More Than Just Talk is a new dialogue series at the Skirball Cultural Center featuring President and CEO Jessie Kornberg in candid, action-oriented conversation with some of Los Angeles' most compelling and innovative thought leaders.

Noel Massie spent more than 42 years with UPS, where he rose from a part-time employee to Vice President of US Delivery Operations, helping lead one of the largest logistics organizations in the world. Along the way, he discovered that the greatest driver of any organization's success isn't strategy or technology. It's in people, and the leaders who invest in them.

Inspired by those experiences, Noel wrote Congrats! You've Been Promoted, a practical and relatable guide for anyone stepping into leadership for the first time or anyone looking to become a better leader. Filled with real-world stories, lessons learned, and actionable advice, the book helps readers build trust, strengthen workplace relationships, and create teams where people genuinely want to succeed together.

Today, Noel speaks with organizations, businesses, and community groups across the country, sharing his passion for values-based leadership. Whether leading a company, a small team, or simply looking to grow personally and professionally, Noel's message is both encouraging and practical. His belief is simple: when leaders put people first, everyone wins.

The More Than Just Talk series is presented by the Anthony Pritzker Family Foundation in partnership with the Skirball Cultural Center.