LJNRadio: Moving Up the Ladder LJNRadio

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.