In this episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli speaks with Lisa Wise, Chief Rooster, Chief Nester and Owner of Nest DC. Lisa Wise shares the origin story behind founding the company and how they bake purpose into everything they do. Lisa Wise also talks about her commitment to the community and how she was able to keep focused on purpose through the pandemic. Finally, Lisa Wise talks about her commitment to serving employees and other stakeholders.
Some highlights:
- How challenges growing up shaped Lisa Wise and and her make up as an entrepreneur
- The founding of Nest with a purpose of giving back to the community
- Lisa Wise's strong belief that doing good business leads to more business
- The importance of aligning the organization's actions
- Launching Bird Seed with aim of community engagement
- Lisa Wise's leadership during the pandemic and the importance of consistent communication with team members
- The learnings of stepping in as a chair board at Whitman-Walker Health
- Lisa Wise’s advice on leadership
Mentioned:
Naseema Shafi, CEO of Whitman Walker Health
Connect with Lisa Wise:
Nest DC Website (https://www.nest-dc.com/)
Roost DC Website (https://roost-dc.com/)
Flock (n.) Website (https://flock-dc.com/)
Starling DC Website (https://starling-dc.com/)
Birdwatch DC Website (https://birdwatch-dc.com/)
Birdseed Foundation Website (https://birdseed.org/)
Lisa Wise on Twitter (https://twitter.com/chiefnester?lang=en)
Lisa Wise on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisawise?challengeId=AQG7XwfAJfdZngAAAX-lbo56eDUxqCXXYTh8DjAuOKI6EoaBoL3Z3iJh6U-SkA6uxnLCig1XRn5gRVp4dz2eS8BcJ-aEwFFsRg&submissionId=ba4d201b-0afa-dd16-73de-3357a7568c21)
Connect with Mahan Tavakoli:
MahanTavakoli.com (http://mahantavakoli.com/)
https://www.linkedin.com/in/mahan/
More information and resources available at the Partnering Leadership Podcast website:
PartneringLeadership.com (https://www.partneringleadership.com/)
Connect with Mahan Tavakoli:
Mahan Tavakoli Website (https://mahantavakoli.com/)
Mahan Tavakoli on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/mahan/)
Partnering Leadership Website (https://www.partneringleadership.com/)
