Media
A nationally syndicated newspaper columnist, business consultant and inspirational thought-leader, Lisa is a frequent national media guest and is an oft-quoted source. Her work has been featured in The New York Times, O: The Oprah Magazine, Beliefnet.com, The Huffington Post and the The Wall Street Journal. She is a repeat guest on Good Morning America and appears regularly on a number of TV and radio shows.
Segment and Story Ideas:
Conquering Fear: 3 Secrets for Staying Productive During Times of Uncertainty
Fear. It's the secret culprit eroding consumer confidence, organizational productivity, and even our own spirit. We don't like to talk about emotions at work, but the reality is emotions drive stock prices, and any CEO worth their salt knows that how people feel affects the way they perform. Lisa identifies the three human needs that must be met for people to stay productive in the face of fear.
How to deal with crazy people without becoming one of them
From the self-absorbed boss and the Eeyore coworker to the judgmental mother-in-law and drama queen neighbor, there's nothing like the dysfunctions of others to bring out the beast in us. Lisa reveals the two simple secrets for keeping yourself from getting sucked into their craziness. Can you really change the way other people treat you? You better believe you can.
Forget Compromise: The Real Secret of Solving Everything from Healthcare to The Toilet Paper Wars
Conflict isn't the problem; it's the way we manage it. Lisa reveals three simple steps for solving any problem, without compromise and without killing the other party. She debunks the myths of compromise and negotiation to show audiences why putting you solution on pause actually increases the likelihood of getting your way. Watch this segment on Good Day Atlanta.
How to Project Confidence When You're Scared Out of Your Mind
You're behind on the mortgage, your savings is tapped out and you're desperate for a job. Yet you need to radiate confidence if you want anyone to hire you. Lisa McLeod reveals two mental shifts that will enable you to project confidence and competence in every situation. Being scared isn't the problem; allowing fear to paralyze you is the real mistake.
Emotions: The New Competitive Differentiator During Times of Angst (and it's free)
Emotions seem like the last thing we have time for. But when you're trying to do more with less, sometimes emotions are the only competitive differentiator you've got left. You can't give out raises, and promotions are a thing of the past, but you can still affect the way people feel. Lisa reveals three touchy-feely things every leader can do tomorrow. They don't cost a dime, and they'll get you more support, loyalty and energy from your coworkers, employees and customers.
Turf Wars: The Unseen Productivity Drain
Accounting vs. sales, the field vs. home office, teachers vs. administrators, and advertising vs. editorial. The fights are endless, and while it might seem like there are winners and losers, in reality, everyone loses, especially the company’s bottom line. The “I'm right so you must be wrong” mindset plays out in the C suite and the corridor of cubicles. Lisa reveals the real reason behind turf wars and three simple steps to eliminate the battles that suck the time, energy and dollars out of your organization.
Rampant Rudeness: How You Can Improve Civility
(one jerk at a time)
From obnoxious cell phone yakkers to interrupters to congressional hecklers, as Emily Post would say, "Some people have forgotten their manners." But you don't have to put up with it. Lisa McLeod reveals the three things you can do that will stop belligerent behavior in its tracks.
