For many companies, the hiring process is constantly evolving – which can lead to both good and bad hiring decisions. Carson Tate – career coach, business consultant, and the founder of Working Simply, Inc. – joins LJNRadio’s Jenna Connour to discuss the number one hiring mistake an employer can make, and some strategies that hiring managers can implement to avoid making this error.
You’ve found a recruiter that you’re excited about working with, and you’re ready to begin your job search in full force. As you go about the process, however, you should also be taking steps to foster your professional relationship with your recruiter. Sandra Smith, Founder and President of Insight Talent Solutions, returns to LJNRadio to share her insight on how you can build trust with your recruiter and, ultimately, mak...
We've all experienced the uneasy, often stressful, pressure of being overwhelmed in our careers. In this episode, Tim Muma's guest hopes to bring the listeners some tips to get over that feeling, regroup and get the job done well. Erika Andersen, founding partner of Proteus, uses her wealth of experience helping executives develop by relaying valuable information to our listeners who may be overwhelmed. Erika draws off that...
The gender gap remains wide in the gaming industry and that is contributing to many unfortunate and often-disturbing cases of sexism. In some scenarios, serious threats of bodily harm and even death have become regular occurrences for women who are speaking out and trying to counteract the inequalities. Brianna Wu, video game developer and co-founder of Giant Spacekat, talks to Tim Muma about her experiences in the industry...
Being the first - anything - has tremendous uncertainty and challenges to overcome. For Mary Alice Hill, she jumped headlong into an arena created, driven and ruled by men: Division I collegiate athletics. Mary talks with Tim Muma about her ascent in the sports world, eventually becoming the first female to hold the position of Athletic Director at a major university. Mary shares the stories of the hurdles she faced, how sh...
Finding a job on your own can be a daunting task. There may be hundreds of jobs you could be qualified for…but the company might not be the right fit. There are many benefits of using a recruiter, and Peggy Koch, Senior Staffing Manager at Key Resource Group, has over 20 years of experience as a recruiter and she’s joining the show to share the many benefits of partnering with a recruiter for your job search.
The concept of flow is something that has been around for some time, often given alternative names depending on when and where it is used. Croft Edwards, founder of Croft + Company, is a recognized expert and coach in leadership flow, and he joins Tim Muma to discuss the key components to effective use of flow in leadership. Croft gives the listeners solid, practical insight into the ways flow creates impactful leadership....
You can create a one of a kind introduction to your wedding or event with an invitation created by a professional calligrapher. From wedding invitations, to envelopes, to other announcements Debi Zeinert, owner and Calligrapher at Blooming Quill, does it all. Tune in to find out more about Debi’s successful career and business, how she got started, and how you can walk down the same path.
Hard work and perseverance is required if you're going to start a business, survive and thrive. There are many challenges that exist, including the effective marketing of a new product, especially when it's an international company looking to make its imprint in the United States. Penelope Shihab is a scientist and entrepreneur, and she's the founder and CEO of Monojo in the country of Jordan. Penelope joins Tim Muma to dis...
Ron Baker, radio host of The Soul of Enterprise, joins Tim Muma in another installment of Myth vs. Reality. Ron is the founder of VeraSage Institute and brings with him a wealth of knowledge in a wide variety of topics related to business, management and the knowledge economy. Once again, Ron tackles some phrases and ideas that you'll often hear in business, giving us the reasons we should believe them or look elsewhere for...