Lisa Even
Discover How to Unlock the Ultimate Leadership Ripple Effect
Corporate Leadership Expert | Employee Engagement Speaker | Fortune 500 Leader | Bestselling Author
Lisa Even helps organizations turn everyday interactions into extraordinary results. Through research, real-world experience, and her signature S.E.A. Framework, Lisa equips leaders with practical tools to strengthen culture, boost performance, and drive results. Her dynamic approach turns leadership into a performance strategy—creating the ultimate ripple effect, the kind that moves people and drives impact. Better leaders. Better culture. Better results.
Key Speech Themes:
Leadership
Creating a Positive Corporate Culture
Optimize Performance
Human Resources
Resilience
Emotional Intelligence
Attract, Engage and Retain top talent
Fee: $10,000 plus $1,500 travel and hotel
Lisa Even spent more than a decade as an operational leader inside a Fortune 500 healthcare company, overseeing a multimillion-dollar budget and the kind of day-to-day leadership challenges that no conference speaker can simulate from a stage if they haven't lived them.
She came out of that experience with a clear conviction: culture isn't built in meetings. It's built in the moments in between — the attitudes, behaviors, and beliefs that accumulate in a team over months and years and either create a thriving environment or quietly erode one.
Her signature S.E.A. Framework (Show up, Engage, Adapt) gives leaders a practical structure for building what she calls the Good Ripple Effect: the compound result of intentional leadership across an organization. Lisa is also the bestselling author of Joy Is My Job and host of the Have Good Ripple Effect podcast.
Her sessions work particularly well for organizations where leaders know culture matters but aren't sure what to actually do differently on Monday morning.
Ideal for: leadership summits, HR conferences, corporate culture events, women's leadership programs.
Meet Lisa
Lisa Even is on a mission to help leaders and organizations create the ultimate ripple effect, the kind that moves people and drives impact.
Better leaders. Better culture. Better results.
A nationally recognized keynote speaker, best-selling author of Joy Is My Job, and host of the Have Good Ripple Effect podcast, Lisa has partnered with top organizations across the world to help teams navigate change and create remarkable performance.
Through her signature S.E.A. Model (Show up, Engage, Adapt), Lisa teaches that culture and performance aren’t built in meetings; they’re built in the moments in between, through attitudes, behaviors, and beliefs.
A former healthcare operational leader at a Fortune 500 company overseeing a multimillion-dollar budget, Lisa learned firsthand that great leaders don’t wait for culture to happen, they build it intentionally. Drawing on more than a decade of leadership experience, she equips audiences to move from the day-to-day hustle to captaining their own ship.
Her message blends strategy, science, humor, and connection, showing that when leaders focus on creating a Good Ripple Effect, results always follow.
Topics & Descriptions
Topic #1:
Have Good Ripple Effect: Building Positive Culture & Results
Great leaders don’t wait for good culture to “happen”—they build it.
Today’s professional landscape is more demanding than ever, with challenges like compressed resources, rapid change, and siloed teams. Cultural dysfunctions such as complaining, negativity, and passive-aggressive behavior often go unaddressed, quietly eroding morale, stalling growth, and driving turnover. While monitoring metrics and holding people accountable might seem sufficient, truly impactful leadership requires more.
According to SHRM, nearly one in five employees has left a job in the past five years due to negative workplace culture, highlighting its critical impact on retention. In this keynote, Lisa equips leaders with three strategies to analyze, navigate, and build a collaborative and adaptive culture—creating a lasting Good Ripple Effect that drives results.
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Perfect for Leaders and Teams:
Navigating the challenges of a dynamic workplace
Wanting to leverage culture as a competitive advantage
Trying to create an environment where teams feel empowered and engaged
Key Takeaways:
Identify and address cultural dysfunctions that hinder growth and engagement
Evaluate team culture by analyzing current attitudes, behaviors, and beliefs
Gain practical tools to improve team morale, productivity, and retention
Topic #2:
Presence Is a Present: Building Self-Aware Leaders and Teams
Leaders lacking self-awareness often show up as busy, stressed, authoritarian, or overwhelmed. They struggle to separate their emotions from their actions, leading to team disengagement, frustration, and interpersonal friction.
By building self-awareness, leaders can better focus on their teams and bridge differences in personalities, values, and communication styles among team members, fostering more cohesive and collaborative environments. According to the Harvard Business Review, “Leaders with high emotional intelligence contribute to a 20% improvement in team performance.”
In this keynote, Lisa shares actionable strategies for building self-awareness and the four factors that predict positive presence: energy, expression, tone, and intention - all of which are essential for positively influencing team dynamics.
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Perfect for Leaders and Teams:
Looking to differentiate their leadership approach
Striving to improve emotional intelligence and self-awareness
Seeking tools to enhance team dynamics and performance
Key Takeaways:
Assess how you “show up” and address behaviors that may undermine morale, productivity, and culture
Bridge differences in personalities, values, and communication styles to strengthen team dynamics
Use proven frameworks, like the Circle of Control, to allocate energy effectively and lead with intention
Topic #3:
Living in the Lab: Building Engagement-Driven Teams
Many organizations face rising complacency, disengagement, and inconsistent performance. Meanwhile, successful, innovative organizations thrive because their employees are motivated and eager to contribute to shared goals.
Too often, leaders unintentionally stifle creativity and innovation—either by placing team members in high-pressure problem-solving situations without adequate support or by repeatedly solving the team’s problems themselves. This fosters a fear of mistakes, leaving ideas untapped and teams underperforming.
In this keynote, Lisa helps leaders explore how their leadership style impacts team dynamics, ways to “live in the lab” and experiment with engagement activities, and equips them with actionable strategies to build a motivation-centered culture where employees feel empowered to contribute proactively.
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Perfect for Leaders and Teams:
Combating disengagement and complacency
Building a culture of creativity, innovation, and psychological safety
Inspiring meaningful contributions and idea-sharing across the team
Key Takeaways:
Recognize behaviors that suppress creativity and risk-taking
Discover motivation-focused methods through real-world case studies
Celebrate successes and implement strategies to build resilient teams
Topic #4:
Joy Is My Job: Building Accountability of Joy in the Workplace
Too often, enjoyment and engagement are treated as “nice to have” instead of essential components of a productive workplace. Deadlines, projects, and crises take over, leaving team members feeling disconnected and drained, relying on sporadic gestures to feel engaged. And let’s face it—the word burnout gets tossed around like candy.
Additionally, it’s easy for team members to assume workplace joy is solely the leader’s responsibility, while leaders face rising disengagement without knowing how to fix it. Research shows that joyful employees are 31% more productive and three times as creative, leading to higher morale, retention, and innovation within teams. Joy isn’t just a feel-good concept—it’s a smart business strategy.
In this keynote, Lisa guides audiences through practical steps to create a culture of enjoyment and engagement. She introduces concepts such as “Crappy to Happy” to improve unglamorous work activities and demonstrates how team members can take accountability for their own enjoyment at work.
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Perfect for Leaders and Teams:
Looking to boost team morale
Fostering team ownership: Joy is a shared responsibility, and leaders empower team members to shape their workplace experiences
Introducing Small Habits: Simple, consistent actions build cohesion and accountability better than occasional events
Key Takeaways:
Design engagement plans and activities that increase satisfaction and reduce turnover
Foster an ownership mindset that inspires creativity and accountability
Spread a Positive Ripple Effect: Empower teams to own their joy and workplace experience
Videos
Full Bio
Lisa Even is on a mission to help leaders and organizations create the ultimate ripple effect, the kind that moves people and drives impact.
Better leaders. Better culture. Better results.
As a healthcare operational leader at a Fortune 500 company overseeing a multimillion-dollar budget, Lisa learned firsthand that great leaders don’t wait for culture to “happen.” They build it intentionally.
Now, as a nationally recognized keynote speaker, best-selling author of Joy Is My Job, and host of the Have Good Ripple Effect podcast, Lisa helps leaders and teams do the same. Her work blends actionable strategy, research-backed insights, and a fresh perspective to help world-class leaders connect deeper, perform better, and unlock next-level productivity and impact.
Through her signature S.E.A. Model (Show up, Engage, Adapt), Lisa teaches that culture and performance aren’t built in meetings; they’re built in the moments in between, through attitudes, behaviors, and beliefs. She helps leaders recognize that their ripple effect, the tone they set, the energy they bring, and the example they model, has the power to shape trust, collaboration, and long-term results.
Drawing on more than a decade of experience leading teams and studying what great leaders do differently, Lisa equips audiences to move from day-to-day firefighting to captaining their own ship. Her message is a blend of strategy, science, humor, and heart, showing that when leaders focus on creating a Good Ripple Effect, results always follow.
Known for her contagious energy and people-centered approach, Lisa challenges leaders to think beyond daily metrics and consider the legacy their leadership leaves behind, the kind measured not just in results, but in how people feel, perform, grow, and show up because of them.
Whether she’s on stage, in a workshop, or behind the mic on her podcast, Lisa reminds leaders of one simple truth: Leadership isn’t just an initiative; it’s a performance strategy.
Rave Reviews
“Lisa was engaging and relatable. We walked away with actionable strategies to help our teams adapt to change, a practical model for analyzing team culture, and emotional intelligence tools to create a Good Ripple Effect in our sphere of influence. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐”
Stephanie Gott , VP of HR, Delta Dental
“We’ve had the pleasure of hosting Lisa Even twice now. Not only is her content stellar, Lisa is fantastic to work with. She is thoughtful, thorough, and provides relatable tools and actionable strategies that attendees can implement immediately.
The quality of her work is equal across multiple presentation formats. Whether live-streaming a 1:1 discussion for a webinar, presenting in-person where attendees can also stream and participate online, or just working with an in-person audience, she is an impactful presenter.”
Allison Violette, Sr. Resource Coordinator ESPN
“If you are in an industry that deals with toxic culture, love engagement and burnout, or has accountability gaps, book Lisa for your conference! She helps leaders and teams understand their impact and create stronger, more resilient teams. She has Good Ripple Effect!”
Kelli Paskert, Chief Operating Officer, Skold Companies
“Lisa is an energetic and actionable speaker! Her thoughts regarding leadership resonate with executive audiences. She keeps the focus on being outcomes driven, while being lively and thought-provoking. Her examples and nuggets of information that are easy to take with you and incorporate into work or life.
Brad Holton, Board Chair, Iowa Society of Association of Executives
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions About Lisa Even
Q: What does Lisa Even speak about?
A: Lisa Even speaks on leadership, corporate culture, and employee engagement through her signature S.E.A. Framework — Show up, Engage, Adapt. A bestselling author, Fortune 500 healthcare executive, and host of the Have Good Ripple Effect podcast, Lisa gives leaders the practical tools to build a Good Ripple Effect in their organizations: better leaders, better culture, better results.
Q: What is Lisa Even's speaking fee?
A: Lisa Even's fee is $10,000 for in-person U.S. events, plus travel and accommodations. She is also available for half-day and full-day workshops at separate rates. Contact Upside Speakers for current availability and pricing.
Q: What types of events is Lisa Even best suited for?
A: Lisa Even is an ideal fit for leadership summits, HR conferences, corporate culture events, and women's leadership programs. She works particularly well for organizations where leaders know culture matters but want specific, practical tools rather than general inspiration.
Q: How do I book Lisa Even for my event?
A: Lisa Even is exclusively managed by Upside Speakers. Contact us through the form at upsidespeakers.com/book-a-keynote-speaker with your event details and we will confirm availability and discuss keynote versus workshop format options.