Ron Baker, radio host of The Soul of Enterprise, joins Tim Muma for the latest edition 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. He goes after some common business beliefs and phrases people utter across industries, telling the LJNRadio listeners which to believe and which to i...

You never know what path your career will take, but the key is to adapt and take advantage of the opportunities you're afforded. Despite a a challenging shift in perspective, Sarah Bird went from law to tech and has worked her way into the role of CEO at Moz. Sarah shares her experiences with Tim Muma, describing why she made the switch, how the rise to CEO occurred, and offering the listeners some career advice based on he...

Jim Webber is back for another edition of Myth vs. Reality, as he brings his sharp, knowledgeable opinions to LJNRadio when it comes to hiring and the relationship between employees and managers. Jim has more than 25 years of experience as an employment lawyer and a human resources manager, giving him a ton of real world examples to offer up as proof that a belief is a myth or reality. He also describes to Tim Muma the valu...

Everyone has a dream job, but when you ask someone to define what their dream job is they often have vague responses. Without a set in stone definition of your dream job, you could miss out on successfully attaining it. Skip Freeman, CEO of Hire to Win, joins the show to share 10 factors that you should weigh when you’re defining your dream job.

We’re getting romantic for this episode, that is, examining how a bit more humanity may be needed in the business world as a whole. Tim Muma speaks with Tim Leberecht, chief marketing officer of NBBJ, a global design and architecture firm that helps organizations such as Amazon and Google. The two discuss how the human element - including emotions, engagement and intimacy (not THAT kind) - could be the key to success now an...

It's time for another round of Myth vs. Reality as Tim Muma tries to get to the heart of phrases and beliefs that are often cited when experts discuss employment and business-related topics. Mike Perry, president of Szarka Financial Management, joins LJNRadio to give his thoughts on job candidates, employees and the people in charge of hiring and managing them. Mike has more than 30 years experience as a hiring manager, and...

Humor in the workplace can be a delicate attribute, particularly when certain topics create an uncomfortable environment. On the other hand, laughter and the skills needed to be humorous, especially improvisational traits, can have huge benefits. Matt Kemple, founder of the Milwaukee Comedy Festival and the live events producer for Milwaukee Comedy, talks with Tim Muma about how comedy can aid everyone at work. Matt explain...

You'll read plenty of opinions on the best strategies for time management, and most of them sound rather similar. Best-selling author Rory Vaden brings a different perspective to the table in finding ways to create more time...and even procrastination is a positive. Rory is a self-discipline strategist and co-founder of the international training company, Southwestern Consulting. He gives Tim Muma his take on time managemen...

Innovation continues to be a buzzword in the business world, though it appears to be elusive when individuals and companies try to put their ideas into action. Michael (Coop) Cooper, founder of Innovators and Influencers, explains to Tim Muma why true innovation fails to happen in many organizations. He gives us his experienced insight into the key aspects of innovation, and how all of us can retrain our thinking to create...

There are countless ways to improve your career, including your communication, influence and persuasion in a variety of situations. John Pollack, former presidential speechwriter for Bill Clinton and author of "Shortcut," describes how the use of analogies gets your point across effectively. Whether you're interviewing for a job, leading a presentation, or speaking with a client, John tells Tim Muma that analogies connect t...