Laurissa Manning and Lauren Sears - Building Purposeful Teams

Today’s episode features host Alex McCann in conversation with Laurissa Manning and Lauren Sears, co-founders of DLM; a dynamic firm dedicated to helping organizations build purposeful plans and strong, connected teams. Laurissa and Lauren share their journeys as women leaders and entrepreneurs, describing how their backgrounds in logistics, health, psychology, and organizational behavior have shaped their unique approach to fostering culture and collaboration within businesses.

They dive into the importance of clarifying purpose, vision, and values, not just for leadership, but across every team member in an organization. Laurissa and Lauren discuss the challenges of creating high-performing, inclusive teams, the evolving landscape of work since COVID-19, and practical strategies for leaders who want to nurture healthy, resilient, and mission-driven workplaces.

Tune in as they reveal the story behind DLM’s values—Dream, Learn, Manifest—and their hands-on experience supporting startups and established organizations alike. Larissa and Lauren also open up about their collaborative partnership, how they navigate co-leadership, and why true impact comes from building capacity and empowering others.