Modern Mentor

Change, as they say, has become the new normal. But old ways of working—setting goals, building skills—are hard to maintain in the face of so many switches and pivots. How can we feel momentum at work in the face of so much change? 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 . Fi...

Facilitation is a specialty and a profession. But it can also be a basic skillset we all own and leverage. It’s more critical today than ever. Learn why and how. 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 t...

Organizations are struggling to build “Capital C” Connection in a world of hybrid teams. I’ve been challenging them, instead, to focus on helping teams build better relationships—one-on-one and on their own terms. This episode offers a series of pointers on how to do this well. Modern Mentor is hosted by Rachel Cooke. A transcript is available at Simplecast. Have a question for Modern Mentor? Emai...

So many of us are busy at work and the days keep flying by without us ticking projects off the to-do list. Have you wondered where all the time is going, how you’re always so busy, and yet the big things just aren’t getting done?  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 . Fin...

Let’s talk today about some of the gifts you might offer your brain which, in turn, may help lift your spirit if you’re in a tough season. 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...

Here’s a conundrum: one of the best ways for an organization to get ahead is innovation, but there’s often nothing harder than getting institutional buy-in for a big idea. Here are some winning strategies for how to rally support for your innovative idea. Modern Mentor is hosted by Rachel Cooke. A transcript is available at Simplecast. Have a question for Modern Mentor? Email us at modernmentor@qu...

No one can predict the future. But by checking to see if you’re future-fit, your team can be ready for anything. 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 pr...

How do we maintain healthy workloads while meeting customer demands  and while resources are constrained? In this episode, Rachel explores 4 ways to manage the overwhelm. 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 su...

Connection at work continues to be an area of deep disengagement. Yet companies trying to solve this through forced proximity aren’t winning. We might be thinking too narrowly about what connection is and what helps us experience it. Today we’ll discuss ideas to help broaden our scope and bring a more connective experience to our teams. Modern Mentor is hosted by Rachel Cooke. A transcript is avai...

1-1 conversations are a staple of the boss-employee relationship. But so many of us just check the box when we could be having much richer, more productive conversations. Here are some tips on how to do them 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 o...

Whether you’re a leader of a team – or just of yourself – let's talk about how it might be worth your while to check in on your goals and determine whether or not they’re still on point? 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...

Sometimes the best advice on how to succeed in the workplace comes from the inspiration we get from not working. Like seeing Taylor Swift perform live. Let’s take some lessons from the insight in her music. 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 Faceb...

So many organizations are doing hybrid work these days. But not all are doing it well. The target is still a moving one, but there’s a lot we’ve learned so far. Let’s look at some key practices that seem to be serving us. 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...

Great organizations are defined by great leadership. And great leaders are great listeners and coaches. This interview with leadership and coaching expert Michael Bungay Stanier delivers simple, actionable advice any leader striving to listen and coach better can implement immediately. Get Michael's new book, How to Work with (Almost) Anyone , on Amazon or Bookshop.org . Modern Mentor is hosted by...

 Sometimes bad things happen. But when the same bad things happen time and again, it’s time to break the cycle and start fresh. 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...

Too much invisible labor is being done in the workplace. And it’s high time our unsung heroes get the recognition they deserve. Here are the types of invisible labor happening 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 Modern Mentor on Facebook , Twitter , and Link...

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. And in as we consider strategies for managing our own individual wellness, why not create a culture of team care at work? Because the more the merrier on the journey to wellness. 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 Mento...

Burnout doesn’t just come from overwork and overwhelm. Sometimes the very opposite can be the cause of disengagement at work. Let’s talk about boreout, the damage it can cause, and what we can all do to keep it at bay. 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 Men...

Deciding to apply for a new job—in or outside your current company—can be a big and consequential choice. But there are some simple questions you can ask yourself to determine whether it makes sense to toss your hat in. 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...

Workplace wellness is a trending topic. We all know it’s important. But do we know whose job it is to bring it to life? Turns out, it’s everyone’s job. 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 news...

Our bosses disappoint us. Sometimes often. But before we label them as bad or ill-intentioned, let’s recognize our bosses are human. And usually when they fail to meet our expectations, it’s simply that we’ve not trained them on how to lead us. Here’s how to do it gracefully. Modern Mentor is hosted by Rachel Cooke. A transcript is available at Simplecast. Have a question for Modern Mentor? Email...

Disappointment is a part of life. True. But sometimes there’s real intelligence in disappointment. When we feel disappointed by others, our instinct is typically to blame. But sometimes getting curious about what caused a disappointment can help us prevent them in the future. Modern Mentor is hosted by Rachel Cooke. A transcript is available at Simplecast. Have a question for Modern Mentor? Email...

Saying no isn’t always an option, even when we’re feeling overwhelmed or overworked. So here are four more strategies for staying on purpose at work that aren’t quite “no,” but aren’t exactly “yes.” 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 , Tw...

Staying on “purpose” at work—keeping focused on the things that deliver the greatest impact—means sometimes saying yes and sometimes saying no. But sometimes… the best answer is neither. It’s a compromise—a way of refining what you’re doing or how you’re doing it so that your time and energy are protected while the outcome still comes to life. Modern Mentor is hosted by Rachel Cooke. A transcript...

Leaders are finally recognizing the need to refuel and recharge their teams. Here are 3 ways to help your team thrive. 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 y...