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Jun 29, 2020 • 9min

603 - Digital Detox—The Key to Unplugging from Work on Vacation

Your Summer 2020 getaway plans may be canceled, but that doesn't mean you don't need a break. A true digital detox benefits your energy, creativity, and productivity. Here's how to unplug strategically so you're not overwhelmed when you get back to work. Read the transcript. Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows. Subscribe to the newsletter for regular updates. Join the conversation on Facebook and Twitter. Links: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/business-career/careers/digital-detox https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/subscribe https://www.facebook.com/QDTModernMentor https://twitter.com/QDTModernMentor
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Jun 22, 2020 • 9min

602 - How to Use LinkedIn to Be a Rockstar at Work

LinkedIn can so much more than a virtual Rolodex. Find cutting-edge insights, test ideas, be a brand ambassador, and claim your rockstar status. Read the transcript. Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows. Subscribe to the newsletter for regular updates. Join the conversation on Facebook and Twitter, and get even more tips on LinkedIn. Links: https://quickanddirtytips.com/business-career/linkedin-rockstar https://quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts https://quickanddirtytips.com/subscribe https://facebook.com/QDTModernMentor https://twitter.com/QDTModernMentor https://linkedin.com/company/modern-mentor-podcast
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Jun 15, 2020 • 30min

601 - Listen Up! Not Listening Is Holding Your Career Back

The ability to listen isn't just an admirable trait; it's essential to your career. And according to author Kate Murphy, author of "You're Not Listening," we're all pretty bad at it. Here's how to do better. Read the transcript. Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows. Subscribe to the newsletter for regular updates. Join the conversation on Facebook and Twitter. Links: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/business-career/not-listening-holding-career-back https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/subscribe https://www.facebook.com/QDTModernMentor https://twitter.com/QDTModernMentor
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Jun 8, 2020 • 7min

600 - How to Answer “Tell Me About a Time You Failed”

"Tell me about a time you failed" is no one's favorite interview question. Understanding what the interviewer is really asking, choosing the perfect example, and having a template will set you up for success. Read the transcript. Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows. Subscribe to the newsletter for regular updates. Join the conversation on Facebook and Twitter. Links: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/business-career/how-answer-time-you-failed https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/subscribe https://www.facebook.com/QDTModernMentor https://twitter.com/QDTModernMentor
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May 31, 2020 • 9min

599 - Bullet Journaling—My Secret to Productivity, Creativity, and Balance

Discover how bullet journaling transformed the speaker's life, providing a customizable solution for balancing work, family, and health; Learn how to set up a bullet journal and increase productivity with sections like index, to-do lists, priorities, goals, and reflections; Gain insights on achieving goals and hiring through the critical six framework; Enhance productivity, creativity, and balance with bullet journaling by setting major goals, organizing daily tasks, and reflecting on weekly accomplishments.
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May 18, 2020 • 8min

597 - Everything's Changed—Is It Time to Reset Your Goals?

Goal-setting doesn't typically happen in May. But as the world has changed, so have your priorities. Here's how to revisit your goals and decide where to stick, pivot, or renegotiate to keep you inspired and motivated. Read the transcript. Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows. Subscribe to the newsletter for regular updates. Join the conversation on Facebook and Twitter. Links: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/business-career/careers/reset-goals https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/subscribe https://www.facebook.com/QDTModernMentor https://twitter.com/QDTModernMentor
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May 11, 2020 • 25min

596 - You Can Land that Dream Entry-Level Job—Yes, Even Now

If you just got your degree or just entered the job market, the landscape right now looks frightening. Take heart! Your dream job is out there; you just have to know how to chase it down. #ENTRYLEVELBOSS author Alexa Shoen shares strategies for success.
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May 4, 2020 • 9min

595 - Manage Burnout at Work with These Simple Strategies

You're juggling your professional and family life, taking up slack for absent colleagues, and worrying about your job security. It's a lot. But you've got this. Read the transcript. Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows. Subscribe to the newsletter for regular updates. Join the conversation on Facebook and Twitter. Links: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/business-career/manage-burnout-strategies https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/subscribe https://www.facebook.com/QDTModernMentor https://twitter.com/QDTModernMentor
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Apr 27, 2020 • 9min

594 - How to Think Positive to Be More Productive

In times of crisis, negative thoughts lurk around every corner. Use these techniques to rediscover your optimism and bump up your productivity. Read the transcript. Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows. Subscribe to the newsletter for regular updates. Join the conversation on Facebook and Twitter. Through the end of April, Podchaser will donate 25 cents to Meals on Wheels for every review. Leave a review for Modern Mentor! Links: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/business-career/think-positive-productivity https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/subscribe https://www.facebook.com/QDTModernMentor https://twitter.com/QDTModernMentor Podchaser #Reviews4Good: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/modern-mentor-15676
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Apr 20, 2020 • 8min

593 - How to Be a Leader During a Crisis

Whether you're leading a team, family, community, or just yourself, leadership is complicated in a moment of crisis. These simple strategies can help you support yourself and those relying on you. Read the transcript. Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows. Subscribe to the newsletter for regular updates. Join the conversation on Facebook and Twitter. Through the end of April, Podchaser will donate 25 cents to Meals on Wheels for every review. Leave a review for Modern Mentor! Links: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/business-career/careers/lead-during-crisis https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/subscribe https://www.facebook.com/QDTModernMentor https://twitter.com/QDTModernMentor Podchaser #Reviews4Good: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/modern-mentor-15676

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