This week (3/30/09 through 04/05/09) on Work Matters we talk about shaping our futures by making a positive impression.

You never know when the next person you meet is going to make a difference in your future. Are you prepared to positively impress, influence, or wow that person? Discover what you can do to make sure your impressions are lasting and positive as I discuss this topic and more with the President of Cole Media Management, Frances Cole Jones. She is the author of How to Wow: Proven Strategies for Selling Your (Brilliant) Self in Any Situation.

Then Beth Pelkofsky joins me to answer listener questions in our regular show segment, Uncommon Sense.

Please call my new toll-free number (1-866-944-8195) and tell me what's keeping you awake at night. Or if you prefer, contact me with any questions or comments at workmatters@nanrussell.com

I think you'd like my new book "Hitting Your Stride", available on Amazon.com.

This week (3/23/09 through 03/29/09) on Work Matters we talk about the issue of passion about our work.

Do you think you need to settle for a passion-less job? In these economic times, should you give up on the concept of finding passionate work and engaging workplaces? My guest, University of Idaho assistant professor Michael Kroth says, "No!" Michael is an expert on passionate work and the author of two books, Transforming Work and The Manager as Motivator.

Then in my regular weekly segments, Uncommon Sense and Something to Think About, I add my own tips on how to create work-luck in turbulent economic times.

Please call my new toll-free number (1-866-944-8195) and tell me what's on your mind. Or if you prefer, contact me with any questions or comments at workmatters@nanrussell.com

For more encouragement, read my new book "Hitting Your Stride", available on Amazon.com

This week (3/16/09 through 03/22/09) on Work Matters we look at a couple of unusual ways to optimize our positions in life in general and in the workplace.

We can all benefit by improving skills to negotiate a great job offer, get a better deal on a car, or enhance our ability to resolve conflict. Discover how when I talk to the "King of Negotiators" and author of Negotiation Boot Camp, Ed Brodow.

Then find out what you can do to develop great morale and improve bottom-line performance even in these tough economic times. I discuss this and more with James Autry, author of The Servant Leader: How to Build a Creative Team, Develop Great Morale, and Improve Bottom-Line Performance.

Please call my new toll-free number (1-866-944-8195) and tell me what's on your mind. Or if you prefer, contact me with any questions or comments at workmatters@nanrussell.com

For more encouragement, read my new book "Hitting Your Stride", available on Amazon.com

This week (3/9/09 through 03/15/09) on Work Matters we take a look at what we can do to keep our jobs in this tough employment market.

Unemployment rates continue to climb. What can you do to reduce your chances of becoming part of that statistic? Can you recession-proof your job? I talk about these topics and more in three segments of this week's show.

First Beth Pelkofsky joins me to tackle listener questions in Uncommon Sense. Then I talk to Stephen Viscusi, author of Bulletproof Your Job: 4 Simple Strategies to Ride out the Rough Times and Come Out on Top at Work. Finally, in Something to Think About, I offer five tips from my experience of what not to do at work.

Please call my new toll-free number (1-866-944-8195) and tell me what's on your mind. Or if you prefer, contact me with any questions or comments at workmatters@nanrussell.com

For more encouragement, read my new book "Hitting Your Stride", available on Amazon.com

This week (3/2/09 through 03/08/09) on Work Matters my show looks at some different ideas of how to get a job and how to stay motivated in this difficult job market.

If you're looking for a job or trying to stay fired up when you're worried about losing yours or if you want to know how to land your dream job and find your motivation to keep looking or weather those workplace storms then you'll enjoy this week's program.

I have the opportunity to look at these issues and more with two guests. First, HR contrarian, Rich Lukesh , author of Secrets to Getting Hired Now shares unusual techniques to get you noticed. He also offers a free download of his ebook to job seekers. Then Carol Grace Anderson, author of Get Fired Up Without Burning offers bounce-back perspectives.

Please call my new toll-free number (1-866-944-8195) and tell me what's keeping you awake at night. Or if you prefer, contact me with any questions or comments at workmatters@nanrussell.com

For more encouragement, read my new book "Hitting Your Stride", available on Amazon.com