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Saying hard things at work is hard. Sometimes we avoid saying them at all. Sometimes we say them in ways that damage our personal brand. But there’s always a middle ground. Let’s talk about some of the things we all struggle to say and find ways to say them better. Modern Mentor is hosted by Rachel Cooke. A transcript is available at Simplecast . Have a question for Modern Mentor? Email us at mode...

What does a Chief People Officer believe we can all be doing more – and less – of in order to achieve the most important things? This interview with Chief People Officer, Maureen Cawley delivers some actionable tips and answers. 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...

Resilience and agility. These are buzzwords we hear all the time. But what do they actually mean? What tangible things can we do to drive up our own capabilities? And why are they actually so important? 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...

During an Activation bootcamp, a cohort of leaders workshopped the challenges they were having reducing their teams’ overwhelm. Here are just some of the early solutions they implemented. 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 , an...

Many of us are carrying too much stuff in our brains – meetings, ideas, to-do’s. We mean well, but we’re failing to leave space for the creativity and productivity that awaits us. Learn the what, why, and how of cognitive offloading to give your mind the space it needs to do its best work! Modern Mentor is hosted by Rachel Cooke. A transcript is available at Simplecast. Have a question for Modern...

Carewashing - the process of companies implementing wellness programs and benefits that sound good, but fail to address real problems - is holding us all back from success. Learn how to address and reverse the trend. 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 Ment...

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 subs...

There are so many conversations we know we should be having—the hard, the awkward, the uncomfortable. But we put them off for fear of making things worse. It’s time to have that conversation. Here’s a simple framework to help make it a win for everyone. Modern Mentor is hosted by Rachel Cooke. A transcript is available at Simplecast . Have a question for Modern Mentor? Email us at modernmentor@qui...

Too many companies are relying on Employee Engagement surveys to save the day. But just the opposite is happening. So what can we do instead? 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...

We know, generically, we should be living in a season of curiosity, always asking questions. But is it really important to be doing this? And if so, how can we actually do it 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 Linke...

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 mo...

Kevin Kelly, author of the new book Irreplaceable, delivers his insights around how a workplace can be designed to draw us in, to drive connection, innovation, and outstanding results. 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 L...

There are some really common challenges in the workplace. But in many cases we’ve been trying the same solutions for years. And often without results. So…maybe it’s time for a new approach? 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 ,...

We all know the importance of continuous learning. But classes and certifications aren’t the only way. There are plenty of ways we can – and should – be learning, to round out our skills and knowledge. Let’s discuss some today. 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...

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...

Employees at every level are feeling exhausted – not from too much work, but from too much changing of direction. If it feels like every day there’s a new set of priorities, here are some things you can do to stay afloat. 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...

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 Me...

Vulnerability has become a buzzy word in the workplace. But author and speaker Jacob Morgan is here to say vulnerability can be a superpower when done well. But can also cause harm or damage when misunderstood. 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...

People are feeling really disappointed by and at work these days. Leaders are making (or not making) choices we don’t love. So how can we constructively manage this disappointment while holding onto our jobs? 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 Fa...

Organizations lose tremendous productivity - and employee engagement - when breakdowns in the system go unnamed and unsolved. But there are some simple strategies that can equip and empower you to solve the thing once and for all. Here is a step by step plan. Modern Mentor is hosted by Rachel Cooke. A transcript is available at Simplecast . Have a question for Modern Mentor? Email us at modernment...

There’s a lot of information out there about leadership. Which we often assume to mean leading those reporting to us. But an ability to lead up – to manage our managers effectively – is an equally important part of the job. Here are some tips on doing it well. Modern Mentor is hosted by Rachel Cooke. A transcript is available at Simplecast . Have a question for Modern Mentor? Email us at modernmen...

We’re all striving to be better communicators – in both formal and informal situations. Stanford Graduate School of Business Lecturer, Matt Abrahams, shares with Modern Mentor some of his top tips for being more focused, less anxious, and more successful in our everyday communication. Modern Mentor is hosted by Rachel Cooke. A transcript is available at Simplecast . Have a question for Modern Ment...

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@quickanddirtyt...

If you feel like you’re sitting in too many meetings, the problem may be too many meetings. Or, the problem might be you’re not maximizing the impact you’re delivering in those meetings. Here are some ways you can amplify your impact in any meeting. Modern Mentor is hosted by Rachel Cooke. A transcript is available at Simplecast . Have a question for Modern Mentor? Email us at modernmentor@quickan...

We tend to overinvest in executive buy-in. We stand still until we have full support of an idea. But what if there were a way to execute without the wait? Maybe there is. 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 s...