Episoder
-
Women continue to face inequities at work.
But as a leader, it’s easy to build and influence a more responsive environment where women can thrive and advance. It just takes a conscious effort.
In this episode, learn what you can do to instigate immediate change that will positively impact not just your workplace culture, but the careers and lives of the women on your team.
Pronouns, stretch assignments, compensation, parental leave policies, workplace accommodations, uninterrupted communication, negotiating, flexibility, fertility benefits, and hiring practices? They’re all covered here. -
The job market continues to evolve under macro influences like tight labor availability and hyperinflation. As a result, many employees are on the hunt for their next role (or for a new one following a layoff).
In this episode, learn 11 steps you should take right now to improve your competitiveness in the job market, and catapult your chances of finding the job you want. -
Mangler du episoder?
-
You don’t have to loathe your job in order to make a move.
I recently quit my job - even though I loved it. While the move seems counterintuitive, leaving on a (really) high note is often the right thing to do. In this episode, I cover how to weigh your options, whose advice you should take, and why I left a job I loved.
Plus… I finally share the biggest win I’ve ever come across in my career.
Resources mentioned in this episode:
E2: Interviewing the Interviewer: Six Questions You Should Ask
E7: Has Your Resume Expired?
E8: How Real Can You Be?
E9: Imposter Syndrome: It's Everywhere. What Can You Do About It?
E13: How To Find A Mentor: Part I
E14: How To Find A Mentor: Part II
TEDxUManitoba: How to Fail Better with Lindy Norris
CNBC: Before you impulsively quit your job as part of the ‘Great Resignation,’ do these four things -
Setting goals can feel like a daunting annual task, but it doesn’t need to be a complicated effort. This episode quickly unpacks why we need goals (current state —> future state), how to set them (hint: automatic check-ins), and why they work (incremental advances). Ever wonder how some people catapult ahead of peers in a seemingly short period of time? This is the reason.
Resources mentioned in this episode:
https://hbr.org/2011/02/goal-setting-the-art-of-stretc
https://www.forbes.com/sites/theyec/2022/07/20/eight-tips-for-achieving-your-goals-and-setting-a-positive-example-for-your-team/?sh=6b95ddc21c47
https://positivepsychology.com/benefits-goal-setting/#:~:text=Setting%20goals%20helps%20trigger%20new,you%20don't%20properly%20manage.
hannahrosespin.com
https://bestyounutrition.ca/ -
In the second of a two-part series on mentorship, learn what reverse mentorship is and why executives need to hear from entry level employees. You’ll also learn why the cone of silence is a business risk, why multiple mentors are critical, and which five relationships will supercharge your career. Resources mentioned in this article:
https://www.forbes.com/sites/nazbeheshti/2019/01/23/improve-workplace-culture-with-a-strong-mentoring-program/?sh=1a5bfa8476b5
https://www.forbes.com/sites/lizelting/2018/11/26/4-ways-women-mentoring-women-can-change-the-world/?sh=43dcecc73813
https://www.betterup.com/blog/mentor-vs-sponsor#:~:text=While%20mentors%20may%20help%20you,invested%20in%20your%20professional%20development.
https://chief.com/articles/reverse-mentorship
https://hbr.org/email-newsletters -
As we adjust to post-pandemic workplace changes, returns, and challenges, mentorship is needed now more than ever. The proof is real: mentorship nurtures greater emotional intelligence, increased self confidence, more efficient decision making, and salary increases to name a few. In the first of a two-part series on mentorship, learn how to identify and reach out to potential mentors. Plus, learn the difference between mentors and sponsors, how to leverage the “student shelf life”, and what you must do before meeting a mentor for the first time. Resources mentioned in this episode:
https://www.forbes.com/sites/andiekramer/2021/07/14/women-need-mentors-now-more-than-ever/?sh=277b6d512bbd
https://www.forbes.com/sites/martifischer/2020/06/10/the-case-for-launching-a-mentorship-program-now/?sh=249c7f0746b0
https://hbr.org/2021/10/whats-the-difference-between-a-mentor-and-a-sponsor
https://hbr.org/email-newsletters -
Everyone’s made the mistake at one point or another: rambling on to executive leaders without (actually) answering their question, wasting time and derailing an otherwise productive conversation.
Sometimes, it really is as simple as “yes or no” and this episode explains why. It also covers how ineffective communication can hold your career back, and what you can do today to skip the blunders and set yourself on a path to success.
Resources mentioned in this article:
https://www.forbes.com/sites/elizabethfreedman/2020/07/09/how-to-talk-so-ceos-listen/?sh=6c7b93422286
https://hbr.org/2020/05/good-leadership-is-about-communicating-why
https://hbr.org/2017/10/to-sound-like-a-leader-think-about-what-you-say-and-how-and-when-you-say-it
https://hbr.org/2021/06/if-you-want-to-lead-master-this-skill
https://www.edx.org/course/rhetoric-art-of-persuasive-writing-public-speaking -
Are dress codes undergoing a “great relaxation”? In this episode, learn what the data says about your professional presentation, what people really think about your (virtual) background, and how to interpret the new norm of working. Plus, get the best dress code advice I’ve ever heard.
-
As a leader you’re going to face crisis - it’s just a matter of how and when. With unprecedented global events continuing to unfold, learn the basics of navigating crisis as an individual and as the leader of a team.
-
Imposter Syndrome disproportionately impacts women and minorities, but it doesn’t have to. In this episode, learn how to manage Imposter Syndrome as an individual and as a leader. Plus, find out how nonverbal power dynamics impact confidence levels, why sounding boards lead to higher engagement, why you should recruit friends like you recruit employees, and what tall poppies have to do with it.
-
Authentic Leadership: it’s a real thing. In this episode, learn how to build higher performing teams and become a more effective leader through authenticity (hint: keep it real). The multi-passionate generation? You’ll learn about that too.
-
If the last time you touched your resumé was pre-pandemic, this episode is for you. Learn easy ways to keep your resumé content fresh, leverage standout design, and appeal to key decision makers… plus, find out which standard piece of data is no longer needed.
-
Ever wonder how the best leaders make it through their toughest days? Drawing from Lindy’s “Fail Better” TEDx Talk, this episode explains how to make the most of failure, why it makes you a better leader, and who the five people are that will make or break your resilience.
-
Negotiation is intimidating, but it doesn’t have to be. There’s always something to gain through practice and it can lead to big wins. In this episode, learn what you need to ask yourself, how to prepare, where to start, and what to leave behind when it comes to asking for what you want.
-
In this episode, learn three ways to give back and find out how giving builds wealth and catapults your leadership skills.
-
In this episode, meet your host and producer Lindy Norris, and learn how Millennial Rising is helping millennial women level up at work and become the leaders they’re meant to be.
-
In this episode, we cover two critical questions to help you determine when the best time is to ask for a raise.
-
In this episode, learn how to stand out during job interviews with six questions that will change the course of your conversation, provide a deep dive on what’s ahead, and help you determine if the opportunity is right for you.
