Leading with Boundaries with Sheri Jacobs

About this episode

Sheri Jacobs discusses the importance of boundaries in leadership and innovation, drawing from her research and latest book.

Sheri Jacobs is a leadership and innovation strategist who has delivered over 300 presentations worldwide and analyzed more than a million data points on human behavior, innovation, and organizational success. Sheri is widely known for her research-backed approach to leadership—particularly her work on how constraints and boundaries can actually accelerate innovation and performance . Beyond her work in business, she is also an award-winning wildlife photographer , bringing a unique lens to leadership, risk-taking, and resilience. Drawing from her latest book, The Unexpected Power of Boundaries , Sheri shares why the most effective leaders don’t remove constraints—they design them intentionally. Because when boundaries are clear, teams think sharper, act bolder, and innovate faster. This conversation goes beyond the workplace as we explore how boundaries shape not just how we lead—but how we live. Order Sheri's book 'The Unexpected Power of Boundaries' Learn more about Sheri HERE

People in this episode

Host: Laura Lawrence

Guest: Sheri Jacobs

Topics covered

• leadership
• innovation
• boundaries
• organizational success
• personal development

Keywords

• leadership
• innovation
• boundaries
• organizational success
• resilience
• wildlife photography
• human behavior

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: The Unexpected Power of Boundaries

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