Lisa Edmondson and Leadership Reno, LLC: Pioneering Success in Empowering Others

Based in Atlanta, Georgia, USA, Lisa Edmondson specializes in providing consulting services in the field of Learning & Development through the company she established in January 2022. Starting her own company was a direct response to a deeply personal experience in which she endured workplace bullying and was ultimately let go after dedicating 11 years of her life to a job in which she was a successful senior leader managing a team of high-performing individuals. This pivotal moment ignited a burning desire within her to uncover a solution to combat workplace bullying, and to make leadership development training and anti-bullying resources readily available to others Drawing upon her nearly three decades of experience in the Learning & Development space and her successful decade of experience as a people leader with zero employee turnover, she found herself uniquely equipped with the skills, expertise, and knowledge needed to craft impactful content on leadership and anti-bullying. Her belief that when the right leaders are in place, bullying does not exist, is also the topic of her soon-to-be released book on leadership.

The inspiration she derived from her own experiences with workplace bullying spurred her on a mission to empower others with the tools they need to defend themselves, reducing their reliance on HR interventions to "make things right." Remarkably, she has chosen to offer her services and courseware for free, not driven by monetary aspirations, but rather by simply helping others. When measured solely by traditional sales metrics, one could argue that she hasn't excelled in the realm of entrepreneurship. To date, she hasn't "sold" any of her courses. However, when measured by the impact of helping others, her entrepreneurial success story merits recognition. She's been fortunate to consistently secure consulting contracts that have funded her mission and enabled her to persist in providing her courseware at no cost.

Lisa also admits that she’s no marketing guru, either. She hasn’t actively promoted her courseware or services beyond social media. Nevertheless, the power of her connections and relationships cultivated through platforms such as LinkedIn, have allowed her courses to reach the screens of hundreds upon hundreds of eager learners in the year since she launched her first course. Her work was also recognized in 2023 by The Telly Awards, where one of her videos won a silver Telly in the category of Social Video > Workplace Culture.

Running a one-person operation is undoubtedly arduous, particularly when lacking prior entrepreneurial experience. However, her extensive experience in the corporate world, along with the passion driving her mission, has propelled her to overcome any hurdles. She's discovered that when you truly believe in your cause, you'll uncover the resilience and resourcefulness necessary to navigate the intricacies of entrepreneurship. She resolutely advises others to never underestimate the value of seeking guidance from friends and connections on social media, particularly within the supportive community of LinkedIn. These individuals are not only genuine but also eager to provide coaching and support, driven by a collective desire to witness others succeed.

Website : www.leadershipreno.com