Ready to transform your leadership style and get real about the power of appreciation at work? In this episode of Hot Habits, Dr. Tamsin Astor meets with Lisa Ryan—professional speaker and Chief Appreciation Strategist at Grategy. Together, they spark an energizing conversation about gratitude as a concrete business strategy, not just a feel-good add-on. You’ll get a sneak peek into Lisa’s life-changing gratitude practice, actionable tips for resisting the "fluff" label, and a candid look at how authenticity and respect fuel retention, engagement, and positive work culture. They swap stories on tough work environments, reveal what top leaders unintentionally do to erode respect, and tackle the Big Juicy questions around AI, the future of work, and the loneliness epidemic. Curious how you can recession-proof your influence and make every team member feel seen? This one’s for you. A little more about today’s guest - Lisa Ryan is a Certified Speaking Professional, keynote speaker, and founder of Grategy, where she helps organizations strengthen culture, engagement, and retention through practical appreciation strategies. With more than a decade in industrial sales, including seven years in the welding industry, Lisa understands the realities of manufacturing, construction, and skilled trades workplaces. She’s the author of twelve books, including Manufacturing Engagement and Thank You Very Much, and the host of the Manufacturers’ Network Podcast, where she interviews leaders shaping the future of industry. Through her keynotes and workshops, Lisa shares simple, actionable ideas that help leaders keep their best people, build stronger teams, and create workplaces where respect fuels performance and appreciation drives results. https://www.linkedin.com/in/asklisaryan https://lisaryanspeaks.com/ https://manufacturers-network.com/ I'm Dr. Tamsin Astor, a neuroscientist who studies habits in teams, relationships and systems. I'm obsessed with one question: which habits are quietly running your life, and which ones could change everything? I work with founders and leadership teams to identify the invisible defaults driving their culture, their communication, and their results and then we redesign them, from the inside out. No one shows up as just "the CEO." You're a founder, a colleague, a parent, a partner, a human… often all before lunch. When you only change habits in one role and ignore the others, you get burnout, misalignment, and a culture that feels brittle no matter how good your strategy is. My work blends neuroscience, habit design, conscious leadership, and relational intelligence — because your relationships are your leadership. Full stop. Clients usually find me when they're exhausted from putting out the same fires and starting to suspect: this isn't just a strategy problem. It's a human habits problem. I believe how you live and lead ripples outward: into your team, your family, future generations. My core values are freedom and love, and everything I build is grounded in honest communication, smart systems, and deep care for people. Underneath it all? Relationships are my north star. Grab Your Free Personal Energy Audit If this episode got you thinking about your habits, your capacity, or where your energy is really going, I made something to help you take the next step. It’s a free video plus a simple download that walks you through a personal energy audit with AI as your guide. It’s designed to help you see what’s working, what’s draining you, and where small shifts could create more ease, focus, and alignment. Get the free resource here: https://tamsinastor.zoholandingpage.com/hothabits Looking forward to being here with you next week for another juicy conversation! Let’s keep the conversation going. Join my Substack - https://drtamsin.substack.com/ Check out more episodes - https://www.hothabitspodcast.com/
