Engaging Youth for Conservation and Cultural Change with Lidia Soto-Harmon

How do you transform an organization’s culture to create a thriving environment that energizes employees, attracts future leaders, and advances the organization’s mission?

Lidia Soto-Harmon, the President/ CEO of the Student Conservation Association (SCA), joins us to share her insights and experiences. Growing up in Central and South America and leading the largest Girl Scout Council in the U.S., Lidia offers a wealth of diverse knowledge on leadership strategies for connecting with and building impactful experiences for youth.

Podcast Link: https://leadershiplevers.buzzsprout.com/2244596/15265577-engaging-youth-for-conservation-and-cultural-change-with-lidia-soto-harmon

Dive into Lidia’s journey as the new SCA leader and learn how the SCA is engaging young people in hands-on conservation efforts nationwide, collaborating with key partners like the National Park Service and the U.S. Forest Service.

Lidia discusses the crucial role of trust and a learning mindset in building a healthy workplace culture. She explores the challenges of driving cultural change with a 200+ remote team, emphasizing that culture is a lived experience for leaders, not just words.

Lidia’s firsthand experiences highlight the transformational impact of engaging youth in conservation and the power of action-based leadership.

Join us for an enlightening discussion on leadership, cultural transformation, and the vital role youth plays in preserving public spaces for future generations.

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