NSME Luncheon - June 9, 2026

“Reluctantly Resilient: Leadership Lessons from Life’s Toughest Curveballs” by Chrissy Myers, is the CEO of AUI and Clarity HR

Whether you’re leading a company, a team, or your own growth, resilience isn’t a buzzword—it’s your leadership superpower. In this talk, I’ll share raw and real-life stories of navigating tragedy, running a family business during a legislative tsunami, and transforming personal pain into purpose. This isn’t a motivational talk with empty quotes. It’s a practical playbook for showing up, adapting, and leading well—even when you didn’t sign up for what’s in front of you.

 Key Takeaways:

 How to build and model resilience in leadership (without pretending everything’s okay)

• Why emotional intelligence is non-negotiable for high-performing teams
• Tools to help you move from “just surviving” to purpose-driven action
• The power of vulnerability, especially in high-stakes environments
• Why every leader needs a “What Else”—a mission beyond metrics

Bio:

Chrissy Myers is the CEO of AUI and Clarity HR, a third-generation family business owner, speaker, and author of Reluctantly Resilient: One CEO’s Journey to Thriving in Leadership and Life. After unexpectedly becoming a young widow and single mom while leading her business through a seismic industry shift, Chrissy turned her heartbreak into a platform for helping other leaders navigate adversity with grit, grace, and authenticity. She’s a passionate advocate for mental health in the workplace and believes that great leadership starts with personal resilience. Chrissy lives in Ohio with her husband Steve and their two kids—affectionately known as Team Awesome Sauce.