Debra Fleenor’s Post

🗣Thrilled to be a Speaker at the Women Empowering Women Luncheon Roundtable! 🙏🏽Thanks to my friend Rebecca Sanborn, JD, for the invite. 🙌🏽 And to the Derry and Londonderry NH Chamber for hosting these monthly luncheons that provide a vibrant environment for networking, learning, and participating in meaningful conversations about the hurdles we encounter on our entrepreneurial path. 🤼🏽♀️In a world where female rivalry is typical and sometimes stems from competition for limited resources, it's time to break those barriers. 💪🏽 We need to support each other instead of undermining each other's successes. 🤝🏽 👐🏽We must shift the narrative and channel our power to uplift and build one another. 📌Success isn't a solo journey; it's a collective effort. 🪜Instead of climbing the ladder while pushing others down, picture a community of women extending hands to help each other rise. 🚀 👩🏻🤝👩🏽Together, we can turn challenges into opportunities, empower one another, and build a community where each of us can thrive. 👩🏻🤝👩🏽 📝Lessons I have learned: ���🏽♀️Instead of competing, invest your time in uplifting others. Discover your 💪🏽strength and resilience through empowering those around you. Join me at the luncheon; the link to register is 👇🏽 #WomenEmpoweringWomen #BusinessWomen #Inclusivity #Collaboration #Leadership #BusinessJourney #SuccessTogether #speaker #upliftothers #encouragement

I trust you’re reading this in good health and high spirits! As we step into the new year it’s an opportune moment to recognize and applaud the incredible women who are leaving an indelible mark in their respective fields and communities. I’m delighted to share that nominations for the 2024 Most Influential Women’s Award Banquet are officially open, and I invite you to be a part of this celebration of achievement and empowerment. Nominate the women who have inspired you, shattered barriers, and paved the way for positive change. Your voice matters, and this is your chance to shine a spotlight on their exceptional leadership, innovation, and dedication. The nomination process is quick and easy; just visit https://www.cvmiwb.org/ to submit your nominations. The deadline for nominations is coming soon, so seize this opportunity to be part of this recognized greatness. Whether it’s a colleague, mentor, friend or someone admired from afar, let’s come together to honor the women who are shaping the future and making a lasting impact on our communities in the Central Region (from Prince William to Richmond). But, that’s not all; we are also excited to extend an invitation for partnership. The 2024 Most Influential Women’s Award Banquet provides a unique opportunity for you to showcase your commitment to empowering women and acknowledging their extraordinary accomplishments. Here are some key benefits to becoming a sponsor: • Visibility: Gain exposure to a diverse and influential audience through our event promotions, social media campaigns and press releases • Networking: Connect with industry leaders, influencers, and professionals during the event, fostering valuable relationships that can open doors for future collaborations • Brand Alignment: Demonstrate your commitment to diversity, inclusion and women’s empowerment by supporting an event that celebrates the achievements of outstanding women By becoming a sponsor, you not only invest in a memorable event but also contribute to a cause that resonates with a global audience. If you’re ready to elevate your brand and be part of an inspiring celebration, please let me know. Thank you for being a champion of women’s achievements. We look forward to receiving your nominations and celebrating the outstanding women who continue to inspire us all. #womenleaders #dei #awardsandrecognition

One of my favorite months is coming up… Women’s History Month (and International Women’s Day)! 🎉 Themes for this year: Inspire inclusion, and celebrate the women who advocate for equity, diversity and inclusion. As someone who: ✔️ Raised and is raising strong accomplished young women ✔️ Invests in multiple ways to rise other women up ✔️ Launched Leap Consulting Solutions leveraging my platform to support women through things like #womencrushwednesday celebrating women in our industry ✔️ Co-authored Together We Rise (along with 14 other female Lady Leaders in the staffing industry) where I recount pivotal moments in my life and struggles to rise up and stand out in an industry with few women at its highest ranks… ✔️ Created "THE PLEDGE" : "One deliberate act a day to help another woman rise." I understand first-hand how important it is to celebrate the strides made by women who are paving the way for those who follow. I remain committed to sharing stories that inspire, encourage and support other women and all allies to rise up the underrepresented. And, a big piece of spreading that message is to “take the stage” wherever possible. Which leads me to ⬇️ If you’re looking for an authentic speaker to share strategies and successes of how to navigate the corporate world — we’re here for you. 🙋♀️ You can learn more about me and the other 14 authors behind “Together We Rise” and book one or several of us as a speaker for your next event at leadyleadersbookclub.com. Whether for Women’s History Month, an International Women’s Day event or a company kick-off, leadership meeting, client event, sales kick-off, ERG, industry conference, and much more, lean on us to deliver a message that resonates with everyone and leads with a bias for action. The Lady Leaders have been all over the country in person and the virtual world, delivering impactful messages, and we can’t wait to continue to share our journeys. Here are a few of the events I have coming up. Let me know if I’ll see you! #WomensHistoryMonth #SpeakingEngagements #LadyLeaders #Keynote #TogetherWeRise #PowerRising #WomeninStaffing

Many of the ads meant to influence women buyers today are missing a crucial component: a woman's perspective. Women's sizeable purchasing power is not being accurately reflected in creative leadership roles within the brands that are targeting them, leading to advertising that simply doesn't resonate. Learn more on our blog.

Many of the ads meant to influence women buyers today are missing a crucial component: a woman's perspective. Women's sizeable purchasing power is not being accurately reflected in creative leadership roles within the brands that are targeting them, leading to advertising that simply doesn't resonate. Learn more on our blog.

Many of the ads meant to influence women buyers today are missing a crucial component: a woman's perspective. Women's sizeable purchasing power is not being accurately reflected in creative leadership roles within the brands that are targeting them, leading to advertising that simply doesn't resonate. Learn more on our blog.

Many of the ads meant to influence women buyers today are missing a crucial component: a woman's perspective. Women's sizeable purchasing power is not being accurately reflected in creative leadership roles within the brands that are targeting them, leading to advertising that simply doesn't resonate. Learn more on our blog.

Personally, I don't thin it's about the ranking itself or where one sits on it, but the message it's trying to convey which is one we should all sit up and listen to. 2023 saw shifts in women's leadership dynamics. From exits to groundbreaking entries, influencers like Taylor Swift, Beyoncé, and Barbie impact global conversations. Now on the World’s 100 Most Powerful Women list, emphasizing the ongoing need for women in seats of power. #WomenLeadership #GlobalImpact2023

Celebrating International Women’s Week Join us as we celebrate the remarkable women leaders in our company. Today, we're privileged to highlight Carrie Johnson, GSM at America's AA Kansas City. Discover her secrets to fostering a strong and supportive team culture. “To build a supportive team, you must be able to listen.  Listen to what your team is saying, how they react with customers, how they interact with each other and listen to their frustrations.  By nature, people want to be heard.  Simply listening without immediate reaction can be incredibly effective.  Encourage mutual listening among team members, allowing them to share feedback and insights.  Avoid fitting everyone into the same mold; acknowledge and nurture individual strengths. Be honest and offer genuine feedback instead of what’s simply desired. Embrace mistakes as learning opportunities, guiding them rather than criticizing.  Trust your team to perform their roles and offer praise for their contributions.  Lead by example in your interactions, fostering a culture of respect and support not only within your team but throughout the organization.” Stay tuned for more inspiring stories about our women leaders throughout the week! #AmericasAA #AmericasGroup #InternationalWomensWeek #WomenLeaders

Do join the "Getting to the Heart of Authentic Leadership" discussion with Danette Pulley, MarketStar VP of Community Growth and Executive Director of the Marketstar Foundation on our #womeninbusiness platform!