#41 Are People Shoulding All Over You with Speaker, Author, leader Lisa Edwards Hutcherson

2023-04-05

Unlock your potential by learning how to navigate tough conversations and foster inclusive work environments with empathy. Featuring inspiring stories from acclaimed speaker and leadership expert Lisa Edwards Hutcherson, this episode delves into pivotal cultural moments, methods for addressing sensitive topics, and the healing power of connection. You'll gain practical insights on leadership development, overcoming barriers, and implementing true diversity and equality in their teams. Discover how to build stronger, more resilient, and innovative organizations by embracing...

You'll gain practical insights on leadership development, overcoming barriers, and implementing true diversity and equality in their teams.

Discover how to build stronger, more resilient, and innovative organizations by embracing diverse perspectives and authentic self-representation.

Don't miss this chance to equip yourself with valuable tools for creating a thriving business.

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Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisahutcherson/

Email: lisamhutcherson@gmail.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lisa.edwards.hutcherson

About Lisa:

Lisa Hutcherson has spent the last 28 years growing and developing winning teams across the US in financial services, voluntary benefits, retail, and other dynamic sales organizations. Lisa has served on many executive committees including health underwriting, business, community development and ministry. She is a builder of organizations, people and is a master networker.

Blazing a trail to change mindsets, stereo types, and limited thinking regarding women in leadership, business and Evangelical circles she has led with intentionality to create bridges of reconciliation concerning race and culture. People know her as the “Velvet Brick”, due to her soft yet effective way of making a difference and impacting lives. Lisa is a John Maxwell certified speaker, coach and trainer. She lives her life on purpose and intentionally seeks out opportunities to serve and add value to others.

Lisa enjoys hot yoga, meditation, traveling and visiting her favorite client the S.P.A agency (spa). In addition, she loves leading worship, reading, writing short stories and poetry. Today she is an author that has contributed to California Broker Magazine and Benefit Pro Magazine. Today she is in the end zone of writing her first book and training manual on how she has climbed, broken through, and thrived amongst the walls that have been presented in her life both personally and in business. Most of all, how you too can overcome the walls in your life.

0:00 Introduction and Welcome

01:21 Meet Lisa Edwards Hutcherson

03:46 The Velvet Brick: Tough Conversations with Compassion

06:23 Navigating Fear and Shame in Leadership

07:52 Personal Stories of Overcoming Bias

14:46 Empathy and Connection Through Shared Experiences

21:06 Healing Through Policy and Personal Connection

24:04 Embracing True Diversity

24:47 Overcoming the Epidemic of Not Feeling Good Enough

26:58 The Power of Differentiating Opinions

32:29 Breaking Through Personal Walls

36:02 Empowering Future Generations