The Water Cooler is LJNRadio's latest segment, as our three hosts grab lists and stories from real people and situations. It's a lighter look at work and employment-related issues more apt to be heard in the lunch room than in a meeting. Tim Muma, Cady Chesney and Jenna Connour check in on the strange reasons people have been fired, whether it was related to food, bodily functions or technology. Not all examples of terminat...
Emotions play a huge role in our lives, but they can often be seen as a negative in the workplace. While people can't completely hide their emotions, it is important to find ways to keep them under control when appropriate. Susan Whitbourne, a professor of Psychological and Brain Sciences at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, tells Tim Muma about the various ways individuals can harness their feelings and behaviors. S...
It's common to read or hear about a variety of productivity hacks, often presented as tips to help you succeed in the workplace. Jim Stone, president and CEO of EvPsych Studio, brings his psychological experience to break down what strategies work, while understanding we each need our own recipes to be effective. He tells Tim Muma how we can figure out the tactics that fit best for your, and when you'll know it's all coming...
You may often hear the term emotional intelligence (E.I.) in relation to work and productivity, but it's something many people don't fully understand. Some even question it's validity, while others see E.I. as a valuable advantage for those looking to land a new job or advance in their careers. Sara Canaday, an MBA who left the corporate world to work independently as the owner of Sara Canaday and Associates, delivers the i...
Ron Baker, radio host of The Soul of Enterprise, joins Tim Muma for the latest edition of Myth vs. Reality. Ron is the founder of VeraSage Institute and brings with him a wealth of knowledge in a wide variety of topics related to business, management and the knowledge economy. He goes after some common business beliefs and phrases people utter across industries, telling the LJNRadio listeners which to believe and which to i...
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Optimism, Pessimism and Realism - Most would argue optimism reigns supreme in the workplace, but there are pros and cons to each type of personality type.
Employee Recognition - Recognizing the efforts and accomplishments of employees and co-workers can carry a lot of weight. There are many different ways to make them feel appreciated, the key is figuring out which work best.
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Most of the attention in human resources tends to be focused on the for-profit sector; however, there's a potentially greater need in the non-profit world to put money and training into effective HR strategies, recruiting and hiring. Lisa Brown Morton, president and CEO of Nonprofit HR, tells Tim Muma about the variety of challenges that exist in relation to human resources and non-profits. Lisa also gives some insight into...
Whether it has to do with a more personal matter, a business-related complaint, or potentially firing someone, there are countless difficult conversations that need to be had at work. Jim Webber, a professional with more than 25 years of experience as an employment lawyer and human resources manager, gives us some tips on how to handle various situations, big or small. He tells Tim Muma how a personal issue needs a differen...
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Email Management Tips - The use of email is rampant in the workplace, so it's important to have a plan to make sure you don't miss anything and remain professional in your work. Here are some practical pieces of advice
Off-Limit Topics for Advertising - During the Super Bowl, an ad ran that had a young child talking about his death, complete with disturbing images of potential accidents...
You never know what path your career will take, but the key is to adapt and take advantage of the opportunities you're afforded. Despite a a challenging shift in perspective, Sarah Bird went from law to tech and has worked her way into the role of CEO at Moz. Sarah shares her experiences with Tim Muma, describing why she made the switch, how the rise to CEO occurred, and offering the listeners some career advice based on he...