Few topics drum up passionate debate and uncomfortable feelings as much as religion, especially when it comes up at work. While many will avoid it completely, our guest says that's not necessary as long as the employer and employees understand some guidelines. Jim Webber, an individual with 25 years experience as an employment lawyer and human resources manager, talks with Tim Muma about the key components regarding the dis...

Emotions play a huge role in our lives, but they can often be seen as a negative in the workplace. While people can't completely hide their emotions, it is important to find ways to keep them under control when appropriate. Susan Whitbourne, a professor of Psychological and Brain Sciences at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, tells Tim Muma about the various ways individuals can harness their feelings and behaviors. S...

It's common to read or hear about a variety of productivity hacks, often presented as tips to help you succeed in the workplace. Jim Stone, president and CEO of EvPsych Studio, brings his psychological experience to break down what strategies work, while understanding we each need our own recipes to be effective. He tells Tim Muma how we can figure out the tactics that fit best for your, and when you'll know it's all coming...

Whether it has to do with a more personal matter, a business-related complaint, or potentially firing someone, there are countless difficult conversations that need to be had at work. Jim Webber, a professional with more than 25 years of experience as an employment lawyer and human resources manager, gives us some tips on how to handle various situations, big or small. He tells Tim Muma how a personal issue needs a differen...

With a significant number of American workers feeling disengaged at work, the problem of employee demotivation is widespread. While you may have a general idea of what motivates you in your career, now may be the time to explore your motivations in depth. In this podcast, Chester Elton, co-author of “What Motivates Me: Put Your Passions to Work,” explains the research he and co-author Adrian Gostick conducted on more than 8...

Being assertive at work can be an important part of your career development. The delicate balance between being too passive or too aggressive may take practice and effort, but the outcome is often worth the hard work. Melody Wilding, licensed social worker and founder of her self-named career-coaching firm for young professional women and female entrepreneurs, joins LJNRadio to explain the techniques of being more assertive...

It's amazing how something that everyone says is extremely important in the world of employment continues to be an issue for these same groups. We're focusing on communication once again, but getting some fresh angles and perspective on why communication fails exactly. Dianna Booher joins Tim Muma to giver here experienced thoughts on this subject. Dianna is an internationally-recognized business communication expert and th...

It's not secret that Americans are constantly busy and a hectic work schedule plays a large role. This often leads to poor eating and nutritional habits that effect their productivity - and lives in general. Jill Weisenberger, a certified nutritionist and dietitian, joins Tim Muma to give LJNRadio listeners practical tips to eat better and be healthier despite a crammed workload. Jill shares her own experiences and offers i...

In this episode, we take a look at what really makes a company a great place to work – and one psychologist has an interesting take on it. Tim Muma speaks with Dr. Ron Friedman, an award-winning social psychologist and author of "The Best Place to Work: The Art and Science of Creating an Extraordinary Workplace." Ron shares some of the fascinating research and information that you could use in your organization to make it a...

Staying on top of work responsibilities can be a struggle, even for those of us who thrive with organization. Carson Tate, author of "Work Simply: Embracing the Power of Your Personal Productivity Style," joins LJNRadio to explain why the key to productivity is not a “one-size-fits-all” formula. In this podcast, she describes four personal productivity styles, and how an understanding of these four styles can boost your own...