Oh For Food's Sake

Thriving in the Food Industry: How Let Them Thinking Elevates Your Career

Episode Summary

In this episode of Oh For Food’s Sake, we explore Mel Robbins’ “Let Them” theory—a powerful mindset shift that can help food industry professionals reduce stress, improve resilience, and navigate workplace challenges more effectively. The food sector is fast-paced and demanding, with constant pressures from suppliers, customers, and internal teams. Instead of fighting battles you can’t win, we discuss how focusing on your reactions and boundaries can transform your working relationships—whether that’s dealing with difficult colleagues, demanding bosses, or last-minute supplier issues. We share real-life food industry experiences, practical applications, and plenty of humour to show you how to take back control of your energy and mental well-being. Learn how to manage micromanagers, deadline chaos, and tricky workplace dynamics—without losing your sanity.

Episode Notes

We kick off this week’s episode by delving into Mel Robbins' "Let Them" theory, a technique that promotes managing challenging relationships by focusing on personal reactions and control, rather than trying to change others. 

With our combined decades of experience in the food industry, we present relatable anecdotes and professional insights, illustrating the daily struggles faced in the sector, like dealing with difficult colleagues or suppliers. 

The conversation weaves through practical applications of the theory in workplace scenarios such as managing persisting deadline issues or handling micromanaging bosses, emphasising the benefits of setting personal boundaries and reclaiming energy. 

Throughout the episode, we envelop serious discussions with light-heartedness and humour, making for an engaging listen.

Timestamps

• [00:00:00] Introduction to the "Let Them" theory.
• [00:00:29] Amy and Lucy share their professional backgrounds and the episode's focus.
• [00:01:12] Discussing the Mel Robbins podcast and the motivating concept of "Let Them."
• [00:02:28] Exploring how this theory can transform workplace dynamics.
• [00:05:39] Examples: deadline missers and workplace enabling behaviors.
• [00:14:10] Advice for handling micromanaging bosses.
• [00:21:56] Tips and strategies for applying the "Let Them" theory.
• [00:25:15] Closing thoughts and encouragement for the audience.

Links and Resources:

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Oh For Food's Sake is sponsored by Microsearch Laboratories: https://micro-search.co.uk/ 

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