LEADERSHIP MESSENGERS™ with Ovi Vasquez, Author & Keynote Speaker

Ep38 Lisseth Zouhbi, CHRO, Author, First-Gen Graduate to Executive Leader: Leadership Development Podcast

• Ovi Vasquez, Author & Keynote Speaker | @OVinspires • Season 4 • Episode 8

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 HOST: Ovi Vásquez is a nationally recognized bilingual leadership keynote speaker who inspires audiences at education conferences, corporate summits, and association events. A #1 Amazon bestselling author and TEDx speaker, Ovi draws upon his journey from working as a child farmworker in the sugarcane fields of rural Guatemala to working for some of Silicon Valley’s leading companies.

Through his story, he delivers a powerful message of resilience, leadership, and purpose. Speaking in English and Spanish, he specializes in youth leadership, first-generation student empowerment, and developing values-driven leaders across education, business, and communities.  

GUEST BIO: Lisseth Zouhbi, senior HR executive overseeing a team of nearly 50 across total rewards, employee relations, recruitment, learning and development, and organizational development. With deep expertise in aligning business goals with talent growth, engagement, and transformation, Lisseth leads with integrity, accountability, and individualized development. A first-generation college graduate raised by hardworking parents, she blends discipline, empathy, and courage to build cultures where people thrive. 

Find our guest at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisseth-zouhbi-33406a9
 Find our host at: https://www.ovinspires.com
 

Leadership Development Keywords: executive leadership, HR leadership, change management, emotional intelligence, accountability culture, individualized development, organizational transformation, talent retention, resilience, values-driven leadership 

Leadership Development Summary: In this episode, Lisseth Zouhbi defines leadership as influence beyond title. Drawing from mentors who brought her into HR and parents who instilled discipline and education, she explains why integrity, follow-through, courageous conversations, and emotional intelligence drive high-performing cultures. Her insights apply directly to executives navigating change, retaining top talent, and building leadership pipelines. 

10 Takeaways on Leadership Development
✅ Leadership goes beyond title
✅ Integrity builds lasting trust
✅ Follow-through creates credibility
✅ Accountability starts at the top
✅ Courageous conversations are essential
✅ Individualized growth plans drive retention
✅ Emotional intelligence strengthens culture
✅ Continuous learning never stops
✅ Clear expectations prevent confusion
✅ Take risks to grow

5 Titles for Leadership Development
✅ Leadership Beyond the Title
✅ Accountability With Integrity
✅ Individualized Leadership That Retains Talent
✅ Courageous Conversations Build Culture
✅ Change, Adapt, Lead

5 Sound Bites for Leadership Development
🗣 “Leadership is beyond the title.”
🗣 “It only takes one person to make a difference.”
🗣 “Set expectations and follow through.”
🗣 “Never stop learning.”
🗣 “Don’t be afraid to take risks.”

10 Chapters on Leadership Development
00:00 – Meet Lisseth Zouhbi
01:11 – Defining Leadership
02:40 – Integrity and Accountability
05:52 – Mentor Who Changed Her Path
06:47 – Family and Work Ethic
09:31 – Top Three Skills
10:54 – Stretch Assignments and Development
11:15 – Retaining Talent Through Inclusion
12:52 – Leadership Excellence Framework
22:14 – Final Message

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