6 Approaches For When You Are Thrust Into Change with Lisa Gable (Episode #69)

[00:01 – 5:0] Opening Segment

• I introduce Lisa Gable
  • Bio 
• Lisa shares a bit of her story and experience
  • The opportunity to meet amazing people
  • The opportunity to make turnarounds in the White House
    • Later in Silicon Valley 
  • How she became a professional “troubleshooter” for businesses

[05:01 – 27:45] Imposter Syndrome and Personal Turnarounds

• Lisa’s thoughts on picking up the mantle of leadership
  • Looking at the people who have impacted our history 
  • The example of 9/11
    • Ordinary people rose up and became ‘heroes’ 
  • The example of UPS
    • Ordinary UPS delivery people delivering the vaccine
  • Do you stand up when the moment arises? 
• The importance of ‘expanding your table’
  • Every new person is an opportunity to build relationships
  • Recognize a need and take action to fill it 
• Battling self-doubt and imposter syndrome
  • There is no right or wrong, just have confidence 
  • Recognize this is a rapidly changing world – no one has all the answers
  • You just have to make decisions
  • Lisa gives an example from the movie When We Were Soldiers
    • Through your training in life you have relevant abilities 
• “The First One In” – what does it mean?
  • Lisa’s story of getting interested in military leadership at a young age
  • “I wasn’t an imposter… I was just the first one to the party” 
  • We’re all trying to figure it out – learn as you move forward
  • Ask the questions to the things you don’t know 
  • How the Pandemic has given us a reset
• Giving people hope through the Turnaround
  • Writing to give people skills and hope that things can get better 
  • Key factor: Do it with hear and understand your impact on people 
  • Ranking and rating your decisions and priorities 
  • The importance of getting good at navigating change
• We are all hiking up the mountain
  • It’s ok to be down, but you need to get back up 
  • Take you next action to help someone else
• Bring out the best in humanity and amplify our future on The Goodness Exchange
  • More information on how you can join in below

[27:45 –  43:26] Challenging Your Crisis, Making Transitions, Finding Best Fits

• “My greatest stumbling blocks have actually presented my greatest opportunities”
  • Challenge your crisis
    • Don’t let it defeat you, it may be what you need 
  • The concept of playing “Musical Chairs”
  • Lisa’s story of navigating a crisis
    • From unemployment to a successful agency 
• Going through the process of rejection
  • Realize these aren’t the matches for you 
• Finding your best fit
  • Leave your job in a good way 
  • Manage your exit as much as your entry
  • Leave your relationships with dignity and respect
    • Life is a soap opera 
• The need for vulnerability in a successful turnaround
  • Pull the bandaid off and be honest with people 
  • Shuttle diplomacy – listen to people’s point of view
    • Give a human touch to your actions

[43:27 – 51:46] Encouraging Adventure

• You need to be ready to embrace change at any moment 
• People’s sense of adventure on moving forward
  • Dealing with the restrictions of your current situation
  • There is so much world out there 
  • We should be out there exploring
• Lisa’s practical tips on finding your best fit
  • We are a new environment
  • People are flowing through jobs
    • There is no perfect path 

[51:47 – 57:37] Closing Segment

• Cultivating what we are meant to contribute
  • You were built for a particular time 
• How to connect/engage with Lisa and her work
  • Links below 
• Final announcements