This week (4/26/10 to 5/2/10) Work Matters takes on the subject of resilience on the job.

Do you have the skills to bounce back when you hit a wall in your life? What exactly is optimism and what is its role in getting your job or your life back on track? How do you adjust your attitude to become more positive and thankful?

This week's guest Steve Rizzo is a motivational speaker and the author of Becoming a Humor Being. He gives tips of how to tap into an attitude of gratitude, kindness, and humor to improve your outlook on life.

Then, in the regular segment of Uncommon Sense, Nan and her colleague Beth Pelkofsky field listener questions.

Finally, Nan shares her views on some current trends in the workplace.

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Taking Shots at Your Boss

Fear Over Flex Time

Have you read Nan's award winning book? Take a look at "Hitting Your Stride" on Amazon.com. Or, you might like her book "Nibble Your Way to Success"

Call Nan on her toll free number 866-944-8195 and tell her what's going on in your work world and why your work matters.

This week (4/19/10 to 4/25/10) Work Matters explores the definition of success and offers some ideas to make you more successful on the job.

Are you aware of all the ways you can be truly successful in your job and in other areas of your life? Probably not! You may be surprised at the success paths that you aren't aware of (and where they might lead).

This week's guest Michael Neill is the author of Supercoach. He offers what he's found to be be overlooked secrets to success at the workplace.

Then, in the regular segment of Uncommon Sense, Beth Pelkofsky joins Nan to field listener questions. Beth and Nan also spend some time discussing a new article posted at askmanager.blogspot.com about why new hires fail.

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Cut Your Job Search Time in Half

Workplace Superheroes

Unpaid Internships May Be Illegal

Have you read Nan's award winning book? Take a look at "Hitting Your Stride" on Amazon.com. Or, you might like her book "Nibble Your Way to Success"

Call Nan on her toll free number 866-944-8195 and tell her what's going on in your work world and why your work matters.

This week (4/12/10 to 4/18/10) Work Matters takes on the issue of setting yourself apart on the job.

Are you prepared at any moment to present yourself in the most positive, authentic, and unique light? Are you even aware of your attributes that make you really good at your job?

This week's guest Frances Cole Jones is the author of The WOW Factor. She explains some of the 33 habits that you can cultivate that will help give you an edge in the workplace.

Then, in the regular segment of Uncommon Sense, Beth Pelkofsky joins Nan to field listener questions.

Finally, Nan shares her perspective from the other side of the desk on ways that you can set yourself apart and present yourself at your best.

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Talk Deeply, Be Happy

Keeping a Closer Eye

Have you read Nan's award winning book? Take a look at "Hitting Your Stride" on Amazon.com. Or, you might like her book "Nibble Your Way to Success"

Call Nan on her toll free number 866-944-8195 and tell her what's going on in your work world and why your work matters.

This week (4/5/10 to 4/11/10) Work Matters takes a look at how to respond appropriately to work situations.

Do you have a good sense of what you can control and what you can't control at work? Are you aware of how your reactions to uncontrollable factors can affect how your job performance is perceived?

This week's guest Marsha Petrie Sue is the author of The Reactor Factor. She explains the difference between reacting and responding. Then she goes on to give examples of how to use communication skills to appropriately respond to difficult work situations.

In the regular segment of Uncommon Sense, Beth Pelkofsky joins Nan to field listener questions.

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Flexible Work

Modern Etiquette

Towers Watson Employer Predictions

Referrals Most Hired

Have you read Nan's award winning book? Take a look at "Hitting Your Stride" on Amazon.com. Or, you might like her book "Nibble Your Way to Success"

Call Nan on her toll free number 866-944-8195 and tell her what's going on in your work world and why your work matters.