The Leadership Story Podcast

Real Woman, Real Leadership, Real Resilience!The Leadership Story is where real women share real leadership built on real resilience. Lisa Jones sits down with incredible women from every industry who have powerful stories about leadership. Through honest conversations with rising stars, seasoned executives, and the allies who champion women's success, this podcast helps you see your own experiences as the foundation for authentic leadership. leadershipstory.substack.com

The Leadership Story Podcast is a business podcast hosted by Lisa Jones, with 17 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Lisa Jones hosts The Leadership Story Podcast, a business show with 17 episodes published.

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  Episode #14

  Stop Overthinking, Start Moving: How Women Leaders Move to Execution | EP14

  Jun 1, 202612 minS1

  <p>Stop overthinking and start leading! Most women leaders aren’t missing the answer; they’re missing the move. In this solo episode, Lisa Jones breaks down the leadership strategy to move from analysis paralysis to decisive action.</p><p>Learn the decision-making framework Lisa uses to break the overthinking loop with three core questions:</p><p>* What’s the smallest version I can test?</p><p>* What if it fails? So what?</p><p>* What can I control to lower the risk?</p><p>If you’ve ever confused more thinking with more progress, this episode provides the tools to get u...

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  Episode #13

  The Job Search System: Navigating ATS, Networking, and Career Alignment | EP13

  May 18, 202621 minS1

  <p>Are you struggling with a career transition or wondering why your experience isn’t translating in today’s job market? In this episode of The Leadership Story, host Lisa Jones sits down with two-time bestselling author Irene Chukwuma to break down the job search system.</p><p>In this insightful interview, Irene shares her journey from West Africa to the US, navigating the job market as an immigrant, and overcoming challenges in career re-entry. She discusses strategic job search techniques, the importance of networking, and her inspiring approach to career resilience, including her books on job searching and career rest...

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  Episode #12

  Strategic AI Literacy: Why Women Leaders are Not Behind | EP12

  May 4, 202617 minS1

  <p>Lisa Jones reframes AI as a leadership opportunity, sharing strategies for women to leverage emotional intelligence and adaptability to lead in the age of AI.</p><p>Key Topics We Explore</p><p>Why women feel behind on AI (it has nothing to do with capability)</p><p>AI as a leadership issue, not a technology problem</p><p>The three strengths women bring to AI adoption: emotional intelligence, collaboration, ethical reasoning</p><p>Four practical strategies: identify what’s draining you, start small, check for bias, bring your team in</p><p>Mindset essentials: be a learner, normalize di...

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  Episode #11

  Rebuilding After Job Loss: Your Leadership Identity | EP11

  Apr 20, 202633 minS1

  <p>Lisa Jones shares a strategic blueprint for navigating a Reduction in Force (RIF) and re-centering your leadership identity when a job title ends.</p><p>With nearly 90,000 jobs eliminated from just three major companies in early 2026, and a job market that’s harder for older workers and women specifically, Lisa shares data, strategy, and honest reflection on navigating layoff, ageism, faith, and what it actually means to build resilience.This isn’t a ‘blessing in disguise’ conversation. It’s the real version. And it’s for anyone who’s been laid off, is watching others go through it, or is wondering h...

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  Episode #10

  Leaving Corporate: The Pre-Tirement Blueprint | EP10

  Apr 6, 202647 minS1

  <p>Amy Palmer and Lisa Jones explore “pre-tirement” and the strategic decision to leave corporate life to find a more authentic professional identity.</p><p>A former senior executive, award-winning actress, and lifetime content creator, Amy walked away from corporate life without a backup plan and discovered something unexpected on the other side.</p><p>Key Topics Explored</p><p>The decision to leave corporate without a backup plan</p><p>What “pre-tirement” means and why it’s resonating with so many women</p><p>How corporate conditioning shaped who we thought we needed to be</p><p>Gen X vs. Gen Z...

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