Being assertive at work can be an important part of your career development. The delicate balance between being too passive or too aggressive may take practice and effort, but the outcome is often worth the hard work. Melody Wilding, licensed social worker and founder of her self-named career-coaching firm for young professional women and female entrepreneurs, joins LJNRadio to explain the techniques of being more assertive...

It's amazing how something that everyone says is extremely important in the world of employment continues to be an issue for these same groups. We're focusing on communication once again, but getting some fresh angles and perspective on why communication fails exactly. Dianna Booher joins Tim Muma to giver here experienced thoughts on this subject. Dianna is an internationally-recognized business communication expert and th...

It's not secret that Americans are constantly busy and a hectic work schedule plays a large role. This often leads to poor eating and nutritional habits that effect their productivity - and lives in general. Jill Weisenberger, a certified nutritionist and dietitian, joins Tim Muma to give LJNRadio listeners practical tips to eat better and be healthier despite a crammed workload. Jill shares her own experiences and offers i...

In this episode, we take a look at what really makes a company a great place to work – and one psychologist has an interesting take on it. Tim Muma speaks with Dr. Ron Friedman, an award-winning social psychologist and author of "The Best Place to Work: The Art and Science of Creating an Extraordinary Workplace." Ron shares some of the fascinating research and information that you could use in your organization to make it a...

Staying on top of work responsibilities can be a struggle, even for those of us who thrive with organization. Carson Tate, author of "Work Simply: Embracing the Power of Your Personal Productivity Style," joins LJNRadio to explain why the key to productivity is not a “one-size-fits-all” formula. In this podcast, she describes four personal productivity styles, and how an understanding of these four styles can boost your own...

Career setbacks such as lay-offs, re-organization of companies, working for an unsupportive manager, or even a lingering sense of discontent with your career can have a profound effect on your life. But with determination and good strategy, you can learn to bounce back from negative career situations and come out stronger on the other side. Sherri Thomas, career strategist, international speaker, and the best-selling author...

Communication is clearly one of the more important facets of a quality workforce, and yet it seems communication annually lands on the lists of areas companies believe they need to improve. Renee Charney, president and founder of Charney Coaching & Consulting, brings her 25 years of experience in coaching, leadership and organizational development to explain what Mutual Relationship Mapping has to offer. Renee describes a p...

What success means to each individual is different, especially when it comes to their careers. However, in order to be successful in business today, an individual must be smart, competitive, resilient, and tenacious. According to Susan A. Marshall, Founder of The Backbone Institute, he or she needs to have a “good, old-fashioned backbone” in order to be successful. Join Susan and host Cady Chesney as they dive into why indi...

People often question how much emotions play a role in one's professional career. Everyone is different, but perhaps the impact is lost on all of us. Hilary Pearl, a principal with Dattner Consulting, joins Tim Muma to examine the effect emotions can play at work. She also discusses how the impact can change based on a variety of factors, and the ways in which we can positively or negatively use these emotions.

Do you ever wonder if you’re doing the right thing in your life, but aren’t quite sure what to change? Perhaps, changing your job could be the solution to unleashing your true potential. Carole Kanchier, Registered Psychologist and author of “Questers Dare to Change Your Job and Life” joins the show to discuss the steps you need to take to change your job, and your life.