Hartford, CT, March 20, 2023 –(CarryOnHarry.com)– Human First Leadership Advocate and author Paul E. Wolfe launched his first book, Human Beings First: Practices for Empathetic, Expressive Leadership (Publish Your Purpose, 2023, ISBN 979-8-88797-016-5, 979-8-88797-017-2, 979-8-88797-018-9) on March 8th, 2023.
The way we live and work has changed since the COVID-19 pandemic and there’s no going back. Companies that will thrive in this new era are the ones that will evolve to adopt new ways of working and leading. In Human Beings First, Paul Wolfe reveals eight practices of empathetic, expressive leadership based on this fundamental truth: we are all human beings, first and foremost. We have full lives that can include coping with mental health challenges, caring for sick family members, raising children, and so much more. Leaders who create an environment where individuals feel valued and appreciated – and feel safe bringing their full selves to work – clear the way for their employees’ personal and professional success and development.
Wolfe draws upon more than twenty years of experience as a human resources executive at top companies in the world. He presents real-life examples of how leaders can embrace authenticity and foster empathy, trust, and inclusion. Vulnerability is scary because it exposes us, but it’s also one of the most powerful tools we can use to shift a relationship. Wolfe shows how leaders can forge deeper connections at work, better understand themselves, and inspire others to be more open and genuine. Effective leadership goes hand in hand with empathy and expression. It’s a vast responsibility to be a role model for your organization and your community, but it also reaps infinite rewards.
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Paul E. Wolfe is a seasoned CHRO with over 20 years of experience. He is a Board Member at PayScale, as well as a sought-after speaker and advisor. Before his current endeavors, he served as Senior Vice President of Human Resources for Indeed, with a focus on growing, developing, and engaging Indeed’s talent while nurturing the company culture. Paul oversaw a multi-disciplined HR group that included HR Business Partners; Talent Attraction; Employee Development; Total Rewards; Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging; HR Analytics; HR Operations; Employee Experience; and Real Estate. Paul set the talent strategy at Indeed to ensure all current and future business needs were met. He helped them grow from one thousand to over eleven thousand employees in seven years. Paul was also at the forefront of leading the company and its global employee population through the pandemic.
Before Indeed, Paul served as a Vice President, Senior Vice President, and Chief HR Officer of several well-known companies, including Match.com, Orbitz, Condé Nast, and Ticketmaster. Paul holds a bachelor’s degree from Nova Southeastern University in Florida. He lives with his husband and their dogs in New York. Human Beings First is Paul’s debut as an author.
You can learn more about Paul E. Wolfe at his website paulwolfe.com
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Publication Date: March 8th, 2023, 150 pages, 5.5″ x 8.5″, hardcover, paperback, and eBook. $25.95 Paperback ISBN 979-8-88797-016-5 $45.95 Hardcover ISBN 979-8-88797-017-2 $9.95 Ebook ISBN 979-8-88797-018-9
Author Denise A. Powis’s New Book, “Just be Yourself and No One Else!” Follows Three Punctuation Marks Who Try to Change Who They Are But Simply Cause Confusion
Copenhagen, NY, October 07, 2025 –(CarryOnHarry.com)– Denise A. Powis, a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who enjoys painting, inventing, writing, and gardening, has completed her new book, “Just Be Yourself and No One Else!”: a heartfelt story that follows three punctuation marks who discover the importance of being true to themselves and what they do best.
In 2005, author Denise Powis received a bachelor of science degree from Empire State College, and she has worked for many years in the helping professions as a certified nursing assistant, home health aide, and substitute teacher for special education classes. At the present time, she teaches a Bible study/support group for women. In 1979, she won a 17 Islands National sailboat race.
In “Just Be Yourself and No One Else!”, readers are introduced to a period, an exclamation point, and a question mark who all long for a change of pace and decide to switch places one day. However, they soon discover they are not well suited for performing their new roles, and decide that they were made perfect for their original purpose.
Published by Hawes & Jenkins Publishing, Denise A. Powis’s engaging tale will delight readers of all ages as they discover the importance of accepting one’s self and being true to who they really are. With colorful artwork and a powerful life lesson, “Just Be Yourself and No One Else!” will help boost confidence amongst young readers, leaving a lasting impression long after the final page.
Readers who wish to experience this riveting work can purchase “Just Be Yourself and No One Else!” at bookstores everywhere, or online at the Apple iTunes Store, Amazon, Google Play, or Barnes and Noble.
For additional information or media inquiries, contact Hawes & Jenkins at 888-430-7450.
The release of Magical Musical Memories aligns with research indicating music’s capacity to reduce stress and rekindle recollection among people living with dementia. It also echoes widely shared experiences—from football legend Sir Alex Ferguson to the family of singer Tony Christie—of music’s unique ability to unlock the past.
Inside the Community Spirit
“From the songs that we danced to at our first school dance, to the albums that became the soundtrack of our lives, each memory is a testament to the moments that have defined us,” said Helen Davies-Parsons, Chief Executive of Dormy Care Communities. “Music can transport us back to a specific time and place. Through these recollections, memories will now live on.”
How to Buy the Book—and Support Local Charities
The coffee-table style book is priced at £15. Copies can be purchased by contacting any of the five homes directly; card payments can be taken over the phone and books can be posted. A portion of every sale will be donated to local charities.
