Modern Mentor
Episodes
253 GID Prioritizing When You Have Many Bosses
30 Jun 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Get-It-Done Guy on how to juggle the demands of multiple bosses. Read the transcript: http://bit.ly/1mEA4HF Modern Mentor is hosted by Rachel Cooke. A...
319 GID How to Use Driving Questions to Shape Your Life
24 Jun 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Asking yourself the right questions can change the direction of your life. Here's how to utilize driving questions to live a better, more fulfilling l...
318 GID Sometimes Doing a Perfect Job Means Stopping at 60%
16 Jun 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Perfectionism produces wonderful results, but you can often produce even better results by setting your sights lower. Modern Mentor is hosted by Rache...
317 GID Leave Your Laptop at Home: Taking Notes by Hand Is Better
09 Jun 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Even though computers may make note-taking more efficient from a typing point of view, you'll get far more value from notes you write by hand. Here's ...
316 GID Setting Goals to Give You the Life You Want
02 Jun 2014
Contributed by Lukas
We're taught to choose a goal and figure out how to get there. But that may not always be the best way. Get-It-Done Guy shows why it makes sense to do...
315 GID How a Life Map Can Help Reach Your Goals
26 May 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Stever Robbins shows how using a "Life Map" can give you an overview of your life you can use to align your activities with your highest goa...
314 GID How Expected Value Can Help You Make Good Decisions (Part 2)
19 May 2014
Contributed by Lukas
If you want more success in your life, learn to take calculated risks when the outcome is uncertain. Modern Mentor is hosted by Rachel Cooke. A transc...
313 GID How Expected Value Can Help You Make Good Decisions (Part 1)
12 May 2014
Contributed by Lukas
If you want more success in your life, learn to take calculated risks when the outcome is uncertain. Get-It-Done Guy has a technique to help you make ...
312 Declutter with Get-It-Done Guy and the Domestic CEO (Part 2)
05 May 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Domestic CEO Amanda Thomas and Get-It-Done Guy Stever Robbins share tips on how to deal with clutter permanently. Modern Mentor is hosted by Rachel Co...
311 GID Declutter with Get-It-Done Guy and the Domestic CEO (Part 1)
28 Apr 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Domestic CEO Amanda Thomas and Get-it-Done Guy Stever Robbins share tips on how to deal with clutter. Modern Mentor is hosted by Rachel Cooke. A trans...
310 GID How to Make the Most from a Referral
21 Apr 2014
Contributed by Lukas
When someone agrees to refer you for a potential job, or a romantic relationship, you have a responsibility to pursue it gracefully. Here are Get-It-D...
309 GID Recovering from Heartbleed
14 Apr 2014
Contributed by Lukas
The recent report of a loophole in the security settings of many web sites has made online shopping and banking dangerous. Get-It-Done Guy has tips on...
308 GID What Does a Manager Do?
07 Apr 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Becoming a manager requires a radical shift in thinking. Here's the shift you need to make, and how to make it to become a successful manager. Modern ...
234 GID How to Give Unsolicited Feedback
31 Mar 2014
Contributed by Lukas
How to Give Unsolicited Feedback. Modern Mentor is hosted by Rachel Cooke. A transcript is available at Simplecast.Have a question for Modern Mentor? ...
307 GID How to Turn Enemies into Friends
24 Mar 2014
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, Get-it-Done Guy shares techniques for turning your enemies into raving fans. Well, maybe not fans, but definitely raving. Modern Ment...
306 GID How to Write a Persuasive Podcast Ad
17 Mar 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Spoken ads are very different from written ads. This episode will give you guidelines for getting your listeners to take the next step. Modern Mentor ...
305 GID How to Manage Your Bulk Email
10 Mar 2014
Contributed by Lukas
How to control your bulk email so you can easily see it, without it cluttering your inbox? Get-It-Done Guy has found the perfect solution. Modern Ment...
303 GID Protect Your Work-Life Balance with a Boundary Buddy
24 Feb 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Use the power of other people: when you need to say "No," have an accountability buddy who can help you stay strong in your resolve to prote...
302 GID Mastering the Surprising Power of Randomness
17 Feb 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Once you have all your tasks in one place, going through them is as much an art as a science. But science tells us the universe is random. Perhaps tas...
301 GID Becoming a Stud(ette), Part II
10 Feb 2014
Contributed by Lukas
This episode follows Stever as he discovers more motivation and tips for getting to the gym regularly: the power of gluttony, sloth, and community. Mo...
300 GID Becoming a Stud(ette) part 1
03 Feb 2014
Contributed by Lukas
There are many steps of motivation and achievement along the way to becoming a gym stud or studdette. Follow along with the journey and you, too, can ...
299 GID Tame Your Projects with an Issues Log
27 Jan 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Even with careful planning beforehand, things go wrong when we're Doing Great Things. By having a process to deal with the unexpected, you can make th...
298 GID Travel Tips from ScottEVest's Scott Jordan
20 Jan 2014
Contributed by Lukas
How to help travel go smoothly when the unexpected strikes Modern Mentor is hosted by Rachel Cooke. A transcript is available at Simplecast.Have a que...
297 GID Public Displays of Perfection
12 Jan 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Publicly tracking your project status brings with it a host of unexpected benefits. Modern Mentor is hosted by Rachel Cooke. A transcript is available...
296 GID Use a Visual Timeline to Plan Projects
06 Jan 2014
Contributed by Lukas
It's easier to complete projects with many people if you use a visual timeline to coordinate tasks. Check out Get-It-Done Guy's simple, yet effective ...
205 GID Keeping a New Year's Resolution
05 Jan 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Don't make resolutions; make commitments to change your life. Visit the website: http://bit.ly/1Dh8DLG Modern Mentor is hosted by Rachel Cooke. A tran...
252 GID Goal-setting for unplannable goals
30 Dec 2013
Contributed by Lukas
When pursuing a one-off goal, traditional goal-setting may be impossible. Rigor, however, isn't. Modern Mentor is hosted by Rachel Cooke. A transcript...
295 GID How to Write a Great Resume (Part 4)
24 Dec 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Creating a resume when changing careers requires a delicate balance of history and transferable skills. Get-It-Done Guy gives you the tools to get it ...
294 GID How to Write a Great Resume (Part 3)
17 Dec 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Once you have the basic flow of your resume, properly word-smithing each sentence can boost its effectiveness. Modern Mentor is hosted by Rachel Cooke...
293 GID How to Write a Great Resume (Part 2)
09 Dec 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Writing a great resume means having a great flow to what you present and the order you present it. Get-It-Done Guy explains Modern Mentor is hosted by...
292 GID How to Write a Great Resume (Part 1)
02 Dec 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Simply having a resume isn't enough. You need a resume that does its job, if you want to land your job! Modern Mentor is hosted by Rachel Cooke. A tra...
291 GID Scanning Made Easy
25 Nov 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Scanning your paper files sounds easy, but it isn't quite as simple as you'd like. Get-It-Done Guy has tips on making scanning easier. Modern Mentor i...
290 GID How to Manage Your Task Lists on Paper
19 Nov 2013
Contributed by Lukas
If you've decided, smartly, on using a paper task list, this episode gives you hints as to how to use it most flexibly and easily. Modern Mentor is ho...
289 GID Make Relationships Work by Giving 200%
11 Nov 2013
Contributed by Lukas
If both people in a relationship take full responsibility for the outcomes, you'll find that you get things done more quickly and easily than you ever...
288 GID Make Better Estimates Through Time Tracking
04 Nov 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Intuitive estimates are almost always wrong. A little simple data tracking, however, and you'll be estimating like a pro. This episodes outlines a sim...
286 GID Busy, But Not Productive
22 Oct 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Being busy and productive are not the same thing. Get-It-Done Guy highlights the things that will push your productivity forward, rather than just kee...
285 GID How to Use Safer Passwords Easily
14 Oct 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Using secure passwords is more necessary than ever, but security comes with a price: ease of typing. Learn how we got to this sad state of affairs and...
284 GID Separate Managing from Doing
07 Oct 2013
Contributed by Lukas
When you try to manage at the same time as do the work, things often fall apart, and you do neither well. Modern Mentor is hosted by Rachel Cooke. A t...
283 GID How to Schedule Meetings with Many People at Once
30 Sep 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Meetings aren’t easy to schedule if you have many participants, widely separated. But there’s an easy way to do it, if you reverse your thinking. ...
282 GID Create a Powerful New Identity
23 Sep 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Getting what you want requires aligning three areas of your brain: behaviors, beliefs, and identity. The most powerful is Identity, who you think you ...
281 GID How to Create Good Habits
15 Sep 2013
Contributed by Lukas
When you're on vacation, it's easy to change habits. Why is it so hard in daily life? Here's how to take the changes from vacation and establish them ...
280 GID Managing Your Contacts
04 Sep 2013
Contributed by Lukas
In the era of social networks, it's not clear how to manage your address book. Until now. This episode details tips for maintaining your address book ...
229 GID How to Prioritize Your Life
03 Sep 2013
Contributed by Lukas
A prioritization matrix courtesy of the late Stephen Covey can help you figure out your life's priorities so you don't waste time on things that don't...
275 GIDG Scheduling Lots of Meetings and Staying Sane
23 Jul 2013
Contributed by Lukas
When you're in a job that demands marathons of meetings, here's how to make sure you stay on the top of your game as you dive into the meeting madness...
274 GID Overcoming the Premature How
16 Jul 2013
Contributed by Lukas
If you aren't making progress as quickly as you'd like, you may be the victim of the nefarious Premature How. The very path you've chosen towards your...
273 GID How to Read Email for Sane Online Discussion
12 Jul 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Email can be explosive, especially when you use it to carry on an emotional discussion. If you learn to read email carefully, however, you can make su...
081 GID Have Some Catch-Up With Your Travel
01 Jul 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Questions go to [email protected] or 888-WRK-LESS. Like what you hear? Help us out by writing a review at iTunes! Modern Mentor is hoste...
272 GID From Schedule Overload to Clarity
24 Jun 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Don't be overwhelmed by a busy schedule; sort your activities so your brain can deal with clarity. Modern Mentor is hosted by Rachel Cooke. A transcri...
271 GID How to Protect Yourself Against Online Spying
17 Jun 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Get-It-Done Guy's tips to keep yourself safe from prying eyes. Modern Mentor is hosted by Rachel Cooke. A transcript is available at Simplecast.Have a...
270 GID Align Your Life to Reach Big Goals
10 Jun 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Align your efforts behind your big goals when you're not getting the results you want. Modern Mentor is hosted by Rachel Cooke. A transcript is availa...
269 GID Resolving Disagreement
03 Jun 2013
Contributed by Lukas
How to sort out disagreement peacefully and find a working solution. Modern Mentor is hosted by Rachel Cooke. A transcript is available at Simplecast....
268 GID How to Keep Control of Your Communications
27 May 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Rather than waiting for others to step up and do their part, take control. You'll be happy you did! Modern Mentor is hosted by Rachel Cooke. A transcr...
266 GID How to Memorize Using Brief Recall
13 May 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Memorize more quickly and retain it longer by using systematic recall. Get Stever's books: http://j.mp/srobbins. Modern Mentor is hosted by Rachel Coo...
265 GID Choosing How to Communicate
06 May 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Learn when to use email, phone, instant messaging, and other ways to communicate. Modern Mentor is hosted by Rachel Cooke. A transcript is available a...
264 GID Make a Request that Gets Fulfilled
29 Apr 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Making requests so you're more likely to get a "yes" answer. Modern Mentor is hosted by Rachel Cooke. A transcript is available at Simplecas...
263 GID Working the Low Tech Way
22 Apr 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Stepping away from your technology for a day can make you more productive. Modern Mentor is hosted by Rachel Cooke. A transcript is available at Simpl...
262 GID How to Hold a Decision-Making Meeting
08 Apr 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Decision-making meetings work best with behind-the-scenes prep work. Modern Mentor is hosted by Rachel Cooke. A transcript is available at Simplecast....
261 GID What is Insight and How to Have More?
01 Apr 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Insight on pressing problems is necessary. Here's what insight is, and how to have more "A-ha!" moments. Modern Mentor is hosted by Rachel C...
260 GID How to Think Outside the Box
25 Mar 2013
Contributed by Lukas
How to think outside the box about how the world works and the people within it. Modern Mentor is hosted by Rachel Cooke. A transcript is available at...
259 GID Overcoming Beliefs That Limit You
18 Mar 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Find the beliefs holding you back and learn to move past them. Modern Mentor is hosted by Rachel Cooke. A transcript is available at Simplecast.Have a...
258 GID Shorten Your Status Meetings
11 Mar 2013
Contributed by Lukas
How to make status meetings more efficient by streamlining information flow. Modern Mentor is hosted by Rachel Cooke. A transcript is available at Sim...
257 GID How to Write Email That Works for Sane, Online Discussion
04 Mar 2013
Contributed by Lukas
How to write email, especially business email, without getting into arguments or misunderstandings. Modern Mentor is hosted by Rachel Cooke. A transcr...
256 GID How to Choose Service Professionals for Your Business (Part 2)
25 Feb 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Interviewing and choosing service professionals (lawyers, bookkeepers, etc.) for your business should involve assessing their personal characteristics...
255 GID How to Choose Service Professionals for Your Business (Part 1)
18 Feb 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Interviewing and choosing service professionals (lawyers, bookkeepers, etc.) for Your Business Modern Mentor is hosted by Rachel Cooke. A transcript i...
254 GID How to Say No to Your Boss
11 Feb 2013
Contributed by Lukas
How to say No to overload when your boss gives you too much work. Modern Mentor is hosted by Rachel Cooke. A transcript is available at Simplecast.Hav...
251 GID Ask Your Boss for a Development Plan
21 Jan 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Professional development starts by creating a development plan with your boss. Modern Mentor is hosted by Rachel Cooke. A transcript is available at S...
250 GID How to start a new job, part 2
14 Jan 2013
Contributed by Lukas
How to set yourself up for success at a new job. Modern Mentor is hosted by Rachel Cooke. A transcript is available at Simplecast.Have a question for ...
249 GID How to start a new job, part 1
07 Jan 2013
Contributed by Lukas
How to set yourself up for success at a new job. Modern Mentor is hosted by Rachel Cooke. A transcript is available at Simplecast.Have a question for ...
202 GID How to Focus Working on the Web
24 Dec 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Keep your attention on one thing when you're working on the web. Modern Mentor is hosted by Rachel Cooke. A transcript is available at Simplecast.Have...
248 GID How to Motivate People Who Aren't Delivering
17 Dec 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Keeping things moving when business partners are flaky. Modern Mentor is hosted by Rachel Cooke. A transcript is available at Simplecast.Have a questi...
247 GID How to Study, Part 2
10 Dec 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Improve your study skills with good scheduling and paying attention to the rhythms of your day and body. Modern Mentor is hosted by Rachel Cooke. A tr...
246 GID How to Use Google and Other Search Engines
03 Dec 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Improve search results by knowing how to use Google search. Modern Mentor is hosted by Rachel Cooke. A transcript is available at Simplecast.Have a qu...
245 GID Choosing a Mentor
26 Nov 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Mentors can be essential to your career. Here's how to choose your next great mentor. Modern Mentor is hosted by Rachel Cooke. A transcript is availab...
244 GID How to Be a Success Even If You're a High Achiever
19 Nov 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Learn how to be a success whether or not you're a high achiever. Modern Mentor is hosted by Rachel Cooke. A transcript is available at Simplecast.Have...
243 GID Automating Your Life Using Systems
12 Nov 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Make systems to automate what you do often at work and home. Modern Mentor is hosted by Rachel Cooke. A transcript is available at Simplecast.Have a q...
242 GID Streamlining Emotional Communication
05 Nov 2012
Contributed by Lukas
How to handle emotional communication at your job. Modern Mentor is hosted by Rachel Cooke. A transcript is available at Simplecast.Have a question fo...
241 GID How to Write Fast and Type Fast
29 Oct 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Write fast by eliminating distractions and type fast by formatting in text. Modern Mentor is hosted by Rachel Cooke. A transcript is available at Simp...
185 GID Negotiation Tactics 101: Start With Emotion
22 Oct 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Learn how to use emotion for successful negotiations. Modern Mentor is hosted by Rachel Cooke. A transcript is available at Simplecast.Have a question...
240 GID Keep on Track by Designing Your Transitions
15 Oct 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Avoid distractions and keep on track with smart transitions between tasks. Modern Mentor is hosted by Rachel Cooke. A transcript is available at Simpl...
239 GID Run an Effective Study Group in College
08 Oct 2012
Contributed by Lukas
How to run a study group effectively in college. Modern Mentor is hosted by Rachel Cooke. A transcript is available at Simplecast.Have a question for ...
238 GID Home Care for Someone with a Serious Illness, Part 2
01 Oct 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Managing medication and treatment when giving home care for someone with a serious illness. Modern Mentor is hosted by Rachel Cooke. A transcript is a...
237 GID Caring for Someone with a Serious Illness, Part 1
24 Sep 2012
Contributed by Lukas
How to create a support system for yourself when caring for someone seriously ill. Modern Mentor is hosted by Rachel Cooke. A transcript is available ...
235 GID How to Study As You Go Back to School
10 Sep 2012
Contributed by Lukas
How to study by mastering the skills of learning, integrating, and recalling what you learn. Modern Mentor is hosted by Rachel Cooke. A transcript is ...
233 GID Challenge Your Assumptions
27 Aug 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Find more opportunity and better relationships by challenging your own assumptions. Modern Mentor is hosted by Rachel Cooke. A transcript is available...
232 GID How to Prioritize in Emergency-Driven Jobs
20 Aug 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Some jobs, by their nature, are emergency-driven. Here's how to decide what's top priority. Modern Mentor is hosted by Rachel Cooke. A transcript is a...
231 GID How to Use Your Calendar Effectively
13 Aug 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Get-It-Done Guy's tips for making the most of your calendar. Modern Mentor is hosted by Rachel Cooke. A transcript is available at Simplecast.Have a q...
230 GID How to Persuade Effectively
06 Aug 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Persuade people quickly and effectively by asking carefully crafted questions. Modern Mentor is hosted by Rachel Cooke. A transcript is available at S...
228 GID How to Juggle Multiple Projects
23 Jul 2012
Contributed by Lukas
How to keep yourself sane and in the flow when working on multiple projects. Modern Mentor is hosted by Rachel Cooke. A transcript is available at Sim...
147 GID Preparing for Travel
16 Jul 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Preparing for travel is easier if you use a travel preparation form. By putting all relevant information about your trip in one place, you can be sure...
227 GID Beating Down Your Book Backlog
09 Jul 2012
Contributed by Lukas
How to tackle your backlog of books, magazines, and articles. Modern Mentor is hosted by Rachel Cooke. A transcript is available at Simplecast.Have a ...
226 GID How to Stop Living in the Future
02 Jul 2012
Contributed by Lukas
How to enjoy the present even if you're a hyper-planner. Modern Mentor is hosted by Rachel Cooke. A transcript is available at Simplecast.Have a quest...
225 GID How to Write Quickly Using Outlines
25 Jun 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Use an outline to speed your writing process dramatically Modern Mentor is hosted by Rachel Cooke. A transcript is available at Simplecast.Have a ques...
224 GID How to Keep Your Commitments, Part 2
18 Jun 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Get-It-Done Guy has 4 more tips to help keep your commitments and improve your reputation Modern Mentor is hosted by Rachel Cooke. A transcript is ava...
223 GID How to Keep Your Commitments, Part 1
11 Jun 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Get-It-Done Guy has 5 tips to help keep your commitments and improve your reputation Modern Mentor is hosted by Rachel Cooke. A transcript is availabl...
222 GID Use Simple Math to Make Life Easier
04 Jun 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Simple math calculations can make your life much easier. Modern Mentor is hosted by Rachel Cooke. A transcript is available at Simplecast.Have a quest...
221 GID Use an Agenda to Run Better Meetings
28 May 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Get-It-Done Guy on how to use an agenda, proper roles, and the parking lot to make your meetings productive and quick. Modern Mentor is hosted by Rach...
220 GID The 30/3 Rule
21 May 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Manage your time by using the quick 30/3 heuristic when time commitments pop up. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/1Vdwb8V Modern Mentor is...
219 GID Taming Perfectionism
14 May 2012
Contributed by Lukas
How to keep perfectionism from killing your productivity. Modern Mentor is hosted by Rachel Cooke. A transcript is available at Simplecast.Have a ques...
218 GID Preflight Checklist for Public Speaking
07 May 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Use this checklist to boost your chances for a successful speech. Modern Mentor is hosted by Rachel Cooke. A transcript is available at Simplecast.Hav...
138 GID Work Life Balance and How to Keep It
30 Apr 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Keep clear work life balance by choosing your rules and setting firm boundaries. This episode walks through how you get work life balance with context...