Ljnradio: Moving Up The Ladder

Jason Seiler has been creating art since he was a kid, and his talent and passion has led to a fulfilling career as an illustrator. His work has been seen in countless publications and on covers across the world. However, the most-widely seen illustration came recently as his depiction of Pope Francis graced the cover of TIME Magazine. It wasn't just any cover - it was the 2013 Person of the Year cover. Tim Muma talks with Jason about his career, how the Pope cover came to be, and what advice he can offer up to the budding artists out there. 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.

Many people are thrust into a management position with nary an idea of how to be a leader. When in a position to display leadership characteristics, an individual's boss or employer will expect certain traits to be common. Ryan Hanley, the director of marketing for The Murray Group Insurance Services, describes some of the unique qualites that a leader should encompass. He also gives Tim Muma some ideas on how to display these characteristics, which will lead to greater success for these individuals. 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.

A majority of leaders are made, not born, so if you're looking to move up the ranks and be an effective leader at work, you can make it happen. As the Key Visionary and President of Catalyst, Brad Lomenick has focused on influential leadership movements to develop and equip the next generations of young leaders. Brad uses his experiences and conversations with other great leaders to fill in Tim Muma on what it takes to be the best leader you can be. 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.

Employers and hiring personnel continue to raise conerns over issues finding quality individuals to fill their positions. With unemployment at a steady seven percent (on average) around the country, it seems like there should be plenty of matches to be found. Tim Sackett, president of HRU Technical Resources and a human resources professional with 20 years experience, hits Tim Muma with some facts and hard-to-hear realities of hiring. He also offers up his advice on trying to close the gap between employers and job seekers. 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.

Intelligence and skills are often the focus for predicting long-term success in one's career. Danny Rubin, creator of News to Live By, explains to Tim Muma why "grit" is more important than those other two factors. Danny argues many things can be taught, but one's inner drive and perseverance can't be artificially created. 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.

The Collegiate Entrepreneur Organization (CEO) informs, supports, and inspires college students to be entrepreneurial and seek opportunity through enterprise creation. The organization's goal is to teach students how to create their own business by exposing them to prominent local entrepreneurs. Tim Muma speaks with Nick Anderson, president of UW-Milwaukee's CEO program. Nick gives us some details on how the program works, what they do, and how it benefits students. 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.

Many organizations today are unable to tap into people's potential because of a series of self-imposed limits. Jaccob Morgan, principal and co-founder of Chess Media Group, talks with Tim Muma about the ways employers can break through these barriers and unleash the real talent of the people at work. 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 blindness may eliminate a few jobs from an individual's opportunities, there are plenty of available options for a successful career. As with any job seeker, the key is understanding your strengths and utilizing them to thrive in a particular industry. Satauna Howery is a prime example, enjoying a career as a voice actor, a profession where her blindness may actually help her in a number of ways. Satauna talks with Tim Muma about her professional path, how she dealt with her disability and the advice she can give to others on how to find that great 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.

While most people talk about developing and advancing in their careers, many fail to understand what it takes to attain those goals or they miss their opportunities altogether. Brian Church, founder and CEO of Ambassadors International, is the author of Relationship Momentum where he describes new concepts and formulas for any career endeavor. He joins Tim Muma to give some snippets of his research and ideas, hoping to help you up the 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.

Most of the time, optimism and confidence are described as keys to success in one's career, but it may not be that simple. Psychologist Julie Norem, a professor at Wellesley College, has done intensive research on the idea of defensive pessimism and is the author of "The Positive Power of Negative Thinking." She talks with Tim Muma about the important role of pessimism and how some people need to hear something different to thrive in their careers. 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.

Deciding to completely change careers can be a frightening and challenging proposition. Often times, people who make the leap into another field don't understand what it takes to make a successful transition, causing them to make key mistakes. Alison Elissa Cardy is a career coach who specializes in helping people figure out their career direction, and she joins Tim Muma to discuss the areas people need to focus on when taking this giant step. 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.

Despite the best of intentions, even experienced managers unwittingly diminish the level of performance and production of their team. Randy Conley is the director of client delivery services and trust practice leader at The Ken Blanchard Companies, and he fills Tim Muma in on a number of areas managers negatively affect others. Randy also gives us advice on how to fix some of these potential problems. 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 is different for everyone and many people look up to those who are successful, trying to mirror what they do. Laura Vanderkam wrote a book titled, "What the Most Successful People do Before Breakfast" which helps readers build habits that lead to happier, more productive lives. Through interviews and anecdotes she reveals what the most successful people do before breakfast, what they do on the weekend, and what they do at work to accomplish more in less time. 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.

Whether you're looking for a new job or looking to improve within your current position, networking is invaluable in acquiring knowledge, insight, and important connections. The problem is, most people don't know how to do it effectively. Michael Fertik, founder and CEO of Reputation.com, describes to Tim Muma the vital aspects to becoming a terrific networker no matter who you are or what you want to accomplish. 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.

Ideas and strategies are always floating around, but it's the individuals who know how to sell their plan that move up the ladder. Bruce Kasanoff is the CEO of Now Possible and a LinkedIn Influencer, and he joins Tim Muma to give some advice on how to effectively pitch ideas to your boss. No matter what you're selling or who you are, these tips will help you promote your ideas. 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.

Ron Baker continues his assault on the performance appraisal, giving Tim Muma details on some of the alternatives he sees as being more effective - including a strategy that has been utilized successfully by the US Army for decades. 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.

Tim Muma is joined by a guest who argues performance appraisals have become iatrogenic, a medical term meaning an illness caused by the doctor. Despite criticisms about the various issues with these annual assessments, employers still lean heavily on their execution. Ron Baker, the Founder of VeraSage Institute, tackled performance appraisals on LinkedIn and racked up over 352,000 views and more than 600 comments. His opinions are strong, but he backs up his thoughts effectively. 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.

As skills and experience play a role in developing one's career, it's important to think about getting promoted and moving up (or laterally) within the organization. Alexia Vernon, a career author, speaker and trainer, gives Tim Muma and our listeners some tips on ways they can set themselves up for a promotion. Whether it's the way we think, how we act or the persona we give off, everything can play a role in advancing our careers. 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.

The nature of work and employees continues to change over time, leading some to believe that companies need to adjust their thinking and strategy to better fit with the times. Jody Thompson, Co-Founder of CultureRx and Co-Creator of ROWE (Results-Only Work Environment), stresses to Tim Muma the need for flexibility and trust in the workplace by placing the emphasis of an employee's success on their performance, regardless of where they are or exactly what time they're working. With work-life balance a huge consideration for individuals, this philosophy looks to help all parties. 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.

Going back to school to get an associate, bachelor, or master's degree brings many new challenges to the table. How do mature students juggle their full-time job, or even their career, on top of family, friends, and school? We're with Taylor Crews who is a registered nurse and is going back to school to advance her career to become a nurse practitioner. We'll find out how they achieve a balance between work, education, and family, as well as some tips and tricks for heading back to school to further 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.