Episode 224

Navigating Family Dynamics: Insights from Liz Lean PR

On this episode of the Evolve to Succeed Podcast, Warren Munson talks to Liz and Leila Willingham, directors of Liz Lean PR. They discuss running a family business, the importance of communication and mentorship, and challenges faced during the COVID-19 pandemic. Liz emphasizes mental health and work-life balance for business leaders, while Leila shares her journey growing into a senior role. They highlight the need for a family-focused culture, the value of young employees’ ideas, and the irreplaceable human touch in PR.

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About this episode

On this episode of the Evolve to Succeed Podcast, Warren Munson talks to Liz and Leila Willingham, directors of Liz Lean PR.

Liz and Leila discuss their journey of running a family business and the challenges they faced.

Leila talks about growing up in and around the business and her experiences in becoming a senior member of the team.

They explore the importance of effective communication and mentorship in a family business, and highlight the challenges faced during the COVID-19 pandemic and the need to manage team morale.

Liz discusses the importance of mental health for business leaders and the need for self-care, emphasising the need to find a balance between work and personal life and the challenges of managing a busy schedule.

This episode of the Evolve to Succeed Podcast covers:

  • 1Running a family business requires a balance between entrepreneurship and maintaining family dynamics.
  • Creating a family-focused culture in the business is important.
  • Having support from family and team members is crucial.
  • Mentorship plays a significant role in personal and professional growth.
  • AI and digital delivery have their place, but they can’t replace the emotional connection and human touch that PR brings.
  • Employers should value and listen to the assets and ideas of young employees.
  • Taking care of oneself is not selfish but necessary for effective leadership. Personal success is closely tied to happiness.

Episode 224

The guests

Liz Lean

Founder of Liz Lean PR

Leila Willingham

Director at Liz Lean PR

Episode 224

The host

Warren Munson

Founder of Evolve
Entrepreneur, keynote speaker, business advisor and author

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