Passion for Lifelong Learning and Community
Lisa’s passion for life itself is evident in her insatiable appetite for learning, teaching, and making a positive impact. She cherishes intentional time with her husband, family, and friends, and enjoys ballroom dancing, golf, and curling up with a good book. A dedicated volunteer, Lisa has supported organizations such as Meals on Wheels, CASA, and Loma Linda Children’s Hospital.
Lisa A. Rios is a dynamic and results-driven leader with over 30 years of professional experience in organizational leadership, behavior, and alignment. As the CEO and President of The LDI Group, Lisa leverages her extensive expertise to inspire growth, foster alignment, and deliver transformational results for entrepreneurs, business owners, CEOs, and C-suite executives across diverse industries. With over 30,000 hours of one-to-one executive coaching and strategic facilitation, Lisa combines her passion for leadership development with her academic knowledge to guide high-performing leaders and their organizations to unparalleled success.
Lisa’s approach centers on creating intentional, values-driven cultures that align with organizational goals. Her work with leaders fosters self-awareness, identifies blind spots, and helps shape strategies that achieve the results that truly matter. By empowering leaders to envision the future they desire, she enables them to take actionable steps toward meaningful personal and professional growth.
Transformative Impact Across Sectors
Lisa’s diverse background spans the non-profit and private sectors, including expertise in international trade, manufacturing, and team leadership. Highlights of her accomplishments include:
- Leading enterprise-wide change initiatives and aligning corporate cultures during mergers and acquisitions.
- Facilitating strategic growth initiatives that have consistently increased profitability by over 200% for client organizations.
- Facilitating enterprise-wide transformations to positioning entrepreneurs for strategic growth and acquisition.
- Lisa is also the architect behind The LDI LAB™ (Leadership Alignment Breakthrough) Organizational Leadership Certification, an IACET/ANSI Accredited program designed to address gaps between executive and middle management levels, build bench strength and succession planning. Now in its eighth year, the LAB™ boasts a world-class Net Promoter Score, helping leaders align strategies, foster collaboration, and achieve sustainable results.
A Trusted Partner in Leadership Development
As a seasoned Vistage Chair, Lisa has spent nearly two decades facilitating peer advisory groups and coaching executives to uncover core business challenges, develop strategic clarity, and execute actionable solutions. Her compassionate, no-excuses approach has earned her multiple Chair Excellence Awards and recognition as one of the top-performing Vistage Chairs worldwide.
Lisa holds certifications in behavioral assessments, leadership, and facilitation. Lisa is a Professional Speaker and is a member of the National Speaker’s Association.
In addition to her work at The LDI Group, Lisa serves as an adjunct profession at California State University, San Bernadino, California where she shares her knowledge and passion for organizational leadership with aspiring entrepreneurs.
Lisa holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and a Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership from California Baptist University.
Client Testimonials
Lisa’s clients consistently praise her ability to cut through challenges, foster growth, and drive impactful results:
“Lisa is an outstanding mentor. Her financial expertise helped us evaluate and overcome challenges in our company. She holds clients accountable with a velvet hammer and a smile.” ~ Partner, CM School Supply
“Lisa gets us focused on what’s important and helps us cut through excuses. Her personal approach and dedication make every interaction impactful.” ~ CEO, Avalon Shutters
“Lisa truly cares about her clients. She provides the tools, guidance, and tough love needed to facilitate positive results.” ~ CEO, Parkwest Construction
Why Choose The LDI Group?
Under Lisa’s leadership, The LDI Group helps leaders and organizations align their strategies, cultures, and goals for sustained success. From facilitating enterprise-wide transformations to positioning entrepreneurs for strategic growth and acquisition, Lisa and her team inspire trust, clarity, and action.
Contact Lisa at lrios@theldigroup.com to explore how her expertise and The LDI Group’s proven methods can help you lead with confidence, achieve impactful results, and create a culture that thrives.