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.
future of work

Fireside Chat with Anna Lambert of Shopify at Austin’s Future of Work 2017

On March 9th, I'll be hosting a fireside chat with Anna Lambert, who is the director of talent acquisition for Shopify as part of Austin's Future of Work Summit.   I'm super excited to talk with Anna, who is a major advocate for diversity and inclusion in tech. You can…
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executive presence

Executive Coaching 101: What is executive presence?

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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Leadership Links

December Leadership Links

Can you believe that it’s already December? This can be a hectic time for everyone, as end of year work responsibilities collide with personal responsibilities. It’s a time of constant action, as we attempt to get everything taken care of before enjoying a well-earned vacation. However, once all that action…
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APLU Panel

Back To School: Reflections on the APLU Diversity Panel

Last Monday, I was invited to participate in a panel called "Leadership Development for a More Diverse and Capable Leadership Pool" at the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities Annual Meeting. The panel was moderated by Peter K. Dorhout from Kansas State University and my fellow panelists were April Mason,…
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Leadership Links

October Leadership Links

While I don't have as much time as I'd like to dig into all of the great resources for leaders that pop up every day, I make a point of staying aware of and involved in the ongoing conversations about leadership, management, diversity and inclusion and the other topics that…
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Women's Fund of Central Texas Keyholder 2016

Lisa at Women’s Fund of Central Texas Keyholder 2016

On October 25, I'll have the honor of being a member of the Keyholder Host Committee for Women's Fund of Central Texas Keyholder 2016. This great event will focus on the way that women are uniquely able to be key economic drivers within their community. Hosted at the ZACH Topfer…
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