With all the time and money put into professional athletics, particularly in terms of performance enhancement and injury prevention, it appears most are ignoring a major issue: proper footwear. Jessica Jensen, footwear analyst and founder of Saberfeet, gives us the finer points of footwear and the reasons her type of analysis could be vital for athletes - especially baseball players. Jessica explains to Tim Muma what she lo...
While most hope they'll enjoy a long, successful career in a field they love, that's not always the case. When an individual wants something more - or different - from their professional ventures, the encore career can be a terrific option. Chuck Conrad, senior financial planner for Szarka Financial, brings his expertise to LJNRadio in examining the most important steps for a successful encore career. Chuck gives Tim Muma t...
If you’ve ever experienced feelings of self-doubt in your career – believing that you’ve only gotten to your current role because of luck or random chance – you could be suffering from “the Imposter Syndrome.” Hallie Crawford returns to LJNRadio to discuss the harm of such thoughts, and how you can overcome them to be more confident in your career and abilities.
When you hear about actual note taking, you probably harken back to school with your pen and paper. Research has shown, despite improvements in technology, physically writing down notes continues to have tremendous benefits - even in a work setting. Laura Vanderkam, author of "I Know How She Does It: How Successful Women Build Lives That Work," breaks down the best ways to take notes at work and the number of benefits it ho...
The longer an individual goes without a job they're searching for, whether their unemployed or unhappy with their current position, the struggle becomes even greater. Clara Chorley, founder and CEO of Clarity Unlimited, talks about the handful of mistakes job seekers make that creates more difficulty for themselves - particularly from the mental side of things. Clara explains to Tim Muma how motivation and focus on attainin...
Hiring experienced workers brings many advantages, as well as a higher salary in most cases. By brining on a recent graduate, the real world work experience may be lacking, but other areas serve as positives. Brad Zomick, co-founder and senior director of content strategy for SkilledUp, talks about the strategies that turn these new grads into the employee you want and need. Brad explains to Tim Muma how this inexperienced...
There are often many questions surrounding social security, particularly as it pertains to collecting your fair share when you retire. Alex Menassa, senior financial advisor for Szarka Financial, shares his detailed knowledge on the ins and outs of social security. Alex gives Tim Muma the inside scoop on the wide-ranging factors affecting social security, both personally and in the broad scope.
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No matter your position, influence is powerful. The one area we can all influence action is in our communication, whether it's in a small group, a large conference or a sales call. Ben Decker, a leading expert in messaging and business communications, shares his experience and advice on influential communication, much of which can be found in his book, "Communicate to Influence: How to Inspire Your Audience to Action," co-a...
With many companies exploring or implementing wellness programs for their employees, it's important to examine the value of the different types of programs that exist. Adam Levenson, community manager for the Milken Institute School of Public Health at The George Washington University, walks through the varying pros and cons of many wellness programs. He explains to Tim Muma the factors each employer must consider, what str...
It's no secret that having an online presence has become extremely important when it comes to your professional career. Most younger individuals are well-versed in technology, but there is an important transition to be made from casual use to professional effectiveness. Corrin Foster, marketing manager at Greenleaf Book Group, talks to Tim Muma about the keys to building a quality online community. Corrin offers up some str...