LJNRadio: Moving Up the Ladder - Career Roomba Syndrome

Though many people focus on the pay gap between men and women, an emphasis on moving women up the corporate ladder serves a greater benefit for all involved. Executive coach Joelle Jay, a principal with the Leadership Research Institute, describes key points from her book, "The New Advantage: How Women in Leadership Can Create Win-Wins for Their Companies and Themselves." Joelle explains to Tim Muma why women have an edge in leadership, while also giving insight into how they can advance their careers, and the value it brings to organizations that encourage them. Moving Up the Ladder gives employees and employers fresh perspectives improving upon the success of your career, from landing a job and career advancement to effective management and executive achievements.

For those that are considered procrastinators, time management can be seen as a dirty term. The reality is, without changes to their frame of mind, procrastinators aren't going to be helped by traditional time management techniques. Jane Burka, psychologist and co-author of "Procrastination: Why You Do It; What to Do About It NOW," joins Tim Muma to break down the reasons this group of people struggle with procrastinating. Jane also gives us tips on how to work through it and make adjustments to our time perception. Moving Up the Ladder gives employees and employers fresh perspectives improving upon the success of your career, from landing a job and career advancement to effective management and executive achievements.

Susan Combs, the former State Comptroller of Texas and the state's first female Agriculture Commissioner, has proven how a tenacious drive can take you anywhere you want. Susan talks to Tim Muma about the challenges women need to take on, encouraging them to create their own path and pursue it vigorously - and never give up. She also touches on experiences and stories shared in her book, "Texas Tenacity: A Call for Women to Direct Their Destiny." Moving Up the Ladder gives employees and employers fresh perspectives improving upon the success of your career, from landing a job and career advancement to effective management and executive achievements.

We've all dreamt of bigger and better things in our lives, but it takes time and effort to turn those into a reality. Jeremy Cage, who has held senior management positions at PepsiCo and Procter and Gamble, delivers the most important factors in realizing your dreams. Tim Muma talks with Jeremy about his book, "All Dreams on Deck," where he utilizes his professional experience and personal dream (sailing around the world!) to give everyone a detailed guide on attaining your own vital dreams. Moving Up the Ladder gives employees and employers fresh perspectives improving upon the success of your career, from landing a job and career advancement to effective management and executive achievements.

It seems like everyone is busy at work, but many are concerned that being busy has contributed to a lack of actual production. Kory Kogon is one of the authors of "The 5 Choices: The Path to Extraordinary Productivity," and she joins Tim Muma to discuss the fine line between production and busy work. Kory fills us in on the common mistakes we all make, and how we can adjust our habits to push past busy and get involved in some real productivity. Moving Up the Ladder gives employees and employers fresh perspectives improving upon the success of your career, from landing a job and career advancement to effective management and executive achievements.

Many people would like to start a business or be their own boss, but few know where to start. Even having an entrepreneur mentality goes a long way in one's professional success. Steve Mariotti, founder of Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship, talks with Tim Muma about the incredible value in understanding the thought processes of entrepreneurs. Steve expresses his belief in the power of entrepreneurship and explains how it helps individuals and communities. Moving Up the Ladder gives employees and employers fresh perspectives improving upon the success of your career, from landing a job and career advancement to effective management and executive achievements.

When you think of wildly successful business plans, do doughnuts ever cross your mind? You wouldn't think so, but the allure and charm of Voodoo Doughnut showed people how you can market fun and quality to build incredible interest. Kenneth "Cat Daddy" Pogson, co-founder of Voodoo Doughnut, gives us the inside scoop on how they built a popular doughnut culture with little spent on advertising. He tells Tim Muma about all the shenanigans that go on in their shops, and how the product and atmosphere do all the selling they need. Moving Up the Ladder gives employees and employers fresh perspectives improving upon the success of your career, from landing a job and career advancement to effective management and executive achievements.

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 type of jobs they would like to do...or would never want to do. Moving Up the Ladder gives employees and employers fresh perspectives improving upon the success of your career, from landing a job and career advancement to effective management and executive achievements.

The look and sound of leadership has been evolving for some time, and many subscribe to the idea of "influential leadership" as a more effective tactic in today's work environment. Carol Vallone Mitchell is the co-founder of Talent Strategy Partners and author of "Breaking Through 'Bitch' - How Women Can Shatter Stereotypes and Lead Fearlessly." She talks with Tim Muma about the role influential leadership plays in today's workforce (for women especially), and what traits fit best with this style. Moving Up the Ladder gives employees and employers fresh perspectives improving upon the success of your career, from landing a job and career advancement to effective management and executive achievements.

Founded by actor/comedian Amy Poehler and producer Meredith Walker, Amy Poehler's Smart Girls is dedicated to helping young people cultivate their authentic selves. Meredith, an Emmy Award-winning TV producer, joins Tim Muma to discuss the mission of Smart Girls and how they try to help people change themselves...and the world. No matter the topic - life, career, family, fun - Smart Girls looks to act like a big sister for young girls and women especially, offering a variety of perspectives and humor. (Photo Credit: Ben Porter) Moving Up the Ladder gives employees and employers fresh perspectives improving upon the success of your career, from landing a job and career advancement to effective management and executive achievements.