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You wanted the job- and now realize it came with humans.
Resources and real talk for accidental people leaders who want to get it right

Written by Lisa Friscia

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All Things Talent

Dec 19, 2023

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9 min read

All Things Talent

Helping leaders and people managers align strategy, talent and equity

Lisa Friscia
Lisa Friscia

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Allow Me To Reintroduce Myself

Mar 31, 2026

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9 min read

Allow Me To Reintroduce Myself

This one's for the accidental people leader

Lisa Friscia
Lisa Friscia
"But I Taught It"

Mar 17, 2026

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9 min read

"But I Taught It"

Why Manager Training Fails (And What Works Instead)...plus 1% solutions on succession planning and some resources on leading in a changing world.

Lisa Friscia
Lisa Friscia
AI Won't Build Your Leadership Culture. But It Will Expose Whether You Have One.

Mar 3, 2026

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10 min read

AI Won't Build Your Leadership Culture. But It Will Expose Whether You Have One.

Lisa Friscia
Lisa Friscia
Inspiration Isn't Enough

Feb 17, 2026

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10 min read

Inspiration Isn't Enough

How Lent Offers a Lesson About Operationalizing Contribution

Lisa Friscia
Lisa Friscia
People Don't Need Heroes; They Need Pathways

Feb 3, 2026

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7 min read

People Don't Need Heroes; They Need Pathways

Lisa Friscia
Lisa Friscia
From Allyship to Action

Jan 20, 2026

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9 min read

From Allyship to Action

Why systems—not statements—create change

Lisa Friscia
Lisa Friscia
"Late" Isn't Always a Failure

Jan 6, 2026

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9 min read

"Late" Isn't Always a Failure

La Befana, the Epiphany, and why good leaders plan for reality

Lisa Friscia
Lisa Friscia
Why I’m Pausing Before Pushing Forward

Dec 16, 2025

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10 min read

Why I’m Pausing Before Pushing Forward

The strategic value of a pause for leaders (and how to do it)

Lisa Friscia
Lisa Friscia
What Giving Tuesday Can Teach Us About Leadership

Dec 2, 2025

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11 min read

What Giving Tuesday Can Teach Us About Leadership

Plus: Places to give, a discount, a note on grief and gratitude and some interesting articles.

Lisa Friscia
Lisa Friscia
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