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Are Salary Ranges in Job Descriptions Helpful?

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An Open Discussion on AI

In the final episode of Season 1 of Job Therapy!, Iris and Steven discuss ChatGPT and other services that have popped up in the last month or two. This frank discussion covers a wide range of topics: - Likes & Dislikes - Is it worth the hype? - Does it contain undertones of bias? - Validity of information - Failed AI projects in the past - The builders of OpenAI and other services See if you agree! Take a listen!

"Executive Presence" with special guest Joseph Kwon

This week, Iris and Steven welcome special guest, Joseph Kwon (aka. "The Connection Counselor") to discuss the topic of Executive Presence. Joe Kwon [https://www.joekwonjoe.com/] is the author of the book "Unlock Your Executive Presence: Feel Like a Boss" [https://www.amazon.com/Unlock-Your-Executive-Presence-Feel-ebook/dp/B088DQQCWN/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=unlock+your+executive+presence&qid=1589218836&sr=8-2] and the Audible audiobook "Unlock Your Charisma: Feel Like a Star" [https://www.audible.com/pd/B0889YVCMM/?source_code=AUDFPWS0223189MWT-BK-ACX0-195466&ref=acx_bty_BK_ACX0_195466_rh_us]. He is also the host of two podcasts, "Diversity Bites" [https://open.spotify.com/show/35RbfVT4eYyVXGkvAYmXsX?si=6b2f7ecdb7544924] and "Executive Presence Morsels" [https://open.spotify.com/show/21XNibwcAPuNyaN76a4aEu?si=75d4405462b04dad&nd=1], and offers a course on Udemy called "Executive Presence and the Diversity Dilemma" [https://www.udemy.com/course/executive-presence-and-the-diversity-dilemma/?referralCode=C870B60EF3E2E68506BB]. In this engaging discussion, The Connection Counselor [https://www.linkedin.com/in/cnxcounselor/] shares his unique and helpful view of executive presence, letting everyone know it is NOT just a "look" or "gravitas", and the role "charisma" plays in establishing a presence. Joe also offers helpful advice for those who aspire to be leaders and the challenges they face due to lack of opportunities and unconscious bias. This is a great career advice podcast for EVERYONE. ps - Visit here for a press kit, if you would like to learn more about Joseph Kwon [https://www.joekwonjoe.com/presskit]

Illegal Job Interview Questions - How do I answer them!

This week, Iris and Steven discuss answering illegal job interview questions. It can happen to everyone, and the best move is not always to get up and storm out. You're having a great interview. And then suddenly it happens, "Are you planning on having kids? I see you were just married." It is a big no-no by EEOC standards. But we live in a global environment and cultures may vary. The intent may be positive, even if the question sounds wrong to your ears! Listen to this podcast and get some Job Therapy on how to answer illegal interview questions, and listen in to some wild career stories!

CEO's Gone Wild! - Virtual Town Hall Meetings Edition

Iris and Steven discuss the two CEO videos that went viral this week, with a CEO's scolding staff during a virtual town hall meeting, as they (The CEO's) were being insulted by staff. * Andi Owen - CEO of MillerKnoll [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0dpaV-R6S2Y] * James Clarke - CEO of Clearlink [https://www.vice.com/en/article/wxj574/ceo-celebrates-worker-who-sold-family-dog-after-he-demanded-they-return-to-office] In this episode, Iris and Steven play the roles of CEOs and discuss how each one would handle the questions received during the virtual town hall meetings that led to this viral disaster.