

Modern Mentor
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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 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/
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.linkedin.com/company/modern-mentor-podcast/https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/modern-mentor-newsletterhttps://www.facebook.com/QDTModernMentorhttps://twitter.com/QDTModernMentor Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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.

Apr 30, 2024 • 8min
5 questions to help us keep burnout at bay
So many of us are still struggling with burnout. And while we can’t always conquer it in a single effort, sometimes just finding small ways to ease it in moments can give us the breathing space we need to move forward.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/
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.linkedin.com/company/modern-mentor-podcast/https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/modern-mentor-newsletterhttps://www.facebook.com/QDTModernMentorhttps://twitter.com/QDTModernMentor Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Apr 23, 2024 • 45min
Leading with vulnerability with Jacob Morgan
Author and speaker Jacob Morgan discusses how vulnerability can be a superpower in the workplace. He emphasizes the importance of balancing confidence with openness about struggles. Examples of CEOs managing vulnerability in leadership decisions are shared, along with insights on personal and professional growth through embracing vulnerability.

Apr 16, 2024 • 9min
How to deal With a disappointing workplace
Exploring disappointment in the workplace, this podcast discusses changing expectations, managing relationships, and taking proactive measures. It also addresses workplace challenges like burnout and team building in remote settings.

Apr 9, 2024 • 8min
How to solve an organizational problem that won’t go away
The podcast discusses solving long-standing organizational issues to enhance productivity and reduce friction. It focuses on addressing departmental miscommunication and process inefficiencies with empathy and compromises. The importance of uncovering root causes and fostering collaboration is highlighted through practical examples.

Apr 2, 2024 • 8min
How to lead up when the moment commands It
Learn valuable strategies for effectively managing up in the workplace, emphasizing clear communication and accountability. Discover how to lead up by understanding your leader's values and fostering a collaborative problem-solving approach.


