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Where do you start when it comes to building a professional network? And what does it take to maintain and cultivate those relationships?

Guest: Deborah Gray, professor of marketing, College of Business Administration at Central Michigan University

How do you apply to college? And what are some tips to make the process as stress-free as possible? Get answers to some of the most asked questions surrounding the college application process. 

Guest: Patty Young, director of undergraduate recruitment at Central Michigan University 

Why is it so hard to have difficult conversations about uncomfortable or polarizing issues? And what are some of the best and worst things you can say when you disagree with someone?

Get answers to some of the most asked questions about having difficult conversations.

Guest: Nikita Murry, director of diversity education at Central Michigan University 

00:00 Introduction

02:21 How do you communicate without being judgmental?

04:22 What’s the difference between having an argument and engaging in dialogue?

07:48 What’s a good way to start a difficult conversation?

15:46 What are some of the best and worst things you can do when preparing for a difficult conversation?

19:34 What are some tips for facilitating conversations to help people talk across differences?

How does excessive screen time impact our health? And what are some ways to regain control and reduce screen time altogether? 

Get answers to some of the most asked questions surrounding screen time. 

Guest: Sarah Domoff, associate professor of psychology at Central Michigan University. 

00:00 Introduction 

01:38 What are guidelines for managing a child’s screen time? 

03:37 How can I set healthy screen time limits? 

06:13 How do I transition away from screen time? 

10:19 What negative effects can screen time have on our health? 

14:48 How can families work together to regain control of their screen time? 

What is leadership and why should we care about it? What makes an effective leader? And can followers be leaders?  

Get answers to some of the most asked questions surrounding leadership. 

Guest: Dan Gaken, director of the Sarah R. Opperman Leadership Institute at Central Michigan University. 

00:00 Introduction 

01:33 What is leadership? 

03:19 What makes an effective leader? 

06:31 Why is empathy important as a leader? 

10:50 How can I become a better listener? 

13:56 Can followers also be leaders? 

15:55 Fictional leaders in pop culture 

With continued advancements in Artificial Intelligence, what are some of the biggest ethical concerns around AI when it comes to creating content, the entertainment industry, misinformation and use in the military?

Get answers to some of the most asked questions surrounding the ethics of artificial intelligence.

Guest: Matt Katz, faculty member in the Department of Philosophy, Anthropology and Religion, at Central Michigan University

00:00   Introduction

00:39   What are the main types of artificial intelligence?

04:50   What does AI have to do with the Hollywood strike?

06:31   Is AI going to replace actors or writers?

08:55 How is AI being used in the military and misinformation?

12:51   How can you tell if something was made with AI?

14:36   Is the government regulating AI?

17:26   What are some good resources to learn about the ethics of AI?

What’s the difference between stress and anxiety? What signs let us know when someone is becoming overwhelmed? And, what steps can we take when we start feeling overwhelmed? 

Get answers to some of the most asked questions surrounding stress and anxiety. 

Guest: Melissa Hutchinson, executive director of counseling services at Central Michigan University. 

00:00 Introduction  

00:43 What’s the difference between stress and anxiety?  

03:34 Can stress become anxiety?  

04:56 What do young people think about mental health?  

06:04 How do I help someone who is struggling emotionally?  

09:12 How do I help someone seek professional help?  

10:34 What’s the difference between self-care and self-soothing?  

13:33 What can I do if I’m feeling overwhelmed?  

15:45 Any additional advice about stress and anxiety?  

Learn more about the services offered by the CMU Counseling Center. 

How can you add more experience to your resume? How can you improve your personal brand? And, where do you start when thinking about a career change? 

Get answers to some of the most asked questions about setting yourself apart in a competitive job market. 

Guest: Rob VanDorin, director of the Career Development Center at Central Michigan University 

00:00 – Introduction 

00:41 – How does low unemployment impact the job market? 

03:11 – How can I add more relevant experience to my resume?  

04:54 – How can I improve my personal brand? 

06:29 – How can I leverage social media in my job search? 

08:34 – Any tips for making a career change? 

13:43 – How can I set myself apart in a job interview? 

What's causing inflation and rising interest rates, and what can you do to better navigate an economy that's much different than it was not that long ago?   

Get answers to some of the most asked questions surrounding inflation, the Federal Reserve and the U.S. National debt. 

Guest: Jason Taylor, professor of economics at Central Michigan University 

00:00 – Introduction 

01:20 – What is inflation? 

03:08 – How is inflation measured? 

04:25 – What is the Federal Reserve and how did it come to be? 

06:20 – Why does The Fed raise or lower interest rates? 

08:12 – How does the debt ceiling work and how does it impact the economy? 

11:26 – Who holds the U.S. national debt? 

13:20 – What resources are there for good economic information? 

Nearly all teenagers in the U.S. use social media. How is it impacting mental health? And what steps can people take to help lessen the harm of social media on kids? 

Get answers to some of the most asked questions surrounding how to talk to your child about safe social media use, how to monitor their social media use, cyberbullying, and some of the positive effects of teen social media use. 

Guest: Sarah Domoff, associate professor of psychology at Central Michigan University 

00:00 Introduction 

02:20 What should I talk to my teen about before they use social media? 

03:43 How can parents learn about the different social media platforms? 

04:43 How do I talk to my teen about safe social media use? 

07:02 How should I monitor my child’s social media? 

10:31 What can schools do about cyberbullying? 

12:50 What are some positive effects of teen social media use? 

13:48 What are some good social media resources for parents?