Modern Mentor

When you're anxious and afraid, getting work done is hard. Give yourself a break, find your purpose, and make it through your work life in this "new normal" with this sage advice. Read the transcript . Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows . Subscribe to the newsletter for regular updates. Join the conversation on Facebook and Twitter . Links: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/business-care...

When you can't forge in-person relationships, connecting virtually can be a powerful tool. Here are powerful tips to make it work for you. Read the transcript . Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows . Subscribe to the newsletter for regular updates. Join the conversation on Facebook and Twitter . Links: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/business-career/build-relationships-virtually https://...

Many of us suddenly find ourselves working from home—a familiar landscape with some unfamiliar work-life problems. Here's how to get your message across effectively even when you're working in your pajamas. Read the transcript . Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows . Subscribe to the newsletter for regular updates. Join the conversation on Facebook and Twitter . Links: https://www.quickand...

Resilience means being able to recover from setbacks, adapt to change, and keep on rolling. That's great, but ... how do you do it? Modern Mentor explains. Read the transcript . Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows . Subscribe to the newsletter for regular updates. Join the conversation on Facebook and Twitter . Links: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/business-career/careers/more-resilien...

Congratulations—you're awesome! Your company wants to promote you. But what happens when what you want is to stay exactly where you are? Read the transcript . Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows. Subscribe to the newsletter for regular updates. Join the conversation on Facebook and Twitter . Links: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/business-career/careers/successful-not-promoted https://w...

Sometimes, productivity is about being creative enough to bring big projects to the finish line. These creativity tips will help you make that happen! Read the transcript of this episode . Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows . Subscribe to the newsletter for regular updates . Join the conversation on Facebook and Twitter . Links below: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/business-career/boo...

Listening effectively is one of the hardest things to do. But investing in it pays off. Learn how it makes you smarter, faster, and better at your job. Read the transcript here . Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows at QuickandDirtyTips.com . Join the conversation on Twitter and Facebook . Modern Mentor is hosted by Rachel Cooke. A transcript is available at Simplecast. Have a question for...

Not every job is a perfect fit, but that doesn't mean you can't love the one you're with. Your job can be a whole lot more than just a means to a paycheck. TRANSCRIPT: https://quickanddirtytips.com/business-career/love-your-job | Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows: www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts JOIN THE CONVERSATION: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/QDTModernMentor | Twitter: http...

Your career is what you make of it. Retired Navy SEAL and Leadership expert Jocko Willink shows us how lessons learned on the battlefield can help us achieve success at work. TRANSCRIPT: https://quickanddirtytips.com/business-career/jocko-willink-interview | Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows: www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts JOIN THE CONVERSATION: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/QD...

Saying "no" is actually makes you more successful at work. These essential strategies will help you set workplace boundaries with grace. TRANSCRIPT: https://quickanddirtytips.com/business-career/boundaries-work | Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows: www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts JOIN THE CONVERSATION: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ModernMentor | Twitter: https://twitter.com/Mode...

With a new host, a new look, and an exciting direction focused on productivity, problem-solving, communication, leadership, and so much more ... Get-It-Done Guy has become Modern Mentor! 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...

Running all-out all the time is the sure path to burnout. Productivity happens when you know how to use your energy wisely. TRANSCRIPT: https://quickanddirtytips.com/business-career/productivity-manage-energy | Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows: www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts JOIN THE CONVERSATION: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GetItDoneGuy | Twitter: https://twitter.com/QDTGet...

Great ideas are everywhere. You can become a hero by curating the best of them instead of reinventing a perfectly good wheel. Here are three ways to get started. TRANSCRIPT: https://quickanddirtytips.com/business-career/careers/idea-curating | Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows: www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts JOIN THE CONVERSATION: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GetItDoneGuy | Tw...

What do you do when your personal productivity is high but the company you work for is dragging its feet? Anything but nothing. TRANSCRIPT: https://quickanddirtytips.com/business-career/organizational-productivity | Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows: www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts JOIN THE CONVERSATION: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GetItDoneGuy | Twitter: https://twitter.com/Q...

As Stever Robbins draws his time as Get-It-Done Guy to a close, he recounts his favorite tips from 12 years as host of the Get-it-Done Guy podcast. TRANSCRIPT: https://quickanddirtytips.com/productivity/time-management/top-tips-get-it-done-guy | Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows: www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts JOIN THE CONVERSATION: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GetItDoneGuy |...

What do you get when you put two award-winning podcasters with nearly a quarter-century of combined experience together for an interview? Nine pro tips for making your podcast sensational. TRANSCRIPT: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/tech/podcasting-secrets | Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows: www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts JOIN THE CONVERSATION: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/...

Measuring progress is second nature to most people. But it's not second nature to measure progress well, which can lead to some real misjudgments. Put more thought into your progress checks, to make them a consistent source of good. TRANSCRIPT: http://www.quickanddirtytips.com/productivity/project-management/how-to-measure-progress-achieve-goals | Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows: www....

Author of the book Ultimate Memory Magic, Jim Karol, teaches us how to use and strengthen our memory so we can remember anything! TRANSCRIPT & LINKS: Read the transcript: https://quickanddirtytips.com/productivity/learning/memorize-anything-jim-karol | Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows: www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts JOIN THE CONVERSATION: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GetItDon...

Viewing traits as innate make coping with failure and success much harder. With a "growth mindset" you learn more, persist more, and overcome obstacles. TRANSCRIPT & LINKS: Read the transcript: https://quickanddirtytips.com/productivity/learning/growth-mindset-vs-fixed-mindset| Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows: www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts JOIN THE CONVERSATION: Facebook: https:/...

With advanced search engine techniques, you can find relevant results that get just the information you want, while filtering out the noise. TRANSCRIPT & LINKS Read the transcript: https://quickanddirtytips.com/tech/web/find-anything-Google Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows: www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts JOIN THE CONVERSATION Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GetItDoneGuy Twitter:...

How to measure success is easy in some jobs, and very difficult in others. Here’s how to choose your performance indicators. TRANSCRIPT & LINKS Read the transcript: https://quickanddirtytips.com/productivity/project-management/measure-performance Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows: www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts JOIN THE CONVERSATION Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GetItDoneGuy Tw...

The Eisenhower Matrix is a tried-and-true way to prioritize your tasks. You can double its effectiveness by asking just one simple question! TRANSCRIPT & LINKS Read the transcript: https://quickanddirtytips.com/productivity/time-management/secret-prioritize-tasks Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows: www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts JOIN THE CONVERSATION Facebook: https://www.facebook.co...

Do you know how to focus when distractions are constantly competing for your attention? It starts by simply picking up a pencil. TRANSCRIPT & LINKS Read the transcript: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/productivity/time-management/how-to-tame-your-distractible-mind Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows: www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts JOIN THE CONVERSATION Facebook: https://www.facebook...

Managing complex projects with many people and connections? Here's a simple note-taking system to help you take over the world. Probably. TRANSCRIPT & LINKS Read the transcript: https://quickanddirtytips.com/productivity/organization/complex-project-note-system Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows: www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts JOIN THE CONVERSATION Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/...

In business and life, prospecting can be the key to your success. This simple system will take your prospecting to the next level. TRANSCRIPT & LINKS Read the transcript: https://quickanddirtytips.com/business-career/small-business/5-step-prospecting Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows: https://quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts JOIN THE CONVERSATION Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GetItDo...