The Cost of Being Likeable with Erisa Ojimba

Wrapping up our month of strong female voices, we have HR leader, Erisa Ojimba.In this episode, we sit down with Erisa and unpack the career moments, leadership influences and hard-earned lessons that shaped how she shows up today. We talk about the traps leaders fall into when they prioritize harmony over credibility and why chasing likeability can quietly limit impact and authority. This is a candid conversation about building trust, earning respect, and leading with clarity, even when it means being uncomfortable. Because in leadership, being liked isn’t the goal. Being trusted is.