Effective leaders have many qualities: integrity, superior communication skills, confidence, intuition, and the abilities to delegate and motivate. But one quality of good leaders that is not as frequently discussed is their ability to be authentic. To learn more about what defines an authentic leader, LJNRadio welcomes Brad Parcells, an Executive and Leadership Coach, Consultant, and Speaker for Aperio Coaching & Consultin...

A job interview is one of the most important steps in the job search process. While most people will experience several – if not, many – interviews in their lifetimes, the experience can be a nerve-wracking one for even the bravest job seekers. While you cannot anticipate every question that may come your way during a job interview, there are a few that you need to get right. To gain more insight on this topic, Jenna Connou...

During a job interview, much of the focus is on the job candidate’s skills, experience, and qualifications. But the interview process can also be an important way for the interviewee to learn more about his or her potential manager. LJNRadio touches base with Terri Tierney Clark, career advisor, speaker, and best-selling author of "Learn, Work, Lead: Things Your Mentor Won't Tell You," to discover how a job seeker can effec...

Age discrimination can be a sensitive topic, but it’s one that has some mature workers concerned, especially when it comes to embarking on the job search process. To learn more about what leads to age discrimination, and how mature job seekers can overcome stereotypes in order to secure a new job, Jenna Connour sits down with Robin Ryan, career counselor, professional speak, and the bestselling author of "Over 40 & You're H...

Employee disengagement is a hot topic in the work world. But understanding employee disengagement and its underlying causes is not always cut-and-dry. To learn more about why employees become disengaged at work, and how managers can effectively combat disengagement, Jenna Connour sits down with Susan Strayer LaMotte, Principal Consultant and Founder of exaqueo – a workforce consultancy specializing in developing and impleme...

For some employees, slipping into a “career coma” can become a danger. These workers find themselves in a comfortable position with regards to their job, but also lack the growth and motivation that can make their career exceptional. To learn more about how employees fall into career comas, and how they can come out of their slumber, we speak with Lisa Gates – Negotiation Consultant, Professional Coach and Trainer, and Co-F...

As experts in nutrition and diet, registered dieticians and nutritionists have a variety of responsibilities which can include: assessing patients’ health needs and diet, creating meal plans, researching the latest nutrition information, and documenting their patients’ progress. To learn more about this career path, LJNRadio speaks with Sarah Krieger, a registered dietician and nutritionist, and the spokesperson for the Aca...

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.

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...

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 “...