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If you are over 21 years old and living in Erie and have ever uttered the phrase "What this city needs is..." or something along those lines, you need to join YEP. 1.) "But I'm over 40, I'm too old to join." No, you're not. We removed the age limit for a reason. We need more experienced leaders to be mentors to help train and develop those that are just starting out. We need your experiences and skills to get the job done. Even if you're with us for 1 year, you can make a significant impact. 2.) "I just graduated. I don't have the skills to lead." YEP is a great place to start. This is an opportunity for you to gain valuable professional skills, build your personal and professional network, and serve on a board when others may discount your abilities based on your age. If you have the desire and passion to do the work ahead of us, then you're qualified! 3.) "I'm a freelancer/entrepreneur/tradesperson/stay-at-home mom, etc.. I'm not a professional." Yes you are. Those are all professions and you have valuable skills, experiences, and networks to share. All work has value. Anyone can lead. So--if you have a desire to create positive change in Erie, please consider joining YEP.

CASE STUDY: YOUNG TALENT EARLY CAREER SUCCESS The 2023/24 Green Bay Packers are the youngest team in the NFL. It has been fascinating to watch the maturing of their collective play this year, inconsistent to begin with, in the last few games of the regular season and with the win against the Cowboys, you can see how they have elevated their performance to very high levels. So cool how great talent with strong coaching, communications, team building, and celebrating success come together. Proud to be a Packer stockholder/fan.

I’m a true southerner… So trust me when I say there are few places that rival the hospitality of Lubbock, TX. 🤠 Great time being back in west Texas! Key takeaways: 🔑 Discussed the difference between “will vs. skill” for high performance. Sometimes talent alone just isn’t enough. What got you here may not get you there. 🔑 Reviewed the importance of extreme ownership for self-leadership and personal development. Work on your job, and you’ll make a living. Work on yourself, and you’ll make a fortune. -J. Rohn 🔑 Unpacked the dichotomy between the company (job) and the company (people), and why the latter is most important. The shortest distance between two people is connection. As we say in football, it’s not about the X’s and O’s…it’s about the Jimmys & Joes. cc: Derrick Mitchell Jr. ****** Ready to engage and elevate your team? Let’s chat 📬 #culture #leadership #keynotespeaker #talent

Perspective drives performance 🏎️ How you view what you do, impacts how you do what you - Inky Johnson In any situation, your perspective is all that matters. You can see things as a challenge or as an opportunity, depending on what your mindset is. In my role as a Partner, I view what I do through the lens of a college football coach. With two key job functions - recruit top-tier talent and development. Nick Saban and Alabama were as great as they were bc Nick knew how to recruit top talent, year in and year out. When you are selective, you want to bring people in who you feel can add value to the team while also fostering a place where they can reach their individual potential. Once you bring someone in, you have to be able to develop talent to prepare them for the pros. Under Saban’s tenure, there were 133 draft picks - 47 in the first round! So today and everyday, remember to key in on your perspective in any situation. _________________________ New York Life Northern California Be good @ life 💙

GRIT ..... it was clearly on display at Pittsburgh Steelers training camp earlier this week, when the helmets and shoulder pads went on. This time of year the lesson's learned on the athletic fields are a good reminder for the lessons we carry into our business and our life. For me #Football taught me: #Discipline #Focus Perseverance Teamwork Pride in a job well done Resilience in the face of adversity Mental Toughness Trust Have team sports done similar for you and do you carry lessons learned into your business? ************************************ 🔸 I'm Travis Breen - VP of Sales and Marketing for Piatt Hotel Group, a collaborator, thought leader, and innovator for Piatt Companies 🔸 23 years in hotel strategy, motivating teams, hospitality operations, international partnerships, and hotel real estate development opportunities 🔸I am looking to connect with #VPFinance, #VPSales, #VPMarketing, #VPDevelopment in the hospitality real estate investment industry. Like-minded connections will undoubtedly raise all ships

People are looking up to you! Leadership is defined as influence. 650,000 people are coming home from prison each year in America, that's enough people to fill every vacant job in our country in 15 years. Out of those 650,000, 630,000 are coming home with certifications and skills that 97% of employers at looking for in candidates. 89% of people who are justice-involved are said to stay at their place of employment. 51% of those hired that are justice involved are more likely to promote within a company. Are you and your organization using your influence to lead system-impacted people to the right places, to improve your productivity and to empower people to use their gifts and skills in the right places? If not, what's stopping you? Please share below and would love the opportunity to learn more from everyone!

Scoring Big: The Intricacies of an Athletic Director Search The role of an athletic director is crucial for an athletic program’s success and overall operation. This esteemed position involves more than just overseeing athletic teams and facilities. An athletic director is a strategic leader responsible for managing budgets, developing policies and procedures, and promoting a positive and inclusive athletic culture. This multifaceted role demands exceptional organizational skills, strong communication abilities, and a deep understanding of athletic and administrative principles. Find out more on the standards an Athletic Director must meet in the following article from N2Growth 👇 https://lnkd.in/gxcqQ6mK #N2Growth #AthleticDirector #Skillset

You don't go to the gym once and expect to see results. You don’t wash your car once and assume it’ll stay clean forever. The same is true when it comes to building high-performing teams and achieving success. It’s about showing up, doing the work, and staying dedicated to long-term goals. At The Syverson Group, we don’t believe in quick fixes or one-time solutions. We partner with you for the long haul—focused on consistently sourcing top talent, nurturing relationships, and aligning the right people with the right opportunities to ensure sustained success. Whether you’re hiring for key leadership positions or seeking to improve your team’s performance, it’s the daily, consistent effort that makes the difference. Ready to build your dream team with us?

8 Macro Lessons from My Career…Thus Far Lesson #4 - Know Your Role and Do It Well The core aspect of your job should always be primary in your mind and your main focus. Use American football as our example, if you are the Offensive Coordinator, you had better coordinate all aspects of the offense at a high level, consistent with the Head Coach’s philosophy. You are not the Defensive Coordinator. You are not the General Manager. You may have opinions of those duties and how well they are being performed. You may even be asked to speak into those roles at times. But never lose sight of your main role and doing that role at a high level. If do lose focus, it’s sideways energy, at best, and can lead to destructive consequences, at worse.

When you are a high achieving leader it is easy to fall into a never ending cycle of doing. My clients know that rather than spending every waking moment working on and talking about their career, they create the space to intentionally build a foundation for their career to flourish based on who they are. They get to work on their passions, their loves outside of their work, and live from a space of richness and spaciousness. Their most powerful work comes from a place of embodiment. Of who they are before what they do. And through knowing themselves so deeply, they build a thriving career because it becomes a true reflection of their unique offerings, both as a woman and the gifts they are here to bring.