In this episode of A Shot of Inspiration, Lisa Bowman, founder of The IN-terview and author of the book Harasshole, shares her inspiring journey of overcoming workplace harassment and building a successful career. She talks about the importance of leaders engaging with their employees to better understand their work and challenges, the value of trusting your gut, and how to create a culture of respect and inclusivity in the workplace.

3 Key Takeaways:

  1. Engage with your employees to understand their work and how the business operates
  2. Trust your gut, even when it’s difficult to do so
  3. Use your experiences to make a difference and help others

About Lisa:

Lisa Bowman is a marketing expert who has made a significant impact on some of the world’s largest organizations, including United Way and UPS. Her work with United Way included the launch of the Join the Fight campaign and the implementation of Philanthropy Cloud, which helped to increase donor engagement and brand equity. She also led philanthropic partnerships with Beyoncé, launched a reality series called THE HERO EFFECT on Oprah Winfrey Network, and implemented the CHARACTER PLAYBOOK digital education program for middle schoolers.

Lisa is the author of the book “Harasshole,” which journeys her experience with workplace harassment and provides practical advice for individuals and organizations to prevent and address such behavior. She is also an activist and uses her platform to advocate for social change.

In addition to her work and activism, Lisa is a keynote speaker on various marketing topics and has moderated for AwareNow, the official talk show for causes presented by AwarenessTies, which is broadcast on AppleTV and Roku. She is also the host of her own “zoomcast,” The Mojo Moment, featuring business leaders who have found a purpose beyond driving profit

Lisa is from Chicago and currently resides in Atlanta.

Resources:
Linkedin
Book: Harasshole
IN-terview
Email for IN-terview
Deon’s Youtube (Deon is at the :34 marker)