More Than A Paycheck

This episode dives into the foundational principle of trust and how it's crucial for successful teamwork.

Key Points:

• Trust is the most important leadership principle:
• Without trust, other leadership principles fall apart.
• It allows teams to function effectively and individuals to feel safe and perform at their best.

The Three Elements of Trust:

1. Transparency:
   • Being open and honest in communication.
   • Avoiding surprises and keeping people informed.
   • Sharing what's appropriate, not oversharing or gossiping.
   • Example: During return to office, many companies lacked transparency about their true motives.
2. Empathy:
   • Understanding and sharing the feelings of others.
   • Acknowledging and validating how people respond to situations.
   • Example: Leaders who lacked empathy during the work-from-home transition struggled to build trust.
3. Consistency:
   • Showing up reliably and predictably.
   • Being someone people can count on, even on bad days.
   • Example: An unpredictable leader creates confusion and makes it hard to trust them.

Actionable Takeaways:

• Reflect on which element of trust (transparency, empathy, consistency) you might be weakest at.
• Identify areas where you can improve your trustworthiness within your team.

Bonus:

• Sign up for a free one-on-one coaching session with Lindsay Lyman to discuss building trust in your specific situation. http://lindsaylymancoaching.com/chat

Stay tuned for part two of this series!

Additional resources:

• Schedule a coffee chat: http://lindsaylymancoaching.com/chat
• 3 steps to deal with a bad manager workshop: https://lindsaylymancoaching.com/badmanager
• One pager to ask your company to pay for your coaching: https://lindsaylymancoaching.com/expense

Life is full of difficult situations from terrible leaders to feeling like you can't get it all done. But there's a way to manage your brain in difficult situations and be an emotionally intelligent leader.

List and learn what to do when:

• You're stuck in another reorg
• You're not getting a promotion
• You get vague feedback like you need to be more strategic
• You have to manage out an employee

Additional resources:

• Schedule a coffee chat: http://lindsaylymancoaching.com/chat
• 3 steps to deal with a bad manager workshop: https://lindsaylymancoaching.com/badmanager
• One pager to ask your company to pay for your coaching: https://lindsaylymancoaching.com/expense

What to learn how to get promoted even with a bad boss?

Save your seat: https://lindsaylymancoaching.com/promoted

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Tired of feeling stuck with a bad boss?

This episode is for you! Learn how to take control of the situation and stop letting your difficult manager bring you down.

The podcast dives into:

• Why you shouldn't blame your boss (it's impacting you more than you think)
• How to identify your negative thought patterns
• Strategies to choose how you want to react in challenging situations
• Taking action steps that empower you

Stop feeling stuck and start taking charge of your career!

Additional resources:

• How to get promoted with a bad boss: https://lindsaylymancoaching.com/promoted
• Schedule a coffee chat: http://lindsaylymancoaching.com/chat
• 3 steps to deal with a bad manager workshop: https://lindsaylymancoaching.com/badmanager
• One pager to ask your company to pay for your coaching: https://lindsaylymancoaching.com/expense

The promotion process can be confusing, frustrated, and feel like a loosing battle. Especially if you have a bad boss. But there are 3 big mistakes holding you back that have nothing to do with your manager. Listen in this week as we dive into what they are so you can avoid these pitfalls. Listen and learn.

Additional resources:

• How to Get Promoted When You Have a Bad Boss Free Webinar: https://lindsaylymancoaching.com/promoted
• Schedule a coffee chat: http://lindsaylymancoaching.com/chat
• 3 steps to deal with a bad manager workshop: https://lindsaylymancoaching.com/badmanager
• One pager to ask your company to pay for your coaching: https://lindsaylymancoaching.com/expense

What's the one think you really want? Is it a health goal, to reach a certain financial milestone, or start that side business you've been thinking about. Whatever it is, there are 3 phases of action you'll have to go through to reach your goal. Bust most people only make it to the second phase and stop. Listen in this week to learn what the three phases are and how to keep going even when it's hard. Listen and learn.

Additional resources:

· Schedule a coffee chat: http://lindsaylymancoaching.com/chat

· 3 steps to deal with a bad manager workshop: https://lindsaylymancoaching.com/badmanager

· One pager to ask your company to pay for your coaching: https://lindsaylymancoaching.com/expense

Looking for a new job when you're 50+ can feel daunting, but age should not be a barrier to career success. Listen in this week as we talk about ageism in the workforce and how to overcome limiting beliefs about age in job searches and career changes. Learn how to double down on your strengths, be confident in who you are, and approach new challenges with a mindset of self-confidence. Listen and learn.

Additional resources:

· Schedule a coffee chat: http://lindsaylymancoaching.com/chat

· 3 steps to deal with a bad manager workshop: https://lindsaylymancoaching.com/badmanager

· One pager to ask your company to pay for your coaching: https://lindsaylymancoaching.com/expense

There are times when you choose to stay in a job you hate. Maybe it's for VISA reasons, or waiting for a stock vesting, or because it's easier to stay. But for so many others, it's time to find a new job. If the company and re-orged so many times you're not doing anything near what you were hired to do, or if you promotion keeps getting dangled in front of you without a clear timeline, or if terrible leaders are tolerated, it might be time. BUT, before you leave, there's one really important thing to do. Listen in this week and learn more.

Additional resources:

• Schedule a coffee chat: http://lindsaylymancoaching.com/chat
• 3 steps to deal with a bad manager workshop: https://lindsaylymancoaching.com/badmanager
• One pager to ask your company to pay for your coaching: https://lindsaylymancoaching.com/expense
• Forbes article: https://www.forbes.com/sites/ethansteinberg/2022/07/28/want-a-pay-raise-switching-jobs-matters-much-more-amid-soaring-inflation-report-finds/?sh=1611e18b2b54

Your brain is operating based on a lot of beliefs you already have. Things like, I have so much to do, it's hard to find a new job these days, or working hard pays off. But here's the truth. Your brain would rather be right then help you move forward and feel better. So, if you have thought that are keeping you frustrated and stuck, your brain is actively working to keep you stuck. Crazy, RIGHT! Listen in this week and learn how to manage your brain to help you get unstuck and feel better. Listen and learn

Additional resources:

• Schedule a coffee chat: http://lindsaylymancoaching.com/chat
• 3 steps to deal with a bad manager workshop: https://lindsaylymancoaching.com/badmanager
• One pager to ask your company to pay for your coaching: https://lindsaylymancoaching.com/expense

There's no shortage of things to worry about these days. The last few years have made us question how safe and secure we are in our jobs, financially, and even physically. But there's zero benefit to worry. Listen in this week as we talk about why worry is lying to you and the 3 steps to take if you're stuck in a worry loop. Listen and learn.

Additional resources:

• Schedule a coffee chat: http://lindsaylymancoaching.com/chat
• 3 steps to deal with a bad manager workshop: https://lindsaylymancoaching.com/badmanager
• One pager to ask your company to pay for your coaching: https://lindsaylymancoaching.com/expense

It's flu season and it's bad this year. But I'm not talking about the viral flu. This week we're talking about the emotional flu. The one where you feel so tired and exhausted that you're having sleep problems, you can't get ahead, and you're dragging yourself through the day. Listen in this week as we talk about the best form of treatment if you too have the emotional flu. Listen and learn.

Additional resources:

· Schedule a coffee chat: http://lindsaylymancoaching.com/chat

· 3 steps to deal with a bad manager workshop: https://lindsaylymancoaching.com/badmanager

One pager to ask your company to pay for your coaching: https://lindsaylymancoaching.com/expense