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Sep 2
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243. Cheer Leadership: Energizing Workpl...

Traci Chernoff
About this episode

This week on Bringing the Human Back to Human Resources, we're shaking things up... literally.


Traci is joined by Stefanie Adams, keynote speaker, author of Cheer Leadership, and Chief Empowerment Officer, to talk about how leaders can bring energy, trust, and humanity back into the workplace.


With 20+ years of leadership experience and a background in cheerleading, Stefanie shares her powerful "Cheer Leadership" framework that challenges outdated ideas about team building.


Learn why connection, care, challenge, celebration, and inspiration are the five ingredients every leader needs—and how you can start applying them today.


Whether you're leading hybrid teams, managing burnout, or just trying to bring some joy back into your workday, this conversation will leave you inspired and equipped.


What You’ll Learn:

  • Why leaders need to stop throwing people into “team stunts” without trust

  • How to change your team’s energy—especially on tough days

  • The power of creating psychological safety and celebrating small wins

  • How fun and productivity can (and should) coexist

  • Why modeling positive behavior gives others permission to do the same

Connect with Stefanie Adams here:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephaniezadams/ Instagram: @corporatecheerleader

Find Stehanie's Book Here: Cheer Leadership


⁠Connect with Traci here:https://linktr.ee/HRTraci


Disclaimer: Thoughts, opinions, and statements made on this podcast are not a reflection of the thoughts, opinions, and statements of the Company by whom Traci Chernoff is actively employed.


Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products or services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.

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