Take yourself back to the age of 6 or 7...what did you think work was all about? What did you want to be? It's tough to remember much from back then, so LJNRadio went to the kids themselves. Tim Muma interviewed a group of 1st grade students from St. Jacobi Lutheran School in Greenfield, Wisconsin. He collected all sorts of insight from the kids, including concepts of work, skewed versions of what their parents do, and the...

Illusionists (or magicians) have found some mainstream success in the entertainment world, but some may still view it as an interesting and odd choice for a career. Adam Trent is known as the Futurist as part of a group of seven of the most talented illusionists from around the world, performing together around the globe with The Illusionists. Adam explains to Tim Muma how you can work your way into the business, the skills...

The psychological health of one's workplace, and the varying factors that may contribute, can be a vitally important issue. To discuss a number of areas to consider and the impact, Dr. Alan Cavaiola joins Tim Muma on LJNRadio. Dr. Cavaiola is a licensed psychologist and a professor in the Department of Psychological Counseling at Monmouth University. He brings some terrific insight into the psychological aspect of work, the...

While thankfully rare in a majority of cases, there always remains the chance of tragic workplace violence occurring in the workplace. Though instances of death claim the headlines, other forms and levels of violence exist and can lead to fatal actions. Jason Porter, regional managing director at Pinkerton, a leading provider of risk management and security solutions around the world, discusses workplace violence awareness....

Many places of work can bring about an array of emotions on each end of the scale, and yet it's always been taboo to actually break down and cry in a vast majority of cases. Career counselor and executive coach, Anna Ranieri, joins Tim Muma to discuss the different reasons an employee might cry at the office, and what impact that can have. Anna looks at gender differences, the perspective of colleagues versus management, an...

If you're like many people, you've heard of the position of physician assistant, but you probably aren't too sure about what these individuals are tasked with on a daily basis. John McGinnity, president of the American Academy of Physician Assistants, talks with Tim Muma about the skills and personality traits that fit into this profession. John also fills us in on what it takes to get started on the path to a successful ca...

Managerial success could be defined in a number of ways, but there's no denying the path to such success has changed over the past few decades. The workplaces, cultures, expectations and employees have all evolved and it impacts the way a manager can effectively run a team. David Dye, founder and president of Trailblaze, Inc., explains to Tim Muma how motivation is a myth and quality teams start with hiring. David also give...

Sharing all sorts of information on social media has become the norm, and it's important for companies to create strategies to ensure their content is also being passed along. Kelsey Johnson, marketing coordinator for Fractl, talks to Tim Muma about the variety of factors to consider when marketing via social media. Kelsey explains how and why people choose to share content, and how organizations can use this information to...

It's no secret that with all the information and technological advances in our society, that individuals and businesses alike are constantly in danger of having their private data stolen. Acxiom founder Charles Morgan, current CEO of PrivacyStar and author of "Matters of Life and Data," brings his unmatched experiences in the world of tech to discuss the concerns of data, security and safety in the information age. Charles...

Technology comes in many forms and often impacts society and culture on some level. Understanding the history and progression of technology can give students the edge in planning for their future careers. Roger Whitson, English professor at Washington State University, joins Tim Muma once again to talk about the role of digital technology within culture. He describes the ways in which technology can affect skills, jobs and...