Lisa talks with Lewis S. Eisen, author of the international bestseller, How to Write Rules that People Want to Follow: A guide to drafting respectful policies and directives. Combining his experience practicing law with over 20 years of business consulting and 12 years working within the federal government of Canada, Lewis helps to shift organizations’ policy-writing culture from confrontational to cooperative. In this episode, Lisa and Lewis dive into how leaders can begin to tackle updating policies in a post-pandemic world, the effect of using positive language, and the importance of trust and flexibility when writing policies. Connect with Lewis on Linkedin, or at lewiseisen.com.

Host Lisa Anna Palmer interviews  Jason W. Freeman, author of “Awkwardly Awesome: Embracing My Imperfect Best,” about authenticity and the courage to be yourself. Jason shares his journey and what led him to get up on stage against all odds. 

He talks about how living his dream of sharing his journey while embracing his speech impediment and unique walk helps people from around the globe to view their own dreams as closer and more attainable. He also shares techniques leaders can use to be more authentic and create safe spaces for employees to be themselves and be more creative. Jason holds a Master of Fine Arts in Poetry, delivers keynotes to schools and on various stages, and has delivered a TEDx Talk. You can reach Jason through his website: https://jasonwfreeman.com/

Lisa talks with Phyl Macomber, President & CEO of Make A Difference, Inc., award-winning keynote speaker, best-selling author, and host of her own monthly podcast show, Every Child Can Learn. As an education specialist, she has trained thousands of educators globally with the goal of enabling children of all abilities to reach their potential in an inclusive classroom environment. In this episode, Lisa and Phyl share stories and discuss the importance of developing leadership abilities at an early age. Connect with Phyl at phyl@aboutthepact.com, or visit About T.H.E. P.A.C.T.’s website at aboutthepact.com

Lisa talks with Liam Martin, founder of Time Doctor and Staff.com, and co-organizer of the world’s largest remote work conference, Running Remote 2023 Conference, which is schedule to take place in Lisbon, PT, April 25-26, 2023. Liam is a renowned remote work thought leader and co-author of the Running Remote book, and has been published in Forbes, Mashable, TechCrunch, Wired, The Wall Street Journal, The Huffington Post, and more. Today, Lisa talks with Liam about what led him to remote work, the benefits of asynchronous communication, and the role of leadership in asynchronous management. Connect with Liam at runningremotebook.com, or by leaving a comment on Running Remote’s YouTube channel.

Lisa talks with Molly Gimmel, co-founder and CEO of the award-winning Design To Delivery Inc. (D2DInc), former chair and board member of the National Association of Women Business Owners, and founder of the Vellamo Leadership Institute, an organization dedicated to helping women become more effective leaders. In this episode, Lisa chats with Molly about her new book, Master Your Mindset: How Women Leaders Step Up, and the key messages she hopes women will take away from it. Connect with Molly on Linkedin, and find her book at mollygimmel.com!

Lisa talks with Dora Lutz, author of The Aspirational Business, owner of GivingSpring, and creator of a course at Purdue University called Business Planning for Social Entrepreneurs. Dora has devoted her career to understanding the unique ways businesses can make a positive impact on society, and helping leaders to accomplish their biggest goals. Together, they discuss how putting people and planet first benefits your bottom line, and what it takes to be an aspirational leader. Connect with Dora on Linkedin, or visit giving-spring.com.

Lisa talks with returning LYLTalks guest Ryan Gottfredson, bestselling author of Success Mindsets: Your Keys to Unlocking Greater Success in Your Life, Work, & Leadership, and respected researcher on topics related to leadership, management, and organizational behaviour. Ryan is currently writing his upcoming book, Vertical Leadership. In this episode, Lisa and Ryan explore the topic of vertical leadership development, the importance of vulnerability, and creating safe spaces to heal from trauma. Get in touch with Ryan and take the Success Mindsets Assessment at www.ryangottfredson.com

Lisa talks with David Clunes Sr., a business veteran with over 20 years of experience in successful new business ventures within a diverse set of industries, including healthcare, technology, construction, trucking, and real estate. He's been operating virtual companies since 2006, and most recently David founded Curucaye, a virtual company that allows his team to provide operations support to small and midsize businesses with the goal of simplifying the lives of business owners.  Curucaye offers services such as virtual assistants, accounting & bookkeeping, technology solutions, digital marketing, HR operations and payroll. Together, they explore the benefits of virtual business models and the factors needed for success in the workplace of the future, while addressing the skepticism about hybrid work that many harbour. Connect with Curucaye at curucaye.com or book a free consultation at calendly.com/curucaye.