The success of an organization and its employees is often spurred on by the leaders within a company. Their handle on the rest of the team has a direct impact on their productivity. Chris Withrow is the Chief Technology Officer for Warren County Schools, and he brings his real-world experience to LJNRadio to share with Tim Muma the types of questions that need to be asked by an organization's leaders. He explains what each...

Many people fail to understand key differences between leadership, management and administration. Recognizing their unique attributes is essential to a productive work environment from top to bottom. Gary Boomer, CEO of Boomer Consulting, explains to Tim Muma why it's imperative employers value and emphasize how each role plays a significantly varied part in relation to the others. Gary also leaves the listeners with some t...

The term "thought leadership" has been thrown around quite a bit in recent years, but you'd be hard-pressed to get a solid handle on what it really means or how to truly be respected as one. The vice president of Influence & Co., Josh Johnson, brings his experienced take on becoming a thought leader in today's world. He talks with Tim Muma about a variety of factors that come into play and the strategies that have proven su...

Onboarding is an experience that most new hires and their managers experience in the first few days, weeks, or months of employment. In this process employees learn company, organization, team, and role specific knowledge along with insight into the company’s culture and direction. Lilith Christiansen, author of Successful Onboarding: Strategies to Unlock Hidden Value within Your Organization and associate at Kaiser Associa...

Managers and those in leadership positions work to guide their team through projects, and help them grown in their positions. In today’s world colleagues spend a majority of their time together, so friendships form – but it can be tricky being friends with your employees. Jennifer Winter joins the show to discuss effective strategies for becoming friends with your employees, while maintaining a healthy work relationship.

In trying to accurately assess the production and value of employees, companies devise a variety of tools to allow managers to objectively rate their employees' performance. The problem becomes figuring out how effective these evaluations are. Justin Harris, human resources practitioner and generalist at Tennessee State University, talks to Tim Muma about critiquing and revamping the current performance evaluation you use a...

Some employers continue to be skeptical when the idea of flexible work environments are brought up as a positive influence on employees and the company as a whole. Acacia HR Solutions founder, Sabrina Baker, a consultant and human resources professional, joins Tim Muma to talk about the variety of options employers have when contemplating a move to a flexible work environment. She also explains the far-reaching benefits for...

It might be semantics to some, but differentiating between a purpose statement and a mission statement is a frame of mind and something that can alter thoughts, words and action. Stephanie Krieg is the founder of HR Culture Club and she explains to Tim Muma how simply shifting a company's focus through a purpose statement can open up employees to greater creativity, productivity and ownership.

Displaying a sense of humor and a light-hearted nature can do wonders to improve productivity and morale within an organization. While professionalism and tact are still necessary, companies and individuals who loosen up often have more success. Steve Cody, CEO and Co-Founder of Peppercomm, gives Tim Muma all the details on how and why humor creates a successful work environment. Studies also show the positive effects it ha...

Playing can make a big impact on our creative minds and the perception of the world – or business – around us. Alfredo Muccino, Chief Creative Officer for Liquid Agency, talks to Tim Muma about his company's use and endorsement of LEGO serious play as a terrific way to get organizations to work together and solve problems in a tangible, hands-on way. Alfredo describes how people translate ideas into LEGOS, then find solutio...