W@W: Winning at Working

June 29, 2009

Emotional Intelligence and Your Career

This week (6/29 to 7/5) on Work Matters we take a look at emotional intelligence and what it means to you and your work.

Can you become more emotionally intelligent? If so, how? Where do you start and why does it matter to your career or business future?

I discuss these questions and more with Dr. J.P. Pawliw-Fry, a recognized thought leader on emotional intelligence and President and co-founder of the Institute of Health & Human Potential. He is the author of an upcoming book: Leadership Rewired: The New Science of Sustainable Performance.

Then in the regular segment, Uncommon Sense, Beth Pelkofsky joins me to discuss listener questions.

I'd love to hear from you! Please call my new toll-free number (1-866-944-8195) and tell me what's on your mind or let me know the questions you'd like my show to answer. Or if you prefer, contact me with any questions or comments at workmatters@nanrussell.com

You can follow me on Twitter: @nan_russell

Looking for a great gift for the graduate in your life? Take a look at my new book "Hitting Your Stride" on Amazon.com.

Here's the link to the interesting article I mentioned.
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London School of Economics Research: Performance-Related Pay Doesn't Encourage Performance

Posted by Nan Russell at 02:23 PM

June 22, 2009

Elevate Your Productivity

This week (6/22 to 6/28) on Work Matters we tackle the issue of how to increase our productivity.

Do you feel overwhelmed and find it hard to stay afloat in this too-much-to-do world? Or do you lose sleep thinking about everything you still have to do? If so, this show is for you!

I discuss these pressing problems with productivity guru, David Allen. David is the bestselling author of several books including, Getting Thing Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity. He's also the founder and Chairman of the David Allen Company.

Then in the regular segment, Uncommon Sense, Beth Pelkofsky joins me to discuss listener questions.

You can follow me on Twitter: @nan_russell.

Have you read my new book? Take a look at "Hitting Your Stride" on Amazon.com.

Posted by Nan Russell at 11:35 AM

June 20, 2009

Now on Twitter @nan_russell

I got my twitter-feet wet on June 18th. If you're interested in following me you can do that at @nan_russell

Posted by Nan Russell at 11:36 AM

June 16, 2009

Enhancing Your Confidence

This week (6/15 to 6/21) on Work Matters we talk about successfully building self confidence to overcome hurdles.

How do you develop the self-worth and the confidence you need to achieve the success and dreams you want for your life? How do you banish insecurities holding you back, or pick yourself up in this bleak economy?

I discuss this and more with my two guests. FirstTerry Diebold, author of the new book, The Myth of Self-Esteem: 50 Ways to Stop Sabotaging Yourself. Then I visit with Deborah Smith Pegues , author of Supreme Confidence: Secrets to Bold and Fearless Living.

Have you read my new book? Take a look at "Hitting Your Stride" on Amazon.com.

Posted by Nan Russell at 04:25 PM

June 08, 2009

Your Ideas Matter

This week (6/8 to 6/14) on Work Matters we learn more about creativity and innovation on the job.

Some claim that right-brainers will dominate this century, that creativity and innovation will enable the economy to soar, or that the best way for you to thrive in this economy is to dream big. But it all boils down to the importance of ideas and creativity and innovation. How do you ignite your creativity, enhance your ideas, or envision your future?

I discuss this and more with Amy Fries, author of the new book, Daydreams at Work: Wake Up Your Creative Powers.

Then my colleague, Beth Pelkofsky, and I discuss the conceptual age and right brain thinking in the regular segment, Uncommon Sense.

Have you read my new book? Take a look at "Hitting Your Stride" on Amazon.com.

Posted by Nan Russell at 11:01 AM

June 01, 2009

Global Business Awareness

This week (6/1 to 6/7) on Work Matters I get to share with you some interesting aspects of global business.

No matter your job or business, the need to understand cultural differences in this global economy has never been greater. Whether you are on a team with international staff, wanting to do business in other countries as an entrepreneur, or trying to maneuver in a world where most business growth will occur outside the U.S., this show is for you.

Ron Cruse, President and CEO of Logenix International and the author of Lies, Bribes, and Peril: Lessons for the Real Challenges of International Business joins me to discuss universal lessons for doing business with other cultures.

Then in the regular segment, Uncommon Sense, I discuss listener questions with my colleague Beth Pelkofsky.

Have you read my new book? Look at "Hitting Your Stride" on Amazon.com.

Posted by Nan Russell at 09:21 AM