Essential Skills for Thriving in the Modern Workplace with Mark Herschberg

Mark Herschberg discusses the essential skills needed to thrive in the modern workplace. He emphasizes the importance of creating a career plan and regularly checking in and refining it. Mark also highlights the need for effective communication, especially in the remote work environment where communication channels are more limited. He explains that writing skills and written communication have become increasingly important, as 70% of work is now done in writing. Additionally, Mark emphasizes the significance of networking, both internally and externally, for career success. He encourages reframing the perception of corporate politics and recognizing the value of building relationships within the organization. Key Takeaways 1. Creating a career plan is essential for long-term success. 2. Effective communication is crucial, especially in the remote work environment. 3. Writing skills and written communication are increasingly important in the modern workplace. 4. Networking is valuable for career growth and navigating corporate politics. Featured Guest Name: Mark Herschberg About Mark: Mark Herschberg is the author of "The Career Toolkit: Essential Skills for Success That No One Taught You." He is a CTO and CPO, and has been teaching at MIT for over 20 years. Mark is also the creator of the app Brain Bump, which helps people retain information from books, podcasts, and other sources. Timestamps 00:00 Welcome: Intro to Mark Herschberg 01:09 Skill Set 101 04:48 Career Mapping in Remote Work 07:01 Career Plan Check-Ins 07:56 Skill Development Beyond School 09:19 Why Communication Matters 09:47 What is Good Communication? 10:09 Remote Work & Communication Shift 09:47 Diverse Communication Types 10:33 Remote Team Communication Hurdles 11:37 Rethinking Writing Skills 12:33 Navigating Communication Channels 14:02 Value of Internal Networking 16:20 Navigating Corporate Politics 17:33 Steps to Skill Improvement 18:38 Recommended Team Resources 20:02 Conclusion Related Episodes Strategies for Career Growth in a Remote Work Era with Catherine Morgan Keeping Teams Engaged in the Digital Age with Vivek Nigam Crucial Conversations: Navigating Communication Boundaries in the New Age of Remote Work Additional Resources The Career Toolkit Book The Career Toolkit Book Resources Brain Bump App Learn more about Brain Bump Learn more about Wayne Turmel Email Wayne Turmel Connect with Wayne Turmel on LinkedIn Purchase a copy of The Long-Distance Leader Purchase a copy of The Long-Distance Teammate Purchase a copy of The Long-Distance Team The Kevin Eikenberry Group Your Host Wayne Turmel: Master Trainer and Coach for The Kevin Eikenberry Group, co-author of The Long-Distance Leader: Rules for Remarkable Remote Leadership and The Long-Distance Teammate: Stay Engaged and Connected While Working Anywhere, and trainer of remote teams for over twenty years. Read More... Subscribe to Long-Distance Worklife wherever you listen to podcasts. If you enjoyed this episode, please take a moment to rate the show 5 stars and leave a review! Connect with us: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/longdistanceworklife/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2P22kW5iaX8zU3B0-HVCUA Website: https://longdistanceworklife.com/  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@longdistanceworklife  Want us to answer one of your questions? Contact Us!