# Empathy Is the Strategy: Leadership That Actually Works With Lisa Foster

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Podcast: [The Social Impact Solutions Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-social-impact-solutions-podcast-7134873)
Published: 2025-04-21T23:32:46+00:00
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## Resource

🔗 Connect with Lisa Foster ✅ Take the EQ Quiz and explore leadership resources: lisadfostercoach.com ✅ Read Lisa’s latest articles: • LinkedIn Articles • Forbes Contributor Page (https://www.forbes.com/councils/forbescoachescouncil/people/lisadfoster/) ✅ Want help with culture, silos, or team leadership? Reach out to Lisa directly for a conversation—no pressure, just support. (https://lisadfostercoach.com/) What happens when a mission-driven entrepreneur scales a company to hundreds of employees—and then dedicates her life to helping others do the same? In this episode, we sit down with Lisa Foster, a seasoned social entrepreneur turned leadership coach, who shares her powerful journey from building a global business to empowering purpose-driven teams through emotional intelligence and culture-first leadership. We dive into the unique leadership challenges in the nonprofit space, why mission-blindness can derail even the most passionate teams, and how one-on-one meetings (done right) can transform your organization. Lisa breaks down practical, research-backed strategies for building cohesive, high-performing teams—without burning yourself out or micromanaging. Whether you're a nonprofit leader, social entrepreneur, or people-first CEO, this conversation is packed with actionable insights to help you build a culture worth bragging about. Takeaways - Lisa Foster started her journey as a high school English teacher before becoming a social entrepreneur. - Emotional intelligence is crucial for successful leadership and organizational growth. - Nonprofits often prioritize mission over the well-being of their team members, leading to burnout. - One-on-one meetings are essential for building trust and understanding within teams. - Effective management training should focus on…

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