Ljnradio: Moving Up The Ladder

People often feel like their career is at a standstill and they aren't sure how to move ahead. The ability to truly manage one's career takes a lot of time and commitment as it constantly evolves. Patricia Erickson, a seasoned career management expert with more than 12 years of national executive recruiting and coaching experience, joins Tim Muma to determine the keys to taking charge of your career and effectively managing your future. 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.

For most people the idea of networking or making connections is rather uncomfortable, either because they don't know what to say or it feels a bit contrived. Realistically, however, connecting with others genuinely is the key to success professionally, whether you're currently employed or looking for your next great job. Entrepreneur and coach, Scott Dinsmore, the founder of LiveYourLegend, speaks with Tim Muma to discuss some underused and undervalued ways to truly connect with others consistently. 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.

Effective networking can have enormous benefits, from building relationships with clients, to improving your chances of getting a promotion, to landing a new or better job with a different organization. Sandy Geroux, the founder of WOWplace International, is a professional speaker and author who has focused her efforts on improving the performance and careers of others. She talks with Tim Muma about the mistakes people make when it comes to networking and how to use your connections the best way possible. 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 continues his conversation with Ron Baker, Founder of VeraSage Institute, to break down quotes from the World Economic Forum, a meeting of politicians, business leaders and visionaries. In this part, Ron tackles the comments made about the "rising generation" and some thoughts from Bill Gates. 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.

Every year, the World Economic Forum hosts a meeting of politicians, business leaders and visionaries to discuss far-ranging topics from aspects of capitalism and the economy to a variety of world affairs. We got our hands on a number of quotes from individuals at the event and we're going to break down what some of these may mean in the world of business. Ron Baker, the Founder of the VeraSage Institute and a respected thought leader, speaker and consultant, joins Tim Muma to examine and analyze the comments uttered by some big names in the business world. 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.

Much like companies, each individual has a brand that follows them around whether they intend it that way or not. It's important to understand what traits you're promoting about yourself and how to manage or change them if need be. Andria Corso, the founder of C3 Coaching and Consulting, uses her 17 years of Corporate Human Resources experience to explain to Tim Muma about the importance of personal branding, how to recognize it, and the best way to use it to your benefit. 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.

Having diverse individuals and personalities at work has its pros and cons. The varied perspectives, vision and demeanors can create an all-around, solid workforce; however, it also means trying to manage these often contrasting styles and attitudes, some of which are difficult. Tim Muma speaks with Lisa Woods, Founder and CEO of ManagingAmericans.com, who brings more than 20 years experience leading and managing others to go over the strategies for effectively dealing with those difficult personalities - turning the tough traits into positives. 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.

Due to a number of factors, employees are often on the lookout for a new job, with a recent study by the Harvard Business Review citing 69% of current employees passively looking right now. Chris Woolard of Walker Information, a Senior Consultant and blogger on Loyalty in the Workplace, gives Tim Muma some ideas on how employers can help to retain these employees and perhaps instill some loyalty. Disengagement and a disconnected feeling from an organization can lead to individuals checking if the grass is greener elsewhere - so here are some tips to prevent just that. 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.

For some individuals, successfully landing a new position becomes a frustrating, arduous task that drags on for many months or even over a year. When the process takes this long, it's clearly time to try to new things or look to master the tools you're already utilizing. Founder and Owner of Keppie Careers, Miriam Salpeter, discusses a number of ways that job seekers can improve their chances of getting a gig, even after they've been searching for a long time. Whether it's finding new ways to connect or revamping old strategies, something needs to change. 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 continues his conversation with John Kobara, Vice President and COO for the California Community Foundation, on the ideas of taking risks in one's career. Ambition and passion should play a strong role in the process of risk-taking, but John stresses that the biggest issue is that people don't take the time to figure out themselves first. 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.

We constantly make decisions in our lives - including professionally - that in some way contribute to our success or failure. Often times, it feels like the safest paths are the ones we should follow, particularly during a time of economic uncertainty. John Kobara, Vice President and COO for the California Community Foundation, makes his pitch to Tim Muma for the importance and value of taking risks. Different factors may play a role in our assessment of risk, but it may start with a more basic understanding first. 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.

When it comes to the job search and landing a position, it seems as though most people are privy to the same advice - so how can you truly stand out? Ruth Shapiro, Director of Ruth Shapiro Associates Career Services and Vice President of the Career Counselors Consortium, gives job seekers some added tips that could create a slight edge, just enough to get the job. Every position and employer is looking for something that stands out, so perhaps these nuggets can open some doors for you - even if they're a little outside the box 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.

Each organization and its leaders are looking for a particular type of individual for their open positions. The minute specifics will change a bit depending on the industry or field a company is in, but overall, a vast majority of employers are interested in a handful of characteristics - particularly what they hear during the interview. Tim Muma talks with Jessica Holbrook Hernandez, the President and CEO of Great Resumes Fast, who taps into her experience directing hiring practices to fill us in on the items employers want to hear - and how job seekers can get their point across. 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.

Workers in the health care profession will be in high demand for the foreseeable future, and one particular area that is expected to see a substantial rise in employees is in home health care. Lisa Gorski and Lori Kirchner, both experienced in the home health care niche for Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare, joins Tim Muma to discuss their roles and the unique pros and cons of working within the confines of their patients' homes. They also give us some perspective on the skills, education and purpose of this specific health care focus. 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.

We continue our conversation about the value of branding one's products or services, creating an image that remains recognizable to the desired markets. Mike Stefaniak, Vice President - Strategic Services and Senior Brand Strategist for Hanson Dodge Creative, talks to Tim Muma about the role of social media in branding, as well as the use of a spokesperson as the "face" of a company or product. 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 major component of marketing lies in branding one's products or services, creating an image that remains recognizable to the desired markets. Mike Stefaniak, Vice President - Strategic Services and Senior Brand Strategist for Hanson Dodge Creative, breaks down the wide range of factors that affect the success of branding, and ultimately, a company's achievements in their market. He will also discuss with Tim Muma the role of social media and possible strategies that will appear in the near future - and the ways in which organizations can effectively create their brand. 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.

McDonald's needs no introduction as one of the most recognizable companies in the world, but many people don't think about them much beyond the individual restaurants they eat in. Tim Muma talks with Cody Teets, a VP and General Manager of McDonald's USA based in Denver, who is representative of the career advancement aspect of McDonald's success. Cody began as part of the crew at McDonald's when she was a teenager, working her way up to an executive position. She also authored the book, "Golden Opportunity," which features more than 40 success stories of individuals who got their start at a McDonald's restaurant, including Jay Leno, Amazon.com founder and CEO Jeff Bezos, and a Major League Baseball player. 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.

Entrepreneurship is a vital aspect of the American economy, particularly when the country is struggling in that regard. One specific faction of the population, however, could play a large role in the present and future to help improve the overall state of the economy. Heather Wentler, co-founder of The Doyenne Group, believes that women can work together to make a major impact on businesses and the community through their own entrepreneurial ventures. Heather speaks with Tim Muma about the benefits of the Doyenne group, the future of entrepreneurship among women, and why it all matters in the long run. 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.

Productivity is essential to an efficient, successful organization - particularly in the long-term. Many times it's a number of smaller items that overtake workers' thoughts and actions, bogging down the productivity of individuals and the organization as a whole. Tim Muma talks with Jeff Haden, owner of BlackBird Media, who brings his diverse experience and perspectives to help examine the best ways to improve productivity in the workplace. Managers and employees can benefit from some simple steps to focus everyone's attention to the most vital aspects their business. 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.

You can go crazy trying to figure out every single skill that might be necessary for each job, but if you look around, there really are just a handful that get you into a position - almost any position. Erika Andersen, Founding Partner of Proteus International, shares with Tim Muma the top four skills she has encountered in her career that are at the core of what employers want - and what gets you hired. She also gives some insight into how these areas can be developed and demonstrated for maximum effectiveness. 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.