Meet Lotus Buckner

We recently connected with Lotus Buckner and have shared our conversation below.

Lotus, so great to be with you and I think a lot of folks are going to benefit from hearing your story and lessons and wisdom. Imposter Syndrome is something that we know how words to describe, but it’s something that has held people back forever and so we’re really interested to hear about your story and how you overcame imposter syndrome.

I haven’t! Ha! Similar to confidence, getting through imposter syndrome is a journey, not a destination. I’ve learned to view my imposter syndrome differently. First, I no longer see it as this horrible thing that plagues my every day. I see it as a sign that I’m still learning and growing, which to me, is a great thing! It’s also a reminder that I care about something because usually my imposter syndrome creeps up when it is something that means something to me, something I’m passionate about. Otherwise, I wouldn’t even be doing it or trying to do it. Secondly, I see imposter syndrome as something that I manage, not that I get rid of. To manage it, I acknowledge that I am capable and worthy and break up my goal for that specific situation into smaller, more manageable steps that are less intimidating. I have also learned that getting started is often the hardest part so doing things scared has also helped me manage imposter syndrome.

Great, so let’s take a few minutes and cover your story. What should folks know about you and what you do?

The author behind the #1 Bestseller & #1 New Release, The Joy of HR, Lotus Buckner is also a seasoned People & Culture (HR) leader, recognized for her people-centric, strategic executive expertise. As a startup advisor, entrepreneur, speaker, and consultant, she leverages her diverse experience to guide companies throughout the employee lifecycle, aligning their people and business strategies with exceptional results. Buckner is also an accomplished coach working with founders, executives, and senior leaders to elevate their leadership, careers, and companies.

With a track record of acclaim from organizations like Crain’s Chicago Business, Buckner shares her insights globally, speaking for a range of organizations and associations. Including Guaranteed Rate, ACHE, and DePaul University SHRM. She’s a published writer in prestigious outlets like Forbes and a sought-after speaker and podcast guest.

Buckner’s expertise spans various HR and business topics, including business strategy, leadership alignment, DEIB, employee experience, talent development, HR programs, and career growth. Whether through speaking engagements, consultations, advisory services, fractional work, coaching, or content development, Buckner can bring substantial value to you and your organization.

If you had to pick three qualities that are most important to develop, which three would you say matter most?

Self-awareness: Engage in deep self-reflection, not surface-level reflections like most people do. Go deeper. Become intimate with what your default reactions are to different types of situations, what your comfort zones are and what you’re uncomfortable with, your perceptions, your biases, etc. There is no real self-improvement without self-awareness.

Resilience: Do things scared, challenge yourself, take some thoughtful risks, surround yourself with people who are different than you in every way, and push yourself out of your comfort zone. All of these things will build your resilience muscles, which will help you persevere through even the toughest challenges that life throws your way.

Agility: Being able to respond quickly and effectively in the face of change and obstacles is a critical skill. Gain this by staying curious, asking questions, and looking at problems and situations with as fresh of eyes as possible (versus biased eyes).

One of our goals is to help like-minded folks with similar goals connect and so before we go we want to ask if you are looking to partner or collab with others – and if so, what would make the ideal collaborator or partner?

I would love to collaborate with anyone interested in the human element of work. I’m an author, speaker, and entrepreneur. Through my business, I offer Fractional Chief People Officer/Head of People services, executive coaching, and advisory services.

I’d love to collaborate with any and all of the following:
– Companies looking for a Fractional Chief People Officer/Head of People
– Companies looking to offer executive or leadership coaching to their teams
– Founders, CEOs, executives, or soon-to-be executives looking for coaching for themselves
– Startups to mid-sized companies looking for advisors
– Companies, associations, conferences and events, and organizations looking for speakers
– Anyone looking to provide an easy but powerful read to their teams (discounts for bulk orders of my book)
– Bookstores and libraries looking for an impactful leadership book to stock on their shelves
– Professors looking for a great leadership/business book for either required or optional reading for their students

Contact Info:

• Website: https://www.talentremix.com
• Instagram: @talentremix
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