Traditional businesses often face the tremendous challenge of remaining innovative, relevant and profitable, especially as leadership begins to leave or change. Jamie Gerdsen, CEO of Apollo Home, wrote "Zombies Ate My Business: How to Keep Your Traditional Business from Becoming One of the Undead" to help those companies struggling to develop and grow. He explains to Tim Muma what threatens the life of their businesses and...
Every company is searching for the ultimate combination of talent and experience when hiring, but that's both unrealistic and naïve. Larry Weidel has spent the past 40 years building a national financial services organization in Primerica, as well as authoring "Serial Winner: 5 Actions to Create Your Cycle of Success." Larry's vast experience has led him to see the key to great workers - coachability. Of course, the trouble...
Both ends of the life cycle can be challenging for everyone involved. With that in mind, one organization has been merging the two under one roof for decades with tremendous results. Charlene Boyd, administrator for Providence Mount St. Vincent, discusses the thinking behind their Intergenerational Learning Center (ILC) that connects young children with senior adults. Charlene describes to Tim Muma why it's such a positive...
Promoting yourself and trying to professionally tout your own experience and skill is one of the more common challenges people face when it comes to their careers. Bragging make you look conceited or selfish, but if you say nothing, who will? Rick Gillis, career expert and author of "Promote! It's Who Knows What You Know That Makes a Career," talks about the subtle and effective ways to make other aware of your value. He gi...
Technology and the speed of business have many pros, but they can also work against all of us when it comes to productivity, efficiency and handling our business on a daily basis. David Horsager, business strategist and bestselling author, elaborates on the key points from his new book, "The Daily Edge: Simple Strategies to Increase Efficiency and Make an Impact Every Day." David offers practical insight that can help us ov...
Whether we're making choices for ourselves or for an organization, they will have an immeasurable impact on the eventual outcome. Organizational expert Bill Jensen looks into the various aspects of effective leadership and career success in his new book, "Future Strong: How to Work Unleashed, Lead Boldly, and Live Life Your Way." Bill explains to Tim Muma how radical transformations in the workforce mean companies and indiv...
Most of us will only see the finished products of the police officers individuals become, watching them serve and protect in the community. With the polarizing issues that have shone down on officers in recent months and years, it's important to understand the training - physical, psychological and emotional - that goes into preparing each man and woman. Lieutenant Jim MacGillis is a 20-year veteran of the Milwaukee Police...
Many employers approach being a federal contractor based on what they read or hear...enforcement, audit, penalties, etc. Ahmed Younies, President and CEO of HR Unlimited, Inc., shares his perspective on how employers should approach being a federal contractor and subcontractor, and it might surprise you.
There are many meaningful jobs, but few directly save the lives of others in a face-to-face, high-pressure situation. Kevin Briggs is known as the Guardian of the Golden Gate for his two decades of service as a California Highway Patrol Officer, when he prevented hundreds of individuals from jumping to their death. He's now the president of Pivotal Points where he continues to aid in the area of crisis management and suicid...
The traditional working model isn't for everyone, and it can be especially difficult for women looking to commit fully to motherhood and a career. There might be a way to enjoy both. Holly Hurd, an entrepreneur, speaker and writer, shares her experiences and keys to success with Tim Muma on LJNRadio. Holly is the author of "VENTURE MOM: From Idea To Income In Just 12 Weeks," and she brings the listeners insightful perspect...