by Lisa Jasper | Feb 10, 2021 | Lisa's Blogs
It’s been almost 20 years since I’ve gone into an office five days a week. In that time, I’ve progressed in my consulting career from a Senior Manager, to a Principal, to a VP, to a Managing Partner, to a CEO. I barely remember what it’s like to “go to work” and to...
by Lisa Jasper | Feb 8, 2021 | Lisa's Blogs
I want to help you design your career, that’s why I’m writing this article. But, before you read any further, you should know that my professional path has actually been a series of unplanned twists and turns. I originally envisioned myself as a stay-at-home mom with...
by Lisa Jasper | Dec 29, 2020 | DEI, Lisa's Blogs, Other
As a business leader, I feel like I’ve been living in dog years — so much has happened that this year feels more like seven. In the spring, our company — like many others — had to throw out our annual plans and quickly pivot to new ones. In the summer, we increased...
by Lisa Jasper | Sep 29, 2020 | CIO Concerns, DEI, Lisa's Blogs
I recently wrote about how company purpose is being tested and inspired by all the events of 2020. This topic is very real for us at Thought Ensemble. We’ve been thinking a lot about what really matters as we’ve navigated the challenges of this year. While we’ve had...
by Lisa Jasper | Sep 29, 2020 | CIO Concerns, DEI, Lisa's Blogs
In August 2019, the Business Roundtable rewrote their statement of corporate purpose. I followed this with significant interest being that I have never forgotten the debates about corporate purpose in business school almost two decades ago. We were taught that the...
by Lisa Jasper | Sep 16, 2020 | Change Management, DEI, Lisa's Blogs
I love working with companies who really want to make a difference, beyond just making money for their shareholders. I mean, making money is fun and all, but it is even more rewarding to join in on a just cause. Plus, as this HBR article explains, companies who have...
