The Planner Mindset: Managing Global Strategy through Personal Crisis | EP7

Emily Vizcano and Lisa Jones discuss the “planner mindset” used to manage a global career at Google while navigating a family health crisis.The discussion highlights the significance of resilience in navigating both professional and personal challenges, emphasizing that while one may not always see the entire path ahead, taking small steps can lead to meaningful progress.Key Topics We Explore:How Emily accidentally “fell into” business continuityThe 2015 call to quit and the call back that changed everythingSix years of part-time flexibility: making it work with three boysApril 2021: Her son’s leukemia diagnosis and going to zero hoursHow business continuity planning mode kicked in during the most unpredictable timeWorking hard 9-5, then leaving at 5 (no guilt, no apologies!)Why she hated an organization’s leadership principles and appreciates them nowChapters00:00 Introduction to Emily Vizcaino04:14 Emily’s Journey into Business Continuity06:55 Transitioning from Public to Private Sector09:53 Consulting Experience and Industry Exposure12:44 The Challenges of Client Education15:26 Balancing Career and Family Life18:07 Supportive Work Environment and Flexibility20:54 Mentorship and Growth in Consulting25:47 Building a Supportive Team Environment27:07 Navigating Family Challenges During COVID29:15 Coping with a Child’s Illness33:00 The Journey of Resilience35:55 Leadership Lessons from Personal Experience42:25 Defining Leadership Through ResilienceJoin the Community! Subscribe on Substack for exclusive content:Subscribe on Substack: leadershipstory.substack.comFollow on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/lisa-jonesFollow on Instagram: @theleadershipstoryContact with EmilyLinkedIn: Emily VizcainoSubscribe to The Leadership Story wherever you get your podcasts and join our Substack community for early access to episodes, exclusive content, and resources for your leadership journey. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit leadershipstory.substack.com