# Make Joy Your Job: The Culture Playbook That Actually Works (Lisa Even)

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Podcast: [Coachful Coaching Leadership Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/coachful-coaching-leadership-podcast-6308260)
Published: 2026-01-29T21:03:00+00:00
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## Resource

In this episode of the Coachful Coaching Leadership Podcast, host David Fung sits down with Lisa Even (ee-ven), keynote speaker, bestselling author, and leadership coach, to unpack what it really means to make joy a priority as a leader.Lisa shares her path from healthcare operations and team leadership into coaching, and why joy is not fluff. It is a leadership lever. You will learn her practical approach to building presence, creating trust fast, and shaping a culture where people actually want to show up. She also breaks down her signature “Crappy to Happy” strategy and how to turn unavoidable, everyday work into something your team does not dread.If you are leading under pressure, managing constant change, or feeling stuck in grind-mode, this conversation will help you reset without pretending life is easy.Learn more about Lisa at lisaeven.comGet her book, Joy Is My Job: https://lisaeven.com/books/In this episode, we cover:* Why joy is a leadership choice, not a personality trait* How leaders shape culture through energy, tone, and intention* Lisa’s “Crappy to Happy” method for draining tasks* How to build trust faster, especially in stressed teams* Simple ways to create a “Good Ripple Effect” at work and at home Chapters 00:00:00 Introduction to Lisa Even 00:05:00 The Importance of Joy in Leadership 00:10:00 Strategies for Incorporating Joy 00:15:00 Balancing Work and Joy 00:20:00 Creating a Ripple Effect of Positivity

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