If you talk with enough people, you're bound to come across some very interesting scenarios. Jim Webber conducted thousands of job interviews throughout his career as a human resources manager, and he joins Tim Muma to share some of the more disastrous conversations. These anecdotes aren't only meant to entertain and frighten, but to give the listeners an understanding of what NOT to do in an interview. Jim also shares his...

The job interview remains the best opportunity to truly sell yourself as a person and a professional to land a new job. There are a number components to the interview that runs the gamut from preparation and body language to questions for the employer and following up. Barry Drexler, the Expert Interview Coach, tackles a number of terms associated with the interview and gives Tim Muma an idea of how each of these impact you...

One of the best ways to learn is to get first-hand accounts from the individuals who have recently lived through the exact scenario you're currently in. With that, Tim Muma is joined by Sarah Kikkert, the communications and social media coordinator for the Wisconsin State Fair. Sarah hasn't been out of college for long, but she took every opportunity to work, learn and network while she was in school. Sarah describes the ke...

Effective networking doesn't come from simply chatting up as many people as you can to tell them how great you are or what type of job you're seeking. Executive talent agent Debra Feldman stresses the need to attract others to recognize your skills, experience, and expertise. She tells Tim Muma that who you speak to and how you grab their attention matters as much as anything else when on the hunt for a new job or career.

While we all like to believe we're confident in our skills and experiences at work, everyone battles with a level of self-doubt. Interestingly, women's leadership expert Tara Mohr says that confidence means little in this regard. Tara is the author of "Playing Big: Find Your Voice, Your Mission, Your Message," and she describes to Tim Muma the key strategies you should be using to shake off your own self-doubt and the doubt...

Change of any kind can be challenging, but it can be especially difficult in the workplace. With a variety of personalities, generations, and opinions in one organization, you're going to witness tons of different reactions. Hamish Knox of Sandler Training addresses some key components of his book, "Change the Sandler Way: Understanding the Human Dynamics that Cause New Initiatives to Succeed." He gives Tim Muma the lowdown...

Though many people focus on the pay gap between men and women, an emphasis on moving women up the corporate ladder serves a greater benefit for all involved. Executive coach Joelle Jay, a principal with the Leadership Research Institute, describes key points from her book, "The New Advantage: How Women in Leadership Can Create Win-Wins for Their Companies and Themselves." Joelle explains to Tim Muma why women have an edge i...

For those that are considered procrastinators, time management can be seen as a dirty term. The reality is, without changes to their frame of mind, procrastinators aren't going to be helped by traditional time management techniques. Jane Burka, psychologist and co-author of "Procrastination: Why You Do It; What to Do About It NOW," joins Tim Muma to break down the reasons this group of people struggle with procrastinating....

Finding a new job is often a challenging and frustrating process, but there are additional obstacles if you've been out of the traditional workforce to take care of your children. Mandy Carter, director of social media for CSI globalVCard, gives all the stay-at-home moms (and dads) tips on being ready to jump back into the workforce. Among other items, Mandy tells Tim Muma about overcoming guilt, keeping your skills up to d...

There are a number of strategies that can be used to help facilitate productivity by understanding how people think and act in the workplace. Paul Hebert, Vice President of Solution Design for Symbolist, brings LJNRadio his knowledge and experience working closely with employers throughout his career. Paul tells Tim Muma that effective influence goes beyond just recognition and discipline, tapping into the basic wants and n...