| Dates Offered | Time | Location | Target Audience |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 5, 2025 | 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. | Virtual Classroom via Zoom (hosted by Institute for Management Studies) | All WashU Staff |
This is part of the Institute for Management Studies (IMS) Leadership Conversations.
These 60-minute IMS live virtual programs provide a quick dive into key topics that are critical to organizations during a time of disruptive change. Packed with actionable learning strategies, participants will experience an interactive virtual program with an IMS thought leader and receive post-session support through micro-learning lessons and a discussion board.
Course Description:
Even if you’re not in your dream job, self-leadership empowers you to take control and create a more fulfilling work experience. Let’s be honest—work will never be perfect. But can it improve? Absolutely. By focusing on what’s within your control, you can transform your day-to-day into something more meaningful and productive.
In this program, Elizabeth Lotardo offers insightful real-life examples, practical takeaways, and humorous, relatable stories to motivate readers to make the most of their current roles. Whether you’re feeling stuck or simply looking to enhance your work life, this book provides actionable strategies to help you find greater satisfaction and joy in what you do.
Facilitator:
Elizabeth Lotardo is an executive consultant, speaker, and bestselling author who helps organizations drive emotional engagement. Her new book, Leading Yourself, has been called a refreshingly candid playbook that helps you create a work experience worth loving, right now.
She works with senior leaders, frontline managers, and entry-level teammates to create more purpose-driven work experiences. Her clients include Salesforce, DraftKings, Hilton, and numerous Berkshire Hathaway organizations. Elizabeth writes for Harvard Business Review, and her work has been featured in The Wall Street Journal and on NPR.
An important note: Once registered in Workday Learning, you will also receive an email with the Zoom link directly from IMS in the week prior to the session.
Questions:
Contact HR Learning and Development
All programs are subject to change.