Hi! I’m Elizabeth

Most organizations try to engage their people. I teach people to engage themselves.

It's a small but radical shift — and it's the idea behind my book, my HBR writing, and every program I deliver.

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High-performing organizations don’t wait for perfect conditions. They empower their teams to excel in imperfect conditions.

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Here’s How

Need your team to be all-in?

I got you.
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This is the book your boss needs you to read.

Steve Johnson

Technology Executive & Start-up Veteran

4X C-Suite | 6X Exit | 6X Unicorn

Courses & Insights

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Leading without Formal Authority

Learn how to inspire, motivate, and drive results, even when you’re not in charge. See my entire LinkedIn Learning Library here.

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Financial Targets Don’t Motivate Employees

Financial results are an outcome, not a root driver of employee performance. See my entire HBR Library here.

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Praise

  • “Elizabeth Lotardo’s action-oriented approach inspires teammates to create their own fulfillment.”

    — Hubert Joly
    Former Best Buy CEO and Senior Lecturer at Harvard Business School

  • "Her work has been a game-changer for our organization! Elizabeth’s training had a significant positive impact on our financial results."

    — Rob Davis
    Training Coordination Manager at ThyssenKrupp Materials NA

  • "She makes complex ideas easy to follow. The actionable and practical techniques she shared clearly stemmed from her rich experience, rather than just theoretical knowledge. She received an impressive 9.24/10 rating from our audience consisting of business leaders & executive coaches"

    — Dominik Bortas
    Membership Manager at Coaching.com

  • "Elizabeth has a rare ability to take big, meaningful ideas and translate them into practical, everyday leadership actions. You don't just listen to her, you walk away reflecting, motivated, and ready to put what you learned into practice."

    Alan Jackson, the State of Missouri

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