Lisa talks with Lewis S. Eisen, author of the international bestseller, How to Write Rules that People Want to Follow: A guide to drafting respectful policies and directives. Combining his experience practicing law with over 20 years of business consulting and 12 years working within the federal government of Canada, Lewis helps to shift organizations’ policy-writing culture from confrontational to cooperative. In this episode, Lisa and Lewis dive into how leaders can begin to tackle updating policies in a post-pandemic world, the effect of using positive language, and the importance of trust and flexibility when writing policies. Connect with Lewis on Linkedin, or at lewiseisen.com.

Host Lisa Anna Palmer interviews  Jason W. Freeman, author of “Awkwardly Awesome: Embracing My Imperfect Best,” about authenticity and the courage to be yourself. Jason shares his journey and what led him to get up on stage against all odds. 

He talks about how living his dream of sharing his journey while embracing his speech impediment and unique walk helps people from around the globe to view their own dreams as closer and more attainable. He also shares techniques leaders can use to be more authentic and create safe spaces for employees to be themselves and be more creative. Jason holds a Master of Fine Arts in Poetry, delivers keynotes to schools and on various stages, and has delivered a TEDx Talk. You can reach Jason through his website: https://jasonwfreeman.com/

Lisa talks with Phyl Macomber, President & CEO of Make A Difference, Inc., award-winning keynote speaker, best-selling author, and host of her own monthly podcast show, Every Child Can Learn. As an education specialist, she has trained thousands of educators globally with the goal of enabling children of all abilities to reach their potential in an inclusive classroom environment. In this episode, Lisa and Phyl share stories and discuss the importance of developing leadership abilities at an early age. Connect with Phyl at phyl@aboutthepact.com, or visit About T.H.E. P.A.C.T.’s website at aboutthepact.com