Your Future and Innovation
This week (1/26/09 through 2/01/09) on Work Matters we get to talk about the importance of innovation at work.
If you manage teams charged with executing new ideas, or if you want to work for a company that continues to grow even in this difficult economy, or even if you would like to develop or enhance your own company through change then you know that innovation and innovators play a critical role in our future.
Learn more as I discuss this topic with two experts. Chris Trimble is co-author of 10 Rules for Strategic Innovators: From Idea to Execution. He is also an adjunct professor at Dartmouth. Bill Taylor is co-founder of Fast Company Magazine and co-author of Mavericks at Work: Why the Most original Minds in Business Win.
Speaking of innovation, I've got a new toll-free number (1-866-944-8195). Call me and let me know of your ideas about my show or about your work place. Or if you prefer, contact me with any questions or comments at workmatters@nanrussell.com
Be sure to read my new book "Hitting Your Stride", available on Amazon.com
Posted by Nan Russell at 09:55 AM
January 19, 2009How to Reduce Job Related Stress
This week (1/19/09 through 1/25/09) on Work Matters we look at the problem of job-related stress and how to get it under control.
There are plenty of issues that can keep us awake at night...the economy or downsizing or reorganizing at work, for example. We know it's important to stay relaxed and positive, but don't necessarily know how to do it or how to eliminate the worries that drag us down. In fact, we're not even sure where to start.
Two guests join me to talk about tackling these issues. First, life coach Anne Jolles, author of Rise and Shine Anytime: Simple Questions to Wake Up Your Life . Then the topic turns to stress with Leslie Torburn, author of Stop the Stress Habit: Change Your Perceptions and Improve Your Health .
So, what's keeping you awake at night? Call on my new toll-free number (1-866-944-8195)and let me know. Or if you prefer, contact me with any questions or comments at workmatters@nanrussell.com
Be sure to read my new book "Hitting Your Stride", available on Amazon.com.
Posted by Nan Russell at 12:14 PM
January 12, 2009Looking For a Job
This week (1/12/09 through 1/18/09) on Work Matters we talk about your options if you're considering changing jobs.
If you're looking for a job or thinking about it, or if you want to change companies but you're not sure if you really should in this economy, be sure to listen as I discuss this topic and more with career expert Dr. Arlene Barro, author of WIN Without Competing! Career Success the Right Fit Way .
Then I offer my own job-hunting tips with perspective from my experience as a hiring manager and a job hunter. The show ends with my colleague Beth Pelkofsky and me tackling listener workplace questions in the segment, Uncommon Sense.
Be sure to read my new book "Hitting Your Stride", available on Amazon.com.
I always like to hear from you! Contact me with any questions or comments at workmatters@nanrussell.com
Posted by Nan Russell at 09:20 AM
January 05, 2009Be Happier at Work in 2009
This week (1/05/09 through 1/11/09) on Work Matters I thought we'd talk about how to make 2009 a happier year.
Honestly, are you happy at work? At home? In life? As satisfied as you may be, would you like to be happier in 2009? Find out how on the show this week. In an expanded Uncommon Sense segment, my colleague Beth Pelkofsky and I discuss results from a "National Happiness at Work" survey which identifies eight workplace happiness factors.
Then I explore the concept of happiness further by talking with renowned success coach and best-selling author, Michael Neill. His new book is Feel Happy Now.
You could also find more happiness on the job in 2009 by reading my latest book "Hitting Your Stride", available on Amazon.com.
Finally, make me happy by telling me what you think of the show! Contact me with any questions or comments at workmatters@nanrussell.com
Posted by Nan Russell at 10:05 AM
