April 1 marks the calendar for office mandates saying it’s time to go back to working in office 4 to 5 days a week. But for many, this return feels like more than a logistical shift. It’s emotional. It’s generational. And it’s bringing up big questions about purpose, productivity, and power. In this episode, Lisa unpacks why the return-to-office conversation hits such a nerve and how we can make this moment work for everyone.

We cover:

Why returning feels so personal and what generational tensions have to do with it.

The pros and cons of working from home vs in office.

What employees and leaders can do to navigate this transition.

How dressing for work has changed and how to find your new “power look” (yes, sneakers count).

Whether you’re remote forever or back to a badge-in culture, this episode offers tangible strategies for navigating this modern workplace moment with confidence.

00:00 Intro

00:57 Why Are We Resisting This Return?

05:40 Lisa’s Playbook for Returning to the Office

11:22 Turning this Moment Into a Win-Win

12:10 Rethinking Leadership

20:30 It’s an “And,” Not an “Or”

22:38 What Is Your Resistance Telling You?

25:38 Dress for the Moment

28:13 Long-Term Vision

29:36 Outro

30:04 Disclaimer

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