by Lisa Brownlee | Apr 17, 2025 | Uncategorized
“What we need to figure out is what does it look like when YOU do it,” said Cary as he sat across from me at the small round table in his office. Cary Alstadt was the VP of Operations, and was my mentor at that time. I was a fairly new manager – eager to set my team...
by Lisa Brownlee | Oct 23, 2024 | Effective Management, Employee Management, Leadership
‘Tis the season of All Hallows’ Eve, so why not get into the SPIRIT with some leadership tips on managing Ghouls, Ghosts and Goblins – the SPOOKIEST of your employees! First, some definitions (with a little help from Merriam-Webster): “Ghoul” comes from the Arabic...
by Lisa Brownlee | May 20, 2024 | Effective Management, Leadership
Raise your hand if you have team members who are unmotivated. Yep, I bet most of you reading this raised your hand…or at least raised it in your mind because raising your hand while you’re sitting in front of your laptop or smartphone feels silly. But this...
by Lisa Brownlee | Mar 21, 2024 | Leadership, Professional Development, TMDC
Most of you probably aren’t aware that I played high school basketball. That’s me in the picture. I was a rather streaky shooting guard, but I was FAST! I was also the shortest girl on the team, and so I got to lead the team onto the court before each game...
by Lisa Brownlee | Aug 17, 2023 | Coaching, Leadership, Professional Development
I have received coaching over the years, and I coach managers and high potential employees among my clients. I have personally experienced and witnessed the power of coaching for personal and professional development. Coaching is a Power Tool for leaders! But I find...
by Lisa Brownlee | Jul 23, 2023 | Effective Management, Leadership, Professional Development
Learning how to see. It is actually the metaphorical language of learning how to think. And this skill is ever-important for folks who move into leadership positions to cultivate in new ways. There are some nuances in Learning how to see – as a LEADER. In this 3-part...
by Lisa Brownlee | Jul 20, 2023 | Effective Management, Leadership, Professional Development
Learning how to see. It is actually the metaphorical language of learning how to think. And this skill is ever-important for folks who move into leadership positions to cultivate in new ways. There are some nuances in Learning how to see – as a LEADER. In this 3-part...
by Lisa Brownlee | Jul 11, 2023 | Effective Management, Leadership, Professional Development
“Learning how to see.” It is actually the metaphorical language of learning how to think. And this skill is ever-important to cultivate in new ways as you move into leadership position. There are some nuances in learning how to see – as a LEADER. In this...
by Lisa Brownlee | Jun 6, 2023 | Coaching, Professional Development, TMDC
When was the last time you spent more than a minute looking in the mirror? Not to check for leftover food in your teeth or a new pimple (yes, sadly middle-aged people still get zits), or to practice your best Blue Steel. But when was the last time you dedicated time...
by Lisa Brownlee | Mar 22, 2023 | Professional Development, Trainings
What I WAS Expecting I was excited to experience it for myself! Leadership Through Coaching. Leader’s Imago’s newest public offering is the brainchild of a colleague of mine, Chip White. We have partnered to bring it to Leader’s Imago clients and beyond. We decided to...
