Ljnradio: Moving Up The Ladder

In the summer of 2015, the Marcus Center in Milwaukee is featuring a host of free programming as part of its "Live at Peck Pavilion" series. Rick Clark and Danielle Chaviano, marketing professionals with the Florentine Opera, join Tim Muma to discuss the history and future of the sixth-oldest opera company in the United States. Rick and Danielle describe the changing sound and design of opera, including the modernization that should appeal to a younger, fresh audience. Moving Up the Ladder gives employees and employers fresh perspectives improving upon the success of your career, from landing a job and career advancement to effective management and executive achievements.

In the summer of 2015, the Marcus Center in Milwaukee is featuring a host of free programming as part of its "Live at Peck Pavilion" series. Tim Muma speaks with Chief Warrant Officer Brad Anderson of the 132nd Army Band to talk about what people can expect from this group of musicians. Brad also give the listeners some history on military bands, including the 132nd, and what events he enjoys doing the most. Moving Up the Ladder gives employees and employers fresh perspectives improving upon the success of your career, from landing a job and career advancement to effective management and executive achievements.

In the summer of 2015, the Marcus Center in Milwaukee is featuring a host of free programming as part of its "Live at Peck Pavilion" series. Tim Muma speaks with Niffer Clarke and Paul Helm, a pair of talented performers, about their live show, "A Broadway Lunch." Niffer and Paul have countless credits to their names as actors, singers, musicians, and directors, and they give us a rundown of where their careers have taken them, the challenges of the performing arts industry, and what "A Broadway Lunch" is all about. Moving Up the Ladder gives employees and employers fresh perspectives improving upon the success of your career, from landing a job and career advancement to effective management and executive achievements.

It's common for people to bounce around to different jobs throughout their careers, but there comes a point where it can be a problem. Brad Zomick rejoins LJNRadio to talk about the Career Roomba Syndrome, named after the automatic vacuum cleaner that moves around the room with a lack of real direction. Brad tells Tim Muma about the dangers of this syndrome, how to avoid it, and what to do if you find yourself bouncing around - yet stuck - in your career. Moving Up the Ladder gives employees and employers fresh perspectives improving upon the success of your career, from landing a job and career advancement to effective management and executive achievements.

Progress and success are two different things, and the area of women in the workplace might be the best representation of that idea. Part of the disparity lies in the myths and realities of the situation. Joining Tim Muma to separate the truth from fiction is women's success coach Kathy Caprino, founder and president of Ellia Communications. Kathy gives us the details on what you can believe about career advancement for women and what you should examine further, much like she has. Moving Up the Ladder gives employees and employers fresh perspectives improving upon the success of your career, from landing a job and career advancement to effective management and executive achievements.

While most hope they'll enjoy a long, successful career in a field they love, that's not always the case. When an individual wants something more - or different - from their professional ventures, the encore career can be a terrific option. Chuck Conrad, senior financial planner for Szarka Financial, brings his expertise to LJNRadio in examining the most important steps for a successful encore career. Chuck gives Tim Muma the lowdown on how one can discover what encore career will work best, how to plan for it, and what should be considered before jumping in. The information is not intended to be a substitute for specific individualized tax, legal or investment planning advice. Therefore, the information should only be relied upon when coordinated with individual professional advice. Securities offered through Registered Representatives of Cambridge Investment Research, Inc., a Broker Dealer, member FINRA/SIPC. Advisory Services through Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc., a Registered Investment A

With all the time and money put into professional athletics, particularly in terms of performance enhancement and injury prevention, it appears most are ignoring a major issue: proper footwear. Jessica Jensen, footwear analyst and founder of Saberfeet, gives us the finer points of footwear and the reasons her type of analysis could be vital for athletes - especially baseball players. Jessica explains to Tim Muma what she looks for and how it translates onto the field. Moving Up the Ladder gives employees and employers fresh perspectives improving upon the success of your career, from landing a job and career advancement to effective management and executive achievements.

Leadership roles have traditionally been seen as positions of prestige and ones nearly all people desired. With the ever-changing landscape of the workforce and the expectations, many are shying away from leadership - or at least seriously considering its value. Rob Asghar, author and management consultant, brings the idea of downward mobility to LJNRadio. Rob tells Tim Muma that the practice of downward mobility will encourage people to flock toward leadership positions, while ensuring leaders have a positive experience from beginning to end. Moving Up the Ladder gives employees and employers fresh perspectives improving upon the success of your career, from landing a job and career advancement to effective management and executive achievements.

No matter your position, influence is powerful. The one area we can all influence action is in our communication, whether it's in a small group, a large conference or a sales call. Ben Decker, a leading expert in messaging and business communications, shares his experience and advice on influential communication, much of which can be found in his book, "Communicate to Influence: How to Inspire Your Audience to Action," co-authored by his wife, Kelly Decker. Ben speaks with Tim Muma about the vital skill of effective communication, and that true success comes from an intelligent game plan and plenty of practice. Moving Up the Ladder gives employees and employers fresh perspectives improving upon the success of your career, from landing a job and career advancement to effective management and executive achievements.

It's no secret that having an online presence has become extremely important when it comes to your professional career. Most younger individuals are well-versed in technology, but there is an important transition to be made from casual use to professional effectiveness. Corrin Foster, marketing manager at Greenleaf Book Group, talks to Tim Muma about the keys to building a quality online community. Corrin offers up some strategies and how you can create the type of professional following that can catapult your career. Moving Up the Ladder gives employees and employers fresh perspectives improving upon the success of your career, from landing a job and career advancement to effective management and executive achievements.

Throughout the workforce, creativity remains a huge asset in terms of innovation, production and success. One issue employees come across is finding or making the time to let the creative juices flow. Experienced executive coach Scott Eblin, president and co-founder of The Eblin Group, breaks down the numerous ways we can create daily occurrences of creative thinking to improve our overall productivity. Scott shares his unique perspectives with Tim Muma to ensure everyone is utilizing their thoughts and skills to the fullest. Moving Up the Ladder gives employees and employers fresh perspectives improving upon the success of your career, from landing a job and career advancement to effective management and executive achievements.

Mentorships are often a great way for employees to develop and grow in their careers. On the flipside, mentors can benefit from the relationship as much as their mentees. In this episode of “Moving Up The Ladder,” Stacy Harshman returns to LJNRadio to explain why being a mentor can advance your career, and shares insightful tips on how to be a good mentor. Moving Up the Ladder gives employees and employers fresh perspectives improving upon the success of your career, from landing a job and career advancement to effective management and executive achievements.

Negotiating can be a terribly uneasy and stressful activity, especially when a sale is on the line, you're looking to land a new job, or you're trying to get a raise. Jeffrey Loewenstein, Associate Professor of Organizational Behavior at the University of Illinois, brings LJNRadio his experienced perspective on the keys to successful negotiations. Jeffrey is a recognized expert in negotiating strategy, and he gives Tim Muma detailed, practical insight into getting the best deal and making sure everyone walks away satisfied. Moving Up the Ladder gives employees and employers fresh perspectives improving upon the success of your career, from landing a job and career advancement to effective management and executive achievements.

From nurse’s aide to Mayo Clinic’s first female Chief Administrative Officer in 150 years, Shirly Weis started her career as a nurses’ aid, and finished her career as Mayo Clinic’s first female Chief Administrative Officer in 150 years. Along the way, Shirley noticed a few things that tripped people up in their careers. Author of “Playing to Win in Business,” Shirley joins the show to share some insight into workplace etiquette for women who are looking to climb the corporate ladder. Moving Up the Ladder gives employees and employers fresh perspectives improving upon the success of your career, from landing a job and career advancement to effective management and executive achievements.

Millions of fans across the US spend tons of time, money and passion on professional sports franchises across multiple leagues (e.g. MLB, NFL, NBA, NHL). With some teams looking to move, and other cities trying to keep its current club with a state-of-the-art stadium or arena, many begin to wonder what actual financial impact these franchises have on each city. Sports economist Victor Matheson is a recognized expert on the topic, and he joins Tim Muma to discuss how these teams affect the economy, which factors play the biggest roles, and how a city could benefit in the end. Moving Up the Ladder gives employees and employers fresh perspectives improving upon the success of your career, from landing a job and career advancement to effective management and executive achievements.

Before you decide to make a career change, or before someone else decides for you, you should be risk proofing your career. It’s important to consider that at some point in your career – you’re going to be a piece of paper competing against other pieces of paper. Risk proofing your career can make your piece of paper look the best in a stack. Dustin McKissen, Director of Operations at Metacred, joins the show to share several tips for risk proofing your career. Moving Up the Ladder gives employees and employers fresh perspectives improving upon the success of your career, from landing a job and career advancement to effective management and executive achievements.

What success looks like to person A and person B could be very different, but one must consider if their ideals surrounding success are outdated, and the impact those outdated ideals can have on a career. Katherine Burik, Speaker, Author, and Career Coach with Interview Doctor, joins the show to share how your outdated definition is holding you back, and what you can do to change it. Moving Up the Ladder gives employees and employers fresh perspectives improving upon the success of your career, from landing a job and career advancement to effective management and executive achievements.

Networking can be a critical piece to helping you build your brand. Usually people only think of networking as a tool for their job search but, that’s not the only time networking can be useful. It can be a critical piece to helping you build your brand in your current industry, or in a new one that you want to transition to. Join host Cady Chesney and guest Hallie Crawford, founder of “Create Your Career Path” and certified career coach, as they dive into 3 tips that you can use to build your brand through networking. Moving Up the Ladder gives employees and employers fresh perspectives improving upon the success of your career, from landing a job and career advancement to effective management and executive achievements.

According to the documented experiences of thousands of women and in-depth research, women are often passed over for career advancement opportunities. This isn't necessarily a conscious thing, but the result of a differing perspective in the workplace. Executive coach Bonnie Marcus, founder of Women's Success Coaching, tells Tim Muma about her own experience of being blindsided in her career. She uses that disappointing time as an example to help other women understand the keys to promotion and advancement, including office politics and networking. Moving Up the Ladder gives employees and employers fresh perspectives improving upon the success of your career, from landing a job and career advancement to effective management and executive achievements.

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 job seekers the hard truth about what catches the eye of hiring personnel...and what gets tossed in the discard pile. The information is not intended to be a substitute for specific individualized tax, legal or investment planning advice. Therefore, the information should only be relied upon when coordinated with individual professional advice. Securities offered through Registered Representatives of Cambridge Investment Research, Inc., a Broker Dealer, member FINRA/SIPC. Advisory Services through Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc., a Registered Investment Adviser. Cambridge and S