This week (12/28/09 to 1/03/10) on Work Matters we are looking at how to make a positive impression.

How do we build our own personal brand? How do we distinguish ourselves from others? What are the secrets to using our opportunites to make lasting positive impressions? Our guests help us understand how to put our best foot forward.

Our first guest Brenda Bence, branding expert and author of How You Are Like Shampoo. She offers some insights into how to use your strengths to build your personal brand.

Then, our second expert Frances Cole Jones, founder of Cole Media Managment and the author of How to Wow gives us advice about how to pack some punch when we present ourselves to others.

Let me know your thoughts on the show. 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

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This week (12/21/09 to 12/27/09) on Work Matters we take a look at where and how we work.

How do we land a job or keep from being eliminated from the interview process? Where should we be working? In a cubicle? Out of an independent office? This week's guests talk to us about what our options are.

Our first expert Rick Gillis, job counselor and author of The Real Secret to Find a Job? He offers some insights into getting our resumes noticed by those hiring.

Then, our second expert is Michelle Goodman, a freelance worker and the author of The Anti 9-to-5 Guide. She gives us advice about some of the ins and outs of freelancing.

Let me know your thoughts on the show. 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

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This week (12/014/09 to 12/20/09) on Work Matters we take a look at different motivators for workers of different generations.

There are four generations of workers in the workforce. What are the different expectations of each generation regarding their work? Has the current recession changed people's expectations and requirements?

Our guest this week, Cam Marston, is an expert in the field of intergenerational leadership and the author of Motivating the What's in it For Me Generation. He sheds some light on this interesting subject.

Then, in our regular segment of Uncommon Sense, my friend and colleague Beth Pelkofsky joins me to field listener questions. Finally, I think you'll enjoy the Shared Wisdom segment of the program.

eBox:

Gallup Honesty and Ethics Poll

Gallup: Americans Stay Positive

Let me know your thoughts on the show. 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

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Still working on your holiday shopping? Take a look at "Hitting Your Stride" on Amazon.com. Or, you might like my book "Nibble Your Way to Success"

This week (12/07/09 to 12/13/09) on Work Matters we tackle the issue of how to be a confident speaker.

The fear of public speaking is a notorious and widespread panic creator. However, sometimes it's the mistakes in one-on-one interactions that trip us up. How can we communicate better on the small and large scale?

Harrison Monarth, leader in the field of persuasive communication, professional coach and author of the best selling books "The Confident Speaker" and "Executive Presence" explains the importance of all aspects of communication in the workplace.

Then, in our regular segment of Uncommon Sense, my friend and colleague Beth Pelkofsky joins me to field listener questions. I also have included a fun segment on Real World Stuff this week, too.

Real World:

Pink Glove Dance

Interview Blunders

Odd Resume Inclusions

Let me know your thoughts on the show. 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

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Still working on your holiday shopping? Take a look at "Hitting Your Stride" on Amazon.com. Or, you might like my book "Nibble Your Way to Success"