LJNRadio: Employment Notebook

It's not secret that Americans are constantly busy and a hectic work schedule plays a large role. This often leads to poor eating and nutritional habits that effect their productivity - and lives in general. Jill Weisenberger, a certified nutritionist and dietitian, joins Tim Muma to give LJNRadio listeners practical tips to eat better and be healthier despite a crammed workload. Jill shares her own experiences and offers insight into how we can all do little things to improve our bodies and minds. Employment Notebook explores various topics of interest to those seeking new employment and employed individuals. Expertise and real-life experiences are shared to help employees and managers achieve success in the workplace.

In this episode, we take a look at what really makes a company a great place to work – and one psychologist has an interesting take on it. Tim Muma speaks with Dr. Ron Friedman, an award-winning social psychologist and author of "The Best Place to Work: The Art and Science of Creating an Extraordinary Workplace." Ron shares some of the fascinating research and information that you could use in your organization to make it a place where everyone enjoys the work and they are highly productive. Employment Notebook explores various topics of interest to those seeking new employment and employed individuals. Expertise and real-life experiences are shared to help employees and managers achieve success in the workplace.

Staying on top of work responsibilities can be a struggle, even for those of us who thrive with organization. Carson Tate, author of "Work Simply: Embracing the Power of Your Personal Productivity Style," joins LJNRadio to explain why the key to productivity is not a “one-size-fits-all” formula. In this podcast, she describes four personal productivity styles, and how an understanding of these four styles can boost your own productivity and improve your work relationships with colleagues. Employment Notebook explores various topics of interest to those seeking new employment and employed individuals. Expertise and real-life experiences are shared to help employees and managers achieve success in the workplace.

Career setbacks such as lay-offs, re-organization of companies, working for an unsupportive manager, or even a lingering sense of discontent with your career can have a profound effect on your life. But with determination and good strategy, you can learn to bounce back from negative career situations and come out stronger on the other side. Sherri Thomas, career strategist, international speaker, and the best-selling author of "The Bounce Back – Personal stories of bouncing back higher and faster after a layoff, re-org or career setback" joins LJNRadio to share her insight on this topic. Employment Notebook explores various topics of interest to those seeking new employment and employed individuals. Expertise and real-life experiences are shared to help employees and managers achieve success in the workplace.

What success means to each individual is different, especially when it comes to their careers. However, in order to be successful in business today, an individual must be smart, competitive, resilient, and tenacious. According to Susan A. Marshall, Founder of The Backbone Institute, he or she needs to have a “good, old-fashioned backbone” in order to be successful. Join Susan and host Cady Chesney as they dive into why individuals in today’s society lack a backbone, the benefits they could see from developing one, as well as additional tips and tricks for getting started. Employment Notebook explores various topics of interest to those seeking new employment and employed individuals. Expertise and real-life experiences are shared to help employees and managers achieve success in the workplace.

Communication is clearly one of the more important facets of a quality workforce, and yet it seems communication annually lands on the lists of areas companies believe they need to improve. Renee Charney, president and founder of Charney Coaching & Consulting, brings her 25 years of experience in coaching, leadership and organizational development to explain what Mutual Relationship Mapping has to offer. Renee describes a potentially better path to communication in the workplace, allowing everyone to take responsibility and help the team as a whole. Employment Notebook explores various topics of interest to those seeking new employment and employed individuals. Expertise and real-life experiences are shared to help employees and managers achieve success in the workplace.

People often question how much emotions play a role in one's professional career. Everyone is different, but perhaps the impact is lost on all of us. Hilary Pearl, a principal with Dattner Consulting, joins Tim Muma to examine the effect emotions can play at work. She also discusses how the impact can change based on a variety of factors, and the ways in which we can positively or negatively use these emotions. Employment Notebook explores various topics of interest to those seeking new employment and employed individuals. Expertise and real-life experiences are shared to help employees and managers achieve success in the workplace.

Do you ever wonder if you’re doing the right thing in your life, but aren’t quite sure what to change? Perhaps, changing your job could be the solution to unleashing your true potential. Carole Kanchier, Registered Psychologist and author of “Questers Dare to Change Your Job and Life” joins the show to discuss the steps you need to take to change your job, and your life. Employment Notebook explores various topics of interest to those seeking new employment and employed individuals. Expertise and real-life experiences are shared to help employees and managers achieve success in the workplace.

Conflict is defined in Webster’s dictionary as “a sharp disagreement or opposition of interests or ideas.” In the workplace it is expected that conflict will arise, and that team members will handle the conflict professionally. Handling and resolving conflict is no easy task, and many struggle with doing so in a tactful manner. Cady Chesney is joined by Dr. Barbara Baggerly-Hinojosa, author of “Are you a Ten? The Ten Characteristics of a Servant Leader” and Assistant Professor at Our Lady of the Lake University, to dive into the ins and outs of conflict management. Employment Notebook explores various topics of interest to those seeking new employment and employed individuals. Expertise and real-life experiences are shared to help employees and managers achieve success in the workplace.

When you first started your current job, you were energized and ready to tackle any problem that came your way in your new role. If you were years, or even months, down the road when the rosy glasses of love came off, there is a way to fall in love with your job again. Curt Rosengren, Owner of Passion Catalyst, joins the show to share how you can get wild about your work…again. Employment Notebook explores various topics of interest to those seeking new employment and employed individuals. Expertise and real-life experiences are shared to help employees and managers achieve success in the workplace.