In this inspiring episode, Sonja Martinovic welcomes Lisa Even, a nationally recognized keynote speaker, bestselling author, and leadership coach dedicated to helping leaders create positive ripple effects in their organizations. Lisa shares her journey from healthcare leadership to entrepreneurship and reveals how intentional presence, trust-building, and fostering joy can transform team culture and leadership impact. She emphasizes the importance of leaders showing up with the right energy, encouraging open communication, and experimenting with leadership approaches to cultivate better collaboration and results. Lisa also discusses her book Joy is My Job and previews her upcoming leadership guide centered on creating lasting impact.
📌Practical resources to help you and your team design engagement plans, foster an ownership mindset, and make joy their job at work. https://pages.lisaeven.com/speaking-joy
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👉In this inspiring episode, Sonja Martinovic welcomes Lisa Even, a nationally recognized keynote speaker, bestselling author, and leadership coach dedicated to helping leaders create positive ripple effects in their organizations. Lisa shares her journey from healthcare leadership to entrepreneurship and reveals how intentional presence, trust-building, and fostering joy can transform team culture and leadership impact. She emphasizes the importance of leaders showing up with the right energy, encouraging open communication, and experimenting with leadership approaches to cultivate better collaboration and results. Lisa also discusses her book Joy is My Job and previews her upcoming leadership guide centered on creating lasting impact.
(00:00) Introduction to Lisa and Her Mission
(03:06) The Ripple Effect in Leadership
(03:28) Challenges in Leadership
(04:50) Effective Communication and Feedback
(08:19) Building a Culture of Collaboration
(10:17) Empowering Teams and Trust Building
(13:24) Incorporating Values into Leadership
(15:56) Incorporating Values into Team Experiences
(16:45) The Importance of Explaining 'Why'
(17:47) Discussing the Book 'Joy is My Job'
(18:06) Upcoming Leadership Book
(20:12) Creating a Positive Team Culture
(25:34) Building Trust and Emotional Bank Accounts
(29:37) Concluding Remarks and Next Steps
👉Key Takeaways
Leaders must be intentional about the energy they bring and how they show up with their teams.
Building trust starts by genuinely trying to see things from others’ perspectives, or “trying on their glasses.”
Inviting team members to share ideas and experiment fosters engagement, growth, and better solutions.
Prioritizing joy and psychological safety leads to higher productivity, creativity, and long-term team success.
🌎 Connect with Lisa
Download Lisa Even’s "PB&J" worksheet for facilitating meaningful one-on-ones with your team (available on her website). https://lisaeven.com/
Sign up for Lisa's upcoming leadership book launch and receive weekly leadership tips on her website.
Follow Lisa Even and get more leadership insights through her podcast Have Good Ripple Effect https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/have-good-ripple-effect/id1737506915
Check out the book Joy is My Job
https://www.amazon.com/JOY-My-Job-mindset-experiences/dp/B0CKLBTMSL
🌎 Connect with Sonja
Facebook: www.facebook.com/sonja.martinovic.1111
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/sonjamartinovic
Website: www.sonjamartinovic.com
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