In this high-energy conversation, Sharon and Lori explore how leadership, employee well-being, and workplace culture work together. Lori Power, founder of MP Benefits, urges leaders to stop viewing benefits as a cost and start treating them as a strategic investment in health, engagement, and productivity. Drawing on work with companies like Boeing, she shows that when benefits are aligned with safety, performance, and clear communication, teams become happier and more effective.
Sharon and Lori’s conversation also delves deep into leadership, team alignment, and the role of mental health at work. Lori’s stories bring these ideas to life, from reshaping law firm benefits to helping construction companies reduce turnover from 75% to zero.
As the conversation turns to mindset, succession planning, and community, Lori shares practical wisdom for entrepreneurs: lead with empathy, invest in people, plan your exit early, and never stop learning. Her insights make this episode a must-listen for business owners seeking to build resilient, people-first organizations where both employees and employers thrive.
About Lori Power
Lori Power is the founder of MP Benefits and an expert in execution—in other words, she gets things done. Known for transforming employee benefits from a cost into a measurable investment, Lori helps businesses align their benefit plans with safety, productivity, and performance.
A Certified Exit Planning Advisor and published author, Lori also holds a Workplace Mental Health Leadership Certificate from Queen’s University. Her insights on leadership, succession, and the culture of engagement in the modern workplace have been featured on Global News, CBC, and the HR Reporter.
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