Lies at Work
This week's (11/29/10 to 12/5/10) Work Matters wants to help you discern when others aren't telling you the truth.
Research shows that we're lied to up to 200 times a day! Do you have the skills to know when it's happening? Do you have the tools to get to the truth of the matter?
This week's guest is Pamela Meyer, is the CEO of Simpatico Networks and the author of the new book Liespotting. In today's interview, she shares her expertise on how to differentiate the truth from a lie.
Then, the show continues with the regular segment of Uncommon Sense when Nan and her colleague Beth Pelkofsky field listener questions.
eBox:
How Social Media Has Changed the Workplace
Keeping "Overqualifieds" on Board
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.
Posted by Nan Russell at 09:06 AM
November 22, 2010Your Influence & Charisma
This week's (11/22/10 to 11/28/10) Work Matters explores the concept of charisma.
Do you know people who influence you in the most positive way on a consistent basis? Do you want to learn how to expand your positive influence and become more charismatic? Are charismatic traits inborn or can they be learned?
This week's guest is Kurt Mortensen, one of America’s leading authorities on persuasion, motivation and influence and the author of several books, including The Laws of Charisma. In today's interview, he answers our questions about charisma (how to expand our level of influence and persuade without detection).
Then, the show continues with the regular segment of Uncommon Sense when Nan and her colleague Beth Pelkofsky field listener questions. They also discuss a recent article in Careerbuilder about 10 Things Smart Job Seekers Do.
eBox:
Introverts: The Best Leaders for Proactive Employees
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.
Posted by Nan Russell at 09:24 AM
November 15, 2010Banishing Self-Doubts
This week's (11/15/10 to 11/21/10) Work Matters wants to help you overcome negative thinking and self sabotaging behavior.
Are there things you want to do in life but find that you don't have the time, resources, or energy to do them? Do you have one reason after another that gets between where you are and where you need to be to consider yourself a success? Have you come to realize that you are your own worst enemy when it comes to actualizing your dreams?
This week's guest, Sean Stephenson, is a professional speaker, a psychotherapist and the author of several books, including Get Off Your "But": How to End Self-Sabotage and Stand Up for Yourself. In today's interview, he shares his thoughts on how to change your attitude from a self-focused negative viewpoint to one that focuses on adding value to others by using readily available resources.
Then, the show continues with the regular segment of Uncommon Sense when Nan and her colleague Beth Pelkofsky field listener questions.
eBox:
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.
Posted by Nan Russell at 09:05 AM
November 08, 2010Gaining Control of Your Work
This week's (11/8/10 to 11/14/10) Work Matters wants to help you manage your email and your work life.
Do you feel overwhelmed as soon as you turn your computer on? Do you feel like your day is over before you've even started to get a handle on it? Would you like more control over your time at work?
This week's guest, Julie Morgenstern, is an organizing and time management expert and the author of several books, including her latest Never Check Email in the Morning and Shed Your Stuff . In today's interview, she explains the importance of being organized on the job and shares some tips of how to get there.
Then, the show continues with the regular segment of Uncommon Sense when Nan and her colleague Beth Pelkofsky field listener questions. They also discuss a recent article about how to use linkedin for your job search by Jeff Lipschultz .
eBox:
Tips for Giving an Important Speech
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.
Posted by Nan Russell at 09:15 AM
November 01, 2010Stressed Out by Your Coworkers
This week's (11/1/10 to 11/7/10) Work Matters takes on the topic of toxic coworkers.
We've all had coworkers who have added significant stress to our job. Are there tricks we can use to cope with these people's negative behavior? What are they and how do implement them?
The show starts with a segment of Uncommon Sense where Nan and her colleague Beth Pelkofsky field listener questions.
Then Nan interviews Dr. Alan Cavaiola, Professor in the Psychological Counseling Department at Monmouth University and the author of Toxic Coworkers: How to Deal with Dysfunctional People on the Job . Dr. Cavaiola explains several different types of dysfunctional people and how to cope with their personality traits.
Nan finishes up the show with some of her own tips on how to deal with difficult people.
eBox:
Modern Workplace Demands Critical Skills
Hiring Picture Gets a Little Brighter
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.
Posted by Nan Russell at 09:28 AM
