On Thursday, I had the privilege of delivering the keynote at the Greater Scranton Chamber of Commerce 2026 Workforce Summit at the historic Radisson Lackawanna Station Hotel. Standing in front of hundreds of high school students, college attendees, and local professionals, I shared a message that is incredibly close to my heart: "Why Not You?" I walked them through my own journey, leaving the stability of a 22-year career in morning television to bet on myself. I talked about how "comfortable" became the enemy of growth, and how the fear of jumping is real, but the preparation makes it possible. The biggest takeaways I wanted to leave them with today: •Shoot your shot. Get out of your comfort zone on purpose. •Build your net now. Your reputation with teachers, coaches, and peers is your brand. Show up and be reliable. •Stop shrinking. I learned the hard way that people-pleasing leads to watered-down work. Lead with your experience. •Find your "straight-shooters." The people around you are either fuel or an anchor. Choose wisely. To every student who asked a question and every job seeker who showed up today: Nobody has it figured out. The people you admire just figured it out as they went. You are living in the greatest time to bet on yourself. If not you, then who? #WorkforceSummit #GreaterScrantonChamber #KeynoteSpeaker #WhyNotYou #RyanLeckeyMedia #Leadership #TakeTheRisk #ScrantonPA #NEPA

That’s a wrap on the 2025 Workforce Summit! Two days. Hundreds of connections. Endless inspiration. 💡 Together, we’re building Georgia’s future and keeping our state the #TopStateForTalent. 🎥 Watch the highlights 👇 #WorkforceSummit #TCSG #GeorgiaWorks

Lt. Gov. Jim Tressel will be the keynote speaker for the 2025 OMA Workforce Summit on Thurs., Nov. 6 in Columbus. He will spotlight the launch of Ohio’s Manufacturing Workforce Blueprint and the power of alignment between industry, state and education partners. You won’t want to miss this nor the other panels and breakouts on a packed agenda of learning and networking. Secure your spot today. LINK: ow.ly/iBxb50Xb9j2 #OhioManufacturing #WorkforceSummit #JimTressel #ManufacturingWorkforce #OMA #WorkforceBlueprint

Georgia is building the future of work 💪 Gov. Kemp’s Workforce Summit highlights high-demand careers and the partnerships powering our state’s talent pipeline. TCSG is proud to help make Georgia the #TopStateForTalent. #WorkforceSummit #TCSG #GeorgiaWorks

The theme of WCA’s 6th Annual Regional Workforce Development Summit? The value of employer partnerships in boosting talent pipelines and strengthening our regional talent systems. 📚 #WCA75 #WorkforceSummit #Westchester

More than 300 industry and education leaders came together for the first ever LCPS Workforce Summit last Friday. Their goal? To create classroom-to-career pathways for students 🚀 @LCPSOfficial #classroomtocareer #workforcesummit #LCPS #LEF #education #partners

#SpringfieldCollege hosted the Western Massachusetts Diversifying the Educator Workforce Summit on Saturday, October 5. President Mary-Beth Cooper welcomed all attendees, while Chair of the #SpringfieldCollege Department of Education Stephanie R. Logan took part in a panel discussion to conclude the event.🔻 View Photo Gallery: lnkd.in/e2PDA9np #SpringfieldCollege #WorkforceSummit #EducationMatters #KeepMoving

Join us October 10 in Nashville for Workforce Summit, a day packed with insights to help you navigate today's workforce challenges. Seats are filling up fast—register today to secure your spot! modernhealthcareevents.com/e… #WorkforceSummit #HealthcareWorkforce #HRStrategies

Book your space for the inaugural #BIDESummit24 Attendance is free but spaces are limited and going fast. Book here bamehscawards.org/workforce-… @TheQNI @GMC @MiPhealth @NHS_RHO #DiversityinHealthcare #CareerProgression #WorkforceSummit

Discover workforce trends and connect with industry leaders at the GNOu Workforce Summit, Sept 25-26 at the Higgins Hotel. #WorkforceSummit #HigherEducation Tickets: hubs.ly/Q02NvWHC0

Discover workforce trends and connect with industry leaders at the GNOu Workforce Summit, Sept 25-26 at the Higgins Hotel. #WorkforceSummit #HigherEducation Tickets: hubs.ly/Q02MK7lj0

Thrilled to share this new publication advocating for our peds neph workforce! Grateful to Danielle Soranno and the entire Workforce Summit 2.0 Team. #pediatric #WorkforceSummit buff.ly/3WddA6x

“People are often surprised by how prepared our students are.” Great conversation underway on employer engagement with work-based learning. #workforcesummit

Central Bank of India received recognition as the Best Organizations for Women 2024 at the Workforce Summit, which took place in Mumbai on March 21, 2024. #WorkforceSummit #CentraBankOfIndia #CentralToYouSince1911

Great start and fab attendance at GM WorkforceSummit

And it was bloody brilliant- so much energy in the room, so many good ideas and soooo good to catch up and have a chat with colleagues- so grateful for everyone who came today who were so engaged - first of many #workforcesummit #codesign #ideashub @PennineCareNHS

@LeonGeffen rightly states that the needs and care of #older people have declined significantly and have not been addressed since the #Covid19 pandemic. There is a global care crisis. #GAN2023. #workforcesummit

Just 3 weeks left until the highly anticipated Social Care International Workforce Summit as part of #GAN2023! 🌟 Don't miss this opportunity to delve into the future of aged care workforce strategies, trends & solutions. Register now: buff.ly/3oXZisp #WorkforceSummit

🌍 Explore the compelling programme of the Social Care International Workforce Summit! Join experts from around the globe as they address critical challenges in social care. Mark your calendar for 6th Sept! Book now: buff.ly/3oXZisp #GAN2023 #SocialCare #WorkforceSummit

Great turnout at the @pimacountyaz @pimaonestop #WorkforceSummit today!