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Welcome to Barriers and Boundaries Resilience Leadership
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LISTEN TO MORE FROM LAUREN ON THE BARRIERS AND BOUNDARIES PODCAST! Barriers and Boundaries Podcast: A Conversation with Lauren Wittenberg Weiner, Author of UnrulyOn this episode of the Barriers and Boundaries Resilience Leadership Podcast, we had the privilege of speaking with Lauren Wittenberg Weiner, author, entrepreneur, and founder of Lone Pine Advisors. Lauren joined us to talk about her upcoming book Unruly and to share a powerful conversation on what it really takes to lead with resilience, authenticity, and strategy.
Lauren is not new to breaking norms. As the founder and former CEO of WWC Global, she led one of the most successful women-owned government contracting firms in the country. The company grew to over 100 million dollars in annual revenue and employed more than 300 people before being acquired in 2022. Lauren understands systems, success, and how to lead without losing yourself. From the start of our conversation, Lauren made it clear that authenticity is everything. Leadership is not about pretending to be someone you’re not. It’s about being real. That honesty creates connection. It invites trust. It sets a foundation where others can also bring their whole selves to the table. Lauren lives this belief both personally and professionally. We also dove into the importance of resilience and adaptability. Life changes. Business shifts. Family responsibilities can appear without warning. Lauren is a caregiver, a mom, and a business therapist. Through all of it, she has learned to adapt and find her footing. Resilience is not just bouncing back. It’s learning how to move forward in new ways. One of the most interesting parts of our discussion focused on rules. Lauren is not against rules. In fact, she values understanding them. Knowing the rules gives you the power to move within them, to work around them, and sometimes to change them. You cannot navigate what you do not understand. This clarity is key to making bold but informed choices. Lauren also emphasized the value of choosing your battles. Not everything deserves your energy. Leadership means knowing when to engage and when to step back. Picking the right battles can increase your effectiveness and protect your well-being. It is about strategy, not reaction. As we talked about business success, Lauren kept returning to the basics. Fundamentals matter. Strategy, preparation, consistency, and solid relationships are often overlooked because people are chasing shortcuts. But those basics are what build sustainable success. When the foundation is strong, everything else becomes easier to manage. We touched on what people often call luck. Lauren challenged that idea. In her experience, luck is the result of showing up over and over again. It is the outcome of consistent effort, quiet preparation, and readiness. You cannot control timing, but you can control your preparation for when opportunity comes. One powerful topic we explored was culture. Lauren believes in building non-transactional environments. That means not keeping score. Not giving just to get something back. When people feel seen and respected without conditions, trust grows. Innovation follows. Teams work better. People stay longer. That kind of culture does not happen by accident. Leaders create it intentionally. This led us to another important idea. Leaders should be gateways, not gatekeepers. Too often, leaders hold back opportunities. They filter access. Lauren believes great leaders open doors. They amplify others. They make space. Leadership is not about being the smartest person in the room. It is about lifting up the people around you. We ended with a candid conversation about ego. Ego can quietly undermine leadership. It can make us defensive. It can make us ignore feedback. Lauren shared how she continues to check her own ego, and she encourages others to do the same. Feedback, reflection, and humility are not signs of weakness. They are the roots of real strength. Lauren’s story is a reminder that leading well is not about being perfect. It is about being clear, consistent, and courageous. Her book Unruly will challenge you to rethink how you lead, how you build, and how you show up. Make sure to stay connected so you know when Unruly hits the shelves. It is a book that will resonate long after the last page is turned. To learn more about Lauren Wittenberg Weiner, visit https://laurenwittenbergweiner.com. You can follow her speaking schedule, explore her work as a business therapist, and connect with the ideas shaping her next chapter. Whether you are a new founder, an executive navigating complex systems, or someone leading from the middle, this episode offers insight, encouragement, and clarity. Key Takeaways from Lauren Wittenberg Weiner
Stay tuned for more real conversations on the Barriers and Boundaries Resilience Leadership Podcast, where we highlight leaders who challenge the norms and lead with conviction.
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