Today we discuss ways to overcome the polarization that’s everywhere in our society, and sometimes is a destructive, wasteful element in the workplace. Our guest, David Livermore, is an expert on how people from different cultures can bridge the gap and find ways to talk and work together. He shares insights from his interesting and instructive book: Digital, Diverse & Divided: How to Talk to Racists, Compete with Robots, and Overcome Polarization. David describes “culturally intelligent problem-solving,” a process to help working teams get past their differences and work together to find ..read more

Our guest, Mark Miller, writes about financial matters for publications like the New York Times, Reuters, and Wealth Management. And Mark is widely recognized as an expert on retirement and aging. His latest book -- Retirement Reboot: Commonsense Financial Strategies for Getting Back on Track – is a terrific guide to planning for a secure and rewarding lifestyle in the years after your primary career. Today we discuss why it’s never too early to lay groundwork for your later life. And Mark explains keys to planning, like considering your timing, becoming familiar with Social Security options ..read more

Many agree that listening is a career superpower. But just because it’s important, doesn’t mean we’re all good listeners. Today’s guest, Oscar Trimboli, is a coach, consultant and podcaster who helps leaders, and lots of other people, become better, deeper listeners. His most recent book, how to listen, offers practical tips for improving the way we communicate. The book describes what listening involves, and suggests how we can be better at it. In this show, Oscar shares insights from the book, like the importance of preparing to listen, and the fact that silent pauses can help unlock a messa ..read more

Our guest, William Vanderbloemen, was a senior pastor and then a corporate HR specialist. From there, he created a thriving search firm, which he called Vanderbloemen. At the beginning, the firm focused on finding candidates for churches seeking pastors. Today, Vanderbloemen also consults about succession planning, diversity, organizational culture and other leadership issues. Their broad client base includes nonprofits, family offices and values-based businesses. William says the firm’s rapid growth was helped by his diverse network. Also supporting success is his intense commitment to gather ..read more

Today’s return guest, Mark Anthony Dyson, is a respected career consultant, writer and podcaster. And he describes himself as “a job seeker advocate.” His robust website, thevoiceofjobseekers.com, is packed with free advice, and this key message: “Job search is a lifestyle!” In this episode, we talk about 2023 trends in the world of work, and why a strong resume isn’t enough if you’re considering a career shift. Mark says employers are now interested in candidates’ “soft skills,” which should be called “essential skills.” He says the starting point for a search is an honest assessment of your ..read more

Today we discuss new trends in the complex effort to address climate change, as well as career opportunities related to building a more sustainable world. Our guest, Geoff Dabelko, is a professor at Ohio University’s Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Service. He’s also associated with the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute, the Woodrow Wilson Center’s Environmental Change and Security Program, and other leading research organizations. Geoff says older people are particularly hard hit by climate change, and describes efforts to bring together leaders in climate adaptation ..read more

Our guest today, Jon Snyder, has spent 30 years in biomedical and healthcare companies, including as a founder and CEO. Jon held a variety of marketing and other jobs on his way to the top, and throughout his career he’s been a mentor, a guest teacher, and a board member for many nonprofits. Jon now manages investor relations at Ohio Life Sciences, an association committed to growing a thriving life science ecosystem. Today he tells us about the growing industry that includes pharmaceuticals, biotechnology and medical devices, among other fields. He talks about some of the job opportunities it ..read more

Today we talk about the life-changing power of asking meaningful questions. Our guest is Marc Champagne, a consultant who has studied the self-management practices and reflective questions shaping the lives of brilliant and successful thinkers around the world. And in his book, Personal Socrates, Marc uses profiles of fascinating people to illustrate the magic of asking yourself questions, and being honest with the answers. Today Marc describes how journaling around questions helped him to work past what felt like a career catastrophe. And he talks about how to manage your mental fitness, and ..read more

In this episode we discuss how human beings are typically influenced by feelings and emotions, and why the heart – and not just the brain -- drives motivation and achievement. Our guest, Mark Crowley, spent 25 years in banking and financial services, and once led nearly 2,000 investment brokers to record-breaking performance. Before that role, Mark had no direct experience selling stocks, but his results were so strong the firm named him “leader of the year” in his first year. These days, Mark is a speaker, consultant and writer. And today he tells us about the new edition of his classic book ..read more

Today’s guest, Abby Falik, is an expert on the value of pausing during our busy lives. Abby has degrees from Stanford University and Harvard Business School, and she’s widely known as an innovative thinker, a higher education futurist, and an award-winning social entrepreneur. Abby was the founder and CEO of Global Citizen Year, which creates meaningful pre-college bridge years for high school grads. She explains why taking a purposeful gap year after high school can make a huge difference in a student’s leadership skills and ultimate success. She also describes some ideas related to leadershi ..read more