Join me, Dr. Lisa, AKA Lead Learner Lisa, in the Learning Lab today with our very special guest, Mrs. Yvonne Brooks, MSW.

This week's episode is Transformational Leadership - Organizational Turnaround. This is part 1 of a 3 - part series where Mrs. Brooks shares her journey from 8 year old "at risk" youth to transformational leader.

In this series Mrs. Brooks shares intimate details about her life, her journey, and "becoming".

In this first part Mrs. Brooks joins Dr. Lisa in the lab to share her experience, tips and expert advice on transformational leadership.

Mrs. Brooks is a results-driven and highly accomplished CEO/Consultant at Repairer of the Breach Counseling and Consulting services and former Superintendent.

Mrs. Brooks is skilled in delivering in-services, consultation services, and public speaking engagements to diverse organizations. Mrs. Brooks seeks challenging opportunities to leverage her expertise in enhancing organizational performance and driving positive outcomes.

Mrs. Brooks has her Masters in Education and a Masters in Social Work. Mrs. Brooks is also the author of From My Heart to Your’s.

Take a listen and don't forget to join us next week for part 2 of the series.

Step into The Learning Lab with Dr. Lisa, AKA Lead Learner Lisa, as she welcomes special guest Mrs. Carlas Coleman.

Known affectionately as “Momma Carlas,” she has dedicated her career to advocating for youth and families.

With an abundance mindset at the core of her leadership, Carlas not only believes in the limitless potential of young people facing life’s challenges—she actively works to break down barriers and dismantle the myths surrounding so-called “at-risk” populations.

In this episode, Carlas shares her heartfelt passion for advocacy, leadership, and creating opportunities where others may only see obstacles.

Do you want some practical talent management tips!

Then you will want to throw on your lab coat and listen to this episode of The Learning Lab for Leaders with Dr. Lisa, AKA, Lead Learner Lisa and her guest, Ms. Helena Parks of Parkside from Human Resources, LLC.

Ms. Parks has served as an Executive Director of Human Resources for various nonprofit and educational organizations.

Ms. Parks has experience coaching and consulting with organizational leaders around talent management as well as providing customized talent management support. Ms. Parks has over 22 years of experience in human resources.

Join Dr. Lisa and Ms. Parks as they discuss best practices for developing a culture and climate built on accountability and staff and organizational capacity building.

Ms. Parks shares her experience and some great tips on topics ranging from onboarding, crucial conversations, to staff wellbeing.

If you want to build capacity around human capital and talent management leadership you don't want to miss this episode!

Step into the Learning Lab with Dr. Lisa, AKA Lead Learner Lisa, as she welcomes Dr. Sidney Faucette. From leader to Kingdom builder, Dr. Faucette shares his powerful philosophy of leading with abundance—shattering excuses, surpassing expectations, and inspiring transformation.

With a heart for unity, equity, and challenging societal barriers, Dr. Faucette reveals how his purpose-driven leadership continues to uplift communities and ignite change.

Tune in to this passion-filled conversation and discover how his journey fuels a vision of impact, resilience, and limitless possibility.

Mrs. Casey Kroll joins Dr. Lisa AKA Lead Learner Lisa in the Learning Lab to discuss her experiences and success leading and being led, through change.

This episode is for any leader who wants to improve their competency and skills relative to leading through change and during difficult times.

Challenges, big and small are inevitable in leadership and life. Getting through the "storming and norming" phase to performing is key to building collective responsibility and commitment to the organizational mission, vision, and goals.

Casey is a seasoned leader, experienced educator as well as a professional Disc Golfer. Casey is part of Team Innova/Team Throw Pink, is a breast cancer survivor, 2021 NADGT FA40 Champ, 2021 and 2022 FA40 Michigan State Champ.

Casey is an all around champion on and off the field.

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Want to improve your culture, build morale, and motivate those you lead. Take a listen to this episode as Dr. Saudia Twine of Attachment University gives some practical tips and real life insight into building emotionally intelligent organizational cultures.

Join Lead Learner Lisa AKA, Dr. Lisa in the Learning Lab as she welcomes Sonya James as they dive into this episode's topic, Intentional Leadership. Sonya James is a seasoned educator and leader with over two decades of educational experience. Sonya is also the founder of Robinson-James Consulting, providing support and professional learning to educators.

Coach Karen, former teacher, lifelong educator, and professional coach joins Lead Learner Lisa in the Learning Lab to discuss leading with purpose. Coach Karen shares her heartfelt story about those that impacted her life and the importance of being mindful of the impact that we have on others as educators.