Liz Wainger- Compelling Insights on Communication and Leadership (#104)

Bio Before founding Wainger Group in 2000, Liz held a senior communications positions with Morino Institute and Venture Philanthropy Partners, The National Trust for Historic Preservation and The American Institute of Architects. She was a reporter at The Washington Post on the Metro and Style desks. As a Certified Professional Facilitator, she is part of an elite group of professionals, highly educated and certified to be skilled at creating workshops and group processes that get to the heart of the matter, foster alignment, build consensus, and derive solutions to complex challenges. A prolific writer, she is the author of 2018 book, Prism of Value®: Connect, Convince and Influence When It Matters Most. She has blogged for Huffington Post and her work and has appeared in the Washington Post, Washington Business Journal, and numerous professional and digital publications. She currently serves on the boards of School for Ethics and Global Learning, Jubilee Housing, and the Steering Committee of the ULI DC’s Women’s Leadership Initiative. In 2015, she was named by the Washington Business Journal to the distinguished cadre of Women Who Mean Business in Washington, D.C. Show Notes Starting Wainger Group (00:04:35) Liz describes founding her communications consulting company and its evolution over the years. Early Career Journey (00:07:40) Liz discusses her childhood interest in communication and language, influenced by her parents’ love for books and learning. Interest in Interpretation (00:08:30) Liz recalls being inspired by an interpreter at a young age and her fascination with language and communication. Educational and Corporate Experience (00:14:00) Liz discusses her decision to work in a hospital, her experience at Mass General Hospital, and her transition to journalism. Difference Between Translation and Interpretation (00:17:15) Liz explains the difference between interpretation and translation, emphasizing her interest in bridging gaps of understanding. Transition to PR (00:24:30) Liz shares her transition from journalism to public relations, driven by her desire to help others tell their stories. Leaving Journalism (00:25:40) Liz reflects on her decision to leave journalism, citing the emotional challenges of reporting on sensitive topics. Interest in Architecture (00:26:30) Liz discusses her passion for architecture and her transition to working with the American Institute of Architects. Experience at AIA (00:27:20) Liz describes her role at the AIA, from writing newsletters to eventually leading the PR department. Like Buildings and Architecture (00:28:45) Liz discusses her early experiences in the PR department and interacting with architects. Understanding the Business of Architecture (00:30:45) <...