Every employee is unique, but some bring more talent, motivation, and value to their companies than others. Lou Adler, founder and CEO of The Adler Group (a training and search firm), joins LJNRadio to expound on his article, “There Are Only Four Types of People – Are You Hiring The Right Ones?” and to offer his advice for finding the best talent for your company.

Every organization has its own culture, and the topic of hiring for culture fit is becoming increasingly prominent in today’s fast paced world. However, how you define culture can have an impact on how successful your hiring team is when looking for the best cultural fit. Jennifer Scott, talent management consultant and talent acquisition strategist, joins the show to look at this topic in more detail, and to dive into her...

Though we often discuss leadership on LJNRadio, Tim Muma takes a slightly altered angle in this episode. He speaks with Josh Linkner, CEO and managing partner of Detroit Venture Partners, about the various ways an individual weakens his or her credibility as a leader. Josh describes the particular words and actions - or inaction - that often create problems for those in leadership roles.

Some traits an individual encompasses can lead that person to great heights by becoming the type of man or woman anyone (and everyone) can count on. Howard Tullman has successfully founded more than a dozen companies and is the CEO of 1871 where he utilizes all that experience to share the keys to his success. Howard explains to Tim Muma the common areas people thrive in as they advance their career, and the ways we can all...

Managers and those in leadership positions work to guide their team through projects, and help them grown in their positions. In today’s world change can be a daily occurrence, and if an employee is resistant to change it can throw off the entire project, and the team. Sandra Tibbs, founder of Neverest Solutions, joins the show to share her tips on how leaders can help others overcome resistance to change and flourish in th...

Making tough decisions is commonplace for those in upper management, but they often come with concern and doubt hanging over them. You'll often hear the term risk associated with these choices; however, Doug Dickerson tells Tim Muma there are some risks all leaders should be taking. Doug is an award-winning columnist, author and leadership speaker, and he shares his unique perspective on a few key areas where risk needs to...

With technology being such a big factor in today's workforce and businesses, thoughts need to always be geared toward "what's next" and how you can be ahead of the curve. Daniel Burrus is one of the world's leading technology forecasters and innovation experts, as well as the CEO of Burrus Research. He joins Tim Muma to offer some strategies that work in terms of projecting products, trends and vital processes. Though there...

Leadership is consistently a popular topic and an area that will always be important when it comes to business and employment. Blanche Williams, president of Greatness by Design, has insight into a specific type of leadership often termed "invisible leadership." Blanche explains to Tim Muma what this means, how many great leaders have executed it, and what it would look like in the United States' corporate arena.

Life happens, and as a leader, manager, and employer it is important to understand what your responsibilities are when one of your employees informs you that they are expecting. Kimberly Prescott, founder of Prescott HR Consulting, joins the show to explain the obligations that employers have for expecting employees. In addition, with host Cady Chesney, Ms. Prescott will explore how employers can be proactive and be prepare...

Regardless of how successful you may be, at some point you have (or will) face criticism and setbacks in your professional career. Mark Thompson, an executive coach and author of "Admired: 21 Ways to Double Your Value," talks with Tim Muma about some of the top leaders in the world and how they bounce back from perceived negative occurrences. Mark also discusses the keys to their success and how we can all use their strateg...