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Some of the best leadership lessons don't come from business books. Throughout history, different cultures have developed wisdom for how we can interact with and lead others. By exploring what different cultures value, we can identify insights into what might help us be better ma ...  Show more

Hitting the goal doesn’t always mean the project was a success.A project can finish on time, hit every target, and look like a clear win on the dashboard while quietly burning out the team, damaging trust, or leaving the same problems waiting to happen again.In this episode, I ex ...  Show more

Too many teams are stuck in a swirl. Unclear on priorities, disconnection from purpose, and lost momentum. But we don’t need org-wide overhauls to fix it. In this episode, I’m sharing four practical shifts leaders are making right now to redesign how work gets done - from the ins ...  Show more

Rachel sits down with Vijay Pendakur, the author of The Alchemy of Talent: Leading Teams to Peak Performance. The two dive into an engaging discussion about leadership, team dynamics, and the actionable strategies presented in Vijay's book. They discuss insights on navigating wor ...  Show more

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.Mo ...  Show more

Team challenges can feel overwhelming to tackle head-on. Here’s how leaders in a recent Activation Bootcamp found ways to infuse small but meaningful relief into their teams—without trying to fix everything. Modern Mentor is hosted by Rachel Cooke. A transcript is available at Si ...  Show more