Get-It-Done Guy's Quick and Dirty Tips to Work Less and Do More

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2024-04-23

  Leading with vulnerability with Jacob Morgan

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...
  Macmillan Holdings, LLC author
2024-04-16

  How to Deal With a Disappointing Workplace

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 t...
  Macmillan Holdings, LLC author
2024-04-09

  How to Solve an Organizational Problem That Won’t Go Away

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 ste...
  Macmillan Holdings, LLC author
2024-04-02

  How to Lead Up When the Moment Commands It

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 ...
  Macmillan Holdings, LLC author
2024-03-26

  Think Faster, Talk Smarter with Matt Abrahams

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 successf...
  Macmillan Holdings, LLC author
2024-03-19

  What’s my job in leading change?

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 Men...
  Macmillan Holdings, LLC author
2024-03-12

  How to be impactful in meetings

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.Mod...
  Macmillan Holdings, LLC author
2024-03-05

  How to roll out your idea without leadership support

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.H...
  Macmillan Holdings, LLC author
2024-02-27

  Communication misses we need to start hitting

Communication is a key capability in absolutely every industry. Many of us do it well. But even the best of us are missing some opportunities to maximize its value. Learn some of the most commonly missed opportunities and how to lean into them next tim...
  Macmillan Holdings, LLC author
2024-02-20

  Managing difficult stakeholders at work

In this episode, Rachel Cooke compares traffic jams to workplace issues, working through four key areas: unrealistic expectations, unclear directives, lack of stakeholder involvement, and ambiguous goals. Cooke's solution involves strategic negotiation...
  Macmillan Holdings, LLC author