This week's (8/30/10 to 9/5/10) Work Matters looks at how life events can shape who you are and what you can do to move past them.

Have you suffered trauma in your life? Have you been able to move beyond a life-shaping event? Do you know what steps you need to take to become future focused?

This week's guest, Dr. Nathaniel Williams, was one of 12 children orphaned when his mother died then entered the foster care system at the age of five. He has since done much work in the area of personal and professional development. He's also the author of seven books, including Embracing Your Real Life. In today's interview, he explains how your personal development can be stunted by not embracing and then moving past your difficult life-shaping events.

Then, the show continues with the regular segment of Uncommon Sense when Nan and her colleague Beth Pelkofsky field listener questions.

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Signs You Should Leave Your Job

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"

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This week's (8/23/10 to 8/29/10) Work Matters examines the relationships that move us ahead in our lives.

Do you make the most of the relationships you have nurtured? Are you truly accountable to people whom you trust? Do you know how to use your relationships to help you network and further your career and your life?

This week's guest, Keith Ferrazzi, has been called a "relationship guru" and is also the author of best selling books, including his latest, Who's Got Your Back. In today's interview, he explains what he considers to be the keys to mastering deep, trusting "lifeline relationships".

Then, the show continues with the regular segment of Uncommon Sense when Nan and her colleague Beth Pelkofsky discuss a recent article called Help Motivate Employees with these Ten Tips.

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Employees Want to Quit

Common Pay Myths

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"

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This week's (8/16/10 to 8/22/10) Work Matters explores how to make creative ideas a reality in the workplace.

Do you have a great creative idea? Do you know what you need to do to take your idea to the next level? Who can you trust with your creative idea and how can they help you in your implementation process?

The show starts with a segment of Uncommon Sense where Nan and her colleague Beth Pelkofsky field listener questions. Nan follows up with a special segment called Jobs, Jobs, Jobs, where she talks about where the jobs are going to be and where they aren't in the future.

Then Nan interviews Scott Belsky, CEO of Behance and the author of Making Ideas Happen . Scott discusses what he has found to be the most effective ways to get creative ideas implemented.

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Job Sectors in Decline

Support Unemployed

Lasting Negative Impact

Cursing at Work

Pranksters - "Jenny"

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's (8/9/10 to 8/15/10) Work Matters explores how to apply daily focus as a means to achieve meaning and happiness.

Are you in a rut where inertia is the driving force in your life? Do you know what gives your day meaning and happiness? Are you accountable for making positive changes in your life?

This week's guest, Marshall Goldsmith, has been named one of the 15 most influential business thinkers. He's also the author of best selling books, including his latest, Mojo. In today's interview, he explains what he considers the positive actions necessary to achieve your own personal mojo.

Then, the show continues with the regular segment of Uncommon Sense when Nan and her colleague Beth Pelkofsky field listener questions.

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Happier When Busy

Fewer See College as Good Investment

Small Business Hiring

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's (8/2/10 to 8/8/10) Work Matters wants to help you find the job that fits the way you think and work.

Do your strengths fit the job you're in? Are you between jobs and want to figure out how to find a job that plays to your strengths? Do you feel like you are a high performer but haven't found your niche?

This week's guest Chuck Martin, is the President and CEO of NFI Research and the author of Work Your Strengths. He explains a map that matches your innate skills with certain job types.

Then, the show continues with the regular segment of Uncommon Sense when Nan and her colleague Beth Pelkofsky field listener questions.

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Forget Brainstorming

How Much is Beauty Worth at Work?

Switching off on Vacation

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.