Episodes

April 8, 2021

35. Improve Your Interview Skills and Land Your Dream Job (Part 2)

Interviewing for your dream job can be one of the most nerve-racking times in anyone’s life. You can try so hard to nail the interview, but it’s also important to know that there is such a thing as over-preparing. This situa…
April 1, 2021

34. Improve Your Interview Skills and Land Your Dream Job (Part 1)

Interviewing for your dream job can be one of the most nerve-racking times in anyone’s life. You can try so hard to nail the interview, but it’s also important to know that there is such a thing as over-preparing. This situa…
March 18, 2021

33. I’m Being Bullied and Harassed at Work-What Can I Do?

Nowadays, with all the training that supervisors and managers have to go through, you would think that harassment would no longer be a problem. Unfortunately, that is not the case. Given the recent news of harassment cases i…
Feb. 22, 2021

32. Working for a Great Boss - What Does it Look Like?

Working for a great boss, what does it look like? We sit down with Julian Torres to discuss his experience working for a great (and not so great boss) throughout his career. We also discuss management confrontation and the…
Jan. 30, 2021

31. What Makes a Leader a GREAT Leader?

Guest Ashley Vlcan and Dr. Ryan Giffen discuss what leadership looks like both in non-profit and for-profit organizations. They also discuss what terrible leaders look like and what can be done to become better at managing …
Dec. 30, 2020

30. How to Build and Improve Employee Loyalty

Are you loyal to your organization? Are you ready to quit once the job market becomes employee friendly again? How do you build employee loyalty and how do you improve employee retention through loyalty? These questions and …
Dec. 16, 2020

29. Employee Loyalty and Brand Alignment with Skot Waldron

How is creating a strong internal company brand linked to employee loyalty? How can leaders today build and maintain employee loyalty through internal branding? Skot Waldron helps answer these questions and provides guidanc…
Dec. 3, 2020

28. California Emergency COVID-19 Prevention Regulations

The State of California released its Emergency COVID-19 Prevention Regulations on December 2nd. These regulations became enforceable on Monday, November 30, 2020. If you're an employee or an employer, this is a must listen…
Nov. 13, 2020

27. Leadership & Management- What’s the Difference?

What's the difference between a leader and a manager? Leaders Inspire others while a manager hinders. Who do you want to be? Listen as Dr. Ryan Giffen discusses the difference based on inspiration from author Mark Sanborn …
Oct. 29, 2020

26. Developing a Strong Work Ethic

If you feel as though your work ethic could use improvement or that you need to get ahead of your apathy, listen is Dr. Giffen provides tips that can help you last through the workdays and stick to your business goals.
Oct. 29, 2020

26. Developing a Strong Work Ethic

If you feel as though your work ethic could use improvement or that you need to get ahead of your apathy, listen is Dr. Giffen provides tips that can help you last through the workdays and stick to your business goals.
Sept. 29, 2020

25. Business Management Tips to Thrive in Today’s Market

During recent months, Coronavirus has threatened and changed businesses across the country and the globe. With stay-at-home orders, new safety regulations, and a changing (in some cases dwindling) market…..
Sept. 11, 2020

24. How to Maintain an ICONIC Mindset During Times of Uncertainty With Calvin Stovall

The things we cannot control, such as COVID19, Civil unrest, and political upheaval, continues to bring uncertainty in our lives.  So many people are questioning their direction, career choices, or confused about where they …
July 31, 2020

23. The Cruise Industry and Travel Agencies Post COVID19 with Trapper Martin of Dream Vacations

Since March of 2020, the beginning of the COVID19 pandemic, the cruise industry has reported billions of lost revenue. Reports indicate Royal Caribbean and Carnival cruise lines collectively lost $6.4 Billion in revenue. In …
July 31, 2020

23. The Cruise Industry and Travel Agencies Post COVID19 with Trapper Martin of Dream Vacations

Since March of 2020, the beginning of the COVID19 pandemic, the cruise industry has reported billions of lost revenue. Reports indicate Royal Caribbean and Carnival cruise lines collectively lost $6.4 Billion in revenue. In …
July 9, 2020

22. Employee Culture Fit & Hotel Revenue Generation Post COVID-19

The hospitality industry continues to be a leading example of resilience.  With hotel occupancy, ADR, and RevPar in flux, hospitality executives continue to balance guests, employee safety, and profitability.  Join Dr.
June 25, 2020

21. Avoiding Discrimination- Where is the Diversity & Inclusion Training?

The conversation continues since the last episode on Racial Bias in the Workplace.  We’re going to discuss avoiding discrimination and signs to look for that your organization needs diversity and inclusion training. First,
June 12, 2020

20. Racial Bias In The Workplace

Traditionally, workplace policies are made by individuals that don't reflect the diversity of the organization. For example, policies may not address racial bias, workplace equity, or the consequences of an employee demonstr…
May 27, 2020

19. Dealing With Change – How Stoicism Can Help

With the COVID-19 pandemic sweeping the globe, everyone is dealing with change in one way or another.  Students are adjusting to online classes as elementary schools to colleges are closed.  Sports fans are watching reruns o…
May 27, 2020

19. Dealing With Change – How Stoicism Can Help

With the COVID-19 pandemic sweeping the globe, everyone is dealing with change in one way or another.  Students are adjusting to online classes as elementary schools to colleges are closed.  Sports fans are watching reruns o…
May 14, 2020

18. How to Engage Your Employees in 5 Easy Steps

During any time of uncertainty, it is a good idea to boost morale around the workplace. Promote positive energy with your workers. One of the best ways to help improve performance is to think about how to promote high levels…
May 14, 2020

18. How to Engage Your Employees in 5 Easy Steps

During any time of uncertainty, it is a good idea to boost morale around the workplace. Promote positive energy with your workers. One of the best ways to help improve performance is to think about how to promote high levels…
April 30, 2020

17. Managing Workplace Change & Remote Workers

Managing workplace change and dealing with change is tough, especially if you're new to remote work. In this episode, we discuss what a robust employee engagement plan looks like for business when dealing with change,
April 30, 2020

17. Managing Workplace Change & Remote Workers

Managing workplace change and dealing with change is tough, especially if you're new to remote work. In this episode, we discuss what a robust employee engagement plan looks like for business when dealing with change,