LJNRadio: Employment Notebook

Successful networking goes beyond an event where you hand your business card out and make cold connections – it’s a lifestyle. Cady Chesney is joined by Marney Reid, founder of Stilettos on the Glass Ceiling; Lindsey Krebs, commercial real estate agent, broker, and founder of San Diego Office Properties; and Dana Malstaff, consultant, writer, speaker, communication coach, and founder of PerspectiveCubed, as they discuss what collaborative networking is and how it can benefit your job search. 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.

It's likely you'll be working with a slacking co-worker at some point in your career. He or she may be negatively impacting your work on a number of levels and something needs to be said. This can be a complicated and delicate issue to take care of when it's a peer. Kerry Patterson, co-founder of VitalSmarts, helps the listeners figure out the best tactics for handling this situation with professionalism and effectiveness. Kerry tells Tim Muma that carefully addressing the individual and having a sound strategy makes it much simpler to manage. 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.

We all have varying strengths that differ in value and impact throughout our careers. Occasionally, those positives can unwittingly be spoiled and turn into negatives. Sara Canaday, an MBA who left the corporate world to work independently as the owner of Sara Canaday and Associates, discusses the concept of seductive blind spots with Tim Muma. Sara explains why it's difficult for individuals to recognize when their own strengths become areas of weakness, and why it's vital we all recognize the importance of balance. 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.

It's usually easy to see or hear clear cases of sexual harassment, but people often engage in more subtle acts that are just as inappropriate and can negatively affect co-workers. Jack Marshall, president of ProEthics, gives listeners insight into less-recognized forms of sexual harassment and breaks down the factors that make certain words, actions or visuals illegal. He also explains to Tim Muma how employers need to address potential problems and protect everyone involved. 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.

Individuals may disagree on the specifics of delegation, but it's difficult to argue its value and importance. LJNRadio takes a look at the impact of delegation, particularly trying to understand what makes it vital to an organization's success. Dan Demers, founder and president of ReMission Consulting, his passion for delegation and applicable experience to the show. Dan breaks down the key components for Tim Muma, and offers strategies for effective delegation. 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.

There has been a lot of discussion lately about the belief that giving a two-week notice isn't necessary anymore when you're leaving an employer. Some argue the practice is outdated or doesn't make a difference. Mary V. Davids, Principal Consultant at D&M Consulting Services, joins Tim Muma to refute these beliefs. She explains why the two-week notice remains not only a professional courtesy, but imperative to the future of your career. 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.

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-Founder of She Negotiates, a coaching firm that helps women identify obstacles in their lives, craft a plan, and learn how to negotiate that plan. 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.

Employed individuals nearing retirement often look forward to not having a long commute, stressful deadlines, and office politics to deal with. However, many new retirees find retirement to be lacking in anything that interests them on a professional level. Judith Nelson, Certified Professional Coach, joins the show to share her story about how she found her encore career, and what others can do to find theirs. 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.

Well known stories often teach us lessons more effectively than other forms of teaching or training. People have discussed the "Wizard of Oz" and its meaning for decades, but LJNRadio now gets a new perspective on the classic tale. Dr. Kevin Fickenscher, a visionary healthcare leader and CEO of CREO Strategic Solutions, authored "Toto's Reflections: The Leadership Lessons From the Wizard of Oz." He talks to Tim Muma about the variety of people and scenarios Toto witnessed on this trip with Dorothy, and how the personalities, skills and outcomes can be translated into the modern workforce. 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 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. 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.