We constantly make decisions in our lives - including professionally - that in some way contribute to our success or failure. Often times, it feels like the safest paths are the ones we should follow, particularly during a time of economic uncertainty. John Kobara, Vice President and COO for the California Community Foundation, makes his pitch to Tim Muma for the importance and value of taking risks. Different factors may p...
Tim Muma continues his conversation with John Kobara, Vice President and COO for the California Community Foundation, on the ideas of taking risks in one's career. Ambition and passion should play a strong role in the process of risk-taking, but John stresses that the biggest issue is that people don't take the time to figure out themselves first.
When it comes to the job search and landing a position, it seems as though most people are privy to the same advice - so how can you truly stand out? Ruth Shapiro, Director of Ruth Shapiro Associates Career Services and Vice President of the Career Counselors Consortium, gives job seekers some added tips that could create a slight edge, just enough to get the job. Every position and employer is looking for something that...
Each organization and its leaders are looking for a particular type of individual for their open positions. The minute specifics will change a bit depending on the industry or field a company is in, but overall, a vast majority of employers are interested in a handful of characteristics - particularly what they hear during the interview. Tim Muma talks with Jessica Holbrook Hernandez, the President and CEO of Great Resumes...
Workers in the health care profession will be in high demand for the foreseeable future, and one particular area that is expected to see a substantial rise in employees is in home health care. Lisa Gorski and Lori Kirchner, both experienced in the home health care niche for Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare, joins Tim Muma to discuss their roles and the unique pros and cons of working within the confines of their patients' home...
A major component of marketing lies in branding one's products or services, creating an image that remains recognizable to the desired markets. Mike Stefaniak, Vice President - Strategic Services and Senior Brand Strategist for Hanson Dodge Creative, breaks down the wide range of factors that affect the success of branding, and ultimately, a company's achievements in their market. He will also discuss with Tim Muma the role...
We continue our conversation about the value of branding one's products or services, creating an image that remains recognizable to the desired markets. Mike Stefaniak, Vice President - Strategic Services and Senior Brand Strategist for Hanson Dodge Creative, talks to Tim Muma about the role of social media in branding, as well as the use of a spokesperson as the "face" of a company or product.
McDonald's needs no introduction as one of the most recognizable companies in the world, but many people don't think about them much beyond the individual restaurants they eat in. Tim Muma talks with Cody Teets, a VP and General Manager of McDonald's USA based in Denver, who is representative of the career advancement aspect of McDonald's success. Cody began as part of the crew at McDonald's when she was a teenager, working...
Entrepreneurship is a vital aspect of the American economy, particularly when the country is struggling in that regard. One specific faction of the population, however, could play a large role in the present and future to help improve the overall state of the economy. Heather Wentler, co-founder of The Doyenne Group, believes that women can work together to make a major impact on businesses and the community through their o...
Productivity is essential to an efficient, successful organization - particularly in the long-term. Many times it's a number of smaller items that overtake workers' thoughts and actions, bogging down the productivity of individuals and the organization as a whole. Tim Muma talks with Jeff Haden, owner of BlackBird Media, who brings his diverse experience and perspectives to help examine the best ways to improve productivity...