NEW YORK, Feb. 25, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — As artificial intelligence and automation continue to reshape the modern workplace, leadership strategist , as well as insights drawn from interviews conducted on her podcast, “Pitch Live with Amy Summers,” and her award-winning mentorship sessions delivered through INICIVOX.
The book defines mentorship not as hierarchy but as a shared commitment to potential, trust and professional growth that is mutually beneficial to the mentor and mentee. Summers emphasizes that professionals require guidance at multiple stages of their careers, particularly during transitions into leadership roles where technical skills alone are insufficient.
“We need human touchpoints throughout our careers,” said Summers. “Not just at the beginning, and not only during performance reviews. Consistent, human-focused mentorship helps people build confidence, resilience, and communication skills that cannot be replicated by technology.”
“Lift” addresses a cross-generational challenge: younger employees seeking direction and feedback, midcareer managers unprepared to develop talent and organizations facing leadership pipeline gaps. The book presents mentorship as a scalable leadership practice that strengthens retention, engagement and long-term organizational health.
Summers’ work through INICIVOX focuses on bridging gaps between academic preparation, early career experience, and leadership readiness. She regularly speaks at corporations, universities and industry conferences on workplace communication, mentorship-driven leadership and relationship-centered management.
“Lift: 10 Mentorship Touchpoints to Empower Your Team and Accelerate Your Career” has earned advance endorsements from leaders across education, media and corporate sectors who specialize in talent development, leadership strategy, and workplace communication. It is available beginning today wherever books are sold online, including Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Books-A-Million, Porchlight, Indigo and Bookshop, as well as on Kindle and Audible formats. Summers is available for media interviews and speaking engagements on mentorship, leadership development, and human-centered workplace communication. To learn more about “Lift” and Summers’ work in mentorship-driven leadership, visit: https://lifttolead.com.
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