
Modern Mentor
Rachel Cooke 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 Rachel help you navigate your path to success—however you define it.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.

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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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