In a hypercompetitive job market, even those holding a position are often looking over their shoulders for the “next great person” to take their job. Thus, individuals need to ensure they make themselves more valuable to the organization. Author Jesse Sostrin joins the show to give listeners some strategies to transcend the job description to become a vital part of the company. Jesse is a nationally recognized workplace exp...

Jason Seiler has been creating art since he was a kid, and his talent and passion has led to a fulfilling career as an illustrator. His work has been seen in countless publications and on covers across the world. However, the most-widely seen illustration came recently as his depiction of Pope Francis graced the cover of TIME Magazine. It wasn't just any cover - it was the 2013 Person of the Year cover. Tim Muma talks with...

Many people are thrust into a management position with nary an idea of how to be a leader. When in a position to display leadership characteristics, an individual's boss or employer will expect certain traits to be common. Ryan Hanley, the director of marketing for The Murray Group Insurance Services, describes some of the unique qualites that a leader should encompass. He also gives Tim Muma some ideas on how to display th...

A majority of leaders are made, not born, so if you're looking to move up the ranks and be an effective leader at work, you can make it happen. As the Key Visionary and President of Catalyst, Brad Lomenick has focused on influential leadership movements to develop and equip the next generations of young leaders. Brad uses his experiences and conversations with other great leaders to fill in Tim Muma on what it takes to be t...

Employers and hiring personnel continue to raise conerns over issues finding quality individuals to fill their positions. With unemployment at a steady seven percent (on average) around the country, it seems like there should be plenty of matches to be found. Tim Sackett, president of HRU Technical Resources and a human resources professional with 20 years experience, hits Tim Muma with some facts and hard-to-hear realities...

Intelligence and skills are often the focus for predicting long-term success in one's career. Danny Rubin, creator of News to Live By, explains to Tim Muma why "grit" is more important than those other two factors. Danny argues many things can be taught, but one's inner drive and perseverance can't be artificially created.

Many organizations today are unable to tap into people's potential because of a series of self-imposed limits. Jaccob Morgan, principal and co-founder of Chess Media Group, talks with Tim Muma about the ways employers can break through these barriers and unleash the real talent of the people at work.

The Collegiate Entrepreneur Organization (CEO) informs, supports, and inspires college students to be entrepreneurial and seek opportunity through enterprise creation. The organization's goal is to teach students how to create their own business by exposing them to prominent local entrepreneurs. Tim Muma speaks with Nick Anderson, president of UW-Milwaukee's CEO program. Nick gives us some details on how the program works,...

While blindness may eliminate a few jobs from an individual's opportunities, there are plenty of available options for a successful career. As with any job seeker, the key is understanding your strengths and utilizing them to thrive in a particular industry. Satauna Howery is a prime example, enjoying a career as a voice actor, a profession where her blindness may actually help her in a number of ways. Satauna talks with Ti...

While most people talk about developing and advancing in their careers, many fail to understand what it takes to attain those goals or they miss their opportunities altogether. Brian Church, founder and CEO of Ambassadors International, is the author of Relationship Momentum where he describes new concepts and formulas for any career endeavor. He joins Tim Muma to give some snippets of his research and ideas, hoping to help...