Millennial Rising Lindy Norris

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.

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