Meet Cynthia

My name is Cynthia D’Amour.

I am an advocate for developing leaders and building community. I am lucky to work and collaborate with some of the most amazing people in the world - leaders of associations. Whether national leaders or chapter leaders, these are people who are filled with passion and committed to making a difference.

I serve as a leadership strategist for my consulting firm, People Power Unlimited, LLC which is based in Ann Arbor, Michigan. We specialize in working with associations that want to get more members involved - especially today’s volunteers.

I speak at a lot of national leadership conferences, facilitate strategic planning and am the author of seven books including:

  • The Lazy Leader’s Guide to Outrageous Results
  • How to Turn Generation Me into Active Members of Your Association
  • Go Team Go! Leading to Today’s Volunteer to Victory
  • Are You ONE Relationship Away From Making BIG Money?
  • Networking: The Skill the Schools Forgot to Teach

A few more fun facts…

  • I have served more than 60 total years on boards and recruited more than 250 members.
  • I have an MBA - with special emphasis on leadership.
  • The Michigan Jaycees named me a 1998 Outstanding Young Michigander
  • My dog Raindrop is a people lover - just like her mom and dad!
  • I founded the Chapter Leaders Playground - would love to play with you there!

I can’t wait to get to know you better through this blog!

– Cynthia

PS If you would like to have me speak at one of your meetings, shoot an email to damour@peoplepowerunlimited.com

PSS If your company would like to support the development of leaders and sponsor some programs, we have a lot of chapters and organizations that could use your support in bringing me in for them. Let’s talk!

16 Responses to “Meet Cynthia”

  1. LeRoy Maughan, on October 23rd, 2007 at 10:03 pm Said:

    Cynthia,
    Help! Oh Please Help me. I want to buy a copy of your highly recommneded book: “How to Turn Generation Me into Active Members of Your Association”.
    I am summoning your attention with all the attraction power of my being and this note.
    I’ve just been asked to read and review your book: “How to Turn Generation Me into Active Members of Your Association”.
    I’m in Corona, CA for the next two days teaching the 7-Habits of Effective People” course for the US Navy.
    I’ve called and searched Borders and the local and regional libraries for your book. They didn’t have a copy in stock - to my dismay!
    I’ve searced on Amazon.com but am hoping to buy your tonight or tomorrow.
    I’m hoping that you’re on tour somewhere close to Corona, CA. Please let me know where I can quickly get a copy.
    Thank you!
    LeRoy Maughan

  2. Susan Nurre, on January 27th, 2008 at 9:53 pm Said:

    I’m a Cynthia D’Amour fan!
    Love the blog — especially the pictures that are so YOU!!
    Keep up the good work!

  3. Cynthia D'Amour, on January 29th, 2008 at 9:26 pm Said:

    Hey Susan!

    Thanks for the props! Great to hear from you.

    Cynthia

  4. Christy Jones, on November 4th, 2008 at 9:50 am Said:

    I haven’t visited this site in a while and realized I was long overdue. There are even more resources and helpful tips and tools and I’m sending this link on to my over 1,000 branches so they can benefit as well! Thanks for making so much available, Christy

  5. What if You were Put in Charge Right Now? | 5zero1, on March 29th, 2009 at 6:45 pm Said:

    [...] to Cynthia D’Amour for the inspiration for this post. [...]

  6. Kristi Salisbury, on August 11th, 2009 at 11:32 am Said:

    Cynthia - just heard your 4 hours of presentation yesterday and the DMA conference in Atlanta. Great Job! I plan to take your wisdom to good use in my future new opportunities.

    Thanks!

  7. Cynthia D'Amour, on August 12th, 2009 at 9:57 am Said:

    Hey Kristi! Thanks for stopping by - and for the kind words! If you have questions, just shoot me an email or leave a question here.

    Here’s to your success! Cynthia

  8. Joan DaMour Van Gorp, on February 24th, 2010 at 1:30 pm Said:

    I am in to genealogy. Were you born in Detroit? Have you traced your family? Wondered if there was a connection? Joan

  9. Cynthia D'Amour, on February 26th, 2010 at 2:16 pm Said:

    Joan - I married D’Amour. My husband’s dad was the youngest of 10 born in Detroit.

    Cynthia

  10. Karyn Orts, on February 1st, 2011 at 1:52 pm Said:

    Neat blog! Is your theme custom made or did you download it from somewhere? A theme like yours with a few simple adjustements would really make my blog stand out. Please let me know where you got your design. With thanks

  11. Cynthia D'Amour, on February 2nd, 2011 at 9:48 am Said:

    Hi Karyn! The theme has been around for a few years. It’s Digg 3 by Small Potato. Hope that helps!

  12. BB, on March 4th, 2011 at 3:56 pm Said:

    Uncle! I give up! I can’t figure out any more of the alphabet-soup acronyms! SHRM, DMA, APA…totally lost on me. I can handle LOL and IMHO, but who are all these groups????

    Thanks. Enjoy your posts and your webinars.

    Bonnie

  13. Cynthia D'Amour, on March 7th, 2011 at 9:45 pm Said:

    Thanks for the feedback Bonnie! You are right. I have been using too much alphabet soup. Will do better.

    Cynthia

  14. Diane Schneiderman, on August 10th, 2011 at 8:42 pm Said:

    Hello Cynthia & James,

    Cynthia’s session at ASAE on Lazy Leaders was amazing. I ran into Cynthia in the elevator and asked about purchasing The Lazy Leaders Guide to Outrageous Results. She said to call James; alas, for the life of me I cannot find a phone number, either in the ASAE materials/website or on this website. I am interested in 14 books and would like to have expedited shipping. Can you advise on price, etc.? My office phone # is (925) 355-1912 or use the email above. THANK YOU, Cynthia!

  15. Cynthia D'Amour, on August 15th, 2011 at 5:48 pm Said:

    Thanks for the kind words Diane! I know James has books on the way to you. Can’t wait to start hearing your Lazy Leader success stories!

  16. Linda Besse, on October 31st, 2011 at 3:51 pm Said:

    Cynthia,

    Congratulatons!!!! I know you have been working hard to get to where you are at by your posts. Fabulous! Keep up the good work!

    Linda

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