Modern Mentor

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Modern Mentor is your guide to leadership and communication, helping you craft a workplace environment you can feel good about. She’ll share tips to help you balance your work and personal life, effectively invest your time, and be mindful about where you’re devoting your energy. Let Modern Mentor help you navigate your path to success—however you define it.

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758 episodes

Time to squelch invisible labor!

Too much invisible labor is being done in the workplace. And it’s high time our unsung heroes get the recognition they deserve. Here are the types of invisible labor happening today. Modern Mentor is hosted by Rachel Cooke. A transcript is available at Simplecast. https://modern-mentor.simplecast.com/episodes/time-to-squelch-invisible-labor/transcript Have a question for Modern Mentor? Email us at modernmentor@quickanddirtytips.com. Find Modern Mentor on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/QDTModernMentor, Twitter https://twitter.com/QDTModernMentor, and LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/modern-mentor-podcast/, or subscribe to the newsletter https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/modern-mentor-newsletter to get more tips to fuel your professional success. Modern Mentor is a part of Quick and Dirty Tips https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/. Links:  https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/ https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/modern-mentor-newsletter https://www.facebook.com/QDTModernMentor https://twitter.com/QDTModernMentor https://www.linkedin.com/company/modern-mentor-podcast/ https://www.leadabovenoise.com/

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May 23
From self-care to team care

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. And in as we consider strategies for managing our own individual wellness, why not create a culture of team care at work? Because the more the merrier on the journey to wellness. Modern Mentor is hosted by Rachel Cooke. A transcript is available at Simplecast. https://modern-mentor.simplecast.com/episodes/from-self-care-to-team-care/transcript Have a question for Modern Mentor? Email us at modernmentor@quickanddirtytips.com. Find Modern Mentor on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/QDTModernMentor, Twitter https://twitter.com/QDTModernMentor, and LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/modern-mentor-podcast/, or subscribe to the newsletter https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/modern-mentor-newsletter to get more tips to fuel your professional success. Modern Mentor is a part of Quick and Dirty Tips https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/. Links:  https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/ https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/modern-mentor-newsletter https://www.facebook.com/QDTModernMentor https://twitter.com/QDTModernMentor https://www.linkedin.com/company/modern-mentor-podcast/ https://www.leadabovenoise.com/ 

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May 16
Can we talk about boreout?

Burnout doesn’t just come from overwork and overwhelm. Sometimes the very opposite can be the cause of disengagement at work. Let’s talk about boreout, the damage it can cause, and what we can all do to keep it at bay. Modern Mentor is hosted by Rachel Cooke. A transcript is available at Simplecast. https://modern-mentor.simplecast.com/episodes/can-we-talk-about-boreout/transcript Have a question for Modern Mentor? Email us at modernmentor@quickanddirtytips.com. Find Modern Mentor on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/QDTModernMentor, Twitter https://twitter.com/QDTModernMentor, and LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/modern-mentor-podcast/, or subscribe to the newsletter https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/modern-mentor-newsletter to get more tips to fuel your professional success. Modern Mentor is a part of Quick and Dirty Tips https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/. Links:  https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/ https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/modern-mentor-newsletter https://www.facebook.com/QDTModernMentor https://twitter.com/QDTModernMentor https://www.linkedin.com/company/modern-mentor-podcast/ https://www.leadabovenoise.com/

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May 09
Should you go for that job?

Deciding to apply for a new job—in or outside your current company—can be a big and consequential choice. But there are some simple questions you can ask yourself to determine whether it makes sense to toss your hat in. Modern Mentor is hosted by Rachel Cooke. A transcript is available at Simplecast. https://modern-mentor.simplecast.com/episodes/should-you-go-for-that-job/transcript Have a question for Modern Mentor? Email us at modernmentor@quickanddirtytips.com. Find Modern Mentor on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/QDTModernMentor, Twitter https://twitter.com/QDTModernMentor, and LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/modern-mentor-podcast/, or subscribe to the newsletter https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/modern-mentor-newsletter to get more tips to fuel your professional success. Modern Mentor is a part of Quick and Dirty Tips https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/. Links:  https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/ https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/modern-mentor-newsletter https://www.facebook.com/QDTModernMentor https://twitter.com/QDTModernMentor https://www.linkedin.com/company/modern-mentor-podcast/ https://www.leadabovenoise.com/ 

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May 02
Who's in charge of workplace wellness?

Workplace wellness is a trending topic. We all know it’s important. But do we know whose job it is to bring it to life? Turns out, it’s everyone’s job. Modern Mentor is hosted by Rachel Cooke. A transcript is available at Simplecast. https://modern-mentor.simplecast.com/episodes/whos-in-charge-of-workplace-wellness/transcript Have a question for Modern Mentor? Email us at modernmentor@quickanddirtytips.com. Find Modern Mentor on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/QDTModernMentor, Twitter https://twitter.com/QDTModernMentor, and LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/modern-mentor-podcast/, or subscribe to the newsletter https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/modern-mentor-newsletter to get more tips to fuel your professional success. Modern Mentor is a part of Quick and Dirty Tips https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/. Links:  https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/ https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/modern-mentor-newsletter https://www.facebook.com/QDTModernMentor https://twitter.com/QDTModernMentor https://www.linkedin.com/company/modern-mentor-podcast/ https://www.leadabovenoise.com/

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Apr 25
5 strategies for managing your manager

Our bosses disappoint us. Sometimes often. But before we label them as bad or ill-intentioned, let’s recognize our bosses are human. And usually when they fail to meet our expectations, it’s simply that we’ve not trained them on how to lead us. Here’s how to do it gracefully. Modern Mentor is hosted by Rachel Cooke. A transcript is available at Simplecast. https://modern-mentor.simplecast.com/episodes/5-strategies-for-managing-your-manager/transcript Have a question for Modern Mentor? Email us at modernmentor@quickanddirtytips.com. Find Modern Mentor on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/QDTModernMentor, Twitter https://twitter.com/QDTModernMentor, and LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/modern-mentor-podcast/, or subscribe to the newsletter https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/modern-mentor-newsletter to get more tips to fuel your professional success. Modern Mentor is a part of Quick and Dirty Tips https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/. Links:  https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/ https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/modern-mentor-newsletter https://www.facebook.com/QDTModernMentor https://twitter.com/QDTModernMentor https://www.linkedin.com/company/modern-mentor-podcast/ https://www.leadabovenoise.com/ 

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Apr 18
4 questions to ask yourself when someone has disappointed you

Disappointment is a part of life. True. But sometimes there’s real intelligence in disappointment. When we feel disappointed by others, our instinct is typically to blame. But sometimes getting curious about what caused a disappointment can help us prevent them in the future. Modern Mentor is hosted by Rachel Cooke. A transcript is available at Simplecast. https://modern-mentor.simplecast.com/episodes/4-questions-to-ask-yourself-when-someone-has-disappointed-you/transcript Have a question for Modern Mentor? Email us at modernmentor@quickanddirtytips.com. Find Modern Mentor on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/QDTModernMentor, Twitter https://twitter.com/QDTModernMentor, and LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/modern-mentor-podcast/, or subscribe to the newsletter https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/modern-mentor-newsletter to get more tips to fuel your professional success. Modern Mentor is a part of Quick and Dirty Tips https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/. Links:  https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/ https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/modern-mentor-newsletter https://www.facebook.com/QDTModernMentor https://twitter.com/QDTModernMentor https://www.linkedin.com/company/modern-mentor-podcast/ https://www.leadabovenoise.com/

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Apr 11
4 more “Refine” strategies for staying on purpose

Saying no isn’t always an option, even when we’re feeling overwhelmed or overworked. So here are four more strategies for staying on purpose at work that aren’t quite “no,” but aren’t exactly “yes.” Modern Mentor is hosted by Rachel Cooke. A transcript is available at Simplecast. https://modern-mentor.simplecast.com/episodes/4-more-refine-strategies-for-staying-on-purpose/transcript Have a question for Modern Mentor? Email us at modernmentor@quickanddirtytips.com. Find Modern Mentor on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/QDTModernMentor, Twitter https://twitter.com/QDTModernMentor, and LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/modern-mentor-podcast/, or subscribe to the newsletter https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/modern-mentor-newsletter to get more tips to fuel your professional success. Modern Mentor is a part of Quick and Dirty Tips https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/. Links:  https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/ https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/modern-mentor-newsletter https://www.facebook.com/QDTModernMentor https://twitter.com/QDTModernMentor https://www.linkedin.com/company/modern-mentor-podcast/ https://www.leadabovenoise.com/

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Apr 04
How to use "Refine" strategies to stay on purpose

Staying on “purpose” at work—keeping focused on the things that deliver the greatest impact—means sometimes saying yes and sometimes saying no. But sometimes… the best answer is neither. It’s a compromise—a way of refining what you’re doing or how you’re doing it so that your time and energy are protected while the outcome still comes to life. Modern Mentor is hosted by Rachel Cooke. A transcript is available at Simplecast. https://modern-mentor.simplecast.com/episodes/how-to-use-refine-strategies-to-stay-on-purpose/transcript Have a question for Modern Mentor? Email us at modernmentor@quickanddirtytips.com. Find Modern Mentor on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/QDTModernMentor, Twitter https://twitter.com/QDTModernMentor, and LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/modern-mentor-podcast/, or subscribe to the newsletter https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/modern-mentor-newsletter to get more tips to fuel your professional success. Modern Mentor is a part of Quick and Dirty Tips https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/. Links:  https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/ https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/modern-mentor-newsletter https://www.facebook.com/QDTModernMentor https://twitter.com/QDTModernMentor https://www.linkedin.com/company/modern-mentor-podcast/ https://www.leadabovenoise.com/ 

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Mar 28
3 ways to fill your Thrive bucket at work

Leaders are finally recognizing the need to refuel and recharge their teams. Here are 3 ways to help your team thrive. Modern Mentor is hosted by Rachel Cooke. A transcript is available at Simplecast. https://modern-mentor.simplecast.com/episodes/3-ways-to-fill-your-thrive-bucket-at-work/transcript Have a question for Modern Mentor? Email us at modernmentor@quickanddirtytips.com. Find Modern Mentor on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/QDTModernMentor, Twitter https://twitter.com/QDTModernMentor, and LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/modern-mentor-podcast/, or subscribe to the newsletter https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/modern-mentor-newsletter to get more tips to fuel your professional success. Modern Mentor is a part of Quick and Dirty Tips https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/. Links:  https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/ https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/modern-mentor-newsletter https://www.facebook.com/QDTModernMentor https://twitter.com/QDTModernMentor https://www.linkedin.com/company/modern-mentor-podcast/ https://www.leadabovenoise.com/

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Mar 21
How to finally have that dreaded conversation

There are so many conversations we know we should be having—the hard, the awkward, the uncomfortable. But we put them off for fear of making things worse. It’s time to have that conversation. Here’s a simple framework to help make it a win for everyone. Learn more about . https://www.amazon.com/Crucial-Conversations-Tools-Talking-Stakes/dp/0071401946 Modern Mentor is hosted by Rachel Cooke. A transcript is available at Simplecast. https://modern-mentor.simplecast.com/episodes/how-to-finally-have-that-dreaded-conversation/transcript Have a question for Modern Mentor? Email us at modernmentor@quickanddirtytips.com. Find Modern Mentor on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/QDTModernMentor, Twitter https://twitter.com/QDTModernMentor, and LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/modern-mentor-podcast/, or subscribe to the newsletter https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/modern-mentor-newsletter to get more tips to fuel your professional success. Modern Mentor is a part of Quick and Dirty Tips https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/. Links:  https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/ https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/modern-mentor-newsletter https://www.facebook.com/QDTModernMentor https://twitter.com/QDTModernMentor https://www.linkedin.com/company/modern-mentor-podcast/ https://www.leadabovenoise.com/

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Mar 14
How to clarify roles and responsibilities

Some of the most frustrating experiences we have at work—of someone else dropping the ball or stepping on our toes or creating the need for rework—are caused in part by unclear roles and responsibilities on our team. Here’s how to establish better clarity so everyone’s work feels cleaner, clearer, and more impactful. Modern Mentor is hosted by Rachel Cooke. A transcript is available at Simplecast. https://modern-mentor.simplecast.com/episodes/how-to-clarify-roles-and-responsibilities/transcript Have a question for Modern Mentor? Email us at modernmentor@quickanddirtytips.com. Find Modern Mentor on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/QDTModernMentor, Twitter https://twitter.com/QDTModernMentor, and LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/modern-mentor-podcast/, or subscribe to the newsletter https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/modern-mentor-newsletter to get more tips to fuel your professional success. Modern Mentor is a part of Quick and Dirty Tips https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/. Links:  https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/ https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/modern-mentor-newsletter https://www.facebook.com/QDTModernMentor https://twitter.com/QDTModernMentor https://www.linkedin.com/company/modern-mentor-podcast/ https://www.leadabovenoise.com/

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Mar 07
How to lead above your noise

Achieving more—more success, more results, more impact—isn’t about doing more. It’s about having absolute clarity on where to focus and invest our attention. Hard to do with so much distraction—so much noise—around us. One of the keys to success is being able to recognize noise for what it is and turn down the dial so you can focus on what matters. Modern Mentor is hosted by Rachel Cooke. A transcript is available at Simplecast. https://modern-mentor.simplecast.com/episodes/how-to-lead-above-your-noise/transcript Have a question for Modern Mentor? Email us at modernmentor@quickanddirtytips.com. Find Modern Mentor on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/QDTModernMentor, Twitter https://twitter.com/QDTModernMentor, and LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/modern-mentor-podcast/, or subscribe to the newsletter https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/modern-mentor-newsletter to get more tips to fuel your professional success. Modern Mentor is a part of Quick and Dirty Tips https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/. Links:  https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/ https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/modern-mentor-newsletter https://www.facebook.com/QDTModernMentor https://twitter.com/QDTModernMentor https://www.linkedin.com/company/modern-mentor-podcast/ https://www.leadabovenoise.com/

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Feb 28
How to care for your employee experience in a recession

Layoffs are swirling in the ether these days and teams are feeling anxious. That anxiety is holding back their work and employee experience. Here’s how to manage through this season of uncertainty. Modern Mentor is hosted by Rachel Cooke. A transcript is available at Simplecast. https://modern-mentor.simplecast.com/episodes/how-to-care-for-your-employee-experience-in-a-recession/transcript Have a question for Modern Mentor? Email us at modernmentor@quickanddirtytips.com. Find Modern Mentor on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/QDTModernMentor, Twitter https://twitter.com/QDTModernMentor, and LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/modern-mentor-podcast/, or subscribe to the newsletter https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/modern-mentor-newsletter to get more tips to fuel your professional success. Modern Mentor is a part of Quick and Dirty Tips https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/. Links:  https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/ https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/modern-mentor-newsletter https://www.facebook.com/QDTModernMentor https://twitter.com/QDTModernMentor https://www.linkedin.com/company/modern-mentor-podcast/ https://www.leadabovenoise.com/ 

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Feb 21
Bringing self-care to work with Rachel Kanarowski

In this conversation with self-care expert Rachel Kanarowski https://yearoflivingbetter.com/, Rachel explores the variety of stressors that have found their way into our professional lives, and some simple strategies leaders and teams can use to effectively maintain a sense of balance and wellness while keeping burnout at bay. Modern Mentor is hosted by Rachel Cooke. Find Rachel Kanarowski at yearoflivingbetter.com https://yearoflivingbetter.com/. Have a question for Modern Mentor? Email us at modernmentor@quickanddirtytips.com. Find Modern Mentor on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/QDTModernMentor, Twitter https://twitter.com/QDTModernMentor, and LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/modern-mentor-podcast/, or subscribe to the newsletter https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/modern-mentor-newsletter to get more tips to fuel your professional success. Modern Mentor is a part of Quick and Dirty Tips https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/. Links:  https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/ https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/modern-mentor-newsletter https://www.facebook.com/QDTModernMentor https://twitter.com/QDTModernMentor https://www.linkedin.com/company/modern-mentor-podcast/ https://www.leadabovenoise.com/ 

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Feb 14
How to manage through a season of layoffs

Layoffs are swirling in the ether these days and teams are feeling anxious. That anxiety is holding back their work and employee experience. Here’s how to manage through this season of uncertainty. Modern Mentor is hosted by Rachel Cooke. A transcript is available at Simplecast. https://modern-mentor.simplecast.com/episodes/how-to-manage-through-a-season-of-layoffs/transcript Have a question for Modern Mentor? Email us at modernmentor@quickanddirtytips.com. Find Modern Mentor on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/QDTModernMentor, Twitter https://twitter.com/QDTModernMentor, and LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/modern-mentor-podcast/, or subscribe to the newsletter https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/modern-mentor-newsletter to get more tips to fuel your professional success. Modern Mentor is a part of Quick and Dirty Tips https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/. Links:  https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/ https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/modern-mentor-newsletter https://www.facebook.com/QDTModernMentor https://twitter.com/QDTModernMentor https://www.linkedin.com/company/modern-mentor-podcast/ https://www.leadabovenoise.com/ 

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Feb 07
How to maximize your own learning and development

Even the best in their industry never stop learning. Here are 6 ways to maximize your development this year. Modern Mentor is hosted by Rachel Cooke. A transcript is available at Simplecast. https://modern-mentor.simplecast.com/episodes/how-to-maximize-your-own-learning-and-development/transcript Have a question for Modern Mentor? Email us at modernmentor@quickanddirtytips.com. Find Modern Mentor on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/QDTModernMentor, Twitter https://twitter.com/QDTModernMentor, and LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/modern-mentor-podcast/, or subscribe to the newsletter https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/modern-mentor-newsletter to get more tips to fuel your professional success. Modern Mentor is a part of Quick and Dirty Tips https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/. Links:  https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/ https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/modern-mentor-newsletter https://twitter.com/QDTModernMentor https://www.linkedin.com/company/modern-mentor-podcast/ https://www.leadabovenoise.com/

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Jan 31
4 principles for keeping talent engaged at work this year

Keeping talent engaged has become something of a guessing game. But these 4 simple strategies are proving to be pretty fail-proof. Modern Mentor is hosted by Rachel Cooke. A transcript is available at Simplecast. https://modern-mentor.simplecast.com/episodes/4-principles-for-keeping-talent-engaged-at-work-this-year/transcript Have a question for Modern Mentor? Email us at modernmentor@quickanddirtytips.com. Find Modern Mentor on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/QDTModernMentor, Twitter https://twitter.com/QDTModernMentor, and LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/modern-mentor-podcast/, or subscribe to the newsletter https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/modern-mentor-newsletter to get more tips to fuel your professional success. Modern Mentor is a part of Quick and Dirty Tips https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/. Links:  https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/ https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/modern-mentor-newsletter https://www.facebook.com/QDTModernMentor https://twitter.com/QDTModernMentor https://www.linkedin.com/company/modern-mentor-podcast/ https://www.leadabovenoise.com/ 

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Jan 24
Four work lessons I’ve learned from my clients

In any situation—even when your role is that of “expert”—there are always opportunities to learn something new. Here are five lessons learned from clients that have shifted and enhanced how I get my best work done. RELATED EPISODE: Why "lifelong learning" is more than a buzzword https://modern-mentor.simplecast.com/episodes/why-lifelong-learning-is-more-than-a-buzzword Modern Mentor is hosted by Rachel Cooke. A transcript is available at Simplecast. https://modern-mentor.simplecast.com/episodes/four-work-lessons-ive-learned-from-my-clients/transcript Have a question for Modern Mentor? Email us at modernmentor@quickanddirtytips.com. Find Modern Mentor on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/QDTModernMentor, Twitter https://twitter.com/QDTModernMentor, and LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/modern-mentor-podcast/, or subscribe to the newsletter https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/modern-mentor-newsletter to get more tips to fuel your professional success. Modern Mentor is a part of Quick and Dirty Tips https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/. Links:  https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/ https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/modern-mentor-newsletter https://www.facebook.com/QDTModernMentor https://twitter.com/QDTModernMentor https://www.linkedin.com/company/modern-mentor-podcast/ https://www.leadabovenoise.com/

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Jan 17
The power of self-awareness at work

Self-awareness is more than just knowing who you are. It’s having the insight to fully leverage your strengths and to flex your style in any moment to amplify your impact. Learn how to understand yourself and use that knowledge for good. Modern Mentor is hosted by Rachel Cooke. A transcript is available at Simplecast. https://modern-mentor.simplecast.com/episodes/the-power-of-self-awareness-at-work/transcript Have a question for Modern Mentor? Email us at modernmentor@quickanddirtytips.com. Find Modern Mentor on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/QDTModernMentor, Twitter https://twitter.com/QDTModernMentor, and LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/modern-mentor-podcast/, or subscribe to the newsletter https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/modern-mentor-newsletter to get more tips to fuel your professional success. Modern Mentor is a part of Quick and Dirty Tips https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/. Links:  https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/ https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/modern-mentor-newsletter https://www.facebook.com/QDTModernMentor https://twitter.com/QDTModernMentor https://www.linkedin.com/company/modern-mentor-podcast/ https://www.leadabovenoise.com/ 

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Jan 10
How asking “who” and “what” can help you find your “why”

“Purpose” continues to get a lot of airtime in the world of work. But what, practically, is purpose and how do we find and align to ours? Here’s how three seemingly-simple questions can help you find your purpose at work. Modern Mentor is hosted by Rachel Cooke. A transcript is available at Simplecast. https://modern-mentor.simplecast.com/episodes/how-asking-who-and-what-can-help-you-find-your-why/transcript Have a question for Modern Mentor? Email us at modernmentor@quickanddirtytips.com. Find Modern Mentor on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/QDTModernMentor, Twitter https://twitter.com/QDTModernMentor, and LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/modern-mentor-podcast/, or subscribe to the newsletter https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/modern-mentor-newsletter to get more tips to fuel your professional success. Modern Mentor is a part of Quick and Dirty Tips https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/. Links:  https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/ https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/modern-mentor-newsletter https://www.facebook.com/QDTModernMentor https://twitter.com/QDTModernMentor https://www.linkedin.com/company/modern-mentor-podcast/ https://www.leadabovenoise.com/ 

7m
Dec 27, 2022
How to be more strategic at work

Being strategic at work is about focusing less on quantity—how much you can get done—and leaning instead on doing the right stuff in the wisest and most impactful ways. Here are three strategies to unlock that superpower. Modern Mentor is hosted by Rachel Cooke. A transcript is available at Simplecast. https://modern-mentor.simplecast.com/episodes/how-to-be-more-strategic-at-work/transcript Have a question for Modern Mentor? Email us at modernmentor@quickanddirtytips.com. Find Modern Mentor on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/QDTModernMentor, Twitter https://twitter.com/QDTModernMentor, and LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/modern-mentor-podcast/, or subscribe to the newsletter https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/modern-mentor-newsletter to get more tips to fuel your professional success. Modern Mentor is a part of Quick and Dirty Tips https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/. Links:  https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/ https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/modern-mentor-newsletter https://www.facebook.com/QDTModernMentor https://twitter.com/QDTModernMentor https://www.linkedin.com/company/modern-mentor-podcast/ https://www.leadabovenoise.com/

7m
Dec 20, 2022
How to use LinkedIn like a pro

Think LinkedIn is just for job seekers and salespeople? Think again. LinkedIn expert and ghostwriter Emily Crookston https://www.thepocketphd.com/ is here to help you understand who LinkedIn is really for (everyone!) and how to use it in order to establish your voice, grow your brand, expand your network, and more. Find Emily Crookston at ThePocketPhD.com https://www.thepocketphd.com/.  Modern Mentor is hosted by Rachel Cooke. Have a question for Modern Mentor? Email us at modernmentor@quickanddirtytips.com. Find Modern Mentor on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/QDTModernMentor, Twitter https://twitter.com/QDTModernMentor, and LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/modern-mentor-podcast/, or subscribe to the newsletter https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/modern-mentor-newsletter to get more tips to fuel your professional success. Modern Mentor is a part of Quick and Dirty Tips https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/. Links:  https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/ https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/modern-mentor-newsletter https://www.facebook.com/QDTModernMentor https://twitter.com/QDTModernMentor https://www.linkedin.com/company/modern-mentor-podcast/ https://www.leadabovenoise.com/ 

35m
Dec 13, 2022
Communication missteps to avoid in 2023

With all the wisdom about communication out there, somehow we’re still missing so many opportunities to get it right. Today Modern Mentor shares 5 key communication missteps she plans to avoid in 2023! Modern Mentor is hosted by Rachel Cooke. A transcript is available at Simplecast. https://modern-mentor.simplecast.com/episodes/communication-missteps-to-avoid-in-2023/transcript Have a question for Modern Mentor? Email us at modernmentor@quickanddirtytips.com. Find Modern Mentor on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/QDTModernMentor, Twitter https://twitter.com/QDTModernMentor, and LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/modern-mentor-podcast/, or subscribe to the newsletter https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/modern-mentor-newsletter to get more tips to fuel your professional success. Modern Mentor is a part of Quick and Dirty Tips https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/. Links: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/ https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/modern-mentor-newsletter https://www.facebook.com/QDTModernMentor https://twitter.com/QDTModernMentor https://www.linkedin.com/company/modern-mentor-podcast/ https://www.leadabovenoise.com/ 

7m
Dec 06, 2022
What to do when virtues go wrong

There are certain behaviors—like collaboration, debate, and empowerment—that are known to be virtuous at work. And done well, they are. But unchecked, these virtues can have a dark side. Know what to look for and how to move behavior back into the golden zone. Modern Mentor is hosted by Rachel Cooke. A transcript is available at Simplecast. https://modern-mentor.simplecast.com/episodes/what-to-do-when-virtues-go-wrong/transcript Have a question for Modern Mentor? Email us at modernmentor@quickanddirtytips.com. Find Modern Mentor on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/QDTModernMentor, Twitter https://twitter.com/QDTModernMentor, and LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/modern-mentor-podcast/, or subscribe to the newsletter https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/modern-mentor-newsletter to get more tips to fuel your professional success. Modern Mentor is a part of Quick and Dirty Tips https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/. Links: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/ https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/modern-mentor-newsletter https://www.facebook.com/QDTModernMentor https://twitter.com/QDTModernMentor https://www.linkedin.com/company/modern-mentor-podcast/ https://www.leadabovenoise.com/ 

7m
Nov 29, 2022
The SIMPLE answers to common leadership questions

Sometimes it feels like we have so overcomplicated what it means to be a leader. With so many frameworks, tools, and trainings out there, many leaders have lost touch with their instincts and the power of their own human judgment. In today’s episode, Modern Mentor fields some of the questions she is asked most commonly. You may be surprised at the simplicity of her replies. Modern Mentor is hosted by Rachel Cooke. A transcript is available at Simplecast. https://modern-mentor.simplecast.com/episodes/the-simple-answers-to-common-leadership-questions/transcript Have a question for Modern Mentor? Email us at modernmentor@quickanddirtytips.com. Find Modern Mentor on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/QDTModernMentor, Twitter https://twitter.com/QDTModernMentor, and LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/modern-mentor-podcast/, or subscribe to the newsletter https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/modern-mentor-newsletter to get more tips to fuel your professional success. Modern Mentor is a part of Quick and Dirty Tips https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/. Links: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/ https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/modern-mentor-newsletter https://www.facebook.com/QDTModernMentor https://twitter.com/QDTModernMentor https://www.linkedin.com/company/modern-mentor-podcast/ https://www.leadabovenoise.com/ 

8m
Nov 15, 2022
How to dial up connection with Ryan Jenkins

In this conversation with Ryan Jenkins, co-founder of Less Lonely https://lesslonely.com/, we discuss why connection is so critical—for productivity and human health—and we touch on strategies to dial up connection at work. Get a copy of Ryan's book, https://amzn.to/3UeYEkN. Modern Mentor is hosted by Rachel Cooke. Have a question for Modern Mentor? Email us at modernmentor@quickanddirtytips.com. Find Modern Mentor on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/QDTModernMentor, Twitter https://twitter.com/QDTModernMentor, and LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/modern-mentor-podcast/, or subscribe to the newsletter https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/modern-mentor-newsletter to get more tips to fuel your professional success. Modern Mentor is a part of Quick and Dirty Tips https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/. Links: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/ https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/modern-mentor-newsletter https://www.facebook.com/QDTModernMentor https://twitter.com/QDTModernMentor https://www.linkedin.com/company/modern-mentor-podcast/ https://www.leadabovenoise.com/

33m
Nov 08, 2022
It’s time to rethink your “productivity”

“Productivity” is the thing we’ve been chasing for years—more, better, faster. But is it really serving us? Or is it time for us to rethink how we measure what the increments of our success? Modern Mentor is hosted by Rachel Cooke. A transcript is available at Simplecast. https://modern-mentor.simplecast.com/episodes/its-time-to-rethink-your-productivity/transcript Have a question for Modern Mentor? Email us at modernmentor@quickanddirtytips.com. Find Modern Mentor on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/QDTModernMentor, Twitter https://twitter.com/QDTModernMentor, and LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/modern-mentor-podcast/, or subscribe to the newsletter https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/modern-mentor-newsletter to get more tips to fuel your professional success. Modern Mentor is a part of Quick and Dirty Tips https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/. Links: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/ https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/modern-mentor-newsletter https://www.facebook.com/QDTModernMentor https://twitter.com/QDTModernMentor https://www.linkedin.com/company/modern-mentor-podcast/ https://www.leadabovenoise.com/   

8m
Nov 01, 2022
Why “lifelong learning” is more than a buzzword

"Lifelong Learning" has become one of those buzz phrases we hear so much it’s starting to become white noise. But understanding what it means and how to embody it can fuel our success. Here’s what it really means and how to bring lifelong learning to life. Modern Mentor is hosted by Rachel Cooke. A transcript is available at Simplecast. https://modern-mentor.simplecast.com/episodes/why-lifelong-learning-is-more-than-a-buzzword/transcript Have a question for Modern Mentor? Email us at modernmentor@quickanddirtytips.com. Find Modern Mentor on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/QDTModernMentor, Twitter https://twitter.com/QDTModernMentor, and LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/modern-mentor-podcast/, or subscribe to the newsletter https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/modern-mentor-newsletter to get more tips to fuel your professional success. Modern Mentor is a part of Quick and Dirty Tips https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/. Links: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/ https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/modern-mentor-newsletter https://www.facebook.com/QDTModernMentor https://twitter.com/QDTModernMentor https://www.linkedin.com/company/modern-mentor-podcast/ https://www.leadabovenoise.com/ 

9m
Oct 25, 2022
How to hustle your way with Cin Fabré

In this conversation with Cin Fabré, Rachel explores Cin’s journey from the South Bronx to success on Wall Street. Frequently the only Black woman in a room full of White men, Cin shares what she learned about speaking up, letting her difference be her unique advantage, and playing by her own rules. Purchase Cin's new book, , on Amazon https://amzn.to/3MBw6z9 or Bookshop.org https://bookshop.org/a/4908/9781250816856. Modern Mentor is hosted by Rachel Cooke. Have a question for Modern Mentor? Email us at modernmentor@quickanddirtytips.com. Find Modern Mentor on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/QDTModernMentor, Twitter https://twitter.com/QDTModernMentor, and LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/modern-mentor-podcast/, or subscribe to the newsletter https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/modern-mentor-newsletter to get more tips to fuel your professional success. Modern Mentor is a part of Quick and Dirty Tips https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/. Links: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/ https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/modern-mentor-newsletter https://www.facebook.com/QDTModernMentor https://twitter.com/QDTModernMentor https://www.linkedin.com/company/modern-mentor-podcast/ https://www.leadabovenoise.com/ 

22m
Oct 18, 2022