Let go, Lean In
148 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 months ago -A podcast designed with transformational leaders like you in mind. I'm Lisa Lewis, your transformational leadership coach. In each episode, you'll find help growing awareness of your mindset as a leader, be equipped with a tool to let go of unrealistic expectations and self limiting beliefs that get in the way of your one precious life. My goal is for you to thrive as you lean in toward the leadership call God has put on your life. Join me and other leaders as we let go and lean in together.
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How to Know a Person My Reading Recommendation Episode 146
March 15, 2024 01:03 - 14 minutes - 19.3 MBI just finished a delightful book by David Brooks titled How to Know a Person: The Art of Seeing Others Deeply and Being Deeply Seen. It is a delightful book because it aligns with the messages of growth and listening as well as so many other points I've shared here on the podcast. Listen to learn why you need to read this book!
LGLI Interview with Holley Gerth Episode 145
February 27, 2024 15:00 - 33 minutes - 45.6 MBOur conversation guest today is Holley Gerth. Holley is a Wall Street Journal bestselling author, licensed counselor, and life coach. She imagines a world where we all become who we’re created to be, use our strengths to serve, and grow for a lifetime. Holley cofounded the groundbreaking blogging community (in)courage and cohosts the popular podcast More Than Small Talk.
Let Go, Lean In During Lent Episode 144
February 22, 2024 00:22 - 13 minutes - 18.8 MBEstablishing new rhythms for my work, life and faith in 2024 have taken longer than they used to! All of January I was discerning what to keep, what to let go and where to lean in so I was ready to really get going in February. Turns out in this season of my life I am more easily distracted than I used to be. The biggest culprit is EMAIL.
Collect. Connect. Correct. Episode 143
February 12, 2024 20:47 - 13 minutes - 18.8 MBWhat does it mean to connect the dots if we don't have the dots collected in one place? This adds a Why to the What and How of living a dot to dot life.
Which Way Now? Episode 142
January 30, 2024 15:00 - 18 minutes - 25.3 MBPlease tell me I'm not alone with the kind of day I had today! Distractions that appeared like emergencies took two hours of my time and took my emotions outside my window of tolerance. Ever had that happen?
Let Go, Lean In an Interview with Kristen Stockton, The Caregiver Coach Group Episode 141
January 23, 2024 15:00 - 46 minutes - 64.5 MBKristen Stockton is the Founder of the Caregiver Coach Group, under JASKAP Consulting LLC, where Kristen is the Principal Managing Partner. During our conversation we talk about leadership as a throughline in life. Kristen's unique background spans 30 years of working with non-profit, private and public sector organizations.
How do You get to Carnegie Hall? Episode 140
January 16, 2024 15:00 - 18 minutes - 25 MBIt's the beginning of the third week of January and I thought we needed a joke. How do you get to Carnegie Hall? Practice, Practice, Practice. No one knows the origin of this joke including the folks at Carnegie Hall. The reason I chose this joke is this episode is all about Practice, Practice, Practice but not necessarily musical instruments.
(page turn) New Year, Same Me Episode 139
January 09, 2024 19:12 - 15 minutes - 21 MBWelcome to the first episode of 2024! Ta da! (page turn) New Year! Same me. I'm guessing same you as well. This episode invites you to slow down and pay attention to what is drawing you forward rather than to the external values of other voices. There are several resources as well as a suggested practice to help you learn to lead yourself well so that you can lead others well.
Musings on the Subtleties of Influence Episode 138
December 12, 2023 15:00 - 15 minutes - 21.3 MBIdeas simmer, they don't bubble over. Reflecting on influence as a leadership value has been a simmer that took a lot of time to bring out the subtleties of influence.
Development is the Key Leadership Value Episode 137
December 05, 2023 15:00 - 14 minutes - 19.7 MBLearning-Growing-Changing-Sharing-Encouraging-Equipping are all elements of Development. Not the fundraising kind of Development. The leadership value of personal and professional development that is the key to lifelong learning and the key of Transformational Leadership.
Let Go, Lean In an Interview with Judy M. Baker, Book Marketing Mentor Ep 136
November 28, 2023 15:00 - 38 minutes - 53.5 MBJudy M. Baker founded Book Marketing Mentor to support authors at every stage in their journey, guiding them on the path to success and sustainable sales. Judy is the President of the Redwood Writers Club and co-hosts the Grand Authors Group. Judy and I had a lovely conversation about the Leadership Value of Development, both of self and your people.
Honesty & Transparency as Leadership Values Episode 135
November 21, 2023 15:00 - 14 minutes - 19.9 MBIn my conversation with Dr. Jill Richardson (ep. 134) she chose Honesty & Transparency from the list of Leadership Values she was sent. We discussed these values as well as the Enneagram and her upcoming course called The Enneagram for Writers. In this solo episode I thought I would model these values through a personal story or two. I had fun with this; hope you enjoy it.
Let Go, Lean In an Interview with Dr. Jill Richardson Episode 134
November 14, 2023 15:00 - 40 minutes - 55 MBMy dear listener, I am so happy to share this conversation with the Reverend Dr. Jill Richardson. We had a delightful time! Dr. Jill Richardson pastors in suburban Chicago, as well as writing and speaking. Her passion is to work with the next generation to create a healthy church and to teach pastors. She has written or contributed to 8 books, and her articles have appeared in leading national magazines and websites. Jill has three adult daughters and one unruly cat. She also enjoys traveli...
Respect: A CoRe Leadership Value Episode 133
November 07, 2023 15:00 - 17 minutes - 24.6 MBIn our series on leadership values have you noticed the overlap of some of the values? I thought I would take some liberties with word play in this solo episode. Today's leadership value is Respect. I'm putting it together with another leadership value Communication. The first two letters of Communication are Co. The first two letters of Respect are Re. Putting those letters together in one word, we get a CoRe value. See what I did there?
Let Go, Lean In an Interview with Molly Hegenderfer Episode 132
October 31, 2023 14:00 - 37 minutes - 51.8 MBMolly Hegenderfer is a seasoned Project Manager -- most recently with a non-profit. Proven process design skills, development support, Email marketing (constant contact, mailchimp), CRM mangement (bloomerang, zapier), Event Management (eventbrite), technology managment for small business. Strong skills -- Business Analysis, Sales, Team Building, and Public Speaking. Hold a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) from Washington State University. Personally she is a friend, sister, wife, mother and Christ f...
Accountability takes Courage Episode 131
October 24, 2023 14:00 - 24 minutes - 33.7 MBIn this solo episode on the leadership value of Accountability, I talk about the courage it takes to ask for even one person to hold you to your commitments. Accountability is not easy and frivolous. Asking someone to watch your work, your words, your growth is inviting scrutiny as well as being vulnerable to failure. If you never share the risk you take then no one knows the leap you make. Accountability takes Courage and it is worth it!
Let Go, Lean In an Interview with Ruthie Gray, Author & Coach Episode 130
October 17, 2023 14:00 - 26 minutes - 37 MBToday's conversation is with Ruthie Gray, whose book Empty Nest Awakening launches TODAY! Ruthie Gray is a wife, Gigi, empty nester, and content marketing consultant for Christian entrepreneurs, specializing in community building for Instagram and newsletter growth. Her hobbies include Florida beach walks, RV-ing with hubby, and reading historical fiction. Ruthie is the founder of Authentic Online Marketing School where she teaches her Community Marketing Framework, and podcasts at Authent...
Integrity as a Leadership Value Episode 129
October 10, 2023 14:00 - 17 minutes - 23.8 MB"The absence of integrity erodes trust" Allison Priola Picking up from our conversation around integrity as a leadership value I share more about what Integrity looks like in the life of a leader through the ideas of identity, community and love.
Let Go, Lean In an Interview with Allison Priola, Vocational Coach Episode 128
October 03, 2023 14:00 - 31 minutes - 42.8 MBAllison Priola is a high capacity leader with over 20 years of organizational experience in creating, equipping and leading teams. As a seasoned organizational leader, developer, facilitator and coach, she helps teams bring simple solutions to complex problems through guided collaboration and maximizing talents. She is skilled in leading through strategic planning, creative solutions, and managing projects. Additionally, she is an ICF certified coach with a desire for individuals and teams t...
Passion & Commitment; The Energy and Engine of Leadership Episode 127
September 26, 2023 14:00 - 13 minutes - 19.2 MBWe are in our sixth week of this series on leadership values. If you're new here you can head back to episode 121 to hear the entire series. Today we'll take a closer look at Passion and Commitment. I see these paired values as the energy and the engine of leadership.
Let Go, Lean In an Interview with Melody Box Episode 126
September 19, 2023 14:00 - 39 minutes - 54.7 MBMelody is a cancer survivor, author, trainer, speaker, marriage counselor, comedian and professional napper. Melody and Phil live in the Dallas/Fort Worth area of Texas have been married for 44 years, have 3 kids and 5 grandchildren. A popular and frequently requested trainer, speaker and motivator, she addresses audiences from ten to thousands and uses laughter and lessons from her life, her business and her faith to inspire every audience. Author of 3 books: “He can Be Trusted, Dis...
Why is Resilience a Leadership Value? Episode 125
September 12, 2023 13:56 - 17 minutes - 23.5 MBIn the previous episode conversation with Andrea Stunz, she identified Resilience as an important value of leadership. Today I unpack more about Why Resilience in on the Leadership Values list.
Let Go, Lean In an Interview with Andrea Stunz Episode 124
September 05, 2023 14:00 - 38 minutes - 53.4 MBAndrea Stunz is back to have a deep conversation with us about the leadership value of Resilience. Andrea is a well-traveled, born-and-raised Texan who longs for adventure - especially if it requires a passport. As a Christ-following sojourner, she is a lover of stories and a connoisseur of sunrises and coffee - best when served up together. When she's not supporting others by editing and mentoring, she can be found writing or spending time with the joys of her life, her grandchildren.
Styles & Values How They Impact Leadership Episode 123
August 29, 2023 14:00 - 11 minutes - 15.4 MBDid you know that there are seven different leadership styles? The one I focus on is Transformational Leadership. There has been a considerable amount of research on leadership skills and values; this season we are going to focus on the 14 leadership values. This episode focuses on Empathy.
LGLI Interview with Dominica Lumazar Episode 122
August 22, 2023 14:00 - 27 minutes - 37.9 MBTo kick off the 3rd year of Let Go, Lean In podcast, I had a conversation with Dominica Lumazar, business development specialist and executive coach. This is Dominica's third time as a guest on LGLI and she shares the leadership value she believes most important: Empathy.
Three Years, Three Goals, Three Questions Episode 121
August 15, 2023 14:00 - 8 minutes - 11.6 MBWelcome to the 3rd year of Let Go, Lean In Podcast! After taking the summer off for rest, getting out in creation and completing some creative projects, I'm excited to begin talking with you about Transformational Leadership again. Thanks for being here!
Book Recommendation: How It Feels to Find Yourself by Meera Lee Patel Episode 120
June 06, 2023 14:00 - 13 minutes - 17.9 MBI love to make a book recommendation when I know there is value for you in reading it. Author Meera Lee Patel has written such a book: How It Feels to Find Yourself. This is a new book and I simply love it! Listen in to hear more of why I am recommending this book to you.
Let Go, Lean In an Interview with Amanda Cleary Eastep Episode 119
May 30, 2023 14:00 - 44 minutes - 60.8 MBAmanda Cleary Eastep is not related to Beverly Cleary but wishes she were. She is, however, a children’s author, and the Tree Street Kids is her middle grade series for readers 8-12. Amanda knows kids because she’s still one at heart. When she is forced to act like an adult, she edits nonfiction books by grownup authors. Amanda lives and writes in the mountains of North Carolina but has spent most of her life in the suburbs of Chicago, the home of the Tree Street Kids.
Investments in Your Well-being Episode 118
May 23, 2023 14:00 - 16 minutes - 22.5 MBA few weeks ago, our pastor posed a question that I've been mulling around: how do I intentionally invest in my well-being? In light of the loneliness epidemic and the isolation that can come with the second half of life, it's important to be intentional in investing in our well-being so that we can live healthy, helpful and fulfilling lives. He gave us four categories to consider being intentional about investing: Faith, Family, Friendships and Meaningful work that benefits others.
Let Go, Lean In an Interview with Andrea Stunz Episode 117
May 16, 2023 14:00 - 49 minutes - 68.3 MBAndrea is a well-traveled, born-and-raised Texan who longs for adventure - especially if it requires a passport. As a Christ-following sojourner, she is a lover of stories and a connoisseur of sunrises and coffee - best when served up together. When she's not supporting others by editing and mentoring, she can be found writing or spending time with the joys of her life, her grandchildren.
Simply.Be.Creative Episode 116
May 09, 2023 14:00 - 12 minutes - 17.3 MBCreativity can feel like a lot of pressure. You might be like me; having a hard time thinking of yourself as a creative person. Listen and be encouraged (hopefully!)
Let Go, Lean In an Interview with Hillary Bennett, Managing the Motherload Coach Episode 115
May 02, 2023 14:00 - 42 minutes - 58.2 MBHillary Loveland Bennett has all the credentials necessary to achieve greatness in the business world of coaching. In our conversation you'll find out why those achievements were not enough and what was missing.
How Can We Learn to See From Another Perspective? Episode 114
April 25, 2023 14:00 - 16 minutes - 23.3 MBIt's a challenge to learn to see from another perspective! There are tools you can gather to help you. Three immediately come to mind and I identify them and unpack them a bit in this episode. Awareness Curiosity Practice Listen to learn how these three elements can help you learn to see from another perspective.
Let Go, Lean In an Interview with Dr. Cindy Kizanis Episode 113
April 18, 2023 14:00 - 41 minutes - 56.9 MBCindy Kizanis, M.A. MFT, Doctor of Intercultural Studies, is an adjunct professor of Marriage and Family Therapy at Western Seminary and co-founder of Be.loved Ministries. She has been encouraging, teaching, and equipping women for over 25 years. She loves reading, music, painting and creating, and is always ready for a good kitchen dance party! Since deciding to close her therapy practice, she has been happily spending time on writing projects, and most recently has learned how to tattoo ey...
Resurrection comes: The Writing of Justin McRoberts Episode 112
April 11, 2023 14:43 - 10 minutes - 13.8 MBToday I want to introduce you to a voice I've been listening to for several years. Justin McRoberts is an author, coach, speaker, and songwriter. He is the author of six books, including the upcoming, Sacred Strides (May 2023). For over 20 years, Justin has helped artists, ministers, and entrepreneurs find their way. From the stage, through his stories in books or during coaching sessions, he leans on his years of work and expertise as a minister and artist to help individuals and teams s...
Let Go, Lean In an Interview with Carole Duff Episode 111
April 04, 2023 16:27 - 46 minutes - 63.8 MBCarole Duff completed a 34-year career in education, as an award-winning high school history and social studies teacher, mid-management administrator and curriculum technologist. She is also an accomplished presenter, serious flutist, and avid naturalist. Carole has written articles for the professional journals Educational Leadership and Momentum. After pivoting to writing narrative nonfiction, her short works have appeared in: The Perennial Gen Streetlight Magazine Brevity’s Nonfiction...
What is Also True? Episode 110
March 28, 2023 14:00 - 12 minutes - 17.5 MBToday we learned of another mass school shooting. Monday, March 27, 2023 six people were killed at school. Three children. Three adults. And the gun woman. I am overwhelmed. I share a blessing from The Lives We Actually Have by Kate Bowler and Jessica Richie called For This Grief-stricken Day. I also talk about what is also true for each of us. Listen in...
Let Go, Lean In an Interview with Andrea M. Nyberg Episode 109
March 21, 2023 15:22 - 39 minutes - 54.4 MBToday is the launch day of Andrea's first book, I'm Such a Messterpiece We talk about writing, life and faith sprinkled with dealing with anxiety and depression. It's a great conversation with my friend who is now a published author! About the book: Battling anxiety and depression, along with the shame and stigma of mental illness, Andrea Nyberg was drowning in hopelessness. With her physical, mental, and spiritual health in a downward spiral, Andrea reached out for help—an act of courage...
What Am I About? Episode 108
March 14, 2023 14:00 - 18 minutes - 25.4 MBI love to share conversations I'm privileged to have recorded for you where you get to learn what the guest is about. In this episode you get to hear a bit of what I am about in the realm of my faith journey.
LGLI Interview with Dorothy Littell Greco Episode 107
March 07, 2023 15:00 - 39 minutes - 54.3 MBIn today's episode you hear my conversation with Dorothy Littell Greco. Dorothy is the author of two books on marriage, the most recent one, Marriage in the Middle, is one I'm grateful to have read. Dorothy's bio is a first person account; here's part of how Dorothy introduces herself: "I’m a story-teller. Sometimes I use words and sometimes I use images. I pay attention to what happens on the sidelines and in the margins. I feel compelled to challenge hypocrisy, mend broken systems, and re...
What If...? Four Questions and a Blessing Episode 106
February 28, 2023 20:07 - 18 minutes - 25.3 MBDo you ever wonder about or ponder questions beginning with the words "What if...? Do you find you listen to a negative voice instead of a voice of encouragement? This episode is for you. Important links and questions will be posted in the shownotes on Let Go, Lean In Podcast
The Life I Actually Have: Practices for Lent Episode 105
February 21, 2023 15:00 - 17 minutes - 24.5 MBHappy Tuesday! Happy Fat Tuesday or Mardi Gras! In fact, laissez le bon temps rouler! Tomorrow is Ash Wednesday, the first day of Lent. Lent is an interesting season in the church calendar. If you are familiar with lenten practices you know it's typical to do without something during this season. Some people practice adding in something such as volunteering in the community. I share some ideas and practices I've found helpful as I practice my word for the year Restore.
LGLI Interview with Jessica Richie, producer and writer Episode 104
February 14, 2023 12:00 - 37 minutes - 51.4 MBJessica Richie is a producer and writer. She serves as the executive director of the Everything Happens Initiative at Duke University and the executive producer of the Everything Happens podcast, which hosts wise, funny, and tender conversations between Dr. Kate Bowler and guests about lives that don't always work out. Based on their work together, Kate and Jess co-wrote a book of spiritual reflections called, GOOD ENOUGH: 40ish DEVOTIONALS FOR A LIFE OF IMPERFECTION and a book of blessings ...
Making Space for Self-Care Episode 103
February 07, 2023 15:52 - 21 minutes - 30 MBThe concept of self-care has been complicated for many women, myself included. Some teachings have emphasized the self in self-care labeling the concept selfish and anti-Christian. I bought into that line of thinking for many years; not taking care of the sacred vessel God has blessed me with. My health suffered as did my relationships. Self-care is NOT selfish. Self-care is essential and each of us will benefit when we make space for self-care in four specific areas as a regular set of prac...
Two Books, Two Voices. What I Learned from Their Lives Episode 102
February 03, 2023 04:03 - 29 minutes - 39.8 MBI've come to Audible slowly. Not an early adopter because I struggled with the legitimacy of reading. I had to talk myself through the process of learning a language whether your heart language or a second or third or more. We learn listening. Reading is actually the third stage of language learning: listening, speaking, reading and then writing. All that to say, I've made peace with reading books on Audible by working this developmental process through in my head. See what it's like in my...
Are Affirmations WooWoo? Episode 101
January 27, 2023 22:25 - 21 minutes - 29.1 MBMoving toward the next milestone in episodes, beginning again with one. One hundred one to be exact. Sharing with you the value of practicing affirmations and the kinds of fruit that can be born in your life: mind, heart and body being supported and encouraged by helpful, authentic words. Research is behind this episode! Check it out.
Celebrate Perseverance! Episode 100
January 17, 2023 15:00 - 24 minutes - 34.1 MB*Applause* Woohoo! 100 Episodes! I'm sharing the fun with you; Top 5 Episodes, Top 5 Books Read and Top 4 Things I've Learned as a Podcaster. Plus there is a gift for you in the show notes at letgoleaninpodcast.com
99 Episodes? How Does This Happen?!
January 10, 2023 15:00 - 14 minutes - 20.2 MBIn this unique episode, I pull back the curtain to reveal who and what is behind Let Go, Lean In Podcast. I also have a reminder of the invitation to join a coaching group using the Enneagram wisdom for growth and development. Thanks again for being here!
Eyes to See Blind Spots with the Enneagram Episode 98
January 03, 2023 19:12 - 22 minutes - 30.7 MBHappy New Year! It's been a rainy start in California but today there is a break in the rain! Can't complain; we desperately need the rain but there is also the tragic loss of lives due to flooding in the San Francisco Bay Area. Mourning for those families who have lost loved ones. In this podcast episode I want to help you see each of our blind spots for the nine types of the Enneagram. Listen to see if you already are aware of your blind spot!
How Can Using Your Imagination Be a Spiritual Practice? Episode 97
December 27, 2022 22:46 - 17 minutes - 23.5 MBYou're not invited to use your imagination a lot as an adult. In fact, imagination can be called a bad thing in certain circles. What would growth and change be like if you were invited to imagine releasing the things you want to change into the hands of the One who created you? What if you put into practice casting your cares into the Eternal River of God's Grace? That is what this episode is about and more! Plus, this is the week to sign up for Group Coaching through the Enneagram....