Last newsletter: The Tenacious Leader is on the move!

I have exciting news to share! I have been invited to speak at the 2026 IEEE International Leadership Conference in Budapest on October 3.

While traveling for the conference, I will be doing a meet the author and book signing event on October 1 at Massolit Budapest Books & Cafe on October 1!

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How can you stay informed and in touch with The Tenacious Leader?

I launched this newsletter as part of the writing process for "The Tenacious Leader: Your Map to Over Change Fatigue." Thank you for joining me and cheering me on through the process!

Now that the book is out in the world, I am shifting my focus to promoting elsewhere. Here is how you can keep in touch:

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The audio book process is underway...

For those of you who prefer to listen to books while you're on the move, my audiobook equipment arrived last week. I've moved to the most sound-friendly space in my house to create the best audio experience possible.

Yes, I'm a little intimidated by the microphone!

Thank you!

I am thrilled with the response to The Tenacious Leader! I learned so much over the past year as I got out of my comfort zone and told stories of transformations - the good, the bad, and the ugly - which I know now is EXACTLY what you, the readers, wanted!

Thank you for cheering me on, for helping me launch the book, and for being in my life! I am humbled by your love and support.

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Michelle Smeby is Transformation Leader at wHolistic Change, Inc, with 25 years of experience leading sustainable business and technology transformations. She has led global changes in over 70 countries spanning 6 continents.

As a public speaker, Michelle regularly presents at professional conferences on overcoming resistance to change, leadership, and change agent skills.

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