Lead With Honest Communication with Lisa Reimer

Host: Carrie Tuttle Guest: Lisa Reimer Lisa Reimer, a senior leader with 20 years of experience in the gas and convenience industry, shares her insights on leadership, team management, and navigating challenging corporate transitions. She has spent most of her career in mid-level and senior leadership roles. In her most recent role as Director of Operations, she led a team of over 40 staff while the company was being sold, a difficult process with many team members knowing they were losing their jobs at the end of the sale.She emphasizes the importance of open communication, resilience, and the value of learning from diverse experiences. You’ll love the moments when she encourages listeners to be bold and open to new opportunities!QUOTE-WORTHY MOMENTS:·      "Lead with very honest and open communication.” ·      "Be the leader and let the team teach you. Ask a lot of questions.”·      "Look at lateral moves as an opportunity, not always having to have a promotion."EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS·      Open and honest communication is crucial for driving business forward and creating a safe space for team members to express their feelings.·      Leadership involves being open and vulnerable, consulting with the team, and making tough decisions when necessary.·      Taking on lateral roles and learning new aspects of the business can be beneficial for career growth and knowledge acquisition.·      Women in leadership should be bold, authentic, and supportive of each other, learning from diverse perspectives and building their own leadership toolkit.LINKS FROM EPISODELisa Reimer on LinkedIn Tell us a topic you’d like to hear more about in the comments. Want to be an expert guest? ⁠⁠APPLY HERE ⁠