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149 Purpose-Driven Leadership: Putting People and Place Over Profits with Flock DC CEO Lisa Wise | Greater Washington DC DMV Changemaker

Category: Business
Duration: 00:47:03
Publish Date: 2022-04-12 09:00:00
Description:

In this episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli speaks with Lisa Wise, Chief Rooster, Chief Nester and Owner of Nest DC. Lisa Wise shares the origin story behind founding the company and how they bake purpose into everything they do.  Lisa Wise also talks about her commitment to the community and how she was able to keep focused on purpose through the pandemic.  Finally, Lisa Wise talks about her commitment to  serving employees and other stakeholders.    


Some highlights:

- How challenges growing up shaped Lisa Wise and and her make up as  an entrepreneur 

- The founding of Nest with a purpose of giving back to the community

- Lisa Wise's strong belief that doing good business leads to more business

- The importance of aligning the organization's actions 

- Launching Bird Seed with aim of community engagement 

- Lisa Wise's leadership during the pandemic and the importance of consistent communication with team members

- The learnings of stepping in as a chair board at Whitman-Walker Health

- Lisa Wise’s advice on leadership 

 

Mentioned:

Naseema Shafi, CEO of Whitman Walker Health


 

Connect with Lisa Wise:


Nest DC Website


Roost DC Website


Flock (n.) Website


Starling DC Website


Birdwatch DC Website


Birdseed Foundation Website



Lisa Wise on Twitter 


Lisa Wise on LinkedIn

 


 

Connect with Mahan Tavakoli:

MahanTavakoli.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/mahan/

 

More information and resources available at the Partnering Leadership Podcast website: 

PartneringLeadership.com




Connect with Mahan Tavakoli:

Mahan Tavakoli Website

Mahan Tavakoli on LinkedIn

Partnering Leadership Website


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