Podcast appearances and mentions of Robert Half International

Jennifer Winkeljohn from Robert Half International joined Fort Wayne's Morning News to try and explain how the jobs report was wrong by nearly 1 million jobs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, we're thrilled to have LeChez Solages join us to discuss a vital yet often overlooked aspect of career progression: understanding total rewards. LeChez, who also co-hosts the Your Corporate IQ podcast, brings a wealth of knowledge about negotiating job offers and strategizing career moves. Today, she's here to help us look beyond the salary and consider the complete package, including work environment, benefits, bonuses, and even stock options. So, if you're currently navigating job offers or planning your next career move, turn up the volume—this episode is packed with invaluable insights to ensure you make well-informed decisions that align with both your financial goals and lifestyle needs. Get ready to expand your understanding of what truly constitutes a rewarding job offer!About Our GuestLeChez Solages is a Talent Acquisition Strategist, DEI Global Leader, and Career Coach with over 10 years of corporate experience. LeChez has helped Fortune 500 companies such as Marriott International, Volvo Group, and Robert Half International achieve their talent acquisition and DEI initiative goals.She advocates for sustainable DEI hiring and career development programs supported by mentorship and sponsorship. She strives to amplify Black voices and serve her community with corporate navigation coaching. She holds a bachelor's degree in mass communications from Towson University and currently resides in the DC metropolitan area. LeChez served on the board for Carlisle Young Professionals and is a graduate of the Leadership Cumberland Fellow Program.Connect with LeChezWebsite: https://yourcorporateiq.comLinkedIn: LeChez SolagesConnect with TiffanyWebsite: https://www.moneytalkwitht.comFacebook: Money Talk With TiffTwitter: @moneytalkwithtInstagram: @moneytalkwithtLinkedIn: Tiffany GrantYouTube: Money Talk With TiffPinterest: @moneytalkwithtTikTok: @moneytalkwithtTimestamps[00:00] Consider salary, lifestyle, and willingness to adapt.[05:35] Conduct research on potential employers for confidence.[08:12] Remote, hybrid, onsite work arrangements in pandemic.[11:11] Recruiters face challenges with stock and bonuses.[14:55] Podcast covers career advice and negotiation tips.[16:40] Expresses gratitude and promises comprehensive show notes.Key Points Discussed1. Understanding Total Rewards:- LeChez explains that total rewards encompass not just the salary but also the scope of work, work environment and culture, work arrangements (remote, hybrid, onsite), medical benefits, and other perks such as bonuses and stock options.2. Evaluating the Entire Offer Package:- Importance of not focusing solely on salary.- Importance of understanding all components of the offer to meet both basic and lifestyle...

Jennifer Winkeljohn from Robert Half International joined Fort Wayne's Morning News to deliver the January jobs report. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As companies continue to face a shortage of accountants, many employers are increasing compensation and adding benefits and perks to attract and retain talent. Rich Singer, director of permanent placement services for Robert Half International, discusses the trends and the takeaways from the 2024 Robert Half Salary Guide. Resources:2024 Robert Half Salary Guide Employee Management Knowledge Hub

Jennifer Winkeljohn from Robert Half International joined Fort Wayne's Morning News to deliver the September jobs report. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Fontanella founded Encore Professionals Group is a previous Division Director for Robert Half International and Client Service Director for Resources Global Professionals. Chris has authored multiple books on careers and is here to help us take control of our job search and careers. - Connect with Chris: chrisfontanella.com www.linkedin.com/in/chris-fontanella-2992047 - Job Interview Experience - Interview Coaching, Candidate Club Interview Prep, Contact & More: https://www.jobinterviewexperience.com/ - Buy Me a Coffee Link (Support the Show) https://www.buymeacoffee.com/JobInterviewEx - Candidate Club Interview Prep: https://www.candidateclub.com/pricing

Kevin Kermes is a serial entrepreneur and Co-Founder & Partner in Create Next Group, an organization that builds companies focused on helping professionals create what's next in their careers and lives. He is also the Founder and Principal of the K Squared Group and the Founder and Principal of Career Attraction, where they've helped over 16,000 high achievers find 6-figure jobs they love. Before founding these organizations, Kevin worked in several other talent acquisition organizations, including Robert Half International, and served as an Infantry Officer in the United States Army. Kevin joins me today to discuss how you can make the pivot and be where you want to be in your career and life. He explains how focusing on what you don't want to do instead of what you want to do can hinder you from getting unstuck. He shares the realizations he learned from serving in the military and describes how systems and structures solve recurring problems, allowing us to address bigger problems and goals. He also outlines the steps you can take to figure out what you want to do in your life and career and highlights how asking for help is critical to your success. “Our beliefs inform our potential, which fuels our ambition and drive to take action. How we perceive the results of our actions builds on our beliefs.” - Kevin Kermes This week on Mastering Overwhelm: Why Kevin is passionate about helping people get to where they want to be in their careers Looking for what you want to do in your life and career What keeps people from attracting the career they want The challenge of creating a life and finding jobs after serving in the military Why hiring is no different from the buying process The high achiever's reluctance to ask for help Building advocates in your team and organization Resources Mentioned: Book: Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones by James Clear Connect with Kevin Kermes: Kevin Kermes Website CreateNext Group Career Attraction MedTech + Mindset Kevin Kermes on LinkedIn Kevin Kermes on Instagram Kevin Kermes on Facebook Kevin Kermes on Twitter Mastering Overwhelm - Set Yourself Free to Enjoy Your Success Thanks for tuning into this week's episode of the Mastering Overwhelm Podcast. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts. Apple Podcasts | TuneIn | GooglePlay | Stitcher | Spotify | Amazon Music | iHeart | Deezer Be sure to share your favorite episodes on social media to help me reach more listeners, like you. Join me on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and LinkedIn. For more exclusive content and information, visit our website.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In der heutigen Folge „Alles auf Aktien“ berichten die Finanzjournalisten Nando Sommerfeldt und Philipp Vetter über den Absturz von Boeing und US-Autobauer im Rückwärtsgang. Außerdem geht es um General Motors, Ford, Docusign, Datadog, Airbnb, Crowdstrike, Nvidia, Netflix, Paypal, Delivery Hero, Bitcoin, Ether, Coinbase, Celsius Network, Adecco, Randstad, Ziprecruiter, Manpower und Robert Half International. Wir freuen uns an Feedback über aaa@welt.de. Disclaimer: Die im Podcast besprochenen Aktien und Fonds stellen keine spezifischen Kauf- oder Anlage-Empfehlungen dar. Die Moderatoren und der Verlag haften nicht für etwaige Verluste, die aufgrund der Umsetzung der Gedanken oder Ideen entstehen. Hörtipps: Für alle, die noch mehr wissen wollen: Holger Zschäpitz können Sie jede Woche im Finanz- und Wirtschaftspodcast "Deffner&Zschäpitz" hören. Außerdem bei WELT: Im werktäglichen Podcast „Kick-off Politik - Das bringt der Tag“ geben wir Ihnen im Gespräch mit WELT-Experten die wichtigsten Hintergrundinformationen zu einem politischen Top-Thema des Tages. Mehr auf welt.de/kickoff und überall, wo es Podcasts gibt. +++Werbung+++ Hier geht's zur App: Scalable Capital ist der Broker mit Flatrate. Unbegrenzt Aktien traden und alle ETFs kostenlos besparen – für nur 2,99 € im Monat, ohne weitere Kosten. Und jetzt ab aufs Parkett, die Scalable App downloaden und loslegen. Hier geht's zur App: https://bit.ly/3abrHQm Impressum: https://www.welt.de/services/article7893735/Impressum.html Datenschutz: https://www.welt.de/services/article157550705/Datenschutzerklaerung-WELT-DIGITAL.html

Today, Shawn and Joni host an inspiring in-studio interview with successful real estate investor and entrepreneur Elissa Stone. Elissa is the founder of Acquisitions By Design. Acquisitions By Design delivers a broad range of targeted services to provide clients with personalized solutions and investment possibilities in Real Estate-related transactions to bridge personal situations, generate wealth and passive income, and build financial portfolio diversification. Elissa began her work at Robert Half International, a 3.3 billion-dollar firm, where she was ranked 45th globally as Rookie of the Year after only six months in the annual competition (over 400 offices worldwide). She has held impressive roles ranging from Director of Sales to Division Director, with the most recent vice president of Client Strategy for a large Houston firm. Elissa explains how she overcame tremendous adversity and seemingly insurmountable challenges to reach success in her life. The three real estate experts also discuss the entrepreneurial spirit and the ambition it takes to thrive in today's competitive landscape. Acquisitions By Design Link: https://www.acquisitionsbydesign.com

For more information:www.wingmen.orgwww.linksofutopia.comDR. DAVID COOKDavid Cook is a speaker, consultant, coach, author, and film-maker in the field of Sport and Performance Psychology.  He served as "Mental Training Coach" for the San Antonio Spurs from 1996 – 2004 that included two World Championships. He is currently Director of the new Peak Performance Center at Baylor University. Golf Digest (2013) named him one of the “Top 10 Mental Game Experts” in the world of golf.  He is currently coaching several of the Tour's top players. As past president of the National Sport Psychology Academy he is known as a leading authority in the science of Peak Performance.  He has coached performers from the PGA (over 100 players), NBA (two NBA MVP's, David Robinson and Tim Duncan), NFL, MLB, Olympics, and collegiate national championship ranks.  His business clients have included The PGA of America, Exxon Mobil, Sprint, HP/Compaq, USAA, Heinz, American Express, Bristol-Myers Squibb, Texas Instruments, Bayer, Interstate Battery, StorageTek, Pitney Bowes, US Filter, State Farm Insurance, Robert Half International, Key Bank, Conoco/Phillips, and many others.  In 2006 he released his first performance novel, Golf's Sacred Journey: Seven Days at the Links of Utopia that was featured in the USA Today Life Section in the fall of 2009.  This book was made into a movie, Seven Days in Utopia, summer of 2010 with academy award winners Robert Duvall and Melissa Leo and was released in theaters across the country September of 2011.  This movie was built around the performance principles he speaks about in his keynotes. He served as Executive Producer on this project and President and Chairman of the Board of Utopia Films the Production Company. The book sequel, Johnny's U.S. Open: Golf's Sacred Journey 2, was released fall of 2013. His latest book, The Psychology of Tournament Golf: Playing Your Best When it Means the Most was released Christmas 2014Dr. Cook's consulting firm bridges the gap between the sports and business arenas.  He is the former Director of Applied Sport and Performance Psychology at the University of Kansas (1984 - 1996) where his peers elected him President of the National Sport Psychology Academy in 1992.  During his twelve-year tenure at K.U. he counseled over 2500 athletes and coaches and directed the graduate program in Applied Sport Psychology.  He also directed the Mindset Academy at the Westin La Cantera Resort, a nationally recognized mental training academy for aspiring competitive golfers from 2001 - 2006.  David's articles have been featured in Golf Magazine, Golf Illustrated, and Golf Tips.  In 1988 David represented the United States at the International Olympic Academy in Olympia, Greece.David received his undergraduate degree from Baylor University in 1980.  He completed his Ph.D. in Applied Sport and Performance Psychology from the University of Virginia in 1984.  He is married to Karen and has two daughters.  They live in the Hill Country of Texas.

In this "Best of 2021" HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanhwestover/) talks with Ambrose Blowfield about the importance of aligning your core values with the way you operate your business (Originally Aired September 27th, 2021). See the video here: https://youtu.be/DI-v0MD3dME. Ambrose Blowfield (linkedin.com/in/ambroseblowfield) is one of Australasia's leading trainers and speakers in sales, marketing and business growth. He has both top class academic and experience-based knowledge from working at many leading international companies. Having completed the highest-rated bilingual business degree in the UK, he was one of only 15 applicants chosen from over 3000 to join Proctor & Gamble UK on their prestigious graduate programme. He then worked for Australia's leading recruitment company where he achieved double the average sales growth of his team. He then joined the world's leading financial recruitment firm, Robert Half International. After a two-year contract in Business Development for New Zealand's leading engineering consortium, where he brought over $100M in project sales opportunities from scratch, Ambrose joined his wife, Jo, in 2005 at The Marketing Company, where he found his true calling in helping businesses grow. Ambrose now dedicates most of his time to it's sister company, the Sales Mastery Company, the focus being on developing world-class business-to-business salespeople and Sales Managers. Ambrose has delivered training in person in 10 different countries, while his online training has helped over 15,000 businesses in 20 countries, across 6 continents make over $2Bn in additional sales... just Antarctica to go! Ambrose is a dynamic, passionate and professional trainer and speaker whose energy in contagious. Giving is one of his core values, which has seen him active with www.christmasbox.co.nz, a local soup kitchen and helping over 1500 businesses worldwide for free, helping them adapt to the changes brought about through Covid19. Like this episode?! Please leave a review. Check out Dr. Westover's new book, 'Bluer than Indigo' Leadership, here: https://www.innovativehumancapital.com/bluerthanindigo. Check out Dr. Westover's book, The Alchemy of Truly Remarkable Leadership, here: https://www.innovativehumancapital.com/leadershipalchemy. Check out the latest issue of the Human Capital Leadership magazine, here: https://www.innovativehumancapital.com/hci-magazine. Ranked #6 Performance Management Podcast: https://blog.feedspot.com/performance_management_podcasts/ Ranked #6 Workplace Podcast: https://blog.feedspot.com/workplace_podcasts/ Ranked #7 HR Podcast: https://blog.feedspot.com/hr_podcasts/ Ranked #12 Talent Management Podcast: https://blog.feedspot.com/talent_management_podcasts/ Ranked in the Top 20 Personal Development and Self-Improvement Podcasts: https://blog.feedspot.com/personal_development_podcasts/ Ranked in the Top 30 Leadership Podcasts: https://blog.feedspot.com/leadership_podcasts/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hcipodcast/support

Does it ever feel like sales requires a ton of chasing, convincing, and talking at your potential clients and customers? Does it feel like you're constantly trying to reach new prospects and get your message through to them? What if we told you there was a better way to sell? On our new podcast, we spoke with Ambrose Blowfield about how it may actually be best to shut up if you want to sell. He's worked with an array of cultures, and there is no one-size-fits-all when going from one country to the next. However, he has discovered some pointers that will help you sell effectively, regardless of the country and culture you're selling in. Ambrose Blowfield is one of Australasia's leading trainers and speakers in sales, marketing, and business growth. He has both top-class academic and experience-based knowledge from working at many leading international companies, including P&G UK and Robert Half International, among others. Ambrose has trained businesses of all sizes in both sales and marketing. He has delivered training in person in 10 different countries across 3 continents, while his online training has helped over 15,000 businesses in 20 countries, across 6 continents, make over $2B in additional sales… just Antarctica to go! His first book, The Authority Guide to Writing and Implementing a Marketing Plan, was published in the UK in 2017. His sales-focused book, Shut Up to Sell, is set to be launched in late 2021.Read more at https://petite2queen.com/category/podcasts/Support the show (https://p2q.link/donate)

In this episode, we learn how to use humor from a legendary leader - none other than Abraham Lincoln. Why is that so important for today's leaders? A Robert Half International survey found that 91% of executives believe a sense of humor is important for career advancement, while 84% feel that people with a good sense of humor do a better job. Another study by Bell Leadership Institute found that the two most desirable traits in leaders were a strong work ethic and a good sense of humor. Want to attract more customers? Want to retain the best talent? Want to win over investors? Make them laugh!MORE: https://creatingabrand.com/139

This recording is from REC (Recruitment and Employment Confederation), to watch the full webinar please click here: https://bit.ly/3BYhxPZ   Your Host Alison Humphries has been a recruitment industry “lifer” for more than 35 years, Alison was a director of businesses including Hays Plc, Robert Half International, BNB Plc, and Penna Plc, developing a highly successful career spanning contingent, retained, temp/contract, RPO, statement of works and consulting services.   In this podcast, Alison provides an introduction to the whole issue of Recruitment Process Outsourcing, Managed Service Provision, and Statement Of Works recruitment. As well as looking at the differences between these services, Alison provides a comprehensive overview of what they share.   The learnings that you can take away from this podcast are very topical in the current climate and can help to support smaller recruitment businesses in proactively seeking opportunities.   Timestamps:   00:46 - Introduction to Alison 03:21 - Introduction to the topic 06:08 - The current situation  09:00 - Alison's experience 11:06 - Fast-growing market 12:00 - Why there is a need for this now 14:30 - Focusing on client expectations and frustrations  16:46 - Traditional use of staffing and hiring 17:52 - What we see now 19:12 - There are no cash cows in recruitment anymore  20:44 - What are the primary drivers for reviewing staffing and hiring provision? 24:30 - Be clear - and realistic - about your offer  32:07 - The Buying Cycle 33:36 - Cash-flow, resources, and liabilities   If you would prefer to listen to this podcast with the accompanying slides, please email Alison: alison@recruitmentleadership.co.uk

In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanhwestover/) talks with Ambrose Blowfield about the importance of aligning your core values with the way you operate your business. See the video here: https://youtu.be/DI-v0MD3dME.  Ambrose Blowfield (linkedin.com/in/ambroseblowfield) is one of Australasia's leading trainers and speakers in sales, marketing and business growth. He has both top class academic and experience-based knowledge from working at many leading international companies. Having completed the highest-rated bilingual business degree in the UK, he was one of only 15 applicants chosen from over 3000 to join Proctor & Gamble UK on their prestigious graduate programme. He then worked for Australia's leading recruitment company where he achieved double the average sales growth of his team. He then joined the world's leading financial recruitment firm, Robert Half International. After a two-year contract in Business Development for New Zealand's leading engineering consortium, where he brought over $100M in project sales opportunities from scratch, Ambrose joined his wife, Jo, in 2005 at The Marketing Company, where he found his true calling in helping businesses grow. Ambrose now dedicates most of his time to it's sister company, the Sales Mastery Company, the focus being on developing world-class business-to-business salespeople and Sales Managers. Ambrose has delivered training in person in 10 different countries, while his online training has helped over 15,000 businesses in 20 countries, across 6 continents make over $2Bn in additional sales... just Antarctica to go! Ambrose is a dynamic, passionate and professional trainer and speaker whose energy in contagious. Giving is one of his core values, which has seen him active with www.christmasbox.co.nz, a local soup kitchen and helping over 1500 businesses worldwide for free, helping them adapt to the changes brought about through Covid19.  Check out Dr. Westover's new book, 'Bluer than Indigo' Leadership, here: https://www.innovativehumancapital.com/bluerthanindigo.  Check out Dr. Westover's book, The Alchemy of Truly Remarkable Leadership, here: https://www.innovativehumancapital.com/leadershipalchemy.  Check out the latest issue of the Human Capital Leadership magazine, here: https://www.innovativehumancapital.com/hci-magazine.  Ranked #6 Performance Management Podcast: https://blog.feedspot.com/performance_management_podcasts/  Ranked #6 Workplace Podcast: https://blog.feedspot.com/workplace_podcasts/  Ranked #7 HR Podcast: https://blog.feedspot.com/hr_podcasts/  Ranked #12 Talent Management Podcast: https://blog.feedspot.com/talent_management_podcasts/  Ranked in the Top 20 Personal Development and Self-Improvement Podcasts: https://blog.feedspot.com/personal_development_podcasts/  Ranked in the Top 30 Leadership Podcasts: https://blog.feedspot.com/leadership_podcasts/

This recording is from TEAM (The Employment Agents Movement). To watch the full webinar, please click here: https://bit.ly/3GAPicE Your Host Alison Humphries has been a recruitment industry “lifer” for more than 35 years, Alison was a director of businesses including Hays Plc, Robert Half International, BNB Plc and Penna Plc, developing a highly successful career spanning contingent, retained, temp/contract, RPO, statement of works and consulting services. In this podcast, Alison talks about some of the most common mistakes that recruitment business owners make when they think they are on a route to a successful business exit, and highlights what buyers and investors are looking for. This episode is not one to miss for those who are looking to create a resilient business that has capital value! Timestamps: 0:47 - Introduction 3:30 - Alison's experience  5:43 - Learning curves 11:24 - In today's recruitment world 15:30 - Sustainable success 21:13 - Why it's important to get out of your bubble 22:56 - What buyers and investors want to see If you would prefer to listen to this podcast with the accompanying slides, please email Alison: alison@recruitmentleadership.co.uk

Ambrose Blowfield, MARKETING AND BUSINESSS GROWTH EXPERT, AUTHOR Ambrose Blowfield is one of Australasia's leading trainers and speakers in sales, marketing and business growth. He has both top-class academic and experience-based knowledge from working at many leading international companies, including P&G UK and Robert Half International, among others. Ambrose has trained businesses of all sizes in both sales and marketing. He has delivered training in person in 10 different countries across 3 continents, while his online training has helped over 15,000 businesses in 20 countries, across 6 continents, make over $2B in additional sales... just Antarctica to go! His first book, The Authority Guide to Writing and Implementing a Marketing Plan was published in the UK in 2017. His sales-focused book, Shut Up to Sell, is set to be launched in late 2021.

Amy Langer is an independent board member, successful entrepreneur and industry thought leader. She is currently Co-Founder and Owner of Salo, LLC, an $85M professional services company providing services throughout the U.S. out of offices in Minneapolis, MN, and Chicago, IL. At Salo, Ms. Langer has driven company growth and brand affinity through a keen analysis of market gaps, architecting and leading innovative strategies, and establishing sustainable and scalable infrastructure. Her unwavering commitment to creating an exceptional corporate culture and service environment has led Salo to be widely recognized for setting industry standards relative to innovative culture, superior client service, and workforce flexibility.   Prior to co-founding Salo, she was National Business Development Director at Robert Half International, a $1.5B publicly traded professional services company. In this role, she led transformative change in the North American territory, comprised of 25 offices, and drove a national product line that generated $10M in recurring annual revenue. Earlier in her career, Ms. Langer was employed as a CPA with KPMG, LLP a “big four” accounting firm, where she focused on global insurance and financial services client advisory work.  Committed to professional and community volunteerism, Ms. Langer has a history of service to not-for-profit boards and professional organizations. She currently serves on the Board of Directors for Health Partners, Washburn Center for Children Emeritus, and Board Member of Greater MSP. She holds a BS in Accounting from the Eli Broad College of Business, Michigan State University. In this episode, we discuss: ·     Amy's upbringing on a farm and how it taught her the value of hard work ·     Understanding what you love to do and what you excel at, and pursuing it ·     The transition from employee to business owner ·     Valuing relationships over the transaction ·     Resiliency as a necessary trait in business to overcome things not going as planned ·     Pursuing what you want to pursue and fulfilling it as the definition of winning ·     How your failures can provide the lessons you need to succeed I hope you will find this episode as exciting and informative as I have. Amy was so generous to share her better business practices regarding hiring efforts. Amy's story of overcoming failures and working to her strengths can teach us all how to have a better business. Please let me know your thoughts!   Connect with Amy Website https://salollc.com/ LinkedIn Page https://www.linkedin.com/in/amylanger/ Twitter @AmyLanger    Connect with Steve Eschbach Website: https://www.tworld.com/locations/naperville/ or https://eschbachassoc.com/  YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWqgICqaSI8xE2GRYY1HWJA  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/speschbach/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/steveeschbach/  Twitter: @ SteveEschbach   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Amy Langer is an independent board member, successful entrepreneur and industry thought leader. She is currently Co-Founder and Owner of Salo, LLC, an $85M professional services company providing services throughout the U.S. out of offices in Minneapolis, MN, and Chicago, IL. At Salo, Ms. Langer has driven company growth and brand affinity through a keen analysis of market gaps, architecting and leading innovative strategies, and establishing sustainable and scalable infrastructure. Her unwavering commitment to creating an exceptional corporate culture and service environment has led Salo to be widely recognized for setting industry standards relative to innovative culture, superior client service, and workforce flexibility.    Prior to co-founding Salo, she was National Business Development Director at Robert Half International, a $1.5B publicly traded professional services company. In this role, she led transformative change in the North American territory, comprised of 25 offices, and drove a national product line that generated $10M in recurring annual revenue. Earlier in her career, Ms. Langer was employed as a CPA with KPMG, LLP a “big four” accounting firm, where she focused on global insurance and financial services client advisory work.   Committed to professional and community volunteerism, Ms. Langer has a history of service to not-for-profit boards and professional organizations. She currently serves on the Board of Directors for Health Partners, Washburn Center for Children Emeritus, and Board Member of Greater MSP. She holds a BS in Accounting from the Eli Broad College of Business, Michigan State University. In this episode, we discuss: Amy's upbringing on a farm and how it taught her the value of hard work Understanding what you love to do and what you excel at, and pursuing it The transition from employee to business owner Valuing relationships over the transaction Resiliency as a necessary trait in business to overcome things not going as planned Pursuing what you want to pursue and fulfilling it as the definition of winning How your failures can provide the lessons you need to succeed I hope you will find this episode as exciting and informative as I have. Amy was so generous to share her better business practices regarding hiring efforts. Amy's story of overcoming failures and working to her strengths can teach us all how to have a better business. Please let me know your thoughts! Connect with Amy  Guest Contact Info: 612-269-2401 Email: amylanger@salollc.com Website https://salollc.com/ LinkedIn Page https://www.linkedin.com/in/amylanger/ Twitter @AmyLanger  Connect with Steve Eschbach Website: https://www.tworld.com/locations/naperville/ or https://eschbachassoc.com/  YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWqgICqaSI8xE2GRYY1HWJA  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/speschbach/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/steveeschbach/  Twitter: @SteveEschbach Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of the Gain Traction Podcast, Mike Edge talks with Vice President of Marketing and Franchise Development at Rad Air Complete Car Care, Bill Snow, about franchising in the auto care industry. They discuss tips on crafting an impactful customer experience, the trade secrets behind franchising, building your network in the industry, and much more. Buckle up and stay tuned! For many years, Rad Air has provided quality auto repairs for customers and was rated number one in Ohio for car repair and customer service. Prior to joining Rad Air in 2014, Bill worked at companies including Sprint Nextel, Robert Half International, and XO Communications. He has also volunteered at Neohio Region's Sports Car Club of America and the Ohio Bicycle Federation. Bill is a car enthusiast, and when he's not working, you can find him at the racetrack or spending time with his family. In this episode… What does franchising look like in the auto care industry? Why is it beneficial to expand your network of referral partners? How can you create a positive customer experience? Bill Snow shares his expertise in all things automotive. Here's a glimpse of what you'll learn:  Bill Snow discusses his journey into the auto care business after a rocky start to a family vacation Bill's inspirations in the auto care industry that led him to pursue franchising How to create an impactful and positive customer experience in the auto care industry How do you go about evaluating franchises? Why the people behind the franchise matter Bill shares tips on gaining referral partners and building your network Rad Air's plans for expansion The advantages and benefits of being a franchisee  Bill discusses some of his favorite business books Resources Mentioned in this episode Mike Edge on LinkedIn Tread Partners Bill Snow on LinkedIn Rad Air Complete Car Care Contact Bill Snow: (216)-659-1179 Bobby Henard Tire The E Myth: Why Most Businesses Don't Work and What to Do About It by Michael Gerber Traction: Get a Grip on Your Business by Gino Wickman Sponsor for this episode... This episode is brought to you by Tread Partners. At Tread Partners, we provide digital marketing for multi-location tire dealers and auto repair shops. By using our strategy, branding, and marketing services, we help shops sell more tires and put more cars in bays. We've helped companies like Action Gator Tire, Colony Tire and Service, and Ulmer's Auto Care Center bring extreme growth in paid leads, ROI, and searches. So, what are you waiting for? Visit www.treadpartners.com or email info@treadpartners.com to learn more.

My guest is, Keith Montgomery, a principal consultant at CyberOi, who passionately supports the evolution of an inclusive educational system that brings people together to solve the world's greatest problems and maladies.As a serial entrepreneur in game-changing technologies, Keith has co-founded and served as an executive in companies focused on business intelligence, cloud, and big data, with clients including McGraw-Hill Companies, Avery Dennison Corporation, and Robert Half International.Keith creates bridges between organizational and human cultures, and is proficient at building high-performing teams that optimize the use of collaboration and technology.We talked about...8:31 How he uses the mathematical mind and linguistic strategies to make sense of the world #sensemaking9:05 How he learned 6 languages and a became a highly sought-after specialists for nextGen technologies19:38 Why the dream world and digital world are getting more and more similar29:34 Why he is excited to use crypto as a means to give more financial sovereignty for the bottom of the pyramid #soverignty16:12 How he discerns the cult of personalities as well as the possibilities in digital media and cryptocurrencies50:53 The 6 ilities of NFT technologies24:43 The analytical and the fundamental angles he uses to find opportunities in the blockchain space90:34 The difference between spirit work vs. soul work #shadow104:57 The exponential benefits of having his own systems in areas that are important to him #systemsthinking104:18 The specific technique of Whats at risk to make fast and accurate decisions109:19 The 2 frameworks: kanban and check-in to help him make better investment decisionsPlease enjoy my conversation with serial entrepreneur, Keith MontgomeryCheck out Wisdom Quotes at the full episode,https://noblewarrior.com/episode/121-keith-montgomery-becoming-a-polymath-sensemaking-digital-technologies/

Now is the best time to investigate getting back into the workforce! Bill Driscoll is the Senior District Director of Robert Half International and explains why and what is making the job market so hot right now and why you should jump on the opportunity if you haven't already!

Chef Noel is Joined by Toronto's top media boss, marketer, and salesman Roger Dundas talk about the Bylacks.com Restaurant Week's debut. The By Blacks Restaurant week is running from May 10 - 23. Roger Dundas is the publisher and co-founder of ByBlacks.com. He is a salesman at heart, and there's no good salesman without a strong marketing mind. Roger has been selling and marketing a range of products since the early nineties. He began his career as an auditor and has worked as a top recruiter at Robert Half International, but found his sweet spot in marketing and publicity. At Konvo Media Group, Roger has built up a broad client list including arts organizations, restaurants, financial service companies, media companies, entertainment personalities, and not-for-profit organizations. Roger focuses on the continuous research of media and advertising mediums that maximize brand exposure. With established media contacts, constant, effective social media activity, and fresh web design, Konvo Media delivers thriving publicity and marketing campaigns that bring real results to your brand. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/whatscookingwithchefnoel/message

Jennifer Winkeljon from Robert Half International joined "Fort Wayne's Morning News" to discuss how the after effects of the COVID shutdowns have trickled into long-term problems in the job market.

Jennifer Winkeljon from Robert Half International joined "Fort Wayne's Morning News" to discuss the May 7th Jobs Report.

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Jennifer Winkeljon from Robert Half International joined "Fort Wayne's Morning News" and discussed the February jobs numbers that have been released and show economical signs of improvement for the country.

Jennifer Winkeljon from Robert Half International joined "Fort Wayne's Morning News" to talk about the January jobs report.

In my previous article I identified that the vital career and life skill of having confidence, is not reserved only for the privileged few see below: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:6760144697471053824/ One of the key sources to confidence is inspiration from fellow humans, where they act as a ‘windshield’, showing you possibilities. Real inspiration says, "Me too, I can do that.” What is a ‘windshield’ I hear you ask? A windshield is what you see in front of you that gives you inspiration; role models that give you an image of your future self. In his book, The Talent Code: Unlocking the Secrets of Skill in Sport, Arts, Music, Math and Just About Everything Else, Daniel Coyle gives the following example: “In 1997, there were no South Korean golfers on the Ladies’ Professional Golf Association (LPGA) Tour. [By 2009, there were] more than 40, winning one third of all events. What happened? One golfer succeeded (Se Ri Pak, who won two major tournaments in 1998) and through her, hundreds of South Korean girls were ignited by a new vision of their future selves. As the South Korean golfer Christina Kim put it,” You say to yourself, ‘If she can do it, why can’t I?’ ” Studies have shown that even a short connection with a role model, no matter how minor, can improve your motivation immeasurably. Daniel Coyle continues, “What ignited the progress wasn't any innate skill or gene. It was a small, ephemeral, yet powerful idea: a vision of their ideal future selves, a vision that oriented, energized, and accelerated progress, and that originated in the outside world.” The stories we tell ourselves frame our actions and attitude. We see this everywhere. Going to Eton must make you think at least you have a chance of being Prime Minister, regardless of your ability...it has never entered my head that I could be Prime Minister! Inspiration and Opportunity matter - so how do we create more in our lives?? I have experienced my own career defining 'windshield' moment: I had identified that Jeff Grout, (previously the MD of the recruitment company Robert Half International, now a bestselling author and speaker), could accelerate my career. These are the precise words I used to connect with him and gain a very valuable half-hour of his time, to ask him five key questions, regarding his success. “Hello Jeff, my name is Adrian Evans. We have not met yet. I know you are a busy man, so I will be brief. I run my own search & selection business. Over the years you have done an excellent job of building the Robert Half business and moving into the public speaking and coaching arena. I have read and enjoyed a number of your books including ‘Mind Games’ (2004). I am sure you had many challenges when you were first starting out. I am still at those early stages, trying to figure everything out. I would really appreciate it if you would spend half an hour of your time to answer a few questions.” This resulted in a very successful conversation between us, it gave me the methodology and path to not only write a book, but also be the catalyst for the belief that I could have a successful executive coaching career. I would love to know your thoughts, comments and questions adrian@adrianevans.co.uk Enterprise Sales Club is now LIVE at Sales, https://www.enterprisesalesclub.com. Our purpose is to enable SaaS Sales Professionals to achieve their potential through: the power of life-enhancing connections shared experiences and collaborative learnings. If you want to take your career to the next level, as well as improve your skills in Enterprise Sales, please contact me at adrian@adrianevans.co.uk

Jennifer Winkeljon from Robert Half International joined "Fort Wayne's Morning News" to discuss the December, 2020 Jobs Report that was released that showed some loss for the month in the jobs market across the country.

In today’s episode, we sat down with Brand Communications Officer at Zenni Optical, Sean Pate. Sean is a senior marketing and communications expert and leads all external brand partnerships and communications for the online leader in prescription eyewear, Zenni Optical. He is an accomplished public spokesperson and has appeared on multiple local and national media such as Good Morning America, CNN, and CNBC. Sean also worked in global management while leading communications at Ancestry and Art.com, and managing and collaborating on multinational lines of business. In this episode we discuss:Creating advantageous sports partnerships from the business worldSelling not just teams, but an ownership group on the value of sports partnershipsIdentifying value not just with traditional sports teams, but with Esports teamsSean’s early career focused on working towards the best practices at agency and corporate roles including Oracle, Robert Half International, and the Pac-12 Conference. Sean’s career took focus on B2C brands with global footprints after the first communication role with StubHub. In this episode, Sean dives into his career path and how it led him to his current role. He also what he has had to overcome on the job, how he pushed through. Sean is respected for his ability to work as a player and coach and as a passionate evangelist and strategist focused on driving positive corporate brand visibility.Connect with Beau Estes: Twitter Connect with Sean Pate: LinkedIn

The September jobs numbers have been released and Jennifer Winkeljon with Robert Half International joined "Fort Wayne's Morning News" to address the latest numbers.

Jennifer Winkeljon, Robert Half International joined "Fort Wayne's Morning News" to discuss the latest hiring trends amid the COVID-19 pandemic and the latest jobs numbers showing some mild improvement for those whose jobs were affected in the last several months but there are several concerns for employers in the long-term outlook.

The latest jobs numbers were released early Friday morning, and Jennifer Winkeljon from Robert Half International joined "Fort Wayne's Morning News" to talk about the highs and lows of the latest report.

Terry’s professional career has been spent in Corporate America working in both for-profit and nonprofit environments. His passion to assist people has never wavered. Terry has helped organizations reach maximum potential and growth. His background consists of Talent Acquisition Management, Recruitment, Client Services, and Program Management with Fortune 100 and 500 companies. These companies have included San Francisco State University - Center for Research and Education on Gender Studies (CREGS), STOP AIDS Project, Robert Half International, Alluma, and XOJET to name a few. In 2010 POZ Health Magazine named him “African-American Person of the Month”. Additionally, Terry has volunteered his time to various organizations throughout the San Francisco Bay Area and Sacramento communities. Since 2007, he has served as a member of the San Francisco LGBTQ Speakers Bureau. He and the organization aim to dispel homophobic and transphobic violence by educating people about the everyday lives of those in the community. He continues to play competitive volleyball and tennis at high levels. Terry also has spent time in South America, China, and France.  Terry DeWayne Dyer hails from Kansas City, Kansas, yet considers himself a California boy. Primarily growing up in Northern California, Young Terry competed in track and field, played volleyball and basketball, sang, and was active in the community. Terry was a high school All American track and field athlete and went to Chico State University on scholarship for athletics, academics, and music. After spending three years at Chico State University, studying Opera and Vocal Performance, Terry transferred to Sacramento State University where he received his degree in Communications, Emphasis in Public Relations. Currently, he resides in South Florida with his daughter Zola (dog) enjoying the tropical weather and performing in the local music scene.

When you've been in the same place for a while things can get stale.Not so for Kristen who has taken the bull by the horns at every and made sure that each role, each step, and each opportunity not only worked for her employer but also worked for her.Kristen is the Senior Director of Staff Development & Talent Acquisition at Robert Half International and has enjoyed a long and happy career.In this episode we talk about what a long career can look like when you truly find work you love, which aligns with who you are and what your values are.We also talk about how COVID has changed the world of work forever.You can connect with Kristen here:https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristen-mcnamara-4609459/You can find out more about Reboot - our coaching, retreats and  online courses - here:https://www.reboot.global/

Jennifer Winkeljohn of Robert Half International joined Steve Shine to discuss workplace rivalries.

Amy Langer, co-founder and owner of Salo, LLC is a successful entrepreneur and industry thought leader. With offices in both Minneapolis and Chicago, Amy drives company growth and brand affinity through a keen analysis of market gaps, architecting and leading innovative strategy, and establishing sustainable and scalable infrastructure. Her unwavering commitment to creating an exceptional corporate culture and service environment has led Salo to be widely recognized for setting industry standards relative to innovative culture, superior client service, and workforce flexibility. Amy specializes in human resources, finance, accounting, and entrepreneurship and works with executive leadership ranging from Fortune 100 companies to entrepreneurial ventures. Prior to co-founding Salo, she was National Business Development Director at Robert Half International, a $1.5B publicly traded professional services company where she led transformative change in the North American territory, comprising and drove a national product line that generated $10M in recurring annual revenue. Amy's high energy, keen intuition, and astute analytical skills inspire comprehensive thinking that generates innovative paradigms. She is adept at connecting smart and engaged leaders, who are motivated to solve problems, improve the business climate, and achieve future state outcomes. Giving back to the community is important to Amy as she serves on the board of directors for several non-profits including Health Partners and Washburn Center for Children Emeritus. What you'll learn about in this episode: Amy's entrepreneurial journey and how she got to where she is today The story of Salo, LLC How Amy's different professional experiences shaped her as a leader The forms of self-care that enable Amy to put on her oxygen mask first so she can be a resilient leader How to reframe your to-do's through a lens of choice New initiatives Amy ‘s coalition is taking to keep Minneapolis and St. Paul growing How the George Floyd murder has impacted racial equity in Minnesota's businesses Best practices that Amy has implemented as a result of all the work she is doing Resources: Website: https://salollc.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amylanger/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/salo-llc/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SaloLetsGetSolving/ Twitter: @SaloLLC @amylanger

Jennifer Winkeljohn of Robert Half International joins to discuss recent job numbers and trends.

On this incredible episode, I'm speaking with the talented Emanuel D. Thomas, author of ... The Power of Thinking Inside The Box: Universal Keys & Principles That Will Unlock The Power of Your Subconscious & Potential Within You ​Emanuel D. Thomas is a Transformational Mindset Coach, Speaker, Freelance Columnist, and Author of the self improvement book, “The Power of Thinking Inside The Box”. As an army veteran, with eight years of Human Resources experience within high demand industries; Emanuel has worked with and helped multiple Fortune 500 companies, such as Adidas, Spectrum, TD Bank N.A. and Robert Half International reach their operational excellence goals and and departmental targets, while in professional relationship with one another. Making the decision to own his life and live beyond the status quo, Emanuel made the bold choice to step into his calling as a connector, to help others find their purpose in life, along with providing guidance on how to help them live Intentionally, efficiently, and effectively. Emanuel has given talks on Mindset transformation--with and emphasis on the subconscious mind, and how by consciously training it through disciplined impressions of positivity and belief, one can reach any goal placed in their path; Along with finding and fostering a peace of mind that every person on earth deserves. No matter the circumstance. Find out more about Emanuel below ... Website LinkedIn IG & Twitter: @ETTheMotivator So, if you are ready to "Universal Keys & Principles That Will Unlock The Power of Your Subconscious & Potential Within You", then stay tuned for this episode of the Daily Authors Podcast with Emanuel D. Thomas ... Want to Share Your Message? If you are an author or podcaster and want to share your message and help more people, then checkout this list of 800+ Podcasts that will help you ... Get Booked, Build Credibility, Sell More Books and Services, & Share Your Message with the World!

Corporate Vice President of Robert Half International, Jorge Marquez, shares his inspiring story of how he is personally transforming corporations across the world by infusing LOVE into their operations and procedures.

Jennifer Winkeljohn with Robert Half International talks returning back to work and how things may be different now that the virus has taken full effect and how college graduates should approach the job hunt amid the pandemic. Subscribe to the Fort Wayne

Jorge Marquez, a Vice President for the largest staffing firm, Robert Half International, shares his journey of overcoming childhood traumas and various challenges as an adult to now lead corporations around the world with the implementation of LOVE and CONSCIOUSNESS into their work places.

Jennifer Winkeljohn with Robert Half International joins after a bit of a shock in the jobs report numbers for the month of May. Subscribe to the

Jennifer Winkeljohn with Robert Half International says nearly a quarter of Midwest workers will take less time off this year due to the virus. Subscribe to the

Jennifer Winkeljohn with Robert Half International joins as Americans see a massive amount of jobs lost in the last month. Subscribe to the

Jennifer Winkeljohn with Robert Half International joins after the U.S is blasted with nearly 3/4 of a million jobs lost and a 4.4% unemployment rate. Subscribe to the

Jennifer Winkeljohn with Robert Half International joins FWMN after a huge jobs report release and to talk Employee Appreciation Day! Subscribe to the

Jennifer Winkeljohn with Robert Half International joins the show after another big showing in the jobs report. Subscribe to the

How to land your dream job, LinkedIn strategies, How to build your personal brand, tips to make your resume stand out | #NomadicHustle 14 w/ Yahye Dineh, Senior Recruiter at Robert Half InternationalYahye specializes in connecting top accounting & finance talent to companies in the Greater Seattle Area. He works with both recent graduates and tenured Senior professionals by helping them develop their professional career.This episode was sponsored by:Abdiwali Mohamed, CPA, PLLC“Minimize your taxes while maximizing your refund!”Click here ——>http://bit.ly/abdiwaliCPAThis tax season, trust your individual and business taxes with the trusted staff of Abdiwali Mohamed, CPA, PLLC. They have been doing taxes since 2002 and can help you minimize your taxes while maximizing your refund. For more information, please visit their website at www.abdiwalicpa.com and call Abdiwali “Taxmancpa #26”ZingsDigitalNeed a website? Click here —> http://bit.ly/zingsDigital“Your online presence is meaningless without a complete website. Tell us a bit more about your company and our in-house development team will design a website with the perfect aesthetic and functionality to meet your business needs”.__Follow the host:IG: https://www.instagram.com/shareef_nomadic__Follow the guest:IG: https://www.instagram.com/ydineh08—Follow our social media accounts:IG: https://www.instagram.com/thenomadichustleYoutube: http://bit.ly/2Bv4isiListen to our podcasts:Apple - https://apple.co/2MpgsJCSpotify: https://spoti.fi/2OXh3DWStitcher: http://bit.ly/2OU12yILike Nomadic Hustle and share this video!About Nomadic Hustle:Historically known as a nomadic people, the Somali diaspora's presence can be felt in nearly every country and region of the world. Often pioneering as the first generation in their families to be successful in their education and careers, the process in which it takes to break those barriers is rarely highlighted. This podcast aims to celebrate and highlight Somali excellence while shedding light on the countless success stories within our community both on a local and global scale. Focusing on inspiring the younger generation is the goal, and facilitating conversations on common issues and solutions that pertain to the Somali diaspora experience will help us stay connected as a people.Nomadic Hustle: Shedding light on our stories while engaging in conversation to enlighten our youth and inspire our community to grow."All we're trying to do is hustle and motivate"

Jennifer Winkeljohn with Robert Half International joins. Subscribe to the

Jennifer Winkeljohn with Robert Half International joins after the government releases November's staggering numbers. Subscribe to the

A new survey conducted for staffing firm Robert Half suggests more than one-third of Canadian workers say their commute is stressful. Commute times average 53 minutes per day, and the number of respondents saying it's causing them stress is up from similar surveys taken in previous years.   Guest: Mike Shekhtman Regional Manager for B.C., Robert Half International

To change careers or jobs is the norm as it has been for some years now. One survey from Robert Half International shows 66% of professionals see changing jobs every few years as positive. Virginia Franco, the founder of Virginia Franco Resumes, wrote an interesting article about career change I wanted to feature. Let me know what you […]

Blair Smith is a Professor of Marketing and Digital Media at George Brown College. He’s also a Learning Experience Designer and Instructor at the Canadian Marketing Association. On the MBTI, he registers as an INTP—a combination found in only 3% of the population. What does this mean? He’s an ingenious problem solver, an innovation architect, and “the secret weapon”. Over his storied career, spanning across Robert Half International, General Mills Canada, Evergreen Canada, and more, Blair has won awards for mentoring, marketing innovation, and content marketing. His goal is to cut through the buzzwords, clickbait, jargon, and endless stream of tactics and tools to demystify marketing and digital media at its fundamental parts. In this conversation we talked about social media: the good, the bad, and the ugly. We also talked about slow and deep thinking, the importance of family, and rules for what goes into your calendar and what doesn’t. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hamzakhan/support

Positivity is paramount when it comes to defeating self-doubt and fear. Our guest knows how to bring out the best in anyone. In this episode of the Escape Your Limits podcast, founder CEO of Mi365 and motivational speaker, Pete Cohen, delivers truth after truth to not only change the fitness industry, but change the world and create a revolution that will better the lives of us all. Watch the full episode on YouTube Pete Cohen started out in the fitness industry as a fitness instructor, aerobics instructor and personal trainer. He then became manager of the largest gym in Europe at the time. Pete loved fitness but became disillusioned with the industry because people sign up to gyms despite not enjoying exercise. To find a way of understanding members, Pete ventured into studying psychology in order to better influence behavioural change, confidence, believe and will power, but found that the industry wasn’t as open to evolution. Instead he concentrated on making change where he could. Sadly, his wife got diagnosed with a very aggressive brain tumour. Although she was given 18 months to live, Pete used their collective persistence and connections to find a solution – a treatment in America that cost $200,000 and nutritional support that followed – that worked. Today he speaks of how we can all achieve greatness when faced with adversity. Now, his goal is to help people take the lead with their lives, their relationships and their work, removing blame culture and create a revolution of wellness. Pete Cohen is one of the world’s leading keynote speakers. Hundreds of thousands of people from all over the world have been motivated and inspired by Pete’s presentations. He’s also authored books around the world, made countless television appearances and motivated sports teams such as Arsenal football club to reach peak performance. Coaching business leaders, executives, corporate teams and sporting stars to achieve their best, Pete also excels at keynote presentations and inspires his audiences to think outside the box, believe in themselves and get motivated to take positive actions. He has worked with companies such as IBM, Boots, Pfizer, Robert Half International, BAA, Royal Bank of Scotland, Boehringer Ingelheim and Thomas Cook. Pete’s interactive style is fun, thought provoking and leaves a lasting impression.   Episode highlights: Who is the fitness industry benefitting? Is it only interested in people that like to exercise, and how can it facilitate the needs of people who don’t exercise? Why we need to treat people in fitness like the health industry treats people that need medicine. Ways in which the fitness experience is more about feeling that someone cares, rather than just about the lights, the music and the equipment. How humans share a similar DNA structure to mushrooms and why you’ll be hearing a lot more about adaptogens in the near future. Why facing the worst news only brings out the best in you and helps you to realise how much you can achieve. Why vision boards don’t work, and how you can be motivated to act instead of just looking. How you can plan based on a WOOP – wish, outcome, obstacles, plan.    Join Matthew Januszek in conversation with Pete Cohen…

Diva Tech Talk interviewed Patricia Howard, veteran instructional designer/developer, whose employers and clients have included General Motors Corporation,  AAA Life Insurance,  the Auto Club Group and MSX International. Patty came to the technology field by happenstance. “When I was a little girl, technology did not exist as it does, today,” she said. “I didn’t touch a computer until my senior year of college!”   She pursued a fine arts bachelor degree with a minor in business at The University of Southern Colorado, “..and had to write a paper for a finance class,” Patty said. “The system was DOS!” After college, she moved to Michigan, and her first roles were at a national historic landmark and nonprofit, Pewabic Pottery, as a tile presser, potter, mold-maker and technical design reviewer, checking and validating specifications.  Her intellectual appetite led her to explore technology and a friend “gifted” his 486 computer to her. Exploring her options, Patty left Pewabic and took short-term administrative assignments as she explored various industries. After this investigatory period, she exclaimed “I feel like I got the ‘Willy Wonka Golden Ticket’ because I landed a job as an entry-level Web Designer, with no experience” at MSX International, where she worked on websites for internal customers. “They were looking for someone with an artistic eye.“ Patty is forever grateful for her MSX tenure of 6 years, where she learned HTML, Illustrator, Wireworks, ImageReady, Flash, and Photoshop as well as “soft skills” including conflict resolution training.  Patty was blessed with an excellent manager who told her to “design it the way you think it should be, and I’ll make it work!” Then “the economy unfortunately contracted.” Patty was among the last of her team to be let go, in the depths of the recession/depression, as the company dramatically downsized. Her MSX experience awakened Patty’s realization of her affinity for organizational development.  She worked at The Creative Group, a division of Robert Half International, as a temporary contract employee, deploying Web development skills.  Eventually she landed at Gradepoint working closely with instructional designers. Then she entered Wayne State University, for a masters’ degree in instructional design with a focus on interactive technology, and human performance improvement.  Post-recession, “when I emerged with my degree, the economy was on the upswing.” Patty took an internship at Auto Club Group, and then a full-time position at AA Insurance, where she spent 5 years as a courseware designer. “I did more courseware development and was also the LMS (learning management system) administrator.”  Leaving there, she began working as a contractor, through TTI Global, at General Motors.  The November, 2018, announcements of GM consolidations and plant closures  resulted in contractors ending projects. Now she is actively seeking her next challenge. Patty’s advice for creating an interesting career included: “Find out what you don’t know.  Ask more questions.” She noted that, when younger, she didn’t explore all her options as thoroughly as she would recommend others do.  She characterized her own skill-sets as having a propensity for gleaning information and making logical sense of it; a passion for making data useful; and a thirst to build something comprehensive from scratch. Patty loves to “put all the pieces together into this beautiful, inherent piece of training that is going to make someone’s life easier!” Her three greatest strengths include organizational ability, creativity, and a high degree of empathy. “Trying to see what the learner is going through to understand what they need” is key in doing instructional design. “I feel like I have great skills to make a difference, now.” With all the changes through which she transitioned, Patty said “I don’t have any ‘pit of the stomach’ fears, any longer.” One of her lessons for other girls and women is “fear can be a motivator or a show-stopper. New technologies can be intimidating.  Don’t let that stop you. Let that motivate you!” Patty has learned much from her volunteer work, since it gives a person the chance to “do something they would like to do,” increasing knowledge. Some of the organizations she mentioned are the Association for Talent Development, the International Society for Performance Improvement (ISPI), the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) and  Inforum Detroit . In all her volunteer work Patty said “I try and give without resenting it” to avoid crossing the line into imbalance.  To sum up Patty’s humorous viewpoint: “The glass isn’t half empty; it isn’t half full. It is twice as large as it needs to be, because no one did a proper needs analysis!” Make sure to check us out on online at www.divatechtalk.com, on Twitter @divatechtalks, and on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/divatechtalk. And please listen to us on iTunes, SoundCloud, and Stitcher and provide an online review.

In a time when trust and transparency in business are in short supply, there's one leader working tirelessly to ensure our next generation of financial leaders are forward thinking, measured risk takers who operate ethically, transparently and with integrity. Minds Worth Meeting speaks with Jeff Thomson, CMA, CSCA, CAE, President and CEO of IMA (Institute of Management Accountants) about the future of the profession, globalization and the importance of partnerships to expand opportunities for everyone worldwide. True to his objective, Jeff advocates for offering leadership opportunities for a diverse set of stakeholders and partners including NABA (National Association of Black Accountants), ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants), Robert Half International, COSO (Committee of Sponsoring Organizations), IFAC (International Federation of Accountants), and IIRC (International Integrated Reporting Council). Through these partnerships, Jeff and IMA are able to broaden the influence of IMA and participate in discussions affecting the global landscape of management accounting.

Today’s returning guest is Gregory Lainas, Senior Vice President and Division Director of Robert Half Management Services, a division of Robert Half International. Greg is an incredible networker – so good, in fact, that he networked his way into the novel Flashback and was the first person in the history of Robert Half to obtain $20 million in gross margin – and this interview is packed with helpful tips and stories about networking for business development. When we say networking, many of you (particularly accountants) might recoil. The concept is simple - it can be as simple as asking someone a question, and with social networking that ask is even easier -  but networking itself can still feel difficult. Why do so many of us still find networking difficult? As we grow up, we find our comfort zones and it only gets harder to leave those zones. If social situations aren’t where you feel comfortable, that can be seem like a big obstacle. There’s a fear of failure. Your inner critic says you can’t do it, there’s no point, or you will embarrass yourself. One way to quiet that inner critic, address your fear, and feel more comfortable is to take some of the pressure off of yourself by reframing your responsibility as a networker. Your primary role is not to talk – it is to listen, be interested, and be attentive. “You’re born with two ears, two eyes, and one mouth. That means you should be listening and watching twice as much as you’re talking.” The Greek philosopher Epictetus once said, “We have two ears and one mouth so that we can listen twice as much as we speak.” Gregory adds that we are also born with two eyes, and he has a great point: when we are networking, we need to be listening with our ears and our eyes. There’s a secret to looking interested and attentive: actually being interested, or even passionate, about what you’re doing! Maybe you don’t actually hate networking – maybe you just don’t like the things you are currently networking about. In baseball, they say there’s only one thing you cannot teach a player to do. You can teach them to hit, you can teach them to throw, you can teach them to field… but you cannot teach them to run. You can teach an accountant to listen, bot can’t teach passion. And you shouldn’t try to fake passion if you don’t have it. Give yourself a break by aligning your interests with your job or business, in some way. If you’re plastic, as Greg calls it, and camouflage your true interests, you won’t actually fool anyone. Another way to think of your role as a networker – and, really, anyone in a service business – is to think of yourself as a doctor for your clients or customers. We're trying to do a diagnosis, and we can't do the diagnosis if we're constantly talking. We have to listen, process, adapt, then prescribe. How can we apply the art of listening and networking to improve business development? The ultimate goal with any business interaction should be to stand out from your competitors and add value to your client or customer. Listening, passion and sincerity are all simple tactics, but they will help. You can also stand out by offering a distinct value proposition… but you won’t know what you can offer if you don’t play the role of the doctor and find their pain, first. Don’t believe it’s that simple? Next time you’re at a business appointment, try starting off with something like this: “Rather than me pontificate about all the services I represent, I'd like to learn more about your business. What keeps you up at night? What's preventing you from getting from point A to Point B?” Wait, listen, and pay attention. The results will speak for themselves. If you take the time to honestly serve your clients, and add value, then you will earn the right to do business with them, and you will set yourself apart from the competition in the process.   Resources: Connect with Greg on LinkedIn Robert Half Flashback by Gary Braver Exciting News: Listen, Learn, and Earn CPE Credits I’m excited to share that I've partnered with the American Association of CPAs and the Business Learning Institute to bring you a new learning opportunity for accounting professionals to earn CPE credits. Starting May 30th, you can earn up to 1 CPE credit for each completed podcast episode purchased for only $29 through the MACPA and Business Learning Institute self-study website. Just listen to an episode you purchase through the website and then take their review and final exam while you're working out, or after listening to an episode on your commute to and from work. It's that easy. You can learn more about getting CPE credits for listening to the show on my website. While all episodes of the podcast are available on my website, only those purchased through the MACPA BLI self-study website are eligible for CPE credit. Production & Development for Improv Is No Joke by Podcast Masters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of the Next Generation Catalyst Podcast, we interview Brandi Britton, the District President at Robert Half International’s OfficeTeam unit. The topic of our conversation centers on workplace perks that attract and retain Millennials and how can dress code be a competitive advantage to engage Millennial talent.

In this edition of The Robert Half Legal Report, host Katherine Spencer Lee, district director for Robert Half International, welcomes Attorney Charles Volkert, Executive Director of Robert Half Legal, to highlight the hottest legal jobs and practice areas for 2011. Katherine and Chad discuss the latest trends in hiring and compensation affecting the legal field, the qualities employers are looking for in legal job candidates and offer advice for job seekers.