MoCDA + MICROSKILLS: A Live Authors Conversation

What if one small action could completely shift the trajectory of your career—and the lives of those you support?

Get ready for a career-shaping experience that blends bold insights with real-world strategies from two nationally renowned leaders who are transforming how we grow, lead, and thrive.

The Missouri Career Development Association (MoCDA) is proud to present—and warmly invites you to join—a powerful and inspiring Virtual Book Club Event:

MoCDA + MicroSkills: A Live Authors Conversation
Wednesday, June 4, 2025 | 12:00 PM – 12:45 PM (CST)

This is NOT your average book club.

For the remainder of May, we invite you to join in reading MicroSkills: Small Actions, Big Impact by Dr. Adaira Landry (Harvard/Brigham & Women’s Hospital) and Dr. Resa Lewiss (University of Alabama at Birmingham)—a bold, practical, and inspiring guide that transcends professions and speaks to all of us striving to lead and live with greater intention.

Then, on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, we’ll come together for a live 45-minute virtual gathering that will ignite your passion, sharpen your professional edge, and empower you to lead with clarity and purpose.

Whether you’re in higher education, healthcare, business, counseling, nonprofit, or government—this book is for YOU. It’s affordable, accessible, and packed with strategies that will elevate your communication, conflict resolution, and self-leadership skills.

Why MicroSkills is a must-read—and why you won’t want to miss this event:

·       Unlock practical communication techniques

·       Strengthen your conflict resolution strategies

·       Embrace the essential role of self-care and boundaries

·       Discover how small, intentional actions drive long-term success

·       Learn through compelling storytelling rooted in lived professional experience

The event includes:

·       A 25-minute live, moderated conversation with the authors

·       A 20-minute interactive Q&A session with participants

·       Practical insights that you can apply immediately in your work and life

·       A community of like-minded professionals who care deeply about growth and impact

Let’s read together in May. Let’s connect and grow together in June.
This is more than a book club—it’s a movement.

And here’s the best part — the book is affordable and accessible!
Hardcover available on Amazon for just $17.09 [Amazon] 
FREE audiobook for Audible members

Everyone is Welcome!

This event is FREE for MoCDA Members.

Not yet a MoCDA Member?  No worries—you can still join the live, moderated conversation with Dr. Adaira Landry and Dr. Resa Lewiss for just $10 !

But here’s the real win:
Why not become a MoCDA member today for only $25.00 and unlock a FULL Year of Empowering, Relevant, and High-Impact Professional Development Experiences. 
From webinars to book clubs, networking events, and conferences to thought-leadership conversations—MoCDA delivers the Tools, Inspiration, and Community you need to Grow and Thrive.

Join us, Learn with us, and Lead with Purpose.

Register by 5:00 PM (CST), Monday, June 2, 2025 and reserve your spot for this Powerful Event!  Please click the following link to register:  [https://mo-cda.org/event-6198270].

The Brilliant Minds Behind MicroSkills:

Meet Dr. Adaira Landry and Dr. Resa Lewiss—two nationally renowned leaders whose bold, human-centered wisdom is transforming how we grow, lead, and thrive.

Dr. Adaira Landry 

Dr. Resa Lewiss 

Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of a truly transformative experience!  Whether you're seeking fresh strategies to lead with purpose, curious about how small actions can create a big impact—for your own career or in the lives of your students, clients, or employees—or simply eager to be inspired by two brilliant voices in the field, this is your moment.  Join fellow professionals from across Missouri and beyond for a meaningful, motivating, and energizing gathering.  Come curious, leave empowered—and ready to take your next step with intention.  We can’t wait to see you there!

Kimberly Carothers, Ed.D

President-Elect | Professional Development Chair
Missouri Career Development Association (MoCDA)