Lingo Live Reviews

Pros

I've now been with Lingo Live for one year. I was hesitant to join a company in "startup" mode, but after a lot of research and consulting with my mentors, I realized this was the right educated risk. WOW, I've been overly impressed with the product we are offering and the culture that lives within Lingo Live. If you are looking to work with a driven team that is compassionate and authentic in how they show up to work. I recommend Lingo Live.

Cons

Cons for some but not for me.... If you cannot handle change management, this might not be a suitable space for you. You need to be able to wear multiple hats and be comfortable in finding solutions vs. asking for answers. I find this gratifying and allows me the opportunity to grow professionally.

Pros

Intentional and proactive focus on building a diverse and effective team. Genuine care for team member’s well-being (need a recharge day)? Autonomy to focus on your work and control your schedule. Surrounded by team mates who also have a collaborative and growth mindset. The opportunity to see and hear how our product helps others grow personally and professionally is extremely rewarding.

Cons

These are mostly cons for those who want to work in an office setting as Lingo Live is fully remote. You won’t have the daily opportunities for “water cooler” moments. Also because we are a globally distributed company that works with companies around the world, it can sometimes be challenging to have a consistent schedule if you need to meet with team members and clients in vastly different time zones.

Pros

One thing that has kept me working at Lingo Live for almost 4 years now is that they truly foster an environment of learning, and I’ve continued to stay challenged and to grow all this time. This is something that’s especially improved over the last two years. I feel that it’s a safe place for me to fail, reflect, and learn from my mistakes as a leader and individual contributor, and in my mind, there is no better way to learn. The company continues to hire amazing talent that challenges the legacy employees to see things in a new and different light and has made the company better as a whole. The people at Lingo Live are truly passionate about the mission and values, and this is truly special in a startup/small company culture. Lastly, they have continued to improve their remote company culture, and have fully embraced this. This is important for me, and being fully remote has allowed me to create a more balanced life for myself inside and outside of work and to work autonomously. I look forward to more travel opportunities to be with colleagues b/c I know these will increase, but I am grateful that remote is the life here!

Cons

The company is small and you may wear many hats and be more collaborative with all company departments than you may be if you were at a larger company. I personally thrive in this type of environment, but I realize it’s not for everyone who may want to just perform in one focused role.

Pros

- Company has been focused on bringing in great talent - Mission-focused, if sometimes misplaced - Amazing internal team and a lot of great coaches - New CPO is a rockstar but stretched SO thin - worry about her leaving and going to a competitor to lead - we'd be in trouble. - Trying to grow out of the startup mentality and see positive changes - HUGE strides in the way company thinks of coaching - A lot of potential with the right person at the helm - Actual changes seen in diversity on the team - Have a leader or two willing to lean into hard discussions

Cons

- Leadership team needs development - too many "yes" people - CEO is a nice guy, but not a CEO - Little experience and it shows, and hurts - SO much turnover in the past at senior levels, When you get a great person it's like waiting for the shoe to drop. With so many options, hard to put up with not having a voice. - A few "coasters" - Great ideas and "innovation" stifled when team has to follow whatever whim the CEO has

Pros

Flexible hours. Relatively flexible approach to coaching. Good pay if you live outside the States. Some of the most amazing and helpful coworkers.

Cons

Constant scrutiny from people who aren't qualified for the position, slow response time from management often met with template emails and patronizing answers. Illusion of having your voice heard when in reality you are given an ultimatum. Higher-ups hire their family members and friends while effectively leaving the qualified people without jobs.

Pros

you get to live in SF

Cons

lack of true processes, preach "bringing your whole self" to work but definitely a lack of transparency among colleagues, everyone pretty tight lipped during meetings

Pros

Well intentioned people working hard.

Cons

No leadership or guidance for coaches.