Mind Your Biscuits

9. How to Thrive at Work


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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)

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Mind Your BiscuitsBy Lucy VanderVoort