

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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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. 

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Mar 26, 2024 • 31min
Think Faster, Talk Smarter with Matt Abrahams
 Stanford Graduate School of Business Lecturer, Matt Abrahams, shares tips on impromptu speaking, managing speaking anxiety, and structuring communication for persuasion. He emphasizes genuine connections over constantly trying to be interesting, and highlights the importance of feedback and non-verbal cues in communication. 

Mar 19, 2024 • 8min
What’s my job in leading change?
 Change is just everywhere. And anyone in a leadership role – at any level – has a responsibility to lead themselves – and their teams – through change. But we can’t do it all. Let’s learn what is the job of the change leader. And what is not.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. 

Mar 12, 2024 • 7min
How to be impactful in meetings
 Learn how to be more impactful in meetings by maximizing your contributions, being selective about attendance, and setting personal goals. The podcast also emphasizes the importance of observing meeting dynamics and fostering connections for personal growth. 

Mar 5, 2024 • 7min
How to roll out your idea without leadership support
 The podcast discusses the importance of taking initiative and driving progress without full leadership support. It highlights the benefits of starting small, leveraging feedback, and analyzing data to enhance your pitch and gain support for innovative ideas. 

Feb 27, 2024 • 8min
Communication misses we need to start hitting
 Communication is a key capability in absolutely every industry. Many of us do it well. But even the best of us are missing some opportunities to maximize its value. Learn some of the most commonly missed opportunities and how to lean into them next time.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. 

Feb 20, 2024 • 8min
Managing difficult stakeholders at work
 The podcast discusses handling difficult stakeholders at work by comparing workplace issues to traffic jams. It covers strategies for managing unrealistic expectations, unclear directives, lack of stakeholder involvement, and setting SMART goals. 

Feb 13, 2024 • 7min
Will it make the boat go faster?
 As so many of us are chasing speed, efficiency and a bit of lightness at work, asking the important question, “Will it make the boat go faster?” can be an excellent solution.Have a question for Modern Mentor? Email us at modernmentor@quickanddirtytips.com.Find Modern Mentor on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn, or subscribe to the newsletterto 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. 


