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Lisa Witter
Connect with innovative ideas and resources in public service worldwide with Lisa Witter, speaker, entrepreneur, and Co-Founder of Apolitical.
Lisa Witter is an accomplished entrepreneur, writer, and public speaker with expertise in communications and government. She is the Co-Founder and Executive Chairman of Apolitical, a network that connects public servants worldwide to innovative ideas, solutions, and resources. Apolitical's media platform shares the stories and insights of government professionals, highlighting successful initiatives in public service globally. Lisa is also a special advisor to Assembly, a B-Corp that applies behavioral science for social good, and has extensive experience as an executive in public interest communications. She serves as a Special Advisor to Care.com and sits on the advisory boards of The Op-Ed Project and Girls20.
Lisa was recognized as a Young Global Leader by the World Economic Forum in 2010 and is a member of WEF's Global Agenda Council for Behaviour. She frequently speaks and moderates discussions, appearing on various media outlets such as NPR, MSNBC, CBS, and the World Economic Forum.
Topics, sessions and talks
This session explores the rapidly changing work landscape in the digital age and how individuals can adapt and thrive in this new environment. Attendees will gain insights into the latest technological advancements and their impact on various industries. They will also learn strategies to embrace change, develop new skills, and leverage technology to enhance their productivity and career prospects. This session will provide attendees with valuable knowledge and tools to navigate the future of work successfully.
Lisa Witter's talk, "Good Influence," explores leveraging behavioral science insights to effectively achieve personal and professional goals, emphasizing practical strategies for positive change and influence.
Lisa Witter shares how curiosity fuels entrepreneurial success, emphasizing its role in innovation, problem-solving, and staying adaptable in the ever-evolving business landscape.
Lisa Witter explores the dual-edged nature of artificial intelligence (AI) in politics, highlighting its potential to innovate governance while cautioning against its risks to democracy and ethical standards.
This talk discusses ehy women are the market to changing the world and how to reach them.
Lisa brings a wealth of experience in communications, government innovation, and social entrepreneurship, offering unique insights into how public and private sectors can collaborate for societal benefit. Her leadership in connecting global public servants through Apolitical provides practical examples of transformative public service initiatives. Booking Lisa as a speaker will inspire your team or business with actionable strategies for leveraging partnerships and innovation for social good.
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Lisa Witter draws on behavioural science frameworks to structure her talks, translating research-backed principles into practical strategies for influence and change.
Lisa Witter speaks on leadership in government and public service, behavioural science as a tool for influence and goal achievement, and entrepreneurial curiosity as a driver of innovation. She is Co-Founder and Executive Chairman of Apolitical, a global network connecting public servants to ideas and solutions, and was named a Young Global Leader by the World Economic Forum in 2010.
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