Sometimes the hardest chapters of our lives become the foundation for everything that follows thereafter.

Lori Richardson has spent over 40 years breaking barriers in sales and leadership. She started as a teacher, jumped into technology sales when it was still a boys’ club, and eventually built her own successful company.

Along the way, she’s faced adversity, doubt, and moments that could’ve stopped her but became fuel for her success.

Lori opens up about her early life, including how watching her grandmother run a business taught her to stand tall and speak up. She also shares how surviving an abusive relationship pushed her to rebuild her life, one brave decision at a time.

🎧 Hit play to hear Lori’s raw, inspiring journey and the lessons she wants every woman and man in leadership to know.

Key Takeaways

Introduction to the episode and Lori Richardson (00:00)

Lori’s journey from teaching to technology sales (01:15)

When is the right time for leaders to transition to entrepreneurship? (03:20)

Why sales experience is invaluable in any career (05:18)

The importance of mentorship and sponsorship (07:44)

Lori’s early career mistake of not negotiating salary (08:01)

How early adversity fuels high performance later in life (10:32)

Overcoming fear and leaving a toxic relationship (13:28)

Lori’s vision for women in leadership and diversity in companies (15:55)

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