Open Heart, Strong Core: Lara Lee’s Mantra for Purposeful Leadership

What if leading through uncertainty starts not with control, but with connection? In this episode of Best Ever, Scott sits down with Lara Lee—Fortune 50 executive, former Harley-Davidson and Lowe’s leader, and now an award-winning board director—to explore how culture, strategy, and execution come together to drive transformation. From revitalizing Orchard Supply Hardware to helping shape Harley-Davidson’s legendary customer community, Lara shares how focusing on people and purpose creates lasting results. She also unpacks the personal mantra that guides her leadership and how it can serve as a framework for any leader navigating today’s brittle, anxious, and nonlinear world.(02:14) Early sparks: Growing up a “citizen of the world”(07:11) What inner work really means for leaders(09:20) Cultivating equanimity and “imperturbability”(12:46) Journaling, reflection, and learning patterns over time(20:39) Why she studied Chinese before it was “cool”(22:40) Lessons from Harley-Davidson’s customer culture(29:16) Designing growth with psychology and purpose in mind(36:08) Walking into a turnaround at Orchard Supply Hardware(41:31) Why culture was the lever that moved everything(46:57) Moving from execution to creating conditions as a board leader(47:47) The Blue Angels lesson: Why boards should “fly loose”(52:17) Advice for navigating your own next big career transition(54:16) Lara’s personal mantra for leadership and life(58:42) What Lara’s reading: governance, history, and big ideasExplore Lara’s consulting work: creative-renewal.comConnect with Lara on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/laralivingstonelee/ Ready to have the Best Life Ever? Start here: www.courses.eblingroup.com/p/best-life-ever-course👉 Connect with Scott EblinWebsite: www.eblingroup.comLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/scotteblin✉️ InquiriesFor anything podcast-related: [email protected] business or speaking inquiries: [email protected]📬 Get leadership insights and updatesJoin the newsletter: www.eblingroup.com/sub

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