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Modern Mentor

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Sep 5, 2023 • 7min

How to keep up when everything is changing

Change, as they say, has become the new normal. But old ways of working—setting goals, building skills—are hard to maintain in the face of so many switches and pivots. How can we feel momentum at work in the face of so much change?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/https://www.leadabovenoise.com/
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Aug 29, 2023 • 8min

How—and why—to be a great facilitator at work

Explore the significance of strong facilitation skills in the workplace for fostering valuable discussions and collaborations. Learn how to enhance productivity through effective meeting rules, insightful questions, and utilizing a 'parking lot' for ideas. Connect on LinkedIn and express gratitude for valuable tips.
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Aug 22, 2023 • 8min

How to build better relationships at work

Learn how to build better relationships at work by focusing on one-on-one connections, finding shared interests, and asking meaningful questions. Get essential tips like assuming positive intent, prioritizing people time, and active listening to improve your work relationships today.
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Aug 15, 2023 • 7min

How to stop secretly procrastinating

Learn how to overcome secret procrastination traps, such as procrastal learning and saying yes to all meetings. Discover the three habits that contribute to secret procrastination and learn how to overcome them through efficiency and speed.
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Aug 8, 2023 • 8min

How to stay positive-ish in tough times

Let’s talk today about some of the gifts you might offer your brain which, in turn, may help lift your spirit if you’re in a tough season.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/https://www.leadabovenoise.com/ 
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Aug 1, 2023 • 8min

How to rally support for your big idea

Here’s a conundrum: one of the best ways for an organization to get ahead is innovation, but there’s often nothing harder than getting institutional buy-in for a big idea. Here are some winning strategies for how to rally support for your innovative idea.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/https://www.leadabovenoise.com/ 
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Jul 25, 2023 • 9min

Is your team future-fit?

Explore team effectiveness and well-being through clear priorities, effective communication, and access to tools. Foster a supportive and successful workplace by recognizing achievements, fostering open discussions, and finding support. Connect with the podcast hosts for more insights on team future-fit.
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Jul 18, 2023 • 9min

How to climb out of overwhelm at work

How do we maintain healthy workloads while meeting customer demands  and while resources are constrained? In this episode, Rachel explores 4 ways to manage the overwhelm.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/https://www.leadabovenoise.com/ 
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Jul 11, 2023 • 8min

It’s time to expand how we’re thinking of connection

Connection at work continues to be an area of deep disengagement. Yet companies trying to solve this through forced proximity aren’t winning. We might be thinking too narrowly about what connection is and what helps us experience it. Today we’ll discuss ideas to help broaden our scope and bring a more connective experience to our teams.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/https://www.leadabovenoise.com/ 
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Jul 4, 2023 • 8min

How to have a great 1-1 conversation at work

1-1 conversations are a staple of the boss-employee relationship. But so many of us just check the box when we could be having much richer, more productive conversations. Here are some tips on how to do them well.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/https://www.leadabovenoise.com/ 

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