It's another edition of Myth vs. Reality where we take common phrases or beliefs about specific topics and have our guests determine if they're true or false. This episode keys on the thoughts surrounding resumes and cover letters, particularly what will (or won't) work in trying to get a job interview. Mike Perry, president of Szarka Financial Management, brings his 30 years of experience as a hiring manager to give our jo...

The negotiation process - whether for a new job or a potential promotion - can be an extremely challenging and uncomfortable situation. Each scenario has its own unique factors, but some aspects remain constant. Art Markman, professor of Psychology and Marketing at the University of Texas at Austin, points to the scientific and psychological considerations in every negotiation. Art gives Tim Muma the lowdown on what to focu...

The pursuit of innovation remains a focus for most individuals and organizations, and yet it continues to be elusive. Rowan Gibson, co-founder of InnovationExcellence.com, argues people need only look to the past to understand the present keys to true innovation. Gibson is recognized as one of the thought leaders in this area and has a new book with greater insight, "The 4 Lenses of Innovation." He talks with Tim Muma about...

We've all experienced the uneasy, often stressful, pressure of being overwhelmed in our careers. In this episode, Tim Muma's guest hopes to bring the listeners some tips to get over that feeling, regroup and get the job done well. Erika Andersen, founding partner of Proteus, uses her wealth of experience helping executives develop by relaying valuable information to our listeners who may be overwhelmed. Erika draws off that...

The gender gap remains wide in the gaming industry and that is contributing to many unfortunate and often-disturbing cases of sexism. In some scenarios, serious threats of bodily harm and even death have become regular occurrences for women who are speaking out and trying to counteract the inequalities. Brianna Wu, video game developer and co-founder of Giant Spacekat, talks to Tim Muma about her experiences in the industry...

Being the first - anything - has tremendous uncertainty and challenges to overcome. For Mary Alice Hill, she jumped headlong into an arena created, driven and ruled by men: Division I collegiate athletics. Mary talks with Tim Muma about her ascent in the sports world, eventually becoming the first female to hold the position of Athletic Director at a major university. Mary shares the stories of the hurdles she faced, how sh...

The concept of flow is something that has been around for some time, often given alternative names depending on when and where it is used. Croft Edwards, founder of Croft + Company, is a recognized expert and coach in leadership flow, and he joins Tim Muma to discuss the key components to effective use of flow in leadership. Croft gives the listeners solid, practical insight into the ways flow creates impactful leadership....

Ron Baker, radio host of The Soul of Enterprise, joins Tim Muma in another installment 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. Once again, Ron tackles some phrases and ideas that you'll often hear in business, giving us the reasons we should believe them or look elsewhere for...

How many times have you run into a situation where a colleague, the CEO or anyone else wanted to know about what you've been up to, and you freeze, unable to recall anything noteworthy? Jane Scudder, marketing manager and culture team lead at Hubzu.com, has seen this unfortunate situation occur too often and has a simple, yet effective idea to combat it. She gives Tim Muma some pointers on how to best manage a list of accom...

Failure, in some capacity, is inevitable throughout your career. How people are able to learn and respond to these setbacks will determine the success you ultimately achieve. Psychotherapist Amy Morin gives Tim Muma insight into how people can roll with the punches, display perseverance, and actually benefit from the things that don't go their way. The ability to use failure to your advantage can be taught and mastered.