Ep38 Lisseth Zouhbi, CHRO, Author, First-Gen Graduate to Executive Leader: Leadership Development Podcast
Ep38 Lisseth Zouhbi, CHRO, Author, First-Gen Graduate to Executive Leader: Leadership Development Podcast  
Podcast: LEADERSHIP MESSENGERS™ with Ovi Vasquez
Published On: Sat Feb 28 2026
Description: What questions do you want asked at in the show?HOST: This leadership development podcast is brought to you by: Ovi Vasquez, Inspirational Leadership Keynote Speaker. Fatherless farm boy from rural Guatemala—Inspiring teams to peak performance. He challenges teams to embrace change and step into bold leadership through leadership culture. He grew up in a village without electricity, learned English in two years, graduated from high school in three years, earned a B.A. in management, in two years.  Ovi has worked for Apple, Tesla, Salesforce, and Uber. He is a TEDx speaker, author, and social entrepreneur. 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 grow5 Titles for Leadership Development ✅ Leadership Beyond the Title ✅ Accountability With Integrity ✅ Individualized Leadership That Retains Talent ✅ Courageous Conversations Build Culture ✅ Change, Adapt, Lead5 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#OVinspires#LeadershipMessengers#leadership#community Leadership Culture podcastExecutive leadership podcastEducational leadership podcastOrganizational leadership podcastProfessional Development podcastChange Management podcastCorporate leadership podcastSchool leadership podcastTop Leadership podcast for managersBuilding High-Performance