Talking Business Now

By Kelly Scanlon & C-Suite RadioBusiness Entrepreneurship

Talking Business Now episodes

October 05, 2012 Why You Need Dissatisfied Employees - Robert Sher
Believe it or not, but your dissatisfied employees could turn out to be your most productive workers. This week's guest is Robert Sher, a Forbes.com contributor and the founding principal at CEO to CEO, a consulting firm that helps executives sharpen their skills. According to Sher, employees who aren't satisfied with their performance or how the company is doing will push themselves harder and achieve more than "comfortable" workers. Join Kelly and Robert as they talk about systems you can use to get more from your team.

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37 min
September 28, 2012 Women Accessing Capital - Overcoming the Psychology of Small
Despite reports implying fast growth of women-owned businesses, many women business owners still face obstacles related to financing business growth. Join Kelly and a panel of national women business leaders as they discuss approaches and strategies for overcoming financing hurdles.

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39 min
September 21, 2012 Harnessing the Hidden ROI of Storytelling - Roger E. Jones
Charts, graphs and PowerPoint slides will never connect with an audience the way a good story can, and a growing number of businesses are harnessing classic storytelling techniques to increase engagement with customers and employees. Roger E. Jones -- the author of What Can Chief Executives Learn from Stand-Up Comedians? -- has taught the principles of "pragmatic storytelling" to teams at IBM, Cisco and dozens of other leading companies. Join Kelly and Roger as they talk about how you can tell your company's story more effectively.

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25 min
September 14, 2012 Homer Hickam, the Rocket Boy in October Sky
Homer Hickam, author of 12 books, all best-sellers, including the acclaimed memoir Rocket Boys which was made into the movie October Sky. His experiments with rockets in high school helped launch both his NASA career and US lunar exploration. Homer is a decorated combat officer. He has been an engineer, a scuba instructor and expert wreck diver. He trained astronauts and designed spacecraft for NASA. He is an amateur paleontologist who has discovered two Tyrannosaurus Rexes. He will be talking with Kelly about the role of entrepreneurs and government with innovation in America and his writing career,

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34 min
September 07, 2012 LinkedIn Profiles for Pros - Kristina Jaramillo
Social media expert Kristina Jaramillo uses LinkedIn profiles as expertly as a samurai would wield a sword -- and she's sharing that knowledge with our listeners. Want to increase revenue, attract more clients and raise your profile? Some of the biggest names in media, including The New York Times and Reuters, have turned to Jaramillo for her expertise with the business world's top social network. Join Kelly and Kristina as they talk about ways to build LinkedIn profiles that cut through the online clutter.

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33 min
August 31, 2012 Follow the Thought Leader - Denise Brosseau
It's one thing to be an expert in your field. It's even better, though, to be recognized as your sector's undisputed thought leader, the one that everybody else watches. As the founder and CEO of Well-Connected Leader Inc., Denise Brosseau has helped executives from Apple, SAP and Genentech build their credibility, connections and visibility, achieving new levels of success. The White House has named Denise a Champion of Change, and she has been a featured speaker at Intuit, Intel and KPMG events. Join Kelly and Denise as they talk about making the jump from company leader to industry thought leader.

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25 min
August 24, 2012 Wine, Women and Business
Sharon Harris, the owner of Napa Valley's Rarecat Wines, has turned her life's passion into a thriving business, and she's committed to helping other women entrepreneurs be successful, too. She formed a group called Wine Entre Femmes comprised of some of the most remarkable women in wine and recently launched A Woman’s Palate, a company that celebrates wines by women for women. Join Kelly and Sharon as they talk about how women can use the power of the wine list at business events to achieve their business goals.

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41 min
August 17, 2012 Unlocking Natural Leadership Skills in Women - Katie Snapp

Join Kelly as she talks to Katie Snapp, a skirt strategist who empowers women to lead and succeed. Working as a rocket scientist in a male-dominated culture made her realize that women have great value that often gets buried. So she wrote a book called Skirt Strategies that gives women 249 success secrets to empower them towards leadership. She now speaks internationally to give women the encouragement and techniques they need to achieve as leaders.

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32 min
August 10, 2012 The Simple Art of Asking

If you never ask for what you want, the answer will always be no. In his new book, The Answer is Yes But First You Have to Ask, author Jim Charette outlines strategies for overcoming the roadblocks that keep us from asking for new opportunities. Charette is a popular speaker who's worked with Merrill Lynch, Dale Carnegie Training, E.F. Hutton and The New York Times. Join Kelly and Jim as they talk about ways you can employ his insights in your business.

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24 min
August 03, 2012 Get-Real Leadership
You don't have to sacrifice relationships for success, or vice versa. In his new book, Get-Real Leadership, Harry S. Campbell offers practical ways you can strengthen relationships and achieve amazing results in your business. Campbell brings a unique perspective to his writing and speaking: he has owned a small business and worked for some of the nation's biggest corporations. Join Kelly and Harry as they talk about ways you can "get real."

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25 min

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