Modern Mentor
Episodes
606 - How to Pull Out of a Work Slump
20 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Experiencing highs and lows at work is totally normal. But a low that's too low and long-lasting may just be a slump. You don't want to ignore a slump...
605 - Fire Up Your Personal Brand: An Interview with Dorie Clark
13 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
You can work hard and still not be successful. The key to catapulting forward in your career is standing out and harnessing your unique expertise. Per...
604 - You Need a Career Development Plan
06 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
You can't navigate your way to career success without first plotting a course. This career development plan strategy will help you figure out where yo...
603 - Digital Detox—The Key to Unplugging from Work on Vacation
29 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Your Summer 2020 getaway plans may be canceled, but that doesn't mean you don't need a break. A true digital detox benefits your energy, creativity, a...
602 - How to Use LinkedIn to Be a Rockstar at Work
22 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
LinkedIn can so much more than a virtual Rolodex. Find cutting-edge insights, test ideas, be a brand ambassador, and claim your rockstar status. Read ...
601 - Listen Up! Not Listening Is Holding Your Career Back
15 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The ability to listen isn't just an admirable trait; it's essential to your career. And according to author Kate Murphy, author of "You're Not Listeni...
600 - How to Answer “Tell Me About a Time You Failed”
08 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
"Tell me about a time you failed" is no one's favorite interview question. Understanding what the interviewer is really asking, choosing the perfect e...
599 - Bullet Journaling—My Secret to Productivity, Creativity, and Balance
31 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
When I was stressed and overwhelmed, I discovered Bullet Journaling and it changed everything. Here's how I use my Bullet Journal to stay on track and...
597 - Everything's Changed—Is It Time to Reset Your Goals?
18 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Goal-setting doesn't typically happen in May. But as the world has changed, so have your priorities. Here's how to revisit your goals and decide where...
596 - You Can Land that Dream Entry-Level Job—Yes, Even Now
11 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
If you just got your degree or just entered the job market, the landscape right now looks frightening. Take heart! Your dream job is out there; you ju...
595 - Manage Burnout at Work with These Simple Strategies
04 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
You're juggling your professional and family life, taking up slack for absent colleagues, and worrying about your job security. It's a lot. But you've...
594 - How to Think Positive to Be More Productive
27 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In times of crisis, negative thoughts lurk around every corner. Use these techniques to rediscover your optimism and bump up your productivity. Read t...
593 - How to Be a Leader During a Crisis
20 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Whether you're leading a team, family, community, or just yourself, leadership is complicated in a moment of crisis. These simple strategies can help ...
592 - Pause and Reflect—Now Is the Time to Take Stock of Your Career
13 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
If an unexpected career pause has taken you by surprise, here's how to use the time to take a breath, assess your career, and set yourself up for succ...
591 - Struggling to Manage Anxiety and Work? Give Yourself a Break
06 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 n...
590 - 5 Thoughtful Ways to Build Relationships Virtually
30 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 tr...
589 - How to Communicate Successfully When Working Remotely
23 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 ac...
588 - How to Be More Resilient at Work
16 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 expl...
587 - Can You Still Be Successful If You Don't Want a Promotion?
09 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 tr...
586 - 4 Simple Strategies to Boost Your Creativity and Be More Productive
02 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Sometimes, productivity is about being creative enough to bring big projects to the finish line. These creativity tips will help you make that happen!...
585 - How Listening Makes You Smarter, Faster, Better
24 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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...
584 - How to Love Your Job Even When It Isn't Perfect
17 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 payc...
583 - Leadership is Everyone—Jocko Willink on Owning Your Success
10 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
582 - The Awesome Power of "No"
03 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Saying "no" is actually makes you more successful at work. These essential strategies will help you set workplace boundaries with grace. TRANSCRIPT: h...
Get-it-Done Guy is now Modern Mentor!
03 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
With a new host, a new look, and an exciting direction focused on productivity, problem-solving, communication, leadership, and so much more ... Get-I...
581 - How to Increase Your Productivity by Managing Your Energy
27 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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://quicka...
580 - How to Make Idea Curation Your Workplace Superpower
20 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 g...
578 - How to Be Productive when the Organization Isn't
06 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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://qu...
577 - Top Tips from My Time as Get-It-Done Guy
30 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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. TR...
576 - 9 Pro Secrets to Perfect Podcasting
23 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 tip...
473 - How to Measure Progress and Achieve Goals
16 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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...
575 - How to Memorize Anything with Ultimate Memory Magic
09 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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: ...
476 - 'Growth Mindset' Tips to Boost Your Performance
02 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Viewing traits as innate make coping with failure and success much harder. With a "growth mindset" you learn more, persist more, and overcome obstacle...
574 - How to Find Anything On Google
25 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
With advanced search engine techniques, you can find relevant results that get just the information you want, while filtering out the noise. TRANSCRIP...
573 - How to Measure What Matters On the Job
18 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
How to measure success is easy in some jobs, and very difficult in others. Here’s how to choose your performance indicators. TRANSCRIPT & LINKS Rea...
572 - How to Prioritize Your Tasks—One Little Question, Big Results
11 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The Eisenhower Matrix is a tried-and-true way to prioritize your tasks. You can double its effectiveness by asking just one simple question! TRANSCRIP...
495 - How to Tame Your Distractible Mind
04 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Do you know how to focus when distractions are constantly competing for your attention? It starts by simply picking up a pencil. TRANSCRIPT & LINKS Re...
571 - Manage Complex Projects and Connections with This Simple System
28 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Managing complex projects with many people and connections? Here's a simple note-taking system to help you take over the world. Probably. TRANSCRIPT &...
570 - Prospect Like a Pro in 5 Easy Steps
21 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
569 - The Art of Reading Minds with Henrik Fexeus
13 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Henrik Fexeus, the author of The Art of Reading Minds, shares his techniques for developing social skills and using nonverbal communication. Read the ...
568 - 5 Simple Steps to Mastering a New Skill in 30 Days
07 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Learn a new skill by developing a 30-day program of incremental, bite-sized progress. Read the transcript at https://quickanddirtytips.com/productivit...
567 - Five Essential Rules for Changing Careers
30 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Changing careers is a leap of faith, but with a little preparation and groundwork, you're sure to stick the landing. Fast Company editors Kate Davis a...
566 - How to Use Colored Pens to Organize Absolutely Everything
23 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
If you've got an eye for color, using erasable colored pens for note-taking might just change your life. Here's how to use them to organize all the th...
565 - How to prepare to make great video
16 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
How do you prepare for a video shoot? Good preparation makes great video. Use this six-step pre-flight checklist so everything goes off without a hitc...
564 - Use multiple schedules to keep your life under control
09 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
When the way you work changes depending on which phase of a project you’re in, design multiple templates to help you manage your time. Read the tran...
563 - How to Write Faster with Successive Drafts
03 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Don’t try to get everything down on paper at once. Use the development process itself to create the piece you’re writing. Read the transcript at h...
562 - Use online nonverbal communication
26 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Are your grammar, spelling, punctuation, and structure making a good impression online? How you say things is as important as what you say. Read the t...
561 - Use Michael Port’s Technique to Rock Your Persuasive Presentations
19 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Getting your ideas across is simple: structure your pitch so it hits every base the audience expects. Here's how. Read the transcript at https://www.q...
560 How to Create and Use an Ideas File
12 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Geniuses don’t have better ideas than you—probably—they just remember them better. Here’s how you can remember them, too, with an ideas file. ...
559 - How to Admit Your Mistakes and Take Responsibility
05 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
When you’ve screwed up, the quickest way to move on is to admit what went wrong and apologize. When you do it right, it can even boost your reputati...
503 - Want to Change Someone's Mind? Lead with Emotion
29 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Convincing people and changing their minds begins by meeting them emotionally. Then and only then, can you begin to promote your agenda. Read the tran...
558 - Visualizing Will Help You Turn Dreams to Results
21 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Wishing can't make things happen by magic, but it can make them happen by motivation. Gabrielle Oettingen’s WOOP method shows you how. Modern Mentor...
557 - How to Deal with People Who Are Late to Meetings
15 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
When someone is chronically late, don’t coddle them. Give them consequences, and shape their behavior so they don’t impact the rest of the team. R...
556 - More Texting Tips for Better Communication
08 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Texting isn't complicated ... and yet, it is. Here are some more texting tips from Get-It-Done Guy to help you do it even better. Modern Mentor is hos...
555 - When Prospecting, Have a Strong Process in Place
01 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Sometimes outreach is a numbers game. When it is, be systematic and you’ll find it easy to hit those numbers. Read the transcript at https://quickan...
471 - How to Be Persuasive Using the Right Language Cues
24 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Not everyone communicates the same way. If you want to move people to action, you need to reach them in a way they understand: Use both abstract think...
554 - 5 Steps to Deal With Being Overloaded at Work
10 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
There's no app or life hack that will let you fit 25 hours of work into a 24 hour day. Here's what to do when there's too much on your plate. Read the...
553 - How to manage two projects at once
09 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Trying to manage two teams at once can be a nightmare. With a little finesse, you can arrange your calendar, tasks, and notes to give each project the...
552 - 5 Effective Ways to Manage People's Strengths
03 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Understanding your team’s strengths can help you mix and match a group of high-performers to achieve results far above what you could otherwise reac...
551 - Make the Most of Your Online Reading With a Learning Plan
27 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Reading any interesting and informative article that crosses your path could be a huge waste of time. Focus your energies with a learning plan, instea...
550 - Don't Micromanage: 6 Tips to Keep Your Team Happy
20 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Read the transcript at https://quickanddirtytips.com/business-career/management/micromanage-tips Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows: www....
549 - Networking Tips for College Grads - Part 2
13 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
More tips on networking to build strong, lifelong relationships. Start now. Read the transcript at https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/business-career/n...
548 - Networking Tips for College Grads - Part 1
06 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Get-It-Done Guy has six must-have tips to get you started on building your professional network. Modern Mentor is hosted by Rachel Cooke. A transcript...
547 - Make Your Presentations Evergreen
29 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Get-It-Done Guy explains how to make your presentations reusable from the start so you don't have to reinvent the wheel each time and save time. Read ...
546 - How to Organize Reference Files
22 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
When you have years’ worth of files and bookmarks, you can organize them for quick reference using a mix of the cloud, shortcuts, folders, and shari...
545 - Free to Focus: An Interview with Michael Hyatt
15 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation between Michael Hyatt and Get-It-Done Guy, Stever Robbins, Michael covers a wide range of tools to make you more productive, more...
544 - What Do Managers Do, Anyway?
08 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Being a manager is a whole different game from being an employee. But if you manage the transition well, the sky’s the limit. Read the transcript at...
543 - How to Collaborate on Multiple Documents with Multiple People
01 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
If you're working on a group project, it can be hard to keep all your documents organized and accessible. Get-It-Done Guy has a few simple tricks to h...
469 - How to Critique a Colleague's Bad Decisions in 4 Steps
25 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
When you frame it the right way, your feedback can get your colleague on your side. Get-It-Done Guy explains how to criticize without making enemies. ...
542 - Don’t Get the Varsity Blues
18 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Don’t try to game the system to get your kid into college. That may lead to gun-wielding FBI agents storming your home. Instead, encourage your kid ...
541 - How to Protect Your Digital Files (Part 2)
12 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
As more and more of our lives are stored on computers, it's easy to rely on technology and forget that a small glitch can lead to catastrophe. Get-It-...
540 - How to Protect Your Digital Files (Part 1)
04 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
As more and more of our lives are stored on computers, it's easy to rely on technology and forget that a small glitch can lead to catastrophe. Get-It-...
345 - How to Take Care of Your Smartphone
25 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Choosing, maintaining, and backing up your smartphone smartly will help insure that it serves you faithfully throughout the years. Get-It-Done Guy has...
BONUS: Introducing One Plus One
21 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Every great collaboration is a love story. It’s intense. Passionate. Along the way, there are flashes of love, hate, pride, ego, ambition, and brill...
539 - How to Find and Fix Relationship Blind Spots
18 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
What’s your greatest weakness? Knowing it can become a strength. Get-It-Done Guy explains how to find and address the blind spots that can sabotage ...
538 - Consolidate Your To-Do List With a Weekly Review
11 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
If your task list is scattered over numerous pages and you’re bogged down with too many items, use a weekly review to consolidate. Get-It-Done Guy e...
537 - What to Do When Employees Aren't Performing
04 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Just because you have minions, doesn’t mean they’ll do your bidding. Get-It-Done Guy explains what to do when employees aren't performing. Read th...
536 - How to Prepare for a Conference
28 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Get the most out of your next conference with a little advanced planning. Get-It-Done Guy explains and gives tips to make every opportunity work for y...
535 - How to Deal with Overwhelming Overload
21 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
You can find and fix your sources of overload by using your calendar to track, allocate, and flex your time. Get-It-Done Guy Stever Robbins gives you ...
534 - 3 Steps to Perfectly Organized Files
14 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
When you need to organize your files, each paper you touch can become a complicated decision. The solution: don’t triage! Read the transcript at Che...
533 - How to Quit Facebook and Instagram
07 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Social media screws up your brain, gives you the illusion of connection, profiles you psychologically, and might be something worth no longer doing. I...
532 - How to Focus Better: A Guide in 6 Steps
31 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Focus is not one skill. It’s a whole set of skills. Master them all and you’ll be able to accomplish far more than you ever thought possible. Unle...
487 - Forget Multitasking! How to Get Things Done with Parallelism
24 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Get more done by understanding which of your tasks depend on which others, and sequence them to take the least amount of time. Read the transcript at ...
531 - 9 Ways URL Shorteners Make You Memorable
17 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
URL shorteners can make long URLs easy to deal with. But they can be used for so much more: bookmarks, audible ads, and links that change their destin...
BONUS: Introducing Time To Parent
13 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Are you a parent? Then there’s a good chance you might be feeling disorganized. You’re in luck. Check out the new podcast, Time to Parent, from or...
530 - A Guide to Escaping a Politically Feisty Holiday
10 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
How to disagree politely is a lost art in the age of online divisiveness. In this episode, Stever shares some tips for disagreeing, having real conver...
529 - 2 Easy Ways to Manage Multiple Email Accounts
03 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Create a single unified place—your email client, or a single inbox—where you can receive and respond to email from any of your email accounts. Rea...
528 - Shoot the Messenger: How Chat Apps Are Security Hellholes
26 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
There are dozens of texting options available. Here are several options with different capabilities. Unfortunately, many of the apps (or their parent ...
527 - 5 Powerful Tips for Productive Meetings
19 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Too much time is wasted on meetings that don't do anything. In this episode, Get-it-Done Guy shares five tips (and a bonus) to fix your meetings so th...
526 - Find real work/life balance by getting Back to Human
12 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Millennial leader Dan Schawbel shares tips for using technology wisely, using humanity wisely, and when to know the difference. Read the transcript at...
525 - 3 Ways to Use Doorways as Learning Tools
05 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Stepping across a threshold is more than just walking. You can use doorways (yes, doorways) to help your brain learn better. Read the transcript at ht...
524 - The Benefits of Routine (or Why Being Boring Has Its Upside)
29 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Don't let yourself be treated like a cog! Be boring for an old-fashioned personal touch. Read the transcript at https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/mone...
523 - 4 (Science-Backed) Tips on Being More Lucky
22 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Richard Wiseman's book "The Luck Factor" gives four major principles about becoming more lucky. Read the transcript at https://www.quickanddirtytips.c...
445 GID How to De-Addictify Your Technology
15 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Your devices are made to addict you. Literally. But you can reduce their addictive seductions. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/2mpFVmG Mo...
522 - How to Start a Huge Project in 4 Simple Steps
08 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Doing something perfectly is great, except when it keeps you from starting. First, make a cheap plan, then a fast plan, then a perfect plan, and then ...
521 - To-Do List Essentials: How to Recruit Your Subconscious Mind
30 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Time management expert Mark Forster's Fast Final Version Plus will help you manage your task list to a tee. Read the transcript at https://www.quickan...
520 - How to Overcome Decision Paralysis
24 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Too much choice can be paralyzing. In this episode, Stever shares techniques for making sure too much choice doesn't give too few results. Read the tr...
519 - How to Document Big Projects (So You Can Repeat Them Easily)
17 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Policies and procedures can be easy to write. Just use a diary to know what happens when. Read the transcript at https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/pro...
518 - Kanban Boards: How to Keep Track of Processes and People
10 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Whether you're tracking progress through a sequence of steps, or progress through many disjointed steps, a kanban board may be just the tool you want....
404 GID How to Gently Tell Off Anyone Asking You to Work For Free
03 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In the working world, people work. Usually, it’s for money. But these days it seems like people have started asking for… free work? Read the full ...