If you’re like most people, the last time you wrote in a diary or journal was probably many years ago – if ever. But, have you ever considered using journaling as a technique to help you overcome obstacles in your career? Hallie Crawford returns to LJNRadio to discuss how something as simple and straightforward as journaling can be an effective method for diminishing professional challenges and boosting your career.

Building exceptional, sustainable leadership teams are a vital component for successful companies. Many times, these larger organizations need to find harmony between the executives and the boardroom. Nancy Falls, founder and CEO of The Concinnity Company, brings her 30 years of experience around the C-suite and boardrooms to help bring everyone together. She gives Tim Muma insight into the key factors that can raise compan...

If you’ve ever experienced feelings of self-doubt in your career – believing that you’ve only gotten to your current role because of luck or random chance – you could be suffering from “the Imposter Syndrome.” Hallie Crawford returns to LJNRadio to discuss the harm of such thoughts, and how you can overcome them to be more confident in your career and abilities.

The topic of employee engagement has been in the spotlight in recent months. Engaged employees are more motivated and productive in the workplace, ultimately leading to a more successful company. As a manager, there are many ways you can help your employees stay engaged. Ruth Ross – engagement evangelist, speaker, and author – joins LJNRadio to offer her insight on the topic.

When you hear about actual note taking, you probably harken back to school with your pen and paper. Research has shown, despite improvements in technology, physically writing down notes continues to have tremendous benefits - even in a work setting. Laura Vanderkam, author of "I Know How She Does It: How Successful Women Build Lives That Work," breaks down the best ways to take notes at work and the number of benefits it ho...

Hiring experienced workers brings many advantages, as well as a higher salary in most cases. By brining on a recent graduate, the real world work experience may be lacking, but other areas serve as positives. Brad Zomick, co-founder and senior director of content strategy for SkilledUp, talks about the strategies that turn these new grads into the employee you want and need. Brad explains to Tim Muma how this inexperienced...

With many companies exploring or implementing wellness programs for their employees, it's important to examine the value of the different types of programs that exist. Adam Levenson, community manager for the Milken Institute School of Public Health at The George Washington University, walks through the varying pros and cons of many wellness programs. He explains to Tim Muma the factors each employer must consider, what str...

Employed individuals nearing retirement often look forward to not having a long commute, stressful deadlines, and office politics to deal with. However, many new retirees find themselves faced with roadblocks preventing them from being successful in their encore careers. Hallie Crawford joins the show to share 5 common roadblocks that may be preventing you from being successful in your encore career.

There have been great strides in protecting individuals from certain types of discrimination in the workplace, but it appears one's weight continues to be an area that hasn't been thoroughly addressed. Attorney James Parks is a partner in the Southfield office of Jaffe, Raitt, Heuer & Weiss and a member of the firm’s litigation group. He joins Tim Muma to discuss the key points that are argued in weight discrimination cases...

Unless you're in the latter part of your career, retirement is often looked at only occasionally with an eye on things like your 401K. The reality remains, many people end up fearing they won't have enough money to last them to the end of their lives. Les Szarka, CEO and founder of Szarka Financial, talks with Tim Muma about the concerns and solutions related to retirement and finances. Les offers his experienced advice on...