadership development across a Center of 4,000+ employees, including physicians, scientists, nurses, faculty members, and staff. Provide consultation and partner with numerous internal departments on strategic initiatives and organizational development projects. Navigate people through organizational change. Leverage data analysis and employee feedback to uncover areas of opportunity for improving practices, policies, and processes to foster the trust of leadership, open communication, and ongoing professional development.

Buffalo, New York, Us

Buffalo, New York, Us

Develop curriculum and teach professional development classes for the University at Buffalo School of Social Work. Classes include - High-Performance Team Building; - Mastering Organizational Complexity; - Solution-Focused Leadership;- Solution-Focused Change Process: Three Tools to Create Stability in Turbulent Times;- Find the Best Talent for the Job: Implementing a Competency-based Hiring Process;- Putting Difference to Work- Using Solution-Focused Methods to Find What Works and Do More With It.- Developing Sustainable Human Service Organizations

Albany, New York, Us

Clemson, Sc, Us

Master'S Degree, Organization Development And Leadership

Bachelor'S Degree, Philosophy