Trying to land a job out of college has changed in the last decade. In some ways it's easier to find the best career path, but other factors have increased the challenge. Christy Palfy, recruiting manager for Progressive Insurance, gives listeners inside knowledge of the best ways to find a great job to start their career. Christy shares her personal knowledge and experience, having hired college graduates and countless tal...
The best way to motivate employees and push them to great heights is by learning what they truly want out of their job and life. Mike Crandall, an experienced Sandler trainer, tells Tim Muma that employers need to focus on what each person is influenced by and use it positively. Mike offers valuable insight to managers and gives some details about his book, "Motivational Management the Sandler Way."
The evolution of business and the economy continues to force organizations to adapt in different ways to remain successful and thrive. Dr. Bruce Piasecki, president and founder of AHC Group, Inc., discusses the idea of social response capitalism as the future of capitalism. He describes to Tim Muma the key components of this movement and the importance of a new perception in a truly global economy. Bruce also draws points f...
Proper preparation for a job interview can make a candidate stand out from the crowd. Recent college graduates don’t have a lot of experience interviewing, but that can be overcome! Join host Cady Chesney and guest Lynne Eisaguirre, President of Workplaces That Work, as they dive into how can successfully prepare by knowing how to answer some challenging questions.
Susan Combs, the former State Comptroller of Texas and the state's first female Agriculture Commissioner, has proven how a tenacious drive can take you anywhere you want. Susan talks to Tim Muma about the challenges women need to take on, encouraging them to create their own path and pursue it vigorously - and never give up. She also touches on experiences and stories shared in her book, "Texas Tenacity: A Call for Women to...
We've all dreamt of bigger and better things in our lives, but it takes time and effort to turn those into a reality. Jeremy Cage, who has held senior management positions at PepsiCo and Procter and Gamble, delivers the most important factors in realizing your dreams. Tim Muma talks with Jeremy about his book, "All Dreams on Deck," where he utilizes his professional experience and personal dream (sailing around the world!)...
It seems like everyone is busy at work, but many are concerned that being busy has contributed to a lack of actual production. Kory Kogon is one of the authors of "The 5 Choices: The Path to Extraordinary Productivity," and she joins Tim Muma to discuss the fine line between production and busy work. Kory fills us in on the common mistakes we all make, and how we can adjust our habits to push past busy and get involved in s...
Finding ways to actually speak with employers is a key to landing your first job, and career fairs give you the opportunity to do so. Courtney Steding, associate director of career services at Penn State Behrend, joins Tim Muma to discuss the vital components of successfully taking advantage of a career fair's design. Courtney clues us into the minor and major strategies that will help you along the way.
There have been countless theories on the types of words and actions that indicate an employee is looking to quit his or her job. Tim Gardner, associate professor of management at the Jon M. Huntsman School of Business (Utah State), was part of a research team who actually created a study to find out what really happens. He explains to Tim Muma which pre-quitting behaviors are most likely a sign someone will be quitting...a...
One key to long-term, sustainable success is the level of performance put forth by each employee. Not every person comes to your organization as an 'A' player, but there are ways to bring them up to high performer status. William Dann, founder and president of Professional Growth Systems, leverages his years in management and as a CEO to discuss the types of communication that develops high performers. He also explains to T...