Oct 7

How to define your professional identity beyond your title, with Dr. Sarabeth Bickerton

867. Are you struggling to articulate your value because you feel like a "jack of all trades"? This episode features Dr. Sarabeth Bickerton, who defines professional identity as the unique combination of your ethics, values, and skills that make you who you are in your work. We l ... Show More

33m 37s

Sep 30

Fixing morale in tough business seasons

866. When sales dip, profits stall, or the world throws curveballs, morale tends to suffer. But you do not need to wait for business to be perfect before tending to the human side. In this episode we explore moves that help morale and business at once. Modern Mentor is hosted by ... Show More

8m 11s

Sep 23

The invisible ways we’re eroding trust at work

865. We all know trust matters at work—but too often, we’re unintentionally chipping away at it without even realizing. In this episode, we’ll explore some of the most common but overlooked ways we undermine trust, and what you can do to course-correct. Modern Mentor is hosted by ... Show More

7m 28s

Sep 2021

290. The 80/20 Rule for Product-Based Business

The 80/20 rule lets you divide and conquer your business strategy by streamlining your efforts, so you invest your time, energy, and money where it counts. Tune in to hear how we apply the 80/20 rule to business and help you push your best sellers forward. Focusing on the product ... Show More

32m 55s

Oct 2019

610 - 8 Essential Recordkeeping Rules for the Self-Employed

Recordkeeping is crucial when you're self-employed. These eight rules will help you to stay compliant with the IRS and better understand your business now and in the future. Read the transcript at https://quickanddirtytips.com/money-finance/taxes/recordkeeping-rules-self-employed ... Show More

20m 17s

Nov 2023

Putting the 80/20 rule to the test

A favorite of productivity hackers, the Pareto Principle, aka the 80/20 rule, has taken on a life of its own since it was first observed by an Italian economist over a century ago. The concept states that a small number of causes generates a large number of outcomes. Today on the ... Show More

8m 41s

Nov 2021

Your Complete Guide to 401(k) Retirement Accounts

Confused about how 401(k)s work? Laura explains the rules for using these tax-advantaged retirement accounts, including employer matching, contribution limits, rollovers, withdrawals, loans, and more. Read the companion article on Quick and Dirty Tips. Check out all the Quick and ... Show More

24m 3s

May 2022

What does it mean to have a company vesting schedule?

If your employer offers a 401(k) match or stock options, they may come with a company vesting schedule. Find out what it means to be vested and how it should factor into decisions about your employment. Read the transcript on Quick and Dirty Tips. Check out all the Quick and Dirt ... Show More

21m 18s

Sep 2019

You need to do less work to reach your goals | Weaver & Loom [E090]

Vilfredo Pareto was a leading economist, sociologist, and engineer in the 1800s. He is best known for the Pareto Principle, which is now known as the 80/20 Rule.[i] In short, the Pareto Principle explains the unequal distribution of wealth, income, land ownership, and production. ... Show More

9m 41s

Jul 2021

10 Things Every Employee Should Know

Before accepting your next job, there are critical decisions every employee must make. From negotiating a salary to choosing workplace benefits, Money Girl covers 10 things every employee should know. Read the transcript. Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows. Subscribe to ... Show More

25m 15s

512 - What Is the 80/20 Rule? The Pareto...