Send us a text"You have to live out the change you want to see in the workplace. If you're not showing the next generation how it's done, it won’t change." - Larissa Mañón MervinIn this episode, we talk with Larissa Mañón Mervin, a regional manager of Legal Aid of North Carolina. Larissa shares her experiences in nonprofit law, emphasizing the need for transparency, vulnerability, and a supportive workplace culture. Also the conversation highlights the significance of understanding team dynamics, fostering psychological safety, and the role of leaders in creating an environment where everyone can thrive. In this episode, listen for: Leadership Philosophy: Larissa dives into her belief in authentic leadership, discussing how embracing your unique strengths and personality makes for better leadership. She credits her mentors and professional development opportunities for shaping her leadership style.Balancing Vulnerability and Authority: The conversation explores how leaders can be vulnerable and authentic with their team while maintaining their authority, and how this balance strengthens trust and collaboration.Empathetic Leadership: Drawing from her experience, Larissa shares how her background as a domestic violence attorney has shaped her empathetic leadership style. She discusses the importance of understanding team members’ challenges and experiences to create a supportive workplace.Connect with Larissa Mañón Mervin: Website: www.legalaidnc.orgInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/legalaidnc/Email: [email protected]____We’re Dana Johnson and Sara Lowell hosts of Entrepreneur Encounter, a growing and thriving entrepreneur podcast dedicated to soft skills development and we’re so grateful you found us. We started this podcast to invite you into conversations and workshops that are designed to help make you feel more empowered, thrive, and be fulfilled as you reach your entrepreneur goals. We interview experts and thought leaders so that we can grow our mindset, build better habits and uncover a side of yourself you’ve never seen before. Click the Subscribe button to help us spread the love with Entrepreneur Encounter.--Enroll in The Entrepreneur Encounter Circle to improve your life, connect with a supportive commSupport the showWhether you’re looking to grow your visibility through Pinterest Marketing or streamline your Podcast Operations and Team Management, we help business owners and creatives build sustainable systems that work for them, not against them. Want to learn more about how this can work for you and your business, reach out to us! Connect with Entrepreneur Encounter: Newsletter: https://tinyurl.com/3azyca95 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/entrepreneur-encounter/ Host Sara Lowell: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/youarerembertllc/ Website: https://www.youarerembertllc.com/ Host Dana Johnson: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/d-m-johnson/ Website: https://ddvirtualmanagement.com/

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