Lessons From Lisa
Leadership Blog

I’ve picked up quite a bit about leadership, human resource management, and diversity and inclusion during my time as an HR executive, executive coach and diversity consultant. Every so often, I have time to compile those lessons into quick, digestible blog entries. I try to cover as much as possible, everything from my thoughts on current business news, to team building strategy, to career transition advice to wardrobe and etiquette tips for leaders.

Executive Coaching 101: Diversity and Inclusion

Executive coaching comes with its own vocabulary, one that can be a little daunting if you’re not sure what you’re getting into. In the interest of better communication (one of my favorite things), I’m starting a series called Executive Coaching 101, where I’ll be defining the common terms you hear…
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emotional intelligence (eq)

Executive Coaching 101: Emotional Intelligence (EQ)

Executive coaching comes with its own vocabulary, one that can be a little daunting if you’re not sure what you’re getting into. In the interest of better communication (one of my favorite things), I’m starting a series called Executive Coaching 101, where I’ll be defining the common terms you hear…
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Addressing Diversity in Austin Tech

At the end of September, I had the opportunity to participate in the Diversity In The Startup and Tech Industry Summit hosted by the University of Texas Herb Kelleher Center for Entrepreneurship, Growth and Renewal. I was part of a panel moderated by Preston James II with Barbary Brunner of…
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Working Overseas

American Outsider: How Working Overseas Made Me A Better HR Leader

One of the great joys of my life is the amount of traveling I’ve been able to do as a result of my work as an HR leader. I’ve visited 61 different countries, interacted with leaders from dozens more and lived abroad on multiple expat assignments. For someone who’s spent…
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Navigating A Corporate Merger

Meet The New Boss: Navigating A Corporate Merger

The corporate landscape is shrinking all the time. Blockbuster acquisitions and mergers (or near mergers) can create all kinds of stress and anxiety for executives. They worry about the years of work they’ve put in. They worry about how they’ll be recognized and rewarded in a new ecosystem. I’ve had…
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360 interviews

Executive Coaching 101: 360° Interviews

Executive coaching comes with its own vocabulary, one that can be a little daunting if you’re not sure what you’re getting into. In the interest of better communication (one of my favorite things), I’m starting a series called Executive Coaching 101, where I’ll be defining the common terms you hear…
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