9. How to Thrive at Work

Alongside my best friend and pretty neat gal, Meredith, we chat about the qualities, attributes, and actions that can help you stand out in your job. This is not a how-to guide on landing a job nor is it a roadmap for finding your dream job. This will be our Gen Z take on standing out in the career you have and becoming invaluable as an employee. Enjoy! 00:00 Navigating Technical Difficulties 01:55 How we got started in the corporate world 05:09 Match the Job to Your Priorities 08:19 Have a Sense of Urgency 09:57 Tell People How You Operate 12:34 Ask Others How to Improve 16:38 Modify Your Work Environment & Habits 19:32 Close the Loop & Follow Through 21:24 Be Solution-Oriented 22:39 Use Behavioral Psychology & Bring Positive Vibes 25:55 Be Curious (Seek to Understand) 28:13 Change Your Posture & Tone 31:40 Your Actions Should Have Business or Network Impact 36:22 Practical Tips for Workplace Efficiency 36:50 Inbox Zero & Keyword Searches 37:01 Use Templates on Outlook Email 37:36 Block Time for Lunch & End of Day Planning 39:05 To-Do List on Outlook 40:29 Message Yourself on Teams 41:11 Respond to Yourself on Email 42:07 Have a fidget item for meetings 42:17 Effective Meeting Strategies 43:15 Go into Meetings with an Agenda 43:42 Have a Good Note-Taking System 45:56 Try Digital Tools like OneNote or Notion 48:03 Follow Up with Short Emails and Specific Action Items 49:08 Be Tech Savvy 51:05 Starting Grad School (MBA Program)