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We all groan about procrastination as though it's a problem we have to fix. But what if procrastinating offers some magical secret advantages? Read the transcript . Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows . Subscribe to the newsletter for regular updates. Join the conversation on Facebook , Twitter , and LinkedIn . Links: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/business-career/careers/the-surprisin...

If you’ve ever thought that you just weren't born with the creative spirit or entrepreneurial mindset, then today's interview with Danny Warshay is for you. His new book— See, Solve Scale —explains how anyone can be more creative in a structured way. Get your copy of See, Solve, Scale : Amazon Audible Bookshop.org Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows . Subscribe to the newsletter to get mo...

When it feels like everything is an emergency, how can you manage your work without taking on the weight of the world? Modern Mentor shares her favorite strategies for keeping your priorities in check. Read the transcript on Quick and Dirty Tips. Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows . Subscribe to the newsletter to get more tips to fuel your professional success. Join the conversation on F...

We know that taking risks is the key to innovation. But playing is safe is just so... safe! If fear is holding you back from taking risks at work, Modern Mentor has some tips to share to help you contain and take risks without fear. Read the transcript at Quick and Dirty Tips. Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows . Subscribe to the newsletter to get more tips to fuel your professional succ...

How do you get informal insights about your work when you don't have a water cooler to chat around? Modern Mentor shares some of her favorite recent insights on what employees need from their workplaces right now. Read the transcript on Quick and Dirty Tips. Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows . Subscribe to the newsletter to get more tips to fuel your professional success. Join the conve...

Executive presence is one's ability to inspire trust, credibility, and poise. But what does that actually mean and how do you achieve it? Modern Mentor shares her favorite framework and some simple action steps you can take to inspire confidence in your leadership capability. Read the transcript on Quick and Dirty Tips. Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows . Subscribe to the newsletter to...

Why can it be difficult to get feedback from our managers and peers? Today, Modern Mentor shares her favorite strategies for unlocking more feedback and receiving it with grace. Read the transcript on Quick and Dirty Tips. Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows . Subscribe to the newsletter to get more tips to fuel your professional success. Join the conversation on Facebook , Twitter , and...

If your appetite for meaning and purpose is feeling heartier than ever right now, then a hunt for your Ikigai—your life's purpose—may be just what you need. Modern Mentor shares an action plan and a story of her own self-discovery. Read the transcript on Quick and Dirty Tips. Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows . Subscribe to the newsletter to get more tips to fuel your professional succe...

You know the importance of managing your energy and priorities to stave off burnout. But what happens when your boss is the one who's struggling, and you're left feeling the pain of it? Modern Mentor shares her favorite tips for helping your boss see and manage their burnout. Read the transcript on Quick and Dirty Tips. Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows . Subscribe to the newsletter to...

If you’ve ever found yourself thinking that creativity is something mystical—reserved exclusively for artists and inventors, then Modern Mentor's conversation with Todd Henry, host of the Accidental Creative podcast , will change your mind and get you into your creative zone today! Read the companion article on Quick and Dirty Tips. Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows . Subscribe to the n...

You may not be at the point of burnout... but might you be languishing? Many are experiencing a feeling of "meh" right now. And today Modern Mentor shares the three keys to overcoming the languishing and landing instead in a state of flourishing and flow. Read the companion article on Quick and Dirty Tips. Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows . Subscribe to the newsletter to get more tips...

We've done in-person meetings. We've done virtual meetings. And now we're in the messy middle, trying to figure out how to run a great hybrid meeting. Modern Mentor shares her favorite strategies for running a great meeting in which virtual and in-person participants can all have an outstanding experience and deliver a meaningful outcome. Read the companion article on Quick and Dirty Tips. Check o...

If you're looking to level up your creative solutioning superpowers at work this year, then add this consulting secret to your toolbox: run an amazing discovery process, and watch your solutions land right on point. Read the companion article on Quick and Dirty Tips. Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows . Subscribe to the newsletter to get more tips to fuel your professional success. Join...

To celebrate the new year, Modern Mentor host Rachel Cooke moderates a special panel of Quick and Dirty Tips experts to discuss New Year's Resolutions and how to achieve your 2022 goals. You'll hear from: Monica Reinagel, host of Nutrition Diva Dr. Jonathan Su, host of Get-Fit Guy Laura Adams, host of Money Girl and me, Rachel Cooke, host of Modern Mentor , as your moderator Check out all the Quic...

How do you unlock your best creative potential? Bestselling author Gay Hendricks joins Modern Mentor for a discussion of his new book The Genius Zone: The Breakthrough Process to End Negative Thinking and Live in True Creativity to help reveal the key. Read the companion article on Quick and Dirty Tips. Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows . Subscribe to the newsletter to get more tips to...

If your workplace insists that everything is a priority, vacation days are for the weak, and a moment not grinding out work is a moment wasted, then you're likely living in hustle culture. Modern Mentor shares her advice on why—and how—to dial back the hustle. Read the companion article on Quick and Dirty Tips. Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows . Subscribe to the newsletter to get more...

Award-winning author Jonathan Fields joins Modern Mentor to discuss his new book, Sparked , and offer his research-backed wisdom on how we can all rediscover our spark—the thing that makes us feel most alive. Read the companion article on Quick and Dirty Tips. Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows . Subscribe to the newsletter to get more tips to fuel your professional success. Join the con...

Givers have got an edge! Research shows that some of the most successful people are also generous with their time, wisdom, and insight. Here's why being a giver at work gives you a competitive advantage, along with some strategies to help you wisely distribute your gifts. Read the transcript . Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows . Subscribe to the newsletter for regular updates. Join the...

Are your work defaults helping you stay organized, on track, and productive? Or are they bad habits that sap your energy and creativity? Today, Modern Mentor shares some bad habits to watch out for at work. Read the companion article on Quick and Dirty Tips. Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows . Subscribe to the newsletter to get more tips to fuel your professional success. Join the conve...

As many people continue to quit their jobs, what happens to those who choose to stay behind? Modern Mentor shares her actionable advice for those who are staying in place and are left to pick up the slack. Read the companion article on Quick and Dirty Tips. Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows . Subscribe to the newsletter to get more tips to fuel your professional success. Join the conver...

Thomas Erikson, bestselling author and behavioral expert, shares his insights and advice on how to deal with all the bad bosses and lazy employees in the workplace. In this interview with Modern Mentor, he describes a personality framework that can help us leverage the diversity of styles at work for better relationships and stronger outcomes. Pick up his book, Surrounded By Bad Bosses (and Lazy E...

While productivity is a virtue so many of us chase, is it possible you've fallen into the trap of toxic productivity? Modern Mentor shares her own experience with toxic productivity as well as the strategies she's using to combat it Read the companion article on Quick and Dirty Tips. Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows . Subscribe to the newsletter to get more tips to fuel your profession...

Hiring leaders are hungry for talent that can demonstrate agility. But what is agility, and how do you demonstrate your chops? Modern Mentor breaks it down for you in 4 simple steps. Read the companion article on Quick and Dirty Tips. Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows . Subscribe to the newsletter to get more tips to fuel your professional success. Join the conversation on Facebook , Tw...

Feeling unhappy, bored, or under-valued at work? It may be time to talk to your boss about it. Don't be afraid! Modern Mentor shares her top strategies for a successful—and totally not awkward—conversation! Read the companion article on Quick and Dirty Tips. Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows . Subscribe to the newsletter to get more tips to fuel your professional success. Join the conve...

On Purpose with Jay Shetty brings you conversations with some of the most incredible people on the planet like Will Smith, Jennifer Lopez, and Oprah. Hear the real life stories behind their journeys, the tools they used, the books they read, and the people who made a difference in their lives. Follow On Purpose with Jay Shetty on Stitcher, Apple Podcasts, Pandora, or wherever you find your podcast...