The Management Minute with Dr. Donita Brown

Serve Before You Sell - Interview with Lisa Arnold

Dr. Donita Brown Season 5 Episode 8

This episode's interview is with Lisa Arnold, Founder & CEO of Small Town Startup.

She shares stories and advice based on her management experiences, including the importance of:

  • Growing the people that you have hired and empowering them to serve well
  • Looking at the whole person and ensuring people's needs are met and that they are in the best position to succeed
  • Creating an environment where everyone fits in and feels valued, heard, and seen
  • Giving direct, clear feedback
  • Hiring people who are smarter than you

She answers the same questions as each podcast guest:

  • How do your values impact your management philosophy?
  • Who or what has had the most impact on your management style?
  • What book has made the biggest impact on you?