
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.
Latest episodes

Jul 9, 2024 • 8min
Use labels to fuel your success at work
Many of us have been taught labels are a bad thing. And they can be. But they can also be the key to success if we understand how to use them effectively and for good.Modern Mentor is hosted by Rachel Cooke. A transcript is available at Simplecast.Have a question for Modern Mentor? Email us at modernmentor@quickanddirtytips.com.Find Modern Mentor on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn, or subscribe to the newsletter to get more tips to fuel your professional success.Modern Mentor is a part of Quick and Dirty Tips.Links: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/modern-mentor-newsletterhttps://www.facebook.com/QDTModernMentorhttps://twitter.com/QDTModernMentorhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/modern-mentor-podcast/
Have a question for Modern Mentor? Email us at modernmentor@quickanddirtytips.com.Find Modern Mentor on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn, or subscribe to the newsletter to get more tips to fuel your professional success.Modern Mentor is a part of Quick and Dirty Tips.Links: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/modern-mentor-newsletterhttps://www.facebook.com/QDTModernMentorhttps://twitter.com/QDTModernMentorhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/modern-mentor-podcast/

Jul 2, 2024 • 10min
How to finally have that dreaded conversation (Re-issue)
Learn how to navigate crucial conversations for professional growth, including tips on defining goals and recognizing communication approaches. Discover how to effectively communicate with your boss by separating facts from stories, advocating for what you want, and planning next steps

Jun 25, 2024 • 9min
Employee engagement surveys are worsening our experience at work
Delving into workplace engagement, the podcast criticizes the reliance on surveys. It suggests real conversations for activation, swift actions for improvement, and fostering a positive work environment.

Jun 18, 2024 • 9min
How and why to ask better questions at work
The podcast discusses the importance of asking better questions at work to enhance productivity and innovation. It emphasizes the power of insightful questions in transforming work dynamics and promoting continuous improvement. The chapters delve into strategies for reflecting on past experiences, infusing joy and purpose into daily tasks, and sparking creativity with 'what if we' questions.

Jun 11, 2024 • 8min
How can one leader change a toxic workplace culture?
A listener asked Modern Mentor for strategies on how to change a toxic workplace culture. Here are 5 actions that listener might take.Modern Mentor is hosted by Rachel Cooke. A transcript is available at Simplecast.Have a question for Modern Mentor? Email us at modernmentor@quickanddirtytips.com.Find Modern Mentor on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn, or subscribe to the newsletter to get more tips to fuel your professional success.Modern Mentor is a part of Quick and Dirty Tips.Links: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/modern-mentor-newsletterhttps://www.facebook.com/QDTModernMentorhttps://twitter.com/QDTModernMentorhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/modern-mentor-podcast/
Have a question for Modern Mentor? Email us at modernmentor@quickanddirtytips.com.Find Modern Mentor on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn, or subscribe to the newsletter to get more tips to fuel your professional success.Modern Mentor is a part of Quick and Dirty Tips.Links: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/modern-mentor-newsletterhttps://www.facebook.com/QDTModernMentorhttps://twitter.com/QDTModernMentorhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/modern-mentor-podcast/

Jun 4, 2024 • 48min
Make the workplace irreplaceable with Kevin Kelley
Author Kevin Kelley shares insights on workplace design in the podcast. Topics include creating spaces for connection and innovation, the impact of design on energy levels, and the importance of meaningful experiences for success. The conversation also touches on inspiration, capitalism, and technology in creating extraordinary workplace environments.

May 28, 2024 • 9min
New solutions to old problems
Exploring new solutions for common workplace challenges, including burnout and ineffective structures. Emphasizing the importance of preventative measures and addressing root causes for better team performance and collaboration in remote work environments.

May 21, 2024 • 9min
Getting creative about learning
The podcast discusses unconventional methods of learning, diverse perspectives, and personal anecdotes to broaden knowledge. It also explores home furnishing deals, summer offers, innovative partnerships, reading fiction for learning, and novel coaching for leadership strategies.

May 14, 2024 • 9min
4 things givers do that pay off
Being a giver at work can actually help you get ahead. When we give meaningfully and intentionally rather than indiscriminately and at our own expense. Here are 4 things a strategic giver will do – to infuse meaning into any situation.Modern Mentor is hosted by Rachel Cooke. A transcript is available at Simplecast.Have a question for Modern Mentor? Email us at modernmentor@quickanddirtytips.com.Find Modern Mentor on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn, or subscribe to the newsletter to get more tips to fuel your professional success.Modern Mentor is a part of Quick and Dirty Tips.Links: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/modern-mentor-newsletterhttps://www.facebook.com/QDTModernMentorhttps://twitter.com/QDTModernMentorhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/modern-mentor-podcast/
Have a question for Modern Mentor? Email us at modernmentor@quickanddirtytips.com.Find Modern Mentor on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn, or subscribe to the newsletter to get more tips to fuel your professional success.Modern Mentor is a part of Quick and Dirty Tips.Links: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/modern-mentor-newsletterhttps://www.facebook.com/QDTModernMentorhttps://twitter.com/QDTModernMentorhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/modern-mentor-podcast/

May 7, 2024 • 8min
I can’t keep up with the changing priorities
Learn how employees cope with constant changes in priorities at work and ways to navigate shifting goals. Discover strategies to support leaders in finding clarity, embracing new priorities, and fostering innovation within the team.