Saying “yes” to new responsibilities in the workplace can be a good way to foster professional growth and to set yourself up for a promotion. Yet, saying “yes” too often may lead to excessive stress, burnout, or decreased motivation. Melody J. Wilding, a Licensed Social Worker and founder of her self-named career-coaching firm for young professionals and entrepreneurs, joins LJNRadio to discuss the repercussions of saying “...

Networking is a valuable and vital activity when it comes to a successful career. Often times, people think of networking with those outside their office, but there may be one individual within your workplace that you should be networking with consistently. Bob Berchtold, founder of Cubicle Sherpa, says you'd be foolish not to connect with this co-worker. He gives Tim Muma the reasons internal networking is so important and...

Considering we spend most of our days with co-workers, it's logical to deduct that relationships with those individuals will have a large impact on ourselves and our work. Jeremy Goldman, CEO of Firebrand Group, brings his knowledge and experience to the show to discuss practical, yet effective strategies for building those relationships. He also explains to Tim Muma why having those bonds at work are so valuable in your ca...

Long hours of sitting, unhealthy snacking, and high stress levels in the workplace can all take a toll on your physical wellbeing. To understand how an office job may be making employees unhealthy, and to gain insight on how to combat this, LJNRadio chats with Samantha Lippiatt, Co-Founder and Managing Director of Health and Fitness Travel – based in Port Melbourne, Australia.

Often times the concept of culture in the workplace relates to the atmosphere, dress codes and fun events. Tim Muma uses this episode to dive into culture in the larger perspective, focusing on the varying styles, personalities and practices that individuals bring to the workplace depending on their country or background. Erin Meyer is an expert in this area as a professor at INSEAD and the author of "The Culture Map," wher...

For good reason, leadership is often discussed on LJNRadio, but the definition of what or who is a leader seems to be lacking. Scott Friend, a project manager for a major construction group, argues that every person has the capability to be a leader, no matter what their role. In Scott's conversation with Tim Muma, he draws off of his seven years in the Navy to give the listeners the reasoning behind his beliefs, the value...

A balanced life, with an appropriate amount of time dedicated to an employee’s personal life, and work, is something that companies value. How is this life-work balance achieved, and why can it help you get hired? Lisa Rangel, founder of Chameleon Resumes, joins the show to answer these questions, and dive into more detail on how you can achieve life-work balance.

The conversation about a company's culture, and the effects on productivity, satisfaction and overall success, is a widely popular one. In this episode, Chris Cancialosi discusses some strategies for changing that culture from within the organization if needed, instead of waiting for management to make adjustments. Chris is a managing partner and founder of gothamCulture, and he argues to Tim Muma that everyone has the capa...

Job stress is one of the top causes of stress in American adults, and these levels have increased in recent years, according to The American Institute of Stress. With growing workloads, issues with co-workers, anxiety over job security, and the pressure to balance work and personal lives, many Americans are feeling the effects of a stressful life. Neca Smith, leadership and management trainer, joins LJNRadio to discuss stre...

When it comes to the workplace, one item that may or may not be present is the idea of gratitude, whether it is expressed in words or actions. Andria Corso, founder of C3 Coaching and Consulting, has worked with a variety of Fortune 100 C-Suite leadership teams, and she brings that perspective to LJNRadio. In Andria's experience, gratitude holds plenty of power in the workplace and she has some different ways it looks and s...