Today, we are joined by Elizabeth Lotardo.
Elizabeth Lotardo is a consultant, writer, and training creator who helps organizations drive emotional engagement. Her new book, Leading Yourself, is about creating meaning, joy, and opportunities at work, even if your job isn’t perfect. You’ll learn how to find more meaning in your role, quiet fear or anxiety about the future, and create opportunities that enable you to do your best work. At McLeod & More Inc, I'm the VP of Client Services, working with clients like Salesforce, DraftKings, Hilton, and numerous Berkshire Hathaway organizations. I’ve designed programs for senior leaders, frontline managers, and entry-level teammates that enable everyone to create more purpose-driven work experiences. She is also the co-author of Selling with Noble Purpose and write for Harvard Business Review.
In this episode, we explore the transformative power of self-leadership and how managing the space between your ears becomes the cornerstone of effective leadership. Elizabeth reveals why so many people struggle to find purpose in their work and provides practical strategies for creating meaning even in mundane roles.
Key topics include:
Why finding purpose in work is challenging
The critical difference between passion and purpose
Techniques for discovering your ripple effect and understanding your true impact
How to break free from negative purpose cycles
The Stockdale Paradox and how to balance optimism with confronting brutal realities
Whether you're struggling to find meaning in your current role or looking to enhance your self-leadership capabilities, Elizabeth's insights will help you develop the foundational skills needed to lead yourself effectively before attempting to lead others.
Elizabeth Lotardo's Book: https://www.amazon.com/Leading-Yourself-Meaning-Opportunities-Already/dp/1394238703
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Website and live online programs: http://ims-online.com
Blog: https://blog.ims-online.com/
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Twitter: https://twitter.com/charlesgood99
Chapters:
(00:00) Introduction
(01:30) Tool: Understanding Why People Struggle to Find Purpose in Work
(02:50) Technique: Distinguishing Between Passion and Purpose for Greater Impact
(04:25) Tip: Articulating Your Ripple Effect to Understand Work Impact
(07:35) Technique: Breaking Free from Lack of Purpose Cycles
(09:10) Tip: Shifting Focus from Seeking Purpose to Creating It
(13:45) Technique: Adding Support Beams When Changing Core Beliefs
(15:10) Tip: Applying the Stockdale Paradox to Daily Leadership Challenges
(16:35) Tool: Using 20 Seconds of Insane Courage in Corporate Settings
(19:25) Tip: Reframing Change as Growth Opportunity
(21:00) Tool: Learning from Failure and Knowing When to Pivot
(23:15) Technique: Operating Effectively Despite Uncertainty
(24:30) Tip: Choosing Consistency Over Intensity for Goal Achievement
(27:25) Tool: Setting Input-Based Goals Instead of Output-Based Promises
(31:56) Conclusion
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