#69 Comparison, Confidence, and Career Growth with Lapora Lindsey

In this episode, Vivian welcomes LaPora Lindsey to talk about the power of embracing your value—whether you're an entrepreneur, an employee, or both! LaPora shares her journey of starting and restarting a business while navigating the challenges of military spouse life and frequent moves. She also dives into the ACT Framework (Awareness, Communication, Transparency) and how it can help both individuals and leaders foster a culture of ownership and accountability. Key Takeaways:  ✔️ Value Over Title: Your worth isn't tied to a job title—it's about the impact you make. ✔️ The ACT Framework: Awareness, Communication, and Transparency are key to workplace success. ✔️ Healthy Comparison: Learn from others without letting it drain your confidence. ✔️ Goal-Setting for Success: The 12-Week Year method to stay focused and adaptable. ✔️ The Power of Relationships: Success isn’t just about skills—it's about connection and collaboration. Mentioned in This Episode:  📖 Bottom of the Food Chain - https://www.amazon.com/Bottom-Food-Chain-Perspective-Career/dp/B0B5H866GH  📩 Get LaPora’s exclusive resources & updates – Join Her Email List 🔔 Subscribe & leave a review to support the show!  Go to RateThisPodcast.com/ridingtandem and follow the simple instructions. Unpacking this episode min by min:  00:00 Navigating Media Misrepresentation 03:01 Introduction to LaPora Lindsey 06:04 The Dual Role of Employment and Entrepreneurship 08:51 Understanding Value in the Workplace 12:05 The Journey of Writing a Book 15:05 Building Relationships in Organizations 18:03 Fostering Value and Engagement 20:55 The ACT Framework for Leadership 26:30 Understanding Personality Assessments 28:40 Emotional Intelligence and Self-Awareness 30:31 Navigating Business Challenges and Relationships 33:23 The Role of Comparison in Business Growth 36:06 Intentionality in Overcoming Comparison 40:50 Fostering Healthy Competition and Curiosity 45:44 Valuing the Present in Business Growth 49:58 The Power of Reflection and Journaling 52:26 Goal Setting Philosophy and Techniques 58:15 Misconceptions of Business Ownership and Personal Insights 01:06:25 The Importance of Empathy in Business Related Episodes: Fear #18 Overcoming fear and betting on yourself - a candid conversation with Marianne Chance #6 Success after a massive layoff late in a career and starting a podcast recording studio - a candid conversation with Todd Studer Vivian Kvam:LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/viviankvam/Email Vivian - vkvam@thetandemworks.com Reach out! Send your feedback and comments with this survey. Book a 1:1 Mentoring Session with Vivian here: https://550683.17hats.com/p#/scheduling/tbdbfdcsnbtngdfzkgwkrrgcbwcdcrct LaPora Lindsey:Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/thelaporalindseyWebsite - www.laporalindsey.comLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/lapora-lindsey/ Tandem Works Team:Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/TandemWorksTeamInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/thetandemworks/Email the team: RidingTandem@thetandemworks.com Send your feedback and comments with this survey.  FREE RESOURCES  Shop Our Favorite Tools and Things here https://thetandemworks.com/our-favorite-things Receive the latest news, encouragement and inspiration from Vivian to your inbox by signing up here https://thetandemworks.com/newsletter-sign-up Riding Tandem with Vivian Kvam A podcast from Tandem Works Email the team: RidingTandem@thetandemworks.com