What Great Leadership Looks Like in a Changing World | Lisa Myers, Boyer and Ritter

Leadership gets tested when everything around you is changing. Technology is evolving. Expectations are shifting. Organizations are growing. And the question becomes: *How do you embrace change without losing the culture, values, and people that made your organization successful in the first place?* On this episode of **Beyond The Deal**, we sit down with **Lisa Myers, Managing Partner of Boyer and Ritter**, for a conversation about leadership, culture, mentorship, technology, accountability, and what it really means to help people grow. Lisa shares lessons from her accounting and leadership journey, including how Boyer and Ritter has approached growth, innovation, artificial intelligence, professional development, and organizational accountability while staying deeply focused on people. Because at the end of the day, *great leadership isn't just about what you accomplish. It's about the people you help become who they're meant to be.* In this episode, we talk about: Why leadership is fundamentally about people, not positions How strong relationships and practical judgment shape effective leadership The role mentors can play in accelerating professional and personal growth Building a culture where people feel empowered to find where they thrive Balancing legacy and tradition with innovation and change How Boyer and Ritter is approaching AI and emerging technology Why data-driven decision-making is becoming increasingly important Preparing the next generation of professionals for a changing workplace Why soft skills and courageous conversations matter more than ever Using EOS to create greater accountability across an organization How leaders can create environments where people can grow and contribute Lisa's advice for younger professionals navigating their careers Why the trusted-advisor role will remain deeply human—even as technology evolves One of the biggest takeaways: *Leadership is deeply human.* For Lisa, successful leadership means helping other people become the people they were meant to be. That requires more than technical expertise. It requires relationships, trust, accountability, mentorship, courage, and a willingness to continually learn and adapt. If you're leading a team, building a business, navigating organizational change, or simply thinking about what kind of leader you want to become, this conversation offers plenty to consider. CHAPTERS 00:00 — Welcome to Beyond The Deal 01:46 — Meet Lisa Myers 01:55 — How Lisa Got Started 03:24 — From CPA to Managing Partner 04:51 — Growing with Boyer and Ritter 05:37 — Embracing Change & Technology 08:30 — What Shaped Lisa's Leadership 10:41 — Why Leadership Is About the Team 12:09 — Creating a Strong Culture 13:19 — The Power of Mentorship 16:19 — Seeing Potential in People 17:00 — Empowering People to Thrive 18:47 — Leading Through Change 19:17 — Legacy vs. Innovation 22:20 — Learning to Adapt 23:28 — Putting People in the Right Seat 25:06 — Technology, Data & AI 26:33 — Will AI Replace Accountants? 27:41 — The Values That Guide Leadership 28:32 — Developing People Faster 29:36 — How Technology Is Changing Leadership 30:20 — Why Soft Skills Matter 31:07 — Nice vs. Kind & Courageous Conversations 32:45 — The Future of the Workplace 33:47 — Collaboration & Connection 35:33 — Creating a Culture of Learning 36:52 — The Client-Service Mindset 37:59 — EOS & Organizational Accountability 40:09 — Understanding the "Why" Behind the Work 41:24 — Evolving Without Losing Your Identity 41:49 — Rocks, Goals & Accountability 45:39 — Lisa's Advice for the Next Generation 46:22 — Leadership Is Deeply Human 47:03 — Embrace Challenges & Find Mentors 50:00 — Enjoy the Journey 52:16 — The Future of Accounting & Trusted Advisors 53:09 — Final Thoughts ABOUT BEYOND THE DEAL *Beyond The Deal* is the podcast where we go past the transactions, past the titles, and into the stories that actually shape who we become. Hosted by **Lacey Labs and Laura Martin**, Beyond The Deal explores the people, experiences, challenges, and turning points behind business and professional success. Because success is never just about the deal. CONNECT WITH US If you enjoyed this conversation, *subscribe to Beyond The Deal* and join us for more conversations about leadership, entrepreneurship, commercial real estate, business, and the stories behind the people doing the work. And if this episode resonated with you, share it with someone who is navigating leadership, building a team, or trying to figure out what it means to lead well. HASHTAGS #BeyondTheDeal #Leadership #BusinessLeadership #LisaMyers #BoyerAndRitter #LeadershipDevelopment #CompanyCulture #BusinessGrowth #AI #FutureOfWork #Entrepreneurship #ProfessionalServices