{"podcast":{"title":"The Social Impact Solutions Podcast","slug":"the-social-impact-solutions-podcast-7134873","podcast_index_feed_id":7134873,"rss_url":"https://40014997.hs-sites.com/podcasts/179584026708/rss.xml","website_url":null,"image_url":"https://40014997.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/40014997/Social%20Impact%20Solutions%20Podcast.jpg","author":"Social Impact Solutions (johnmark@socialimpactsolutions.com)","episode_count":42,"summary":"Too many organizations struggle to prove the good they’re doing in a way that inspires donors, partners, investors, and communities to take action. Join Lauren and John Mark Vanderpool as they share how you can measure and market your impact to create more meaningful change today. Each episode delivers practical strategies, expert insights, and inspiring stories to help you overcome these hurdles, raise more funding, and amplify your mission. Whether you’re leading a nonprofit, heading up a CSR initiative, or simply passionate about making the world a better place, the Social Impact Solutions Podcast is your go-to resource for actionable advice on measuring and marketing your impact. Tune in, take notes, and let’s create a world where your work speaks for itself.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-28T22:21:27.335423+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-social-impact-solutions-podcast-7134873"},"episode":{"title":"Empathy Is the Strategy: Leadership That Actually Works With Lisa Foster","slug":"empathy-is-the-strategy-leadership-that-actually-works-with-lisa-foster","published_at":"2025-04-21T23:32:46+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-social-impact-solutions-podcast-7134873/empathy-is-the-strategy-leadership-that-actually-works-with-lisa-foster","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-social-impact-solutions-podcast-7134873","url":"https://api-na1.hubspot.com/podcasts/v1/audio/file.mp3?portalId=40014997&podcastEpisodeId=189171604544&podcastShowId=179584026708&podcastEpisodeFileId=189172010761&podcastEpisodeCrmObjectId=423819386687&podcastEpisodeFileCrmObjectId=423840107656","audio_url":"https://api-na1.hubspot.com/podcasts/v1/audio/file.mp3?portalId=40014997&podcastEpisodeId=189171604544&podcastShowId=179584026708&podcastEpisodeFileId=189172010761&podcastEpisodeCrmObjectId=423819386687&podcastEpisodeFileCrmObjectId=423840107656","summary":"🔗 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…","meta_description":"🔗 Connect with Lisa Foster ✅ Take the EQ Quiz and explore leadership resources: lisadfostercoach.com ✅ Read Lisa’s latest articles: • LinkedIn Articles •…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3272,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-social-impact-solutions-podcast-7134873/episodes/empathy-is-the-strategy-leadership-that-actually-works-with-lisa-foster/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-social-impact-solutions-podcast-7134873/empathy-is-the-strategy-leadership-that-actually-works-with-lisa-foster.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}