Lisa Leath, SHRM-SCP

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DISC Type : D

HR Nightmares Podcast Host at Leath HR Group

Wilmington, North Carolina, United States

Overview

As Chief People Officer at Vantaca, Lisa Leath leads the people and culture strategy for the fast-growing SaaS company. Her experience spans from scaling Fortune 500 teams to guiding global M&A integrations in pharmaceuticals. She holds a B. S. from Penn State University and an SHRM-SCP certification, with a reputation for creating modern, strategic HR solutions.

Lisa is deeply involved in her Wilmington community, serving as the 2024-5 Board Chair for the Wilmington Chamber of Commerce and on several other local boards. She is passionate about food, wine, and culinary shows featuring figures like Anthony Bourdain. She also hosts the "HR Nightmares" podcast, blending professional advice with humor.

Unique fact: Lisas professional motto and favorite book title is, "Yes is the answer. What is the question? "

Personality Overview

Very Quick

Strong-Willed

Risk-Taker

They are not focused on building rapport and relationships.  They like to be in a position where they can control the conversation and terms. They are very proud of what they do.

Topics They Care About

Modernizing HR
Passionate about changing how business leaders perceive "good HR" and hosts the "HR Nightmares" podcast to discuss real-world workplace issues with humor and practical advice.
Scaling SaaS Teams
As CPO for a high-growth SaaS company, she is focused on talent strategy to attract, retain, and develop high-performing teams in the competitive tech landscape.
Community Leadership
Serves as the Board Chair for the Wilmington Chamber of Commerce and is active on other local boards, demonstrating a strong commitment to local business growth and prosperity.

Media Appearances

Lisa Leath, Chief People Officer at Vantaca. Featured in iHeartRadio

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Leadership team expansion positions Vantaca for continued growth. Featured in Vantaca Blog

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Lisa Leath, SHRM‑SCP – Chief People Officer at Vantaca | The Org. Featured in The Org

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Work History

1-2023
HR Nightmares Podcast Host at Leath HR Group
7-2022
Chief People Officer at Vantaca
5-2022
Founder/Owner at Leath HR Group
12-2019 - 7-2022
Co-Founder at WorkTok
5-2017 - 5-2022
President + Chief Practitioner at Leath HR Group

Education

2000 - 2005
B.S. from Penn State University

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Insights For Selling To Lisa

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Objectively showcase the impact that your product creates
  • Hold your ground without indulging in one-upmanship
  • Make sure that you circle back fast on any action items, it wins their trust

DONT's

  • Don’t focus on process and rules, give the impression of being a ‘gets it done’ person
  • Don't try too hard to forge relationships with them
  • Do not back off when challenged, respond with a confident, objective answer instead

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Lisa is

  • Conviction around the impact matters the most to them, followed by a sense of achievement and ROI.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Lisa

  • If they are not convinced, they will say no without any hesitation.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Lisa move?

  • They can take decisions very fast if you manage to convince them.
  • Can Lisa take some risk or not?

  • The risks don’t matter much to them.

You And Lisa

Personality Compatibility


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