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Leading Yourself: Finding Joy and Meaning at Work
Complimentary 1-Hour (Virtual)
Aug 5, 2025
Elizabeth Lotardo
Live on Zoom
11am - 12pm EST | 10am - 11am CST | 8am - 9am PST
Complimentary for IMS Members
You Will Learn: Health / Wellness  |  Leadership Skills
What You'll Walk Away With
  • How to find deeper meaning in your role and inspire others to do the same
  • Strategies to quiet fear and embrace uncertainty in times of rapid change
  • Tips for handling difficult bosses, like micromanagers, know-it-alls, and leaders who constantly change their mind
  • Language to push back on unrealistic goals or bad decisions (without being a whiner)
  • Hacks for infusing energy into your organization when you and everybody else are overwhelmed and tired
You'll also walk away with recognized continuing education credits (CPE and SHRM), a certificate of completion, and a shareable digital badge for LinkedIn or other platforms. These can highlight your expertise to your manager and help strengthen your professional profile.
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About This Session

Even if you’re not in your dream job, self-leadership empowers you to take control and create a more fulfilling work experience. Let’s be honest—work will never be perfect. But can it improve? Absolutely. By focusing on what’s within your control, you can transform your day-to-day into something more meaningful and productive.

In this program, Elizabeth Lotardo offers insightful real-life examples, practical takeaways, and humorous, relatable stories to motivate readers to make the most of their current roles. Whether you’re feeling stuck or simply looking to enhance your work life, this book provides actionable strategies to help you find greater satisfaction and joy in what you do.

Elizabeth Lotardo

Elizabeth Lotardo is an executive consultant, speaker, and bestselling author who helps organizations drive emotional engagement. Her new book, Leading Yourself, has been called a refreshingly candid playbook that helps you create a work experience worth loving, right now.

She works with senior leaders, frontline managers, and entry-level teammates to create more purpose-driven work experiences. Her clients include Salesforce, DraftKings, Hilton, and numerous Berkshire Hathaway organizations. Elizabeth writes for Harvard Business Review, and her work has been featured in The Wall Street Journal and on NPR.

Program Level: Beginner/Intermediate
Delivery Method: Group Internet Based (Zoom platform)
Prerequisites: None
Advanced Preparation: None
Field of Study: Personal Development
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