Well known stories often teach us lessons more effectively than other forms of teaching or training. People have discussed the "Wizard of Oz" and its meaning for decades, but LJNRadio now gets a new perspective on the classic tale. Dr. Kevin Fickenscher, a visionary healthcare leader and CEO of CREO Strategic Solutions, authored "Toto's Reflections: The Leadership Lessons From the Wizard of Oz." He talks to Tim Muma about t...

In some companies, negotiating a flexible work schedule is an easy process. In other organizations, the discussion may become an uphill battle for employees who are seeking a non-traditional work schedule. To learn more about how to effectively negotiate a flexible work schedule, LJNRadio welcomes Dr. Christine Dickson, a clinical psychologist, industrial-organization psychologist, and the owner of Tri-Valley Psychotherapy.

It’s every hiring manager's and recruiter's worst nightmare: a vetted candidate accepts a position, then later backs out for a multitude of reasons. Stephen Irwin, President of New Ventures Planning, joins the show to share why candidates change their minds, what the true cost of this is, and to provide simple steps to lower the risk of losing these vetted candidates.

If you use your vacation time to pretend your job doesn’t exist or to escape from the reality that you are unhappy in your career, you may be suffering from what Christie Mims calls “The Utah Syndrome.” Christie, the founder and CEO of The Revolutionary Club – a career coaching firm and a Forbes Top 100 website for your career – joins LJNRadio to discuss the downfalls of “The Utah Syndrome.” She also gives insight for makin...

In our careers, and personal lives, there will always be the one difficult person that is challenging to deal with. Whether they are your team member, part of another department, or your boss, knowing how to effectively manage these individuals is an essential skill. Kris Plachy, CEO of Leadership Coach Inc., joins the show to share her tips, strategies, and perspective on dealing with difficult people.

Saying “yes” to new responsibilities in the workplace can be a good way to foster professional growth and to set yourself up for a promotion. Yet, saying “yes” too often may lead to excessive stress, burnout, or decreased motivation. Melody J. Wilding, a Licensed Social Worker and founder of her self-named career-coaching firm for young professionals and entrepreneurs, joins LJNRadio to discuss the repercussions of saying “...

Networking is a valuable and vital activity when it comes to a successful career. Often times, people think of networking with those outside their office, but there may be one individual within your workplace that you should be networking with consistently. Bob Berchtold, founder of Cubicle Sherpa, says you'd be foolish not to connect with this co-worker. He gives Tim Muma the reasons internal networking is so important and...

Considering we spend most of our days with co-workers, it's logical to deduct that relationships with those individuals will have a large impact on ourselves and our work. Jeremy Goldman, CEO of Firebrand Group, brings his knowledge and experience to the show to discuss practical, yet effective strategies for building those relationships. He also explains to Tim Muma why having those bonds at work are so valuable in your ca...

Long hours of sitting, unhealthy snacking, and high stress levels in the workplace can all take a toll on your physical wellbeing. To understand how an office job may be making employees unhealthy, and to gain insight on how to combat this, LJNRadio chats with Samantha Lippiatt, Co-Founder and Managing Director of Health and Fitness Travel – based in Port Melbourne, Australia.

Often times the concept of culture in the workplace relates to the atmosphere, dress codes and fun events. Tim Muma uses this episode to dive into culture in the larger perspective, focusing on the varying styles, personalities and practices that individuals bring to the workplace depending on their country or background. Erin Meyer is an expert in this area as a professor at INSEAD and the author of "The Culture Map," wher...