Women Leading The Way - Lisa Laronde

In this episode, we're joined by Lisa Laronde, President of RSG International and the Canadian Women in Construction (CWIC). Lisa sheds light on the pivotal link between success and the leaders we collaborate with. She emphasizes the significance of shared goals when choosing business partners and employers, offering crucial insights for career growth.

Lisa delves into the troubling statistics and trends in the trade and construction industry, and explains that if we don't make some big changes, and fast, we're going to have a crippling shortage of knowledgeable trade professionals. 

Lisa passionately discusses the role of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs in achieving business and leadership success. She also shares a unique perspective on rules and their impact on workplace dynamics, advocating for managing exceptions over strict enforcement.

Join us for an insightful episode that covers leadership choices, industry trends, DEI's role, and innovative approaches to rules in the professional world.