Jazzed About Work

Laura Hamill says a powerful culture can bring human values to the workplace

Today’s returning guest is Laura Hamill, an organizational psychologist who has helped many companies create environments where both employees and the business can thrive. Laura will tell us about her thought-provoking new book, The Power of Culture – Bringing values to life at work. It describes “culture” as the collective set of reasons why employees behave the way they do. Laura suggests that effective leaders support a culture that treats workers with compassion. She says improving a culture starts with spotting patterns in the way people actually behave. And she emphasizes that while culture needs to be aligned with the organization’s strategy, it is also important that cultural attributes reflect “human values,” like integrity and kindness. For more see: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurahamill/recent-activity/all/ And: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/The-Power-of-Culture/Laura-Hamill/The-Economist-Edge-Series/9781639367283

Training show dogs means understanding their emotions, says top handler Kelly Marquis

Have you ever wondered about the difference between dog training and dog handling? Our guest today is Kelly Lyn Marquis, a top, all-breed dog handler. She explains that “handling” involves connecting with a dog’s energy and emotions, perhaps helping the canine to feel calm or energetic. Kelly tells us about her recent book, Behind the Scenes of Best in Show: Intimate Moments with Masters, Handlers and Their Show Dogs. She describes what it takes to build a career as a handler in the competitive sport of dog shows. And she shares some of the ways dogs have taught her lessons, helping her to create her second career, as a “Canine Connection Life Coach.” Kelly says she uses canine wisdom to help dogs and people reach their highest potential. For more see: https://www.winall.us/

Kerry Hannon talks nitty-gritty job searching

This is the second of two conversations with career expert Kerry Hannon, featuring tips for launching a job search in this jittery market. Kerry is a prominent author and journalist, and her column on Yahoo draws millions of followers. She’ll explain why online searching isn’t enough and suggest ways to connect with potentially helpful people. We’ll talk about using LinkedIn as an important tool. She’ll talk about highlighting your soft skills, framing your personal story and demonstrating that you are pro-active. For more see: https://kerryhannon.com https://www.yahoo.com/author/kerry-hannon/

Kerry Hannon shares tips for job seekers in a jittery market

Today we talk about the challenging job market. Our guest is Kerry Hannon, a leading expert on career and finance issues and a prominent author and journalist. Kerry is an in-demand, energetic speaker and media presence, and her column on Yahoo draws millions of followers. She describes the “jittery” job market, and we share tips to help you search for a job now, or prepare for a new gig in the future. We will continue the conversation in our next episode, with more of Kerry’s suggestions for finding work and thriving when jobs are not abundant. For more see: https://kerryhannon.com https://www.yahoo.com/author/kerry-hannon/

Leaders must become more adaptable, says career expert Kevin Eikenberry

Today we welcome one of our favorite guests: internationally known leadership expert Kevin Eikenberry. He addresses issues related to managing remote and hybrid teams, then focuses on his intriguing new book, “FLEXIBLE LEADERSHIP: Navigate Uncertainty and Lead with Confidence.” Kevin says that in today’s complicated work environment, leaders should -- and can -- learn how to adapt to constant change. He says becoming a more flexible leader requires 3 steps: change your mindset, learn new skills, and build different habits. And he describes one way to become more adaptable starting today. For more about Kevin’s book see: https://kevineikenberry.com/flexible-leadership/ KevinEikenberry.com/gift