Innovation and Leadership: Insights from Lisa LevyIn this episode of The Thoughtful Entrepreneur, host Josh Elledge chats with Lisa Levy, Founder and CEO of Lcubed Consulting, about how innovation and self-reliant leadership can drive business success. Lisa brings over 16 years of consulting experience to the conversation, sharing her framework for empowering teams, streamlining operations, and fostering a culture of continuous innovation. Her story—intertwining a love of live music and her journey as a bold business strategist—offers valuable perspective for entrepreneurs navigating growth and transformation.Building Empowered Teams and an Innovation-Driven CultureLisa opens up about one of her biggest passions: live music. As a lifelong groupie and advocate for joy outside of work, she shares how music fosters unity and serves as a powerful metaphor for teamwork and harmony in business. This sets the stage for the real focus of the conversation—how founders can let go of control, empower their people, and create businesses that grow without their constant oversight.At Lcubed Consulting, Lisa helps founders overcome common delegation roadblocks, such as the fear of losing control or the belief that they are the brand. Her solution: teach leaders how to build self-reliant teams by instilling trust, clear communication, and accountability. She also introduces her “innovation engine” framework—a repeatable process that encourages idea generation, prioritization, and real-world testing to ensure businesses evolve with market demands.Lisa’s approach isn’t about overhauling your company overnight—it’s about making intentional shifts that activate your team’s full potential. Whether you’re scaling operations or refining your strategy, her clarity calls and blueprint can help you uncover friction points and identify simple, high-impact changes.About Lisa LevyLisa Levy is the Founder and CEO of Lcubed Consulting, where she specializes in aligning people, processes, and technology to enable scalable business growth. A dynamic strategist and speaker, Lisa empowers business leaders to build self-sufficient teams and embed innovation into their company culture.About Lcubed ConsultingLcubed Consulting partners with founders and executives to optimize internal systems, drive accountability, and spark innovation. The firm’s proven frameworks help businesses grow sustainably by reducing operational friction and empowering leadership teams to execute with clarity and confidence.Links Mentioned in This Episode:Lcubed Consulting WebsiteLisa Levy on LinkedInEpisode Highlights:Live Music & Leadership: How Lisa’s passion for live music illustrates the value of unity and joy outside the boardroom.Letting Go of Control: Founders must learn to delegate and empower their teams to avoid burnout and stagnation.The Innovation Engine: Lisa’s framework for fostering consistent, meaningful innovation across an organization.From Chaos to Clarity: Aligning people, processes, and tech to create scalable, sustainable growth.Special Offer for Listeners: Access Lisa’s innovation engine blueprint and book a free 60-minute clarity call.ConclusionLisa Levy’s episode offers a powerful reminder that innovation and leadership aren’t reserved for Fortune 500s—they’re essential tools for every founder. From building teams that don’t rely on micromanagement to embedding creativity into daily operations, Lisa’s strategies help businesses adapt and thrive. Whether you're a startup founder or a seasoned executive, her insights will guide you toward leading with intention and scaling with purpose.Apply to be a Guest on The Thoughtful Entrepreneur: https://go.upmyinfluence.com/podcast-guestMore from UpMyInfluence:We are actively booking guests for our The Thoughtful Entrepreneur. Schedule HERE.Are you a 6-figure consultant? I’ve got high-level intros for you. Learn more here.What is your #1 Lead Generation BLOCKER? Take my free quiz here.Want to learn more about all the podcasts managed by UpMyInfluence? Opt in here.Don’t forget to subscribe to The Thoughtful Entrepreneur and thank you for listening. Tune in next time!