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Modern Mentor

Modern Mentor

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Rachel Cooke is your guide to leadership and communication, helping you craft a workplace environment you can feel good about. She’ll share tips to help you balance your work and personal life, effectively invest your time, and be mindful about where you’re devoting your energy. Let Rachel help you navigate your path to success—however you define it.Macmillan Holdings, LLC Career Success Economics Management Management & Leadership
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  • Workplace wild west: AI, return-to-office, and DEI shifts with Jaime Klein
    Jun 24 2025

    In the final installment of our series of shorter form interviews, Rachel speaks with Jaime Klein, founder and CEO of Inspire HR. They dive into the transformative impact of AI on HR practices, drawing parallels to the early adoption phase of the internet. Jaime shares insights into how companies are integrating AI at various levels, from applicant screening to employee engagement. They also discuss the shift back to in-office work, DEI initiatives, and strategies for personal and professional resilience during these rapidly evolving times.

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    25 mins
  • Implementing a pilot approach to drive organizational change with Brett Underhill
    Jun 17 2025

    In the third installment of our series of shorter form interviews, Rachel sits down with Brett Underhill, who heads up talent acquisition and learning and development at Taboola. They discuss the benefits of using a pilot approach to implement changes and initiatives within an organization. Brett shares insights into setting up a pilot, including clear timelines, project objectives, and engaging key stakeholders. They also explore the challenges of maintaining quality talent during rapid hiring phases and how companies can best activate and engage their existing workforce. Brett offers actionable advice on experimenting with new ideas, leveraging pilots for valuable feedback, and ensuring sustainable project momentum.

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    18 mins
  • The feedback fix: Grow your team, grow your career with Mike Jacobson
    Jun 10 2025

    In the second of a series of shorter form interviews, Rachel sits down with Mike Jacobson, VP of People Operations at Steno. They discuss why traditional feedback methods often fall short and how to create a more effective system for career growth. Mike shares insights on building customized learning environments that incentivize genuine engagement, as well as the hidden value of lateral career moves for long-term fulfillment. He also tackles the common challenge of prioritizing dedicated learning time and explores how empowering leaders to tailor their feedback approach can foster a culture where employees thrive. Mike's candid advice offers actionable strategies for transforming feedback into a powerful tool for both individual and organizational success.

    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 professional success.

    Modern Mentor is a part of Quick and Dirty Tips.

    Links:

    https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/

    https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/modern-mentor-newsletter

    https://www.facebook.com/QDTModernMentor

    https://twitter.com/QDTModernMentor

    https://www.linkedin.com/company/modern-mentor-podcast/

    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 professional success.

    Modern Mentor is a part of Quick and Dirty Tips.

    Links:

    https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/

    https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/modern-mentor-newsletter

    https://www.facebook.com/QDTModernMentor

    https://twitter.com/QDTModernMentor

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    21 mins

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