http://www.blogtalkradio.com/businessdigLisa Kanda and Deborah Frey, a spirited consultant and coaching team, help entrepreneurs and seasoned owners cut through the media clutter to find solutions that build and strengthen their businesses. With their specialized focus, Lisa and Deb explore needs and potential for businesses and individuals; to ultimately design solutions for profitability, and personal and professional success. Lisa, the chief results officer and cliché buster extraordinaire of Elkay Corporate Advisors, LLC, specializes in leading, coaching, consulting and training businesses and individuals to help them be more effective and profitable. An experienced strategist and marketing professional, Lisa’s ability to clearly see obstacles, opportunities and solutions provides her clients with the tools and tactics to focus on the right thing, at the right time, to get the right results. With her unshakable commitment to organizational learning , personal and professional integrity, Deborah is the leadership development authority and workforce harmony architect of FreyWorks & Associates Consulting,LLC. strategist with an empathetic eye for the challenges of our diverse organizational climate, Deb’s hallmark engagement skills inspire her learner base to create communication solutions that build cohesive work teams, onboard and support new team members, and develop tomorrow’s leadership talent. enBlogTalkRadio.com. All Rights Reserved.Sat, 15 Jun 2019 05:15:00 GMTTue, 23 Jul 2013 15:00:00 GMTBusinessBlogTalkRadio Feed v2.0https://dasg7xwmldix6.cloudfront.net/hostpics/df0d094b-821a-4346-bdae-46e2326a13d4_lisa&deb13.jpghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/businessdigLisa Kanda and Deborah Frey, a spirited consultant and coaching team, help entrepreneurs and seasoned owners cut through the media clutter to find solutions that build and strengthen their businesses. With their specialized focus, Lisa and Deb explore needs and potential for businesses and individuals; to ultimately design solutions for profitability, and personal and professional success. Lisa, the chief results officer and cliché buster extraordinaire of Elkay Corporate Advisors, LLC, specializes in leading, coaching, consulting and training businesses and individuals to help them be more effective and profitable. An experienced strategist and marketing professional, Lisa’s ability to clearly see obstacles, opportunities and solutions provides her clients with the tools and tactics to focus on the right thing, at the right time, to get the right results. With her unshakable commitment to organizational learning , personal and professional integrity, Deborah is the leadership development authority and workforce harmony architect of FreyWorks & Associates Consulting,LLC. strategist with an empathetic eye for the challenges of our diverse organizational climate, Deb’s hallmark engagement skills inspire her learner base to create communication solutions that build cohesive work teams, onboard and support new team members, and develop tomorrow’s leadership talent. feeds@blogtalkradio.comBlogTalkRadio.combusiness,entrepreneur,solopreneur,social media,strategy,leadership,coaching,marketing,networking,success30 Minute Business DignoLisa Kanda and Deborah Frey, a spirited consultant and coaching team, help entrepreneurs and seasoned owners cut through the media clutter to find solutions thaepisodichttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/businessdig/2013/07/23/smart-marketing-tools-for-today-to-grow-your-businessBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/businessdig/2013/07/23/smart-marketing-tools-for-today-to-grow-your-business/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/businessdig/2013/07/23/smart-marketing-tools-for-today-to-grow-your-businessTue, 23 Jul 2013 15:00:00 GMTSmart Marketing: Tools for Today to Grow Your Business Described as “one of the smartest marketing consultants in the business”, a recent client adds, "He knows what works & what doesn't when it comes to growing a business & he isn't afraid to give it to you straight. From where you are wasting your money to why your current ad campaign just plain sucks. Mike tells it like it is... and more importantly knows how to fix it." Mike Slover, a Wizard of Ads partner, is an ad writer, marketing & advertising expert. A successful reality television show producer, Mike's media & radio ad portfolio includes projects that have produced double digit growth for business clients. Before moving in to television production, Mike has worked on marketing initiatives for some of the world’s largest companies, like Sony, Canon, Nikon, Cabella’s, GoPro. Today he works to help grow small to mid-size businesses. His innovative work includes production of characters and storylines for television that can help companies names become household names. In his blog at http://whatsthemeat.com/ Mike shares proven tools & principles that he has successfully used to create exponential business growth.  Currently working on his book, “What’s The Meat?”, Mike joins Deborah Frey and Lisa Kanda on “3o Minute Business Dig” to give us the scoop on tools you can use right now to develop your business marketing strategies.     00:32:0030 Minute Business Dignomarketing,innovation,media,social media,small businessDescribed as “one of the smartest marketing consultants in the business”, a recent client adds, "He knows what works & what doesn't when it comes to growing ahttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/businessdig/2013/05/29/sell-yourself-to-your-linkedin-audienceBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/businessdig/2013/05/29/sell-yourself-to-your-linkedin-audience/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/businessdig/2013/05/29/sell-yourself-to-your-linkedin-audienceWed, 29 May 2013 15:00:00 GMTSell Yourself to Your LinkedIn Audience30 Minute Business Dig brings back LinkedIn expert Wayne Breitbarth to give us an update on the latest changes to LinkedIn and how you can capitialize on them to connect with your audience.  In his article, "Don't Whine about LinkedIn Changes, Capitalize on Them," Wayne outlines the new features recently released on LinkedIn as well as reviews updates to the existing ones. Join us as Wayne talks about how to to access these features, but also gives us tips for using them to find customers, investors, strategic partners, vendors, donors, or job opportunities. Wayne Breitbarth is a nationally recognized industry leader in LinkedIn training and marketing. He has shared his expertise with more than 40,000 professionals through private business consulting, dynamic presentations to local and national audiences, and his critically acclaimed book The Power Formula for LinkedIn Success: Kick-start Your Business, Brand, and Job Search.00:31:0030 Minute Business DignoLinkedIn,social media,business,generating leads,tips30 Minute Business Dig brings back LinkedIn expert Wayne Breitbarth to give us an update on the latest changes to LinkedIn and how you can capitialize on them thttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/businessdig/2013/01/15/growth-strategies-for-solos-how-to-master-business-successBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/businessdig/2013/01/15/growth-strategies-for-solos-how-to-master-business-success/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/businessdig/2013/01/15/growth-strategies-for-solos-how-to-master-business-successTue, 15 Jan 2013 16:00:00 GMTGrowth Strategies for Solos: How to Master Business SuccessGrowth: The “What happens next?” part of your business. Sustainable success for any business is about developing strategies to navigate today’s fiercely competitive environment. Your successful business launch can be sustainable with habits that evaluate, refine, and refresh with new information. Creativity and innovation rely on the solopreneur’s ability to work the strategic planning process that taps into all facets of the business and the owner. In this program, we will discuss methods to leverage your talents to power up your business. How to assess your current business situation (What worked? What can be left behind?). Professional development strategies for solopreneurs How mastermind groups, mentors, and coaches can work for you How are your habits working for you? Are time management strategies in your mix? And, how will you keep fresh, grounded, and ready to make your best strategic planning decisions for 2013?00:34:0030 Minute Business DignoGrowth Strategies,Solopreneur,Business Success,Professional development,time managementGrowth: The “What happens next?” part of your business. Sustainable success for any business is about developing strategies to navigate today’s fiercely compethttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/businessdig/2012/09/11/get-the-most-out-of-linkedin-in-just-15-minutes-per-dayBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/businessdig/2012/09/11/get-the-most-out-of-linkedin-in-just-15-minutes-per-day/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/businessdig/2012/09/11/get-the-most-out-of-linkedin-in-just-15-minutes-per-dayTue, 11 Sep 2012 15:00:00 GMTGet the Most Out of LinkedIn in Just 15 Minutes per Day Are you looking for ways to generate more leads for business? Are you stressed because there’s never enough time to do it all? Join us for a crash course on utilizing LinkedIn as a resource for leads and new business. Our guest, LinkedIn expert Wayne Breitbarth, gives his best tips to getting the most out of this social media platform in just 15 minutes a day! Learn how to dramatically leverage LinkedIn to bring in new clients and drive sales.   Wayne is the author of “The Power Formula for LinkedIn Success: Kickstart Your Business, Brand and Job Search.” He is an experienced businessman, speaker, and author and has inspired audiences at conventions, industry association events, and corporate training sessions.  He has trained more than 10,000 businesspeople on how to effectively use the professional networking site. 00:30:0030 Minute Business DignoLinkedIn,Time Management,Lead Generation,Sales,SolopreneurAre you looking for ways to generate more leads for business? Are you stressed because there’s never enough time to do it all? Join us for a crash course on uthttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/businessdig/2012/07/10/insights-for-solos-meet-tom-harness-heartland-entrepreneurEntrepreneurhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/businessdig/2012/07/10/insights-for-solos-meet-tom-harness-heartland-entrepreneur/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/businessdig/2012/07/10/insights-for-solos-meet-tom-harness-heartland-entrepreneurTue, 10 Jul 2012 15:00:00 GMTInsights for Solos: Meet Tom Harness, Heartland Entrepreneur   Tom Harness, Chief Information Officer (CIO) of "THE" destination and entertainment venue in Southern Illinois, Walker's Bluff, bring his insights to “The Dig”! This family man, married 7 years to “a very patient wife”, and father of “The Energizer Bunny” 6 year old daughter, is an inspired Heartland entrepreneur. Tom is a U.S. Army Signal (communications-electronics) veteran who served stateside and at remote assignments in South Korea and Saudi Arabia. And for nine years, he enjoyed life as a 5th grade elementary school and technology teacher. Tom is a self-proclaimed “Apple Fanboy” who loves upgrading every 2 days and, from Crossroads Coffee house to music, his twitter addiction triggers lively observations for followers in this region. Tom believes in the power of networking (people and machines), and his days are fortified with innovative ideas to help local businesses in deep southern Illinois. Among his current entrepreneur projects is a mobile payment system (Orderbolt) and an upcoming ticketing system for regional businesses. On “30 Minute Business Dig”, Tom will share his insights about life as an entrepreneur, his approach to success, technology and business, and the power connection for networking and business strategies. 00:32:0030 Minute Business Dignoentrepreneur,social networking,solopreneur,information technology,wineryTom Harness, Chief Information Officer (CIO) of "THE" destination and entertainment venue in Southern Illinois, Walker's Bluff, bring his insights to “The Dhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/businessdig/2012/06/06/four-soaring-solopreneurs-share-their-storiesEntrepreneurhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/businessdig/2012/06/06/four-soaring-solopreneurs-share-their-stories/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/businessdig/2012/06/06/four-soaring-solopreneurs-share-their-storiesWed, 06 Jun 2012 17:00:00 GMTFour Soaring Solopreneurs Share Their Stories The How to Soar as a Solopreneur series continues with a panel discussion featuring four solopreneurs who have battled the odds and overcome many obstacles to success. This installment will focus on the stories of our guests so that their triumphs and challenges may help others to strategically plan their course of action, recognize and address the potential road blocks, and plan for sustained success. Our panel includes the following dynamic solopreneurs who each have a unique perspective to share on their personal journey to success. Karen Cupp has navigated her career as a highly successful entrepreneur for 14 years with resale stores in several southern Illinois locations, Today, Karen has embarked on her fulfilling solopreneur journey in real estate.         Aaron Levine, of LG Insurance Group, started his business in 2007. Aaron has always been in sales and felt that his personal and economic timing were right to branch out into a new venture. He has a true passion to solve problems and create opportunities for others within insurance and business. Kerry Stachowski, is Founder and Publisher of Jersey Shore Woman Publications. The primary focus of her publication is to educate and connect women with key resources to improve their lives and well-being. The Jersey Shore Woman is the longest running publication serving women in the Monmouth and Ocean County area of New Jersey After nearly 20 years as a News Anchor/Reporter, Angie Wyatt began writing children's stories, developing a toy and apparel line under the brand name “Timmy the Tractor”. Angie’s company is currently working on a children's show (television pilot). “Timmy” is available for appearances and he hauls in the crowds! 00:32:0030 Minute Business Dignosolopreneur,business,entrepreneur,strategy,successThe How to Soar as a Solopreneur series continues with a panel discussion featuring four solopreneurs who have battled the odds and overcome many obstacles tohttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/businessdig/2012/05/01/how-to-soar-as-a-solopreneur-one-is-the-loneliest-numberEntrepreneurhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/businessdig/2012/05/01/how-to-soar-as-a-solopreneur-one-is-the-loneliest-number/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/businessdig/2012/05/01/how-to-soar-as-a-solopreneur-one-is-the-loneliest-numberTue, 01 May 2012 17:00:00 GMTHow to Soar as a Solopreneur: One is the Loneliest Number   This program continues the adventure of solopreneurship as Deb and Lisa examine the challenges of startup, operating, and delivering products and services on your own. In previous episodes for this series, we have touched on the very important aspects of solopreneurship to build on success and prepare for very different kind of competitive business. We find that many of these gifted entrepreneurs can feel lonely or isolated, and most dangerously, demotivated by less inspired friends and family. In today’s program, we will talk about methods that can help the solopreneur generate and sustain the self-inspiration and motivation that is the required ingredient for business success. What are you doing to keep your spirit flying? To generate new ideas? To work hard, (when others are playing)?      00:31:0030 Minute Business Dignomotivation,inspiration,solopreneur,entrepreneur,lonelyThis program continues the adventure of solopreneurship as Deb and Lisa examine the challenges of startup, operating, and delivering products and services ohttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/businessdig/2012/04/03/how-to-soar-as-a-solopreneur-the-bottom-line-time-mon-1Businesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/businessdig/2012/04/03/how-to-soar-as-a-solopreneur-the-bottom-line-time-mon-1/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/businessdig/2012/04/03/how-to-soar-as-a-solopreneur-the-bottom-line-time-mon-1Tue, 03 Apr 2012 17:00:00 GMTHow to Soar as a Solopreneur: The Bottom Line Time & Money Join Lisa and Deb for the third episode in our series of helping solopreneur's as they "go it alone."  Do you ever feel like there are not enough hours in a day? Are you keeping your focus on your bottom line, managing your cash flow, and pricing your products and services correctly?  Learn how to create time management strategies that can help you stay focused and set priorities. Discover tips to help you price your offerings competitively yet put you on the road to profitability. How you manage your time and money matters. 00:31:0030 Minute Business Dignocash flow,time management,solopreneur,priorities,profitabilityJoin Lisa and Deb for the third episode in our series of helping solopreneur's as they "go it alone."  Do you ever feel like there are not enough hours in a dahttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/businessdig/2012/03/06/how-to-soar-as-a-solopreneur-the-road-less-traveled-1Entrepreneurhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/businessdig/2012/03/06/how-to-soar-as-a-solopreneur-the-road-less-traveled-1/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/businessdig/2012/03/06/how-to-soar-as-a-solopreneur-the-road-less-traveled-1Tue, 06 Mar 2012 18:00:00 GMTHow to Soar as a Solopreneur: The Road Less Traveled   In this program, Deb and Lisa continue the series, How to Soar as a Solopreneur. Today's solopreneur is maneuvering around and through obstacles and challenging conditions on “The Road Less Traveled”.  And although many people believe that solo-driven business would be the proverbial "dream come true" for independent thinkers, successful solopreneurs understand that the path is NOT for everyone. In fact, solopreneurship is so much more than business ownership--It is a life conversion that requires passionate commitment.  Solopreneurs, are you prepared for the challenges of business ownership? And, are you prepared for success? Solopreneurs, more than any other organizational player, can achieve success if they enter the competitive business environment with conviction, resourcefulness, and, most importantly, self-awareness.   Lisa and Deb will share some valuable insights that will help today’s solopreneurs begin their journey with a better understanding of their natural talents and their unique attributes to make the most of their resources and their abilities.  Find out how you can be better equipped to navigate the challenging road of entrepreneurship.  00:32:0030 Minute Business DignoSolopreneur,Entrepreneur,success plan,talent,businessIn this program, Deb and Lisa continue the series, How to Soar as a Solopreneur. Today's solopreneur is maneuvering around and through obstacles and challenhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/businessdig/2012/02/07/how-to-soar-as-a-solopreneur-series-1-start-your-enginesBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/businessdig/2012/02/07/how-to-soar-as-a-solopreneur-series-1-start-your-engines/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/businessdig/2012/02/07/how-to-soar-as-a-solopreneur-series-1-start-your-enginesTue, 07 Feb 2012 18:00:00 GMTHow to Soar as a Solopreneur: Series 1-Start Your Engines More and more people are turning to starting their own business as a result of the economy. As a result, a growing market of solopreneurs is tackling this new landscape while trying to make a living. Whether you are a seasoned business owner or just starting out, we have discovered that solopreneurs have some unique challenges. This show is the first in a series where Lisa and Deb will discuss some of the challenges and obstacles and then offer some solutions and resources from our tool box to help you on the road to success. Join us as we explore these 3 top problems for solopreneurs: 1. The Road Less Traveled 2. The Bottom Line 3. One is the Lonliest Number 00:27:0030 Minute Business Dignosolopreneur,cash flow,strategic plan,accountability,visionMore and more people are turning to starting their own business as a result of the economy. As a result, a growing market of solopreneurs is tackling this newhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/businessdig/2012/01/05/2011--lessons-to-remember-2012--lessons-to-learnManagementhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/businessdig/2012/01/05/2011--lessons-to-remember-2012--lessons-to-learn/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/businessdig/2012/01/05/2011--lessons-to-remember-2012--lessons-to-learnThu, 05 Jan 2012 16:00:00 GMT2011 - Lessons to Remember; 2012 - Lessons to Learn Lisa Kanda and Deb Frey invite you to join them to remember and appreciate  the abundance of 2011. We  will reflect on the valuable content of this past year’s programming, and we express sincere gratitude to our contributors for another successful year on the air.     On this week’s program we take a look back to savor the many valuable contributions from guests, and tips from your co-hosts, Lisa Kanda and Dr. Deborah Frey. We will explore how the “Best Of” our content can help you launch 2012 with the kind of sustainable energy you need to power-up your strategic planning process for your personal goals and your business success. Every program has brought insights, tips, and strategies to help all of us improve our lives and optimize our careers and organizational performance. Join us for this fun recap as we revisit the valuable programming and welcome the 2012 with renewed tools for success. 00:31:0030 Minute Business Dignobusiness,grattitude,appreciation,success,lessonsLisa Kanda and Deb Frey invite you to join them to remember and appreciate  the abundance of 2011. We  will reflect on the valuable content of this past year’shttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/businessdig/2011/11/16/build-your-business-with-relationshipsBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/businessdig/2011/11/16/build-your-business-with-relationships/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/businessdig/2011/11/16/build-your-business-with-relationshipsWed, 16 Nov 2011 16:30:00 GMTBuild Your Business with Relationships More than ever, creating and nurturing relationships with your customers, clients and prospects is an essential part of any strategy to build and grow your business.  With increasing competition it may cost 5 times more to attract new customers than it would to retain current customers, as direct or "offensive" marketing requires much more extensive resources to cause defection from competitors. Join 30 Minute Business Dig as we interview Mari-Lyn Harris of Heart at Work, a serial Entrepreneur who understands other kindred spirits; she knows their challenges as a Creative professional herself.  As a collaborator, Masterminder and a coach she helps creative, socially conscious solo-entrepreneurs find their way out of the forest. Mari-Lyn’s background has been in training, coaching and consulting with new entrepreneurs since 1995. Her business partner, co-wrote a Owner’s Manual called Build Your Own Business in 1998. Since then, she has gone on to writing other e-books on Marketing, Strategic Planning and Referral Marketing. She writes articles for various article directories and magazines as well as her blogs. Don't miss this interactive interview that will give you tips, tools and ideas to make relationships a part of of your marketing and business strategy. 00:31:0030 Minute Business Dignobusiness,relationships,entrepreneurs,building business,competititionMore than ever, creating and nurturing relationships with your customers, clients and prospects is an essential part of any strategy to build and grow your bushttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/businessdig/2011/11/03/life-well-lived-on-both-sides-of-the-office-doorEntrepreneurhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/businessdig/2011/11/03/life-well-lived-on-both-sides-of-the-office-door/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/businessdig/2011/11/03/life-well-lived-on-both-sides-of-the-office-doorThu, 03 Nov 2011 15:00:00 GMTLife Well-Lived: On Both Sides of the Office Door Cynthia Mill, a skilled Dale Carnegie® certified instructor & high-energy influencer in southern Illinois is, by profession, a Systems Manager. An agile problem-solver, Cynthia is a powerful force for sustained success in her companies & community. Listen as she shares the inspiring success story of her company, Silkworm®, Inc., a promotional products company specializing in screen printing & graphic design. Beyond the Silkworm® office door, Cynthia works on the board of Big Brothers & Big Sisters of Jackson & Perry Counties, she works with Public Library & Radio reading programs & Kiwanis International clubs. An inspired & captivating speaker, Cynthia’s disarming wit charms her audience. Her Southern Illinois Toastmasters Club colleagues proudly celebrate her award-winning speech competitions.  How does this compassionate entrepreneur balance her business and industrial dedication with her passion to help others in her community? Join us as Cynthia Mill, a generous spirit who tirelessly works to build & strengthen her Midwest community, shares her inspiring journey and her insights and strategies about her busy life, well-lived.   00:33:0030 Minute Business Dignospeaking,entrepreneur,this life,influencer,a career jobCynthia Mill, a skilled Dale Carnegie® certified instructor & high-energy influencer in southern Illinois is, by profession, a Systems Manager. An agile prohttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/businessdig/2011/10/20/why-blogging-is-an-essential-marketing-tool-for-businessBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/businessdig/2011/10/20/why-blogging-is-an-essential-marketing-tool-for-business/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/businessdig/2011/10/20/why-blogging-is-an-essential-marketing-tool-for-businessThu, 20 Oct 2011 15:00:00 GMTWhy Blogging is an Essential Marketing Tool for Business Businesses today need to think differently if they want to compete in this fast paced world that tweets, checks-in and gives thousands of status updates everyday. One of the most overlooked marketing initiatives is communicating with their customers and potential customers by blogging. Bea Fields, president of Bea Fields Companies, Inc. joins 30 Minute Business Dig to share her expertise in the blogging explosion and why businesses must embrace this social networking tool. Bea focuses on coaching executive level leaders, training companies on engaging Generation Y employees in the workplace and teaching business owners and corporate leaders how to build and write blogs and use social networks as a way to expand their reach and connect with their younger employees and clients. In this episode, you will learn why blogging needs to be added to every business marketing strategy, what some of the obstacles are to launching and maintaing a successful blog, and hear about some success stories from businesses who have benefited from working with Bea. 00:45:0030 Minute Business Dignoblogs,social media,social networking,marketing strategy,bloggingBusinesses today need to think differently if they want to compete in this fast paced world that tweets, checks-in and gives thousands of status updates everydhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/businessdig/2011/10/06/your-next-job-what-to-do-right-now-to-improve-your-odds 9%, (a whopping 14 million folks!), are you among these staggering numbers? Are you among the long-term unemployed (jobless 27+ weeks)? Many are surviving in part time work or underemployed positions.  A recent Princeton study of the worldwide unemployed reported that approximately 20% of unemployed Americans actively spend time looking for work.In fact, today many workers are discouraged & have given up.  This Week on 30 Minute Business Dig! This week, Dr. Deborah Frey and Lisa Kanda, will share insights about some vital, dynamic tools to help you prepare, & propel, your way to career success. Learn about professional development tools & savvy online techniques to jumpstart your Success Plan! ]]> 9%, (a whopping 14 million folks!), are you among these staggering numbers? Are you among the long-term unemployed (jobless 27+ weeks)? Many are surviving in part time work or underemployed positions.  A recent Princeton study of the worldwide unemployed reported that approximately 20% of unemployed Americans actively spend time looking for work.In fact, today many workers are discouraged & have given up.  This Week on 30 Minute Business Dig! This week, Dr. Deborah Frey and Lisa Kanda, will share insights about some vital, dynamic tools to help you prepare, & propel, your way to career success. Learn about professional development tools & savvy online techniques to jumpstart your Success Plan! ]]>Businesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/businessdig/2011/10/06/your-next-job-what-to-do-right-now-to-improve-your-odds/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/businessdig/2011/10/06/your-next-job-what-to-do-right-now-to-improve-your-oddsThu, 06 Oct 2011 15:00:00 GMTYour Next Job: What to Do Right NOW To Improve Your Odds 9%, (a whopping 14 million folks!), are you among these staggering numbers? Are you among the long-term unemployed (jobless 27+ weeks)? Many are surviving in part time work or underemployed positions.  A recent Princeton study of the worldwide unemployed reported that approximately 20% of unemployed Americans actively spend time looking for work.In fact, today many workers are discouraged & have given up.  This Week on 30 Minute Business Dig! This week, Dr. Deborah Frey and Lisa Kanda, will share insights about some vital, dynamic tools to help you prepare, & propel, your way to career success. Learn about professional development tools & savvy online techniques to jumpstart your Success Plan! ]]>   What are you doing NOW for your career success? Looking for a job? A promotion? Making a transition? This week find out how to invest your time to drive your future. Lean Reality   When layoffs happen,organizations make necessary efficiency adjustments & respond to demands with fewer people.Companies react to reductions and make changes,often overdue,to become leaner & more efficient.How does this affect the unemployed, underemployed, or the college grad seeking the first career opportunity?The success-driven candidate prepares to be necessary in the new organizational order.  Are you prepared? The viable, most likely to be hired, candidate invests time & follows a strategic plan to be relevant, aligned, & necessary. The Numbers With U.S.unemployment at > 9%, (a whopping 14 million folks!), are you among these staggering numbers? Are you among the long-term unemployed (jobless 27+ weeks)? Many are surviving in part time work or underemployed positions.  A recent Princeton study of the worldwide unemployed reported that approximately 20% of unemployed Americans actively spend time looking for work.In fact, today many workers are discouraged & have given up.  This Week on 30 Minute Business Dig! This week, Dr. Deborah Frey and Lisa Kanda, will share insights about some vital, dynamic tools to help you prepare, & propel, your way to career success. Learn about professional development tools & savvy online techniques to jumpstart your Success Plan! 00:33:0030 Minute Business Dignocareer development,job hunting,transitioning,success plan,employmentWhat are you doing NOW for your career success? Looking for a job? A promotion? Making a transition? This week find out how to invest your time to drive youhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/businessdig/2011/09/22/social-media-in-the-workplace-do-you-need-a-policy-for-thaBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/businessdig/2011/09/22/social-media-in-the-workplace-do-you-need-a-policy-for-tha/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/businessdig/2011/09/22/social-media-in-the-workplace-do-you-need-a-policy-for-thaThu, 22 Sep 2011 15:00:00 GMTSocial Media in the Workplace Do You Need a Policy for That? Whether you have one employee or hundreds, in today’s electronic world, you should assume that your employees are using some type of social media in their personal lives, and likely in their professional lives too.  Are you?  Is your company or organization taking advantage of social media marketing such as Facebook, Twitter, You Tube, LinkedIn or professional blogs?   If so, this usage can have legal and other ramifications if you do not have set terms and conditions of using social media in the workplace.    Just as you likely have an employee handbook or policy manual containing  policies such as paid time off, benefits and  codes of conduct, it’s time to implement a social media policy in the workplace as well.  30 Minute Business Dig is pleased to have Jay Becker, a labor and employment lawyer and Chair of the Labor and Employment Law Practice Area from the New Jersey based law firm of  Giordano, Halleran & Ciesla , join us to share his knowledge and experience on how social media can have certain legal ramifications if used (properly and improperly) in the workplace, and how employers should govern such usage.  Please tune in to hear important information about creating and implementing an effective social media policy for your business. 00:31:0030 Minute Business Dignosocial media policy,Facebook,Twitter,You Tube,lawWhether you have one employee or hundreds, in today’s electronic world, you should assume that your employees are using some type of social media in their pershttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/businessdig/2011/08/25/why-hire-a-coachManagementhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/businessdig/2011/08/25/why-hire-a-coach/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/businessdig/2011/08/25/why-hire-a-coachThu, 25 Aug 2011 15:00:00 GMTWhy Hire a Coach?   Do you have someone in your life who is always in your corner? Do you have someone who helps you achieve your best in your career and your personal life? Do you have someone who helps you to develop skills for effective decision-making? Do you have someone who in your life who always tells you the truth? A coaching is purposefully-driven and focused on your success. Your coach honors and celebrates your wins in life and helps you to develop your best tools to learn from failures, successes, and life experiences. Your Coach = Your Success Partner!  Do you have someone like that? Join your co-hosts, Dr. Deborah Frey, CEO/Founder of FreyWorks & Associates and Lisa Kanda,Chief Results Officer at Elkay Corporate Advisors, to learn valuable insights into the world of coaching. Lisa and Deb will share insights about: Reasons to hire a coach, What is expected in the coaching relationship, What kind of results you can expect from coaching, and Why your coach should be a skilled, trained coaching professional equipped with robust assessment tools, foundational methods, and customized processes to support your development experience. Learn more about the coaching process this week with Deb and Lisa!  And, call in during the live broadcast to ask your questions at (646) 381-4188.  00:31:0030 Minute Business Dignocoaching,success,professional development,leadership,careerDo you have someone in your life who is always in your corner? Do you have someone who helps you achieve your best in your career and your personal life?http://www.blogtalkradio.com/businessdig/2011/07/21/psychology-your-workplace-the-success-doctor-is-inBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/businessdig/2011/07/21/psychology-your-workplace-the-success-doctor-is-in/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/businessdig/2011/07/21/psychology-your-workplace-the-success-doctor-is-inThu, 21 Jul 2011 15:00:00 GMTPositive Psychology & the Workplace We've all been taught that success leads to happiness, right?  If I get that promotion or lose that last 15 pounds, then I'll be happy. The truth is, that's backwards. A decade of research in the field of positive psychology and neuroscience has proven that the relationship between success and happiness is the other way around. Indeed, happiness and optimism actually fuel performance and achievement - giving companies the competitive advantage that they all want. The Success Doctor is in! On 30 Minute Business Dig! A serial entrepreneur, Success Coach and motivational speaker, Dr. Annette Vaillancourt embodies the principles she teaches.  In the past 3 years since doubling her income, earning a purple belt in karate, selling her house (on her own) in a down market, and losing 70 pounds, Dr. Vaillancourt decided to help her clients transform their drive and passion into similar amazing results.  Annette Vaillancourt, Ph.D. has a doctorate in Counseling Psychology from Southern Illinois University at Carbondale and is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in Illinois and a Licensed Professional Counselor in Missouri. In 1999 she trained with MentorCoach as a Life/Business Coach.  She is currently a member of the International Positive Psychology Association and the Association for Comprehensive Energy Psychology. To learn more about Annette, visit URL: http://www.thesuccessdoctorisin.com. 00:31:0030 Minute Business Dignopositive psychology neuroscience,workplace,success happiness,Vaillancourt,transformationWe've all been taught that success leads to happiness, right?  If I get that promotion or lose that last 15 pounds, then I'll be happy. The truth is, that's bahttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/businessdig/2011/07/07/an-entrepreneurs-story-of-sorting-social-and-serviceEntrepreneurhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/businessdig/2011/07/07/an-entrepreneurs-story-of-sorting-social-and-service/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/businessdig/2011/07/07/an-entrepreneurs-story-of-sorting-social-and-serviceThu, 07 Jul 2011 15:00:00 GMTAn Entrepreneur's Story of Sorting, Social and Service What does sorting things out, social media and serving your community have in common? If you know Eva Abreu and did a Google search, you wouldn't be surprised to have her name and picture returned at the top of the search. Eva joins 30 Minute Business Dig to share her journey from leaving her corporate background on Wall Street to the founding of her organizing company, Sort Things Out; becoming a social media business columnist for the Gannett newspapers The Home News Tribune and Courier News, and Gannett web site www.mycentraljersey.com; publisher of www.NJsocialmedia.com; and founder and executive producer of Eva Abreu Productions LLC, which produces family-friendly community theater. Eva is a true entrepreneur who captures the pulse of her community, connects her colleagues using social media, and motivates her followers and clients to simplify their lives and literally by getting organized. Her story will inspire and teach you more about the tips and tricks she has learned in her many areas of expertise. 00:34:0030 Minute Business Dignoentrepreneur,social media consultant,organizing coach,newspaper columnist,community serviceWhat does sorting things out, social media and serving your community have in common? If you know Eva Abreu and did a Google search, you wouldn't be surprisedhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/businessdig/2011/06/16/from-dish-rags-to-riches-with-cyndi-brownBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/businessdig/2011/06/16/from-dish-rags-to-riches-with-cyndi-brown/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/businessdig/2011/06/16/from-dish-rags-to-riches-with-cyndi-brownThu, 16 Jun 2011 15:00:00 GMTFrom Dish Rags to Riches, with Cyndi Brown   Entrepreneur, motivational speaker, Book Yourself Solid coach, Cyndi Brown abandoned her life as a subordinate in the corporate world 17 years ago because she believed there had to be a better way to raise her children, live a spiritual life, and own a business. Founder of A Living Angel Home Care Ltd, she has managed the company’s growth from inception to incorporation. A Living Angel Home Care became so successful in ten short years, that Cyndi now devotes her time and energy to coaching other women of faith who want to live the life of their dreams and build their businesses. A captivating personality and inspiring woman throughout her career, Cyndi Brown is a highly successful business entrepreneur, motivational speaker and Book Yourself Solid Coach. She knows, first hand, the challenges of hiring, training and mentoring managers and support staff. Today, her motto of “Faith in Your God, Faith in Your Family, and Faith in Your Business”, drives the support that she delivers as she helps them identify and add clarity to business goals, making them attainable. Join us to hear Cyndi Brown’s story, “From Dish Rags to Riches”!     00:30:0030 Minute Business Dignoconnections,client bookings,entrepreneurship,networking,faithEntrepreneur, motivational speaker, Book Yourself Solid coach, Cyndi Brown abandoned her life as a subordinate in the corporate world 17 years ago because shttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/businessdig/2011/06/02/generating-buzz-for-your-biz-by-becoming-semi-famousBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/businessdig/2011/06/02/generating-buzz-for-your-biz-by-becoming-semi-famous/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/businessdig/2011/06/02/generating-buzz-for-your-biz-by-becoming-semi-famousThu, 02 Jun 2011 15:00:00 GMTGenerating Buzz for your Biz by Becoming Semi Famous Would you like to generate free exposure for your business on television, radio, print and online?  You probably see your competitors on talk show interviews and wonder, “how did they do that?” Burke Allen joins us to share his expertise on Becoming Semi Famous, also the title of his book, to learn how to get free publicity and increase sales in a crowded marketplace. He’ll share his tips to becoming a media darling, how to be topical and entertaining, and how to pitch and prepare for the media. Burke Allen brings three decades of entertainment business experience as a radio and TV host, writer, top-rated morning show personality, radio station owner, national booking agent, broadcast consultant and educator to his role as CEO/President of Allen Media Strategies. His firm currently works with national entertainers, best-selling authors and media personalities on their individual strategic goals. 00:30:0030 Minute Business Dignopublicity,radio,television,interviews,authorsWould you like to generate free exposure for your business on television, radio, print and online?  You probably see your competitors on talk show interviews ahttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/businessdig/2011/05/20/dan-waldschmidt-the-edge-of-explosionBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/businessdig/2011/05/20/dan-waldschmidt-the-edge-of-explosion/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/businessdig/2011/05/20/dan-waldschmidt-the-edge-of-explosionFri, 20 May 2011 15:00:00 GMTEdge of Explosion:Changing Conversation with Dan Waldschmidt Dan Waldschmidt is a people strategist..A conversation changer. Dan's talented team helps people arrive at business-changing breakthrough ideas by moving past outdated conventional wisdom, social peer pressure, and the selfish behaviors that stop them from being high performers. The Wall Street Journal calls his blog, "Edge of Explosion", one of the Top 7 blogs sales blogs anywhere on the internet and hundreds of his articles on unconventional sales tactics have been published.   Listen up for some invaluable insights from this "ordinary dude with an outrageous vision".   00:33:0030 Minute Business Dignosales,entrepreneurship,blogs,engagement conversations,social mediaDan Waldschmidt is a people strategist..A conversation changer. Dan's talented team helps people arrive at business-changing breakthrough ideas by moving pasthttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/businessdig/2011/05/09/coloring-outside-the-linesBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/businessdig/2011/05/09/coloring-outside-the-lines/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/businessdig/2011/05/09/coloring-outside-the-linesMon, 09 May 2011 15:00:00 GMTColoring Outside the LinesCreating and Implementing the Ideal Customer Experience! To be effective in today’s marketplace, you must be creative and innovative. Actually, you must stay ahead of the marketplace.  Coloring Outside the Lines helps participants effectively use their innate creativity to their benefit in both their professional and personal lives. Jeff Tobe, author and Certified Speaking Professional, challenges you to step outside your comfort zone in positioning yourself more creatively than ever before.  He joins 30 Minute Business Dig to provide the insight you require to give yourself the ‘competitive edge’ for which we all strive in any business! Tobe believes in the power of creativity to look at your business from a new perspective and accept that customer service is no longer the bar that distinguishes us from our competitors. We now have to consider our internal and external customers' experiences from the minute they make contact with us to the minute they are done! He teaches organizations that to grow, and increase their bottom lines, they must first implement strategies that have a fresh approach. Tobe believes in the power of influence and persuasian to change an organization's culture in today's topsy turvy economy. 00:31:0030 Minute Business Dignocustomer experience,creativity,innovation,competitve edge,businessCreating and Implementing the Ideal Customer Experience! To be effective in today’s marketplace, you must be creative and innovative. Actually, you must stay ahttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/businessdig/2011/04/21/caring-inspired-lovehopecompassion-social-networkingSocial Networkinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/businessdig/2011/04/21/caring-inspired-lovehopecompassion-social-networking/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/businessdig/2011/04/21/caring-inspired-lovehopecompassion-social-networkingThu, 21 Apr 2011 15:00:00 GMTCaring Inspired! Love,Hope&Compassion & Social Networking Sona Mehring is the founder of CaringBridge. The CaringBridge success story began with her personal experience in 1997. Sona created the first CaringBridge website to help with the serious health challenges for this family. With her information technology expertise, Sona endeavored to build upon her formative and deeply personal experience – combining the capabilities of technology with the personal needs of people facing a significant health challenge. Widely recognized and honored for her passion and visionary leadership, Sona received the Health Care Heroes Award from Twin Cities Business magazine in 2010. Featured in FastCompany magazine in 2011 as one of The Most Influential Women in Information Technology, Sona continues to "WOW" the social media industry. In 2009, she was named one of 25 Women Industry Leaders in the Twin Cities by the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal. Sona is a member of Women Business Leaders of the U.S. Health Care Industry Foundation, Minnesota Council of Nonprofits, National Health Council and the National Health Marketing Leadership Roundtable. The mission of CaringBridge (www.caringbridge.org) is to amplify the love, hope and compassion in the world, making each health journey easier. Join us as we welcome the success story that unites millions of people. Find out how Sona Mehring’s vision is working to ensure families receive the love and compassion they need during a significant health challenge,  reach out and serve more families, and enable financial gifts, volunteering and in-kind donations from donors and volunteers. 00:30:0030 Minute Business Dignosocial networking media,health care,nonprofits,care givers,information technologySona Mehring is the founder of CaringBridge. The CaringBridge success story began with her personal experience in 1997. Sona created the first CaringBridge whttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/businessdig/2011/04/07/strategy-cpr-how-to-breathe-life-into-your-organizations-game-planBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/businessdig/2011/04/07/strategy-cpr-how-to-breathe-life-into-your-organizations-game-plan/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/businessdig/2011/04/07/strategy-cpr-how-to-breathe-life-into-your-organizations-game-planThu, 07 Apr 2011 15:00:00 GMTStrategy CPR: How to Breathe Life into Your Organization’s Game PlanDoes your organization have a strategic plan? How have the goals and priorities been operationalized? Who owns implementation? How is progress measured? Companies large and small commit significant time and resources to develop strategic plans without maximizing the return on investment. Often these plans include innovative ideas to guide initiatives focused on market growth, increased customer loyalty or optimized organization efficiencies. Even the best intentions to take action on strategic plans can be sidelined by the day-to-day tasks of taking care of business. Is your strategic plan filed on the shelf or in a stack of other “priority projects”? Creative strategist Dianna Sadlouskos has advice for taking swift action for breathing life into your company game plan. As a trusted advisor to organizations in technology, non-profit and higher education, Dianna has engaged with executives for over 20 years in facilitating breakthrough strategies for innovating organization effectiveness. Her engagements focus on actionable strategic planning initiatives, organization change management and enterprise program management and deployment. 00:29:0030 Minute Business DignoStrategy,Planning,Resources,Business,GoalsDoes your organization have a strategic plan? How have the goals and priorities been operationalized? Who owns implementation? How is progress measured? Comphttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/businessdig/2011/03/24/are-you-a-transformational-leaderManagementhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/businessdig/2011/03/24/are-you-a-transformational-leader/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/businessdig/2011/03/24/are-you-a-transformational-leaderThu, 24 Mar 2011 15:00:00 GMTAre You a Transformational Leader? Henna Inam, CEO of Transformational Leadership Inc. joins us to share her perspective and enlighten our listeners about the trends affecting women as they ascend to transformational leadership in their organizations. Henna’s work as an Executive Coach is focused on helping women become transformational leaders, and to help organizations engage, promote and retain effective women leaders. A former C-Suite executive with over 20 years of experience in Marketing, Sales and General Management, Henna differentiates her coaching practice with her executive experience. She has been in the heels of many of the women she coaches, having led organizations of 600 people and run P&L’s of over $500MM. A generous leader, Henna works with peer mastermind groups and is currently writing her book on women’s leadership. She currently shares tools and information on Mentor Moments TV and the Empower Women Leaders YouTube Channel. Join us this week for a dynamic conversation with Henna Inam! 00:30:0030 Minute Business Dignoleadership,women,mastermind groups,transformational,social mediaHenna Inam, CEO of Transformational Leadership Inc. joins us to share her perspective and enlighten our listeners about the trends affecting women as they ashttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/businessdig/2011/03/17/new-date-time-pr-20-what-business-pros-need-to-know-about-the-changing-communications-landscape-1Businesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/businessdig/2011/03/17/new-date-time-pr-20-what-business-pros-need-to-know-about-the-changing-communications-landscape-1/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/businessdig/2011/03/17/new-date-time-pr-20-what-business-pros-need-to-know-about-the-changing-communications-landscape-1Thu, 17 Mar 2011 14:00:00 GMTPR 2.0: What Business Pros Need to Know About the Changing Communications LandscapeAre you using PR 2.0 to tell a different brand story...a more human and customized story connecting directly with stakeholders? Today's business professionals can't look at the old traditional broadcast model and expect that from sender to receiver the model will be successful in a social community. On the contrary, social communications is a peer-to-peer approach with people wanting to speak to people, and trusting information more from their peers and less from the media, big brands or the government. The rise of the citizen or journalist and democratized content has forever changed the strategy behind brand communication and smart business professionals know that they are planning for engagement and deep connections, which lead to everything from conversations, education and authority to participation, endorsements and relationships. The tables have turned and the CEO, CFO and CIO are not the C-Suite that matters, rather consumers are the new C-Suite and brands must pay attention. Brands are learning to embrace ways to participate with them by sharing meaningful information that answers questions, solves problems and helps with decision-making. The business professional who support PR 2.0 communication build better relationships, stronger communities and loyal customers for their brands. Deirdre K. Breakenridge,President, Executive Director of Communications at Mango! Marketing, will share her knowledge of this vastly changing field. She is co-author, with Brian Solis, of the book, "Putting the Public Back in Public Relations,” She has also authored: “PR 2.0, New Media, New Tools, New Audiences,” “The New PR Toolkit” and “Cyberbranding: Brand Building in the Digital Economy.”00:31:0030 Minute Business DignoPublic Relations,Branding,Communications,Relationships,BusinessAre you using PR 2.0 to tell a different brand story...a more human and customized story connecting directly with stakeholders? Today's business professionalshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/businessdig/2011/02/24/resilience-how-can-you-be-flexible-and-strong-in-challenging-timesBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/businessdig/2011/02/24/resilience-how-can-you-be-flexible-and-strong-in-challenging-times/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/businessdig/2011/02/24/resilience-how-can-you-be-flexible-and-strong-in-challenging-timesThu, 24 Feb 2011 16:00:00 GMTResilience: How Can You Be Flexible and Strong in Challenging Times?Are you adrift? Are you wandering in what feels like a maze as you contemplate how you will find your way through career, relationship, and financial challenges? And while you are trying to make it through the day, do you question why some people appear to move through life’s transitions with ease? How can you make the necessary changes in your life to be flexible and strong during troubled times? Join us as we welcome emotional intelligence experts, Cynthia Kivland and Dr. Reneé Green, as they share tips that can help you develop Resilience.00:31:0030 Minute Business Dignoemotional intelligence,career coaching,resilience,readiness,networkingAre you adrift? Are you wandering in what feels like a maze as you contemplate how you will find your way through career, relationship, and financial challengeshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/businessdig/2011/02/10/can-leaders-influence-hardinessManagementhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/businessdig/2011/02/10/can-leaders-influence-hardiness/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/businessdig/2011/02/10/can-leaders-influence-hardinessThu, 10 Feb 2011 16:00:00 GMTCan Leaders Influence Hardiness?Your ability to showcase leadership resilience can make a marked difference in your success regardless of economic climate or circumstances. DonnaLyn Giegerich joins 30 Minute Business Dig to share her experience as an expert in resiliency after managing a dual couple cancer diagnosis. She survived a 10 hour complex surgery for a four in one million rare Leiomyosarcoma cancer at nearly the same time her husband was waging his own cancer journey. As an empowerment speaker and wellness coach, she will share how to become aware of your “hardiness quotient” and empower your teams. How resilient are you? How to you approach adversity? Learn the four managerial lenses that will ramp up your resiliency. DonnaLyn will give you usable tools to help you push through challenges and achieve meaningful change both in work and life. 00:30:0030 Minute Business Dignoleadership,business,resiliency,success,managementYour ability to showcase leadership resilience can make a marked difference in your success regardless of economic climate or circumstances. DonnaLyn Giegerichhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/businessdig/2011/01/27/transformation-innovation-using-images-to-get-to-the-heart-of-the-matterManagementhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/businessdig/2011/01/27/transformation-innovation-using-images-to-get-to-the-heart-of-the-matter/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/businessdig/2011/01/27/transformation-innovation-using-images-to-get-to-the-heart-of-the-matterThu, 27 Jan 2011 16:00:00 GMTTransformation: Innovation Using Images to Get to “The Heart of the Matter”All of us recognize how emotionally powerful a picture can be. Consider the use of images to dynamically transform groups. • Do you ever have difficulty getting to the things that really matter to you? • Do you lead a team or group and sense that what is really on the minds and hearts of the members goes unspoken? • Does it ever seem like you rarely get to the “heart of the matter” … that what is really at the core of things is not being shared? • How does staying on the surface prevent you (or your team) from moving forward toward a dream, a goal or an outcome? Join us as Irene Kelly will share her experiences as one of the creators of JICT Images (http://www.jictimages.com/): Journey with Intuition & Creativity to Transformation. JICT Images is a set of evocative images that quickly move people to a deeper level. The images inspire metaphors that move users to a deeper place … “the heart of the matter” quickly. Irene’s provocative tools utilize images to inspire and stimulate creativity for solutions in organizations. Images paired with probing questions serve to stimulate evocative conversation and help people to connect and respond when group results matter most. The creators of JICT Images are professional coaches whose experience using images led them to create a unique tool to support clients to move quickly to the “heart of the matter”. Join us to as Irene Kelly takes us into the world of JICT Images! Find out more about the innovative tool that uses images to provoke positive group transformation! 00:30:0030 Minute Business Dignocoaching,transformation,parenting,groups,innovationAll of us recognize how emotionally powerful a picture can be. Consider the use of images to dynamically transform groups. • Do you ever have difficulty gethttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/businessdig/2011/01/13/leadership-in-turbulent-times-what-the-great-masteManagementhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/businessdig/2011/01/13/leadership-in-turbulent-times-what-the-great-maste/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/businessdig/2011/01/13/leadership-in-turbulent-times-what-the-great-masteThu, 13 Jan 2011 16:00:00 GMTLeadership in Turbulent Times: What The Great Masters of Art Can Teach Us Artist, speaker, and creative catalyst, Fred Mandell joins 30 Minute Business Dig to share "How to apply The Seven Creative Skills™ of the Great Masters of Art to the leadership challenge." Leonardo Da Vinci, Claude Monet, Pablo Picasso, Berthe Morisot —these are some of the greatest creatives in history. What do these artists have in common with people in leadership? The skills they used to produce their masterpieces are the same skills required to make successful shifts—whether it’s finding a new career or a new purpose or calling in life. The great artists can show you how to master the very same creative skills they called upon to create their remarkable body of work and apply them to your life and your leadership. Fred will share how to apply The Seven Creative Skills™ of the Great Masters of Art to the leadership challenge and how the Great Masters used specific strategies to develop resilience in themselves and inspire it in others. Fred is co-author of "Becoming a Life Change Artist," a book that reveals the seven key skills that the most creative minds of history shared, and that anyone rethinking their future can cultivate to change their life effectively. Fred helps individuals and organizations unlock their creative powers in alignment with their highest and best purpose. His creative mantra - To Create, Integrate, Make a Difference - enables him to bring the full power of the creative process and the creative skills to enhance personal and organizational performance. 00:31:0030 Minute Business DignoLeadership,Creative,Art,Skills,StrategyArtist, speaker, and creative catalyst, Fred Mandell joins 30 Minute Business Dig to share "How to apply The Seven Creative Skills™ of the Great Masters of Arthttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/businessdig/2010/12/16/an-attitude-of-gratitude--a-look-back-at-2010Self Helphttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/businessdig/2010/12/16/an-attitude-of-gratitude--a-look-back-at-2010/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/businessdig/2010/12/16/an-attitude-of-gratitude--a-look-back-at-2010Thu, 16 Dec 2010 16:00:00 GMTAn Attitude of Gratitude - A Look Back at 2010Life is not what happens to us, but how we react to it. You may have heard this before, but in it's true essence, when you place gratitude first in your reactions, the paradigm shifts. 30 Minute Business Dig is taking this to heart during the holiday season because Deb and Lisa both are very grateful to have shared this platform with so many extraordinary guests and amazing listeners this past year. This show will take a look back at the last year as some of our past guests return to share their perspectives on gratitude. We will also take a look forward to help our listeners pursue their lives in 2011 and beyond with renewed appreciation for others and themselves.00:31:0030 Minute Business Dignogratitude,attitude,appreciation,perspective,thankfulnessLife is not what happens to us, but how we react to it. You may have heard this before, but in it's true essence, when you place gratitude first in your reactiohttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/businessdig/2010/11/18/how-can-you-be-an-effective-change-agent-with-guiding-mindful-change-founder-billie-francesManagementhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/businessdig/2010/11/18/how-can-you-be-an-effective-change-agent-with-guiding-mindful-change-founder-billie-frances/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/businessdig/2010/11/18/how-can-you-be-an-effective-change-agent-with-guiding-mindful-change-founder-billie-francesThu, 18 Nov 2010 16:00:00 GMTHow can you be an effective change agent? With "Guiding Mindful Change" founder, Billie FrancesBillie Frances, founder of Employee Wellness Coaching and Guiding Mindful Change, joins us to share how to be an effective change agent in your personal and professional life. Billie’s journey…Grounded in her experience as a licensed therapist, certified coach and a spiritual counselor, Billie’s vision was to create a network of Mindful Change Coaches who would positively impact the lives of thousands. That vision is realized with nearly 350 certified coaches nationwide. Billie is especially proud of the caliber of professionals who have completed the program and that evidence-based research has confirmed its value. Coaches establish private coaching practices or they employ mindful coaching skills professionally to enrich their connections with colleagues and teams. Since 2004, Employee Wellness Coaches have supported organizations from Fortune 100 companies to schools systems. On topics ranging from personal wellness to family engagement, coaches empower and encourage participants to discover their options, chart a course of action, receive accountability and enjoy results. Guiding Mindful Change and Employee Wellness Coaching maintain global headquarters in San Diego, California. Billie believes in sharing and giving-back and has served on professional boards, community fund-raising projects and spiritual outreach. Recently, Billie became a Certified Laughter Yoga Leader and conducts free community-based Laughter Yoga groups – nothing like a good belly laugh to promote well-being! On this show, Billie will share her valuable insights on: - How improving your ability to be self-aware empowers change for others - Ways to design a values-based life that fulfills you and serves others - How to elicit your client’s best ideas (and refrain from sharing yours) - How to be a coach and leader in the same conversation - Simple mindfulness exercises you can practice daily 00:30:0030 Minute Business Dignochange agent,personal wellness,employee wellness,coaching,engagementBillie Frances, founder of Employee Wellness Coaching and Guiding Mindful Change, joins us to share how to be an effective change agent in your personal and prhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/businessdig/2010/10/21/marketing-done-right-mike-slover-the-campbell-lineMarketinghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/businessdig/2010/10/21/marketing-done-right-mike-slover-the-campbell-line/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/businessdig/2010/10/21/marketing-done-right-mike-slover-the-campbell-lineThu, 21 Oct 2010 15:00:00 GMTMarketing Done Right! Mike Slover & The Campbell LineMike Slover, V.P. of Marketing for Campbell Cameras & The Campbell Outdoor Challenge, LOVES his job! Campbell Cameras is a camera store that’s fundamental selling proposition is selling video camera & equipment to the outdoorsman, specifically hunter & fishermen. Campbell Cameras has DOUBLED in sales growth the last two years and services clients all over the USA. Clients of Campbell Cameras include the producers of outdoor television and hunter & fishermen that have a desire to video tape their outdoor activities. Mike has worked with companies such as Nikon, Cabela’s, Wrangler & Audio Technica (the microphone company that services the Grammys). Today, he leverages advertising campaigns, targeting national networks such as, Versus, The Outdoor Channel, The Sportsman’s Channel & The Pursuit Channel. Strategic relationships are important in all sales and Mike will share his first-hand experiences with vendors and dealership relationships with companies such as Sony and Canon for highly protected product lines of professional video cameras. Mike, a forward-thinking expert for the Campbell Cameras direction and brand, will share his recent marketing successes, including an infomercial to air nationally featuring an exclusive line of editing software specifically designed for outdoorsmen by Campbell Cameras & The Campbell Outdoor Challenge! From sales calls, trade shows (like the ever fun “Shot Show” in Las Vegas), partnerships for outdoorsman video schools, to marketing and advertising for “The Campbell Outdoor Challenge”, a nationally televised outdoor hunting program, Mike will share his insights, experiences, tips, and birds-eye view for successful marketing strategies. Join us this Thursday, October 21, as Mike Slover takes us to the marketing world of Campbell Cameras & The Campbell Outdoor Challenge! 00:29:0030 Minute Business Dignomarketing,outdoor,branding,sportsman,televisionMike Slover, V.P. of Marketing for Campbell Cameras & The Campbell Outdoor Challenge, LOVES his job! Campbell Cameras is a camera store that’s fundamental sellhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/businessdig/2010/10/08/will-your-niche-go-the-distanceEntrepreneurhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/businessdig/2010/10/08/will-your-niche-go-the-distance/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/businessdig/2010/10/08/will-your-niche-go-the-distanceFri, 08 Oct 2010 15:00:00 GMTWill Your Niche Go the Distance?Rhonda Hess is a genius at helping entrepreneurs choose a niche that will go the distance so they can to market less, coach more and blow the lid off their income. She is the founder of Prosperous Coach, showing coaches how to craft fun marketing systems that run in the background so they can enjoy the freedom and creativity of an entrepreneurial lifestyle. Rhonda has been a coach for 13 years and has written Life Coach's Guide, Working Websites for Coaches, the Coach's Power Path, and the Coach Training Accelerator for CTA. Her favorite way to work with coaches is through her ground-breaking workshop, The Ideal Coaching Market. For more information about Rhonda: http://prosperouscoachblog.com00:30:0030 Minute Business Dignocoaching,marketing,entrepreneur,niche,businessRhonda Hess is a genius at helping entrepreneurs choose a niche that will go the distance so they can to market less, coach more and blow the lid off their incohttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/businessdig/2010/09/30/little-egypt-is-growingBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/businessdig/2010/09/30/little-egypt-is-growing/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/businessdig/2010/09/30/little-egypt-is-growingThu, 30 Sep 2010 15:00:00 GMT"Little Egypt" is Growing!Where is “Little Egypt”? Some of our listeners may know the region as home of the SIU Salukis, the nationally recognized public research university. Affectionately known as “Little Egypt”, the beautiful Illinois region is geographically, culturally, and economically very different from the rest of the state. The fertile, scenic region is nestled in the Shawnee National Forest and is surrounded on three out of four sides by the Ohio and Wabash rivers to the east and south, and the Mississippi River to the west. Jackson County, Illinois thrives in “Little Egypt” is home for citizens who enjoy an exceptional lifestyle with access to university amenities typically found in urban areas, and the relaxed elements provided by the great outdoors minutes from any doorstep. Regardless of the region, across the United States, rural communities are seeking ways to cultivate and sustain business growth, especially during our challenging economic conditions. The Jackson Growth Alliance is a cooperative effort between government, university and business leaders in Jackson County, Illinois to promote and encourage economic and community development. Join us, as we welcome Mr. Jeff Doherty, Executive Director for the Jackson Growth Alliance, who will share the strategies, planning process, and the exciting success stories that underscore a resilient business and industrial environment, and stimulates growth in Jackson County, Illinois. Thanks to the Jackson Growth Alliance, “Little Egypt” is growing! 00:31:0030 Minute Business Dignoeconomic development,business,strategic planning,Illinois,ruralWhere is “Little Egypt”? Some of our listeners may know the region as home of the SIU Salukis, the nationally recognized public research university. Affectionahttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/businessdig/2010/09/16/a-funny-thing-happened-on-the-way-to-my-dreamBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/businessdig/2010/09/16/a-funny-thing-happened-on-the-way-to-my-dream/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/businessdig/2010/09/16/a-funny-thing-happened-on-the-way-to-my-dreamThu, 16 Sep 2010 15:00:00 GMTA Funny Thing Happened On The Way To My DreamJay Niblick, bestselling author and one of the world’s leading authorities on the application of Formal Axiology in a business environment, brings a fresh perspective to entrepreneurs and business owners in discovering their Genius. Jay’s book, “What’s Your Genius”, is the result of seven years of research into what drives individual performance and excellence. His study separates performance into five levels with the fifth level being the absolute peak of performance or what we called “Genius.” Tony Robbins, Dan Lyons, Marshall Goldsmith and others have contributed their own profiles for study within the pages of the book. Entrepreneurs and those following their dreams, usually set out to create a job doing what they love to do; yet many times they end up doing a job filled with things they don’t like to do. Jay will share stories about the amazing revolution that occurs when an entrepreneur becomes self-aware of his natural talents and uses them authentically. In the end it’s not about fixing who we are, it's about trusting who we are and letting our natural talents do their thing. In that moment – where all of our talents are optimally aligned with what we are doing – anyone really can become a genius.00:30:0030 Minute Business Dignoentrepreneurs,business,genius,talent,performanceJay Niblick, bestselling author and one of the world’s leading authorities on the application of Formal Axiology in a business environment, brings a fresh persphttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/businessdig/2010/08/12/time-is-on-your-sideBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/businessdig/2010/08/12/time-is-on-your-side/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/businessdig/2010/08/12/time-is-on-your-sideThu, 12 Aug 2010 15:00:00 GMTTime IS on Your Side Many people live and work in the psychological state of scarcity. We do not have enough; enough money, enough friends, enough fun, enough time! Our millennium-long perceived need for more time has driven a lucrative market for time management training. We’ve all see the glut of ads for time management programs, software, utilities, workshops, systems, seminars, and many of the tools do work to help people become more organized and effective. The reality, strategic use of time is important to most of us. It is not about what kind of product or system that we use, but that we do, in fact, USE IT. If we invest hours with wisdom, and respect the necessary space, we DO have enough time. Join our hosts, Deb Frey and Lisa Kanda, on our next episode of 30 Minute Business Dig to discover some top obstacles that prevent us from getting things done AND ways to overcome them. We’ll talk about problems that block our productivity, create anxiety and stress, procrastination, ego, and how our intuitive thinking affects our effective use of time. Time is on your side. REALLY! 00:30:0030 Minute Business Dignotime,strategy,procrastination,stress,time managementMany people live and work in the psychological state of scarcity. We do not have enough; enough money, enough friends, enough fun, enough time! Our millennium-http://www.blogtalkradio.com/businessdig/2010/07/29/meet-family-friendly-schoolsEducationhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/businessdig/2010/07/29/meet-family-friendly-schools/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/businessdig/2010/07/29/meet-family-friendly-schoolsThu, 29 Jul 2010 15:00:00 GMTMeet Family Friendly Schools!Donald Converse, Educational Development Director at Family Friendly Schools, is an instructor and trainer in the education market. Don has been an entrepreneur, public speaker, and teacher. As the Educational Development Director at Family Friendly Schools, Don assists schools and districts in choosing the family engagement developmental programs that will maximize the results of their efforts and minimize the learning curve for implementation. Join us to learn more about the alternative that builds engagement-driven learning and brings families into the process. The future is NOW at Family Friendly Schools! 00:30:0030 Minute Business Dignoeducation,engagement,family,parents,teachersDonald Converse, Educational Development Director at Family Friendly Schools, is an instructor and trainer in the education market. Don has been an entrepreneurhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/businessdig/2010/07/08/the-new-normal--what-can-we-learn-from-dating-to-match-job-seekers-and-employersBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/businessdig/2010/07/08/the-new-normal--what-can-we-learn-from-dating-to-match-job-seekers-and-employers/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/businessdig/2010/07/08/the-new-normal--what-can-we-learn-from-dating-to-match-job-seekers-and-employersThu, 08 Jul 2010 15:00:00 GMTThe New Normal - What Can We Learn from Dating to Match Job Seekers and Employers?Both employers and job seekers are faced with new challenges as the recession wears on. The "new normal" means that creativity, innovation, and persistence are just as important as skills and knowledge to making a match that is a win-win for businesses and job seekers. How has the game changed and what can be done to broaden opportunities? How is dating like finding or filling a job? Join us as Vicki Gaddy, Founder and CEO of NewSuit, LLC, shares her insight and expertise to help both job seekers and employers discover ways to address the "new normal" by creating strategies that will foster relationships and expand horizons.00:31:0030 Minute Business Dignojob seekers,business owners,Vicki Gaddy,networking,job strategiesBoth employers and job seekers are faced with new challenges as the recession wears on. The "new normal" means that creativity, innovation, and persistence arehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/businessdig/2010/06/17/what-are-you-willing-to-do-for-happinessGoalshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/businessdig/2010/06/17/what-are-you-willing-to-do-for-happiness/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/businessdig/2010/06/17/what-are-you-willing-to-do-for-happinessThu, 17 Jun 2010 15:00:00 GMTWhat are you willing to do for happiness?Dr. Reneé Green works to develop people to their full leadership potential. She has coached individuals in the U.S. Army, high velocity retail organizations, and nonprofits. Dr. Green, who specializes in leadership, emotional intelligence, and life coaching, provides private coaching for individuals and mentoring, management process, and team-building training with world-renowned leader-development organizations. She combines expert coaching knowledge and extensive human resources expertise with in-the-trenches management experience. Her approach to development for diverse leaders has delivered impressive bottom-line results. Today, Dr. Green’s niche is to help those from minority, multicultural, or disadvantaged backgrounds master the communication relationship, and leadership techniques necessary to succeed in life. Join us as Dr. Reneé Green shares her perspective on ways of living that can improve our potential for happiness. She will share insights and strategies about areas where human thoughts and actions can be directed to improve the potential for happiness: controlling emotions, setting boundaries, and establishing strong connections. A specialist in emotional intelligence, Dr. Green will discuss how the attributes of emotional intelligence are relevant to emotional well-being and future happiness. 00:27:0030 Minute Business Dignoleadership,emotional intelligence,diversity,relationships,happinessDr. Reneé Green works to develop people to their full leadership potential. She has coached individuals in the U.S. Army, high velocity retail organizations, anhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/businessdig/2010/06/03/do-you-want-satisfied-customers-or-loyal-customersBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/businessdig/2010/06/03/do-you-want-satisfied-customers-or-loyal-customers/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/businessdig/2010/06/03/do-you-want-satisfied-customers-or-loyal-customersThu, 03 Jun 2010 15:00:00 GMTDo You Want Satisfied Customers Or Loyal Customers?How The Difference Can Make or Break Your Business. Each moment with a customer is an opportunity to build or destroy loyalty. Customer loyalty is built customer by customer, interaction by interaction, moment by moment. You are in a powerful position to create memorable experiences for customers by consistently reaching for extraordinary service. Join us as we discuss why having a loyal customer is the standard, not the exception. Ted Friedli, owner of Excel Travel in Long Branch, New Jersey, will share how his company has exceeded customer expectations for over 15 years. Excel Travel’s mission is to offer customers the best service AND best prices (while making the travel planning process a lot of fun)! They guarantee that their prices are the same or better compared to what you’ll find online, and believe in open and honest communication, with no hidden fees.00:30:0030 Minute Business DignoCustomer,Loyalty,Service,Business,TravelHow The Difference Can Make or Break Your Business. Each moment with a customer is an opportunity to build or destroy loyalty. Customer loyalty is built custohttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/businessdig/2010/05/20/career-fitnesshow-to-survive-and-prosper-in-todays-workplaceBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/businessdig/2010/05/20/career-fitnesshow-to-survive-and-prosper-in-todays-workplace/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/businessdig/2010/05/20/career-fitnesshow-to-survive-and-prosper-in-todays-workplaceThu, 20 May 2010 15:00:00 GMTCareer Fitness–How to Survive and Prosper in Today’s Workplace ELIZABETH CRAIG a Master Career and Job Search Strategist, President of ELC Global shares her insights about today's workplace. Ms. Craig assists individuals and organizations in reaching their highest levels of meaningful success. As a Master Career Development Professional she has been honored as one of the top Outstanding Global Career Development Facilitators by her peers in the National Career Development Association and recipient of the first Bridge Award from the Career Management Alliance for making a significant difference by connecting professionals. She is here to speak with us on business career success utilizing the career fitness model. More information is available at www.elcglobal.com It's a given that structural and behavioral changes in global corporations have and will continue to transform the modern workplace. Career Fitness is a system that encompasses both a philosophy of working and a regimen of regular activities that will show you how to plan and achieve a healthy and rewarding career in the 21st Century. If you are employed this system will strengthen and protect your career for whatever lies ahead, if you are in transition the principles and practices will energize, leverage, and connect you to your talent and give you a plan. If you are the firm’s business unit or hiring manager these are the performers with skills you want on your team!00:30:0030 Minute Business DignoBusiness career success,career fitness,prosper in your career,todays workplace,career successELIZABETH CRAIG a Master Career and Job Search Strategist, President of ELC Global shares her insights about today's workplace. Ms. Craig assists individuals anhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/businessdig/2010/05/06/wendy-j-galloway--a-woman-on-the-moveBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/businessdig/2010/05/06/wendy-j-galloway--a-woman-on-the-move/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/businessdig/2010/05/06/wendy-j-galloway--a-woman-on-the-moveThu, 06 May 2010 15:00:00 GMTWendy J. Galloway - A Woman on the MoveAfter a 27-year career as a Commanding Officer in the New Jersey State Police, Wendy J. Galloway now serves as Director of Programs for the New Jersey Department of State. Join us to hear her inspiring story that has impacted the lives of many women. Her career started as a teacher and, through a variety of twists and turns, brought her to work with New Jersey’s first Lieutenant Governor, with much to share along the way. She has achieved many firsts for women in New Jersey, and has actively served on many community boards, giving tirelessly to many causes.00:30:0030 Minute Business DignoBusiness,Women,Education,Conferences,Community InvolvementAfter a 27-year career as a Commanding Officer in the New Jersey State Police, Wendy J. Galloway now serves as Director of Programs for the New Jersey Departmenhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/businessdig/2010/04/22/entrepreneurs-use-your-resources-design-your-succeEntrepreneurhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/businessdig/2010/04/22/entrepreneurs-use-your-resources-design-your-succe/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/businessdig/2010/04/22/entrepreneurs-use-your-resources-design-your-succeThu, 22 Apr 2010 15:00:00 GMTEntrepreneurs! USE Your Resources-->Design Your Success!Emily J. Carter, Director of Entrepreneurship & Business Development for Southern Illinois University Carbondale, manages the Small Business Development and Entrepreneurship Centers, and the satellite Manufacturing Extension Center in southern Illinois. Emily also manages grants and projects involving outreach and technical assistance efforts for the University. An adjunct faculty in the College of Mass Communication and Media Arts, Emily provides instruction to graduate students in the fields of business and entrepreneurship. Ms. Carter’s extensive business development experience has touched hundreds of entrepreneurs throughout the region. A sought after speaker, Ms. Carter frequently shares her guidance for access to capital, entrepreneurial training, and marketing strategies. She has presented to national audiences including the Association of Small Business Development Centers, Global Consortium of Entrepreneurship Centers, National Business Incubation Association, and United States Association of Small Business and Entrepreneurship. A third generation southern Illinois Entrepreneur with over twenty years of small business experience, her professional affiliations and advocacy efforts include Chairmanship of the Small Business & Entrepreneurship Committee of the Illinois State Treasurer’s Advisory Board on Women’s Issues, former President of the Illinois Small Business Development Association, and board member of the Illinois Manufacturing Extension Center. She is an inaugural recipient of the Money Smart Award presented by the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago in recognition of her exemplary efforts in helping Illinois residents become financially literate and economically empowered. Ms. Carter holds a Bachelor's in Marketing and a Master's in Business Administration from Southern Illinois University Carbondale and holds professional certifications ranging from International Trade to Business Incubation.00:30:0030 Minute Business Dignoentrepreneur,marketing,business development,strategy,accountability partnerEmily J. Carter, Director of Entrepreneurship & Business Development for Southern Illinois University Carbondale, manages the Small Business Development and Enthttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/businessdig/2010/04/09/negotiation-tactics-and-strategies-everyone-can-usManagementhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/businessdig/2010/04/09/negotiation-tactics-and-strategies-everyone-can-us/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/businessdig/2010/04/09/negotiation-tactics-and-strategies-everyone-can-usFri, 09 Apr 2010 18:00:00 GMTNegotiation Tactics and Strategies Everyone Can UseGreg Williams, internationally known as ‘The Master Negotiator’, has enhanced the negotiation skills of people worldwide. He is an author and presenter, who has mastered the fine art of negotiation and is a worldwide recognized public speaker and trainer on that subject. Join us for an informative conversation with Greg as he shares his insights and techniques to becoming a better negotiator. Greg has enriched the lives of many individuals, by speaking before, coaching and training, countless number of people in corporations, and on an individual basis, on how to become better negotiators. In his latest bestselling book, "Negotiate: Afraid, ‘Know’ More”, he gives insightful strategies and tips into how to use new tactics that will disarm an opponent and leave the reader in a powerful position. As an author and speaker, with over 500 articles on the subject of negotiations to his credit, he has become a recognized "expert" in the field. 00:30:0030 Minute Business DignoBusiness,Negotiation,Management,Strategy,Body LanguageGreg Williams, internationally known as ‘The Master Negotiator’, has enhanced the negotiation skills of people worldwide. He is an author and presenter, who hhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/businessdig/2010/03/18/purposeful-networking--a-stack-of-business-cards-is-not-a-sales-strategyBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/businessdig/2010/03/18/purposeful-networking--a-stack-of-business-cards-is-not-a-sales-strategy/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/businessdig/2010/03/18/purposeful-networking--a-stack-of-business-cards-is-not-a-sales-strategyThu, 18 Mar 2010 15:00:00 GMTPURPOSEFUL NETWORKING - A STACK OF BUSINESS CARDS IS NOT A SALES STRATEGYIn the era of relationship marketing, we cannot passively connect in face-to-face networking opportunities. Presence has power and engagement is the fuel. Individual approaches to networking vary, but the successful among us strategically plan to optimize the value for sales and customer loyalty. 00:30:0030 Minute Business Dignonetworking,face-to-face,strategic planning,sales,relationship marketingIn the era of relationship marketing, we cannot passively connect in face-to-face networking opportunities. Presence has power and engagement is the fuel. Indihttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/businessdig/2010/03/04/whats-all-the-twitter-aboutBusinesshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/businessdig/2010/03/04/whats-all-the-twitter-about/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/businessdig/2010/03/04/whats-all-the-twitter-aboutThu, 04 Mar 2010 16:00:00 GMTWhat’s All the Twitter About?Lisa Kanda, chief results officer at Elkay Corporate Advisors, will discuss the three critical steps to success in social networking and why it's a mistake for businesses to take the “wait and see” approach in using social media. For more information, visit http://elkayadvisors.com00:30:0030 Minute Business Dignosocial media,strategic plan,personal brand,business,social networkingLisa Kanda, chief results officer at Elkay Corporate Advisors, will discuss the three critical steps to success in social networking and why it's a mistake for