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When I learned Erica Anderson Rooney's book, "Glass Ceilings and Sticky Floors" was launching the same day as "CheerLEADERship", I had to reach out for a collab celebration! We're both North Carolina based thought leaders, speakers, and now authors, with books being published by Amplify Publishing Group ; we believe in the power of connection, confidence, doing the work, and bringing big energy into every space...it's time to celebrate the journey! Join this live virtual event to learn about both books, the authors who wrote them and have a little fun! See you Tuesday, November 12th at 2:15pm.

I love talking about the perceived enigma that is the multigenerational workplace; providing information to help us better understand each other, and creating more collaborative and inclusive workspaces, so I was super excited for the invite to discuss this topic with one of my favorite people, fearless leader of Willow North Growth Partners, Andora Gandy Hinton ! Andora and I met a few years ago through AENC; she is passionate about providing strategies and support that build work culture where employees thrive, and I love any opportunity to dig into dialogue with someone who “gets it”. Check out “What’s in the News” on LinkedIn, Facebook, or YouTube to hear our conversation on Tuesday! Thank you for the opportunity Andora! #whynotyou #peopledevelopmentwirhpurpose #multigen #multigenworkforce #nextgen #leadership #podcastguest

It’s “Why Not You Wednesday”! Leaders, when a member of your team shares a mistake or bad news, what message do your verbal and non verbal cues convey? Have you created a space where employees come to you for assistance and support, or are they fearful of your reply? So, WHY NOT YOU…respond not react? #whynotyou #peopledevelopmentwithpurpose #videoseries #respond #react #leadershipdevelopment #traininganddevelopment #personalgrowth #professionalgrowth

ONE WEEK! 📣📖🎇 I can’t believe we are only seven days away from the release of “CheerLEADERship: Strategies to Build and Support Human Centric Workplaces for the Future.” Over the weekend on Amazon, it reached #15 in “New Releases” in the “Coaching and and Mentoring” category. Your support made that happen—THANK YOU! Work needs to get better, and it starts with leadership. Implementing CheerLEADERship themes (connect, care, challenge, celebrate, and inspire) will improve organizational culture and business impact, building reflective, empathetic, and effective leaders that create, support, and guide collaborative teams. We’re in the final stetch! If you haven’t ordered your copy yet, click the link in the comments 👇🏻. Hardback, ebook, and audio formats available for purchase! For media inquiries or bulk purchase requests 📚, please contact Lindsey Dunn at lindsey@amplifypublishing.com For speaking inquires 🎤, please contact stefanie@wnypeopledevelopment.com 🎥 Kickstart Collective #cheerleadership #newbook #booktok #firsttimeauthor #leadershipbook #leadwithcheer #humancentric #newrelease #firsttimeauthor #cheerLEADER #oneweektogo

No matter how many years of experience, financial support, or rockstar talent is added, strong working relationships don’t just happen. Effective teams take work; you need to connect, learn about each other, experience triumph and defeat, share honest feedback, and have some fun along the way. How many hours of work have you put into your team lately? #whynotyou #peopledevelopmentwithpurpose #mondaymotivation #teamwork #putthetimein #leadership #leadershipdevelopment #traininganddevelopment

Halloween is scary, but you know what is scarier? LAYOFFS! Although the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported the US added 254,000 jobs in September (51,000 more than the previous 12 months’ average and higher than economists had expected), we do continue to hear stories of layoffs in various industries. Being laid off can be challenging. (Actually, let me rephrase that). Being laid off sucks, so in today’s installment of Thursday’s Thoughts, I’ve shared simple steps that can be taken to set yourself on a positive path. Check out “When Layoffs Happen” (link in comments). Twice a month, members of the WNY People Development team (or a guest writer), share thoughts, insights, and stories about topics related to growing self, leadership, workforce trends, building and supporting teams, personal stories, or a point of interest appropriate for the moment. If you would like to be a guest writer for an upcoming #thursdaythoughts, or if you have a topic idea you’d like us to write about, please reach out at info@wnypeopledevelopment.com . #whynotyou #peopledevelopmentwithpurpose #thursdaythoughts #blog #leadership #layoffs #leadershipdevelopment #traininganddevelopment #personalgrowth #professionalgrowth #guestwriterswanted

Recently, I was interviewed for the “Women Going Big” podcast hosted by Krysta Paffrath . The show is dedicated to sharing the stories of women from around the world. Krysta and I had an engaging conversation, and we dug into my favorite phrase “why not you”; how asking myself that question at pivotal moments in my life has pushed me to take big risks…and had big rewards. I appreciated the opportunity to share my learnings in the hope they may inspire others—thank you Krysta! If you’re looking for a midweek pick me up, check out this podcast—so many great stories to learn from and be motivated by. Check out “Women Going Big” wherever you listen to podcasts. (link in comments) #whynotyou #peopledevelopmentwithpurpose #leadership #leadershipdevelopment #podcastguest #womengoingbig #speaker #author

One of my favorite family traditions of the year is traveling to a new city and attending an Eagles game while there (GO BIRDS! 🦅) This year, we’re checking out Cincinnati, so WNY People Development offices will be closed today and tomorrow. I will respond to all business inquires upon return. #whynotyou #peopledevelopmentwithpurpose #outofoffice #sportstravel #familytime #newadventures

It’s “Why Not You Wednesday”! Some weeks, this feature is inspired by conversations with clients, sometimes it’s response to new research and data, and sometimes it comes out of my own personal experiences…and today’s experience was FRUSTRATION! I had to take a time out, and I encourage you to do the same! So, WHY NOT YOU…pause when you need to? #whynotyou #peopledevelopmentwithpurpose #videoseries #pause #leadership #leadershipdevelopment #traininganddevelopment #personalgrowth #professionalgrowth

It was a true “pinch me” moment when I received this testimonial quote for CheerLEADERship from Mel Robbins (if you follow my personal IG account, you may have seen my celebratory dance on May 15th 😂). Grateful for Amplify Publishing Group for helping me make the connection! Thank you Mel for inspiring people like me to bravely share our thoughts and ideas with the world, and congratulations on the upcoming release of “The Let Them Theory”… words I’ve come to live by thanks to you. “CheerLEADERship: Strategies to Build and Support Human Centric Workplaces for the Future” is available for pre-order now wherever books are sold, and officially releases November 12. Grab your copy today! #cheerleadership #testimonial #melrobbins #newbook #firsttimeauthor #leadership #leadwithcheer #connect #care #challenge #celebrate #inspire #bookstagram #booktok #nextgen #humancentric