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How do I attract and keep the best employees? How do I create a workplace where people want to be, to stay, and beg their friends to join them? And how do I balance being a compassionate, thoughtful and fair leader while getting stuff done and making money? These are just some of the questions business strategist and master teacher Debbie Lawrence will dive into on The Compassionate Leader School podcast. Along with episodes that feel like you're sitting right there with her in the boardroom, Debbie's practical "Take Action Challenges" and valuable freebie resources will have you embracing your compassionate leadership style while building an amazing team and running a smart, profitable business!

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I'm Back... Along with The 15 Permissions

April 11, 2026 • Debbie Lawrence • Season 3 • Episode 32

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After a long absence from the podcast, I've returned — and I'm not the same leader who left. In this episode, I pull back the curtain on why I stepped away, what I've been building in the silence, and why I couldn't stay quiet any longer.

At the heart of my return is The Permissions — 15 truths for women who lead that most of us were never supposed to claim. These aren't motivational platitudes. They're the permissions to run a real business, lead with directness, operate from facts instead of hope, set boundaries without guilt, make uncomfortable decisions, and hold the line — all while still caring deeply.

I walk through each one and challenges you to notice which permissions make you nod along easily and which ones make you want to argue. Those are the ones you need most.

If you've been leading from a playbook that was designed to keep you manageable, this episode is your invitation to write your own.