Modern Mentor

With “work” no longer being confined to a time or place, it’s getting harder to “track” who is working where, when and how hard. We need to find new ways to establish and maintain trust in whatever our work environment. 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...

The debate over “quiet quitting” in the workplace is raging. Is it real or made up? Good or bad? New or old? With so many questions swirling around, Modern Mentor takes a step back to see the bigger picture and offers some insight around how to rethink—and manage—quiet quitting. Modern Mentor is hosted by Rachel Cooke. A transcript is available at Simplecast. Have a question for Modern Mentor? Ema...

Back-to-school season brings chaos upon everyone—parents or not. That’s because the back-to-school season is really about the end of summer—a season in which things tend to be just a little bit slower and gentler—and a shift into high gear as we speed toward the year’s final quarter. This episode offers strategies relevant for everyone striving to pull some of summer’s ease through to the fall sea...

In this conversation with future-of-work enthusiast Naomi Titleman Colla , Rachel explores how the past few years have forever changed the nature of work, what the near future may hold, and how every one of us is empowered to create success in this new and evolving world of work. Modern Mentor is hosted by Rachel Cooke. Have a question for Modern Mentor? Email us at modernmentor@quickanddirtytips....

Stepping—or preparing to step—into a new leadership role can be intimidating! We want to win—big and fast. But there are right ways and there are wrong ways to do this. Let's focus on the right way to lean into new leadership. 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 Mo...

With scary headlines hitting us from all directions, it can be really challenging to stay focused on and productive at work. But there are strategies we can use in these moments to help us stay on task and in the professional zone of success. Modern Mentor is hosted by Rachel Cooke. A transcript is available at Simplecast. Have a question for Modern Mentor? Email us at modernmentor@quickanddirtyti...

After hearing about the Great Resignation for months, we’re starting to see signs of a possible recession… which may be causing you to wonder whether company layoffs are ahead. This isn’t the end of the world—as long as you’re prepared. Here are some steps you can take to be ready for anything. Modern Mentor is hosted by Rachel Cooke. A transcript is available at Simplecast. Find Modern Mentor on...

In school, the buddy system kept us from getting lost, getting hurt, and eating things off the floor. As working adults, we could all sometimes use a buddy. Here’s how to use them and use them well. Modern Mentor is hosted by Rachel Cooke. A transcript is available at Simplecast. Find Modern Mentor on Facebook , Twitter , and LinkedIn , or subscribe to the newsletter to get more tips to fuel your...

No matter how much you may want to, you can't be amazing at everything. Enter the most misunderstood workplace superpower around—vulnerability. Here's how to use it to propel yourself to personal and professional success. Modern Mentor is hosted by Rachel Cooke. A transcript is available at Simplecast. Find Modern Mentor on Facebook , Twitter , and LinkedIn , or subscribe to the newsletter to get...

When you know you need to have a hard conversation with someone—but your stomach is tense and your hands are sweating and you want to put it off for as long as you can… how do you find the courage—and the plan—to have a conversation that delivers a better outcome while preserving the relationship? Modern Mentor is hosted by Rachel Cooke. A transcript is available at Simplecast. Find Modern Mentor...

Sometimes fear holds us back from doing the right thing—making the right call. And it’s time to look that fear in the eye, call it out, and step over it—just do the right thing. Here are some of the most common workplace fears and thoughts on how to conquer them. Modern Mentor is hosted by Rachel Cooke. A transcript is available at Simplecast. Find Modern Mentor on Facebook , Twitter , and LinkedI...

Luck is not a passive thing that happens to us. It’s something we have the power to influence, to bring to life. There are certain habits that “lucky” people tend to have. Let’s learn what they are and how to put them to use. Modern Mentor is hosted by Rachel Cooke. A transcript is available at Simplecast. Find Modern Mentor on Facebook , Twitter , and LinkedIn , or subscribe to the newsletter to...

Worried that a gap in employment will hold you back in your job search? No way! Here's how to turn that résumé gap into a compelling part of your story that makes you uniquely qualified. Modern Mentor is hosted by Rachel Cooke. A transcript is available at Simplecast. Find Modern Mentor on Facebook , Twitter , and LinkedIn , or subscribe to the newsletter to get more tips to fuel your professional...

Feeling connection at work really matters. It grounds you, it makes you feel part of an ecosystem, it provides space for collaboration and informal learning. Connection has been tough lately. Teams are struggling—they’ve never met in person or even haven’t seen each other in years, or they’re doing the hybrid thing but the workplace is emptier and just doesn’t feel as connective. Let’s talk about...

Failure is often conflated with carelessness, and we are (rightfully!) afraid of seeming careless. But failure—true failure—is something we achieve with intention. By understanding what failure is and how to use it as fuel rather than shame, we can take proactive steps to hone this skill over time. Modern Mentor is hosted by Rachel Cooke. A transcript is available at Simplecast. Find Modern Mentor...

Delegating effectively is not about “dumping the grunt work” on someone else, but rather about ensuring the right people do the right work in service of shared goals. With this mindset, there are some basic strategies anyone—people leader or not—can use to manage that delegation effectively. Modern Mentor is hosted by Rachel Cooke. A transcript is available at Simplecast. Find Modern Mentor on Fac...

There’s a lot of buzz these days around the concepts of Inclusion and Belonging. We know they are important drivers of employee engagement and retention. We all want to experience inclusion and belonging and to help create that same experience for colleagues and team members around us. But how to make that happen can sometimes feel mysterious. I had the opportunity to speak with Bain & Company’s  ...

You're giving work your all, but you're just not feeling appreciated. Modern Mentor has 5 ways to find the love. Modern Mentor is hosted by Rachel Cooke. A transcript is available at Simplecast. 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:...

We get a lot of mixed messaging when it comes to managing the tension between speed and efficiency. We need to be sure—to have the data, to have done the research and the analysis before deciding or implementing. But also, we need to be agile, move quickly, test and learn, and not fall into analysis-paralysis. How do we find the middle ground? Modern Mentor is hosted by Rachel Cooke. A transcript...

Has your company taken an “everyone in the office on Wednesday” approach to managing a hybrid workforce? Rachel Cooke, your Modern Mentor, explains what you can do if your office’s hybrid policy isn’t working for you. Modern Mentor is written and hosted by Rachel Cooke. Transcript available at Simplecast. Find Modern Mentor on Facebook , Twitter , and LinkedIn , or subscribe to the newsletter to g...

You love learning. So much so that you realize you may be over-consuming and under-executing what you've picked up. Modern Mentor shares her favorite strategies for productively showcasing what you've learned—so you look great and are delivering value to clients, colleagues, and customers. Read the transcript on Quick and Dirty Tips. Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows . Subscribe to the...

If you've ever felt like your anxiety has been holding you back, then this interview with Dr. Chloe Carmichael is a must-listen for you. In her new book Nervous Energy: Harness the Power of Your Anxiety , Dr. Chloe shares her favorite tools for taking control of your anxiety and using it to fuel your professional—and personal—success. Get Dr. Chloe's book on Amazon , Bookshop.org , or your local b...

As the Great Resignation continues, talent has all the leverage these days. If you're hunting for a new job, you're evaluating the company as much as they're evaluating you. Today, Modern Mentor highlights some common red flags—and what to watch for before you decide to accept an offer. Read the transcript on Quick and Dirty Tips. Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows . Subscribe to the new...

Happens to the best of us—we bite of more than we can chew, and suddenly we're drowning in work. Today, Modern Mentor shares an action plan you can follow when it's time to declare to-do list bankruptcy! 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...

Is something holding you back from chasing the professional outcome you want most right now—the bigger job, the senior mentor, the chance to lead a team? It's possible that your confidence needs a boost. Modern Mentor shares her favorite actionable strategies you can use immediately to dial that confidence way up! Read the transcript on Quick and Dirty Tips. Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips...