Working on Purpose

Gary Alan has made a life as American talk show host and journalist. He is an ardent researcher who exchanges ideas on current events and looking into the lives of guests with national eminence. In this conversation, he shares some of the ideas and insights he’s gained by interviewing on his “The Express” radio show extraordinary people up to remarkable things.

Gary Alan has made a life as American talk show host and journalist. He is an ardent researcher who exchanges ideas on current events and looking into the lives of guests with national eminence. In this conversation, he shares some of the ideas and insights he’s gained by interviewing on his “The Express” radio show extraordinary people up to remarkable things.

People are the engine that companies run on. Yet, many companies struggle with their human capital practices as they are first established or as they grow over time. Creating an environment and job tasks that motivate employees to want to give their best is no small order. And finding ways to keep employees engaged and persisting even through organizational challenges or restructuring can perplex even the quite experienced executives. And finally, recognizing employees for their performance and contribution comes in many forms – which ones work well for your organization?

People are the engine that companies run on. Yet, many companies struggle with their human capital practices as they are first established or as they grow over time. Creating an environment and job tasks that motivate employees to want to give their best is no small order. And finding ways to keep employees engaged and persisting even through organizational challenges or restructuring can perplex even the quite experienced executives. And finally, recognizing employees for their performance and contribution comes in many forms – which ones work well for your organization?

Advances in technology are constantly changing the way we live and work. Soon in the future, technology will continue to evolve to include driverless cars that shuttle us to work that is situated in smart cities. Energy and other necessities of life and industry will be further networked into a central heartbeat. What possibilities does this new frontier open for us in our everyday lives and how we do our work?This show is broadcast live on Tuesday's 6PM ET on W4CY Radio – (www.w4cy.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (http://www.talk4radio.com/) on the Talk 4 Media Network (http://www.talk4media.com/).

Society and the workplace are undergoing transformation as gender dynamics shift in initiative taken and roles assumed. More women are graduating college today than men. Men in committed relationships are opting to stay at home to care for the children. Male counterparts are on the receiving end of companies granting them assistance to find jobs in their new cities of residence, alongside their career-climbing female counterparts. There is a decided rising tide for women who are taking charge of their lives, unleashing their passions, and working on purpose. And some of these women are considered “alpha females,” who are making a big splash in boardrooms, in their communities, and with their families, and are the subject of this episode.

Society and the workplace are undergoing transformation as gender dynamics shift in initiative taken and roles assumed. More women are graduating college today than men. Men in committed relationships are opting to stay at home to care for the children. Male counterparts are on the receiving end of companies granting them assistance to find jobs in their new cities of residence, alongside their career-climbing female counterparts. There is a decided rising tide for women who are taking charge of their lives, unleashing their passions, and working on purpose. And some of these women are considered “alpha females,” who are making a big splash in boardrooms, in their communities, and with their families, and are the subject of this episode.

What does it take for leaders to encourage or even cause innovation in their organizations today? It takes a strategic focus and a rigorously applied set of ongoing actions across and through the organization. The right mix of talent and the conversational tone and culture are potent components of the ingredient mix as a platform to launch innovation. To stimulate the environment toward ongoing innovation, leaders will need to cast meaningful and inspiring visions. Guest: Dr Andrea ZintzThis show is broadcast live on Tuesday's 6PM ET on W4CY Radio – (www.w4cy.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (http://www.talk4radio.com/) on the Talk 4 Media Network (http://www.talk4media.com/).

Advances in technology are constantly changing the way we live and work. Think back not that long ago when we physically went to the library to check out books or sent a courier to ferry a document from one office to another. Now, thanks to the internet, we just click a few buttons and have the information or service we want. The number of new technology apps being launched daily is mind boggling. Soon in the future, technology will continue to evolve to include driverless cars that shuttle us to work that is situated in smart cities. Energy and other necessities of life and industry will be further networked into a central heartbeat. What possibilities does this new frontier open for us in our everyday lives and how we do our work? Tune in and let’s see!

Advances in technology are constantly changing the way we live and work. Think back not that long ago when we physically went to the library to check out books or sent a courier to ferry a document from one office to another. Now, thanks to the internet, we just click a few buttons and have the information or service we want. The number of new technology apps being launched daily is mind boggling. Soon in the future, technology will continue to evolve to include driverless cars that shuttle us to work that is situated in smart cities. Energy and other necessities of life and industry will be further networked into a central heartbeat. What possibilities does this new frontier open for us in our everyday lives and how we do our work? Tune in and let’s see!

What we do with life’s challenges makes us the people we ultimately are – it’s how we respond to life’s curve balls especially that determines our character and what we achieve. It’s truly astounding, and can be incredibly intimidating, that possibility is boundless. We can reinvent ourselves over and again, if we summon the courage and put forth the worthwhile effort. Question is – what is it that each of us aches to become in this lifetime? Guest: Henda SalmeronThis show is broadcast live on Tuesday's 6PM ET on W4CY Radio – (www.w4cy.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (http://www.talk4radio.com/) on the Talk 4 Media Network (http://www.talk4media.com/).

What does it take for leaders to encourage or even cause innovation in their organizations today? It takes a strategic focus and a rigorously applied set of ongoing actions across and through the organization. The right mix of talent and the conversational tone and culture are potent components of the ingredient mix as a platform to launch innovation. To stimulate the environment toward ongoing innovation, leaders will need to cast meaningful and inspiring visions and purposely engage in two-way dialogue with the team members. Leadership assessment and development, strong change management, and culture transformation work are critical parts of supporting innovation in the long term.

What does it take for leaders to encourage or even cause innovation in their organizations today? It takes a strategic focus and a rigorously applied set of ongoing actions across and through the organization. The right mix of talent and the conversational tone and culture are potent components of the ingredient mix as a platform to launch innovation. To stimulate the environment toward ongoing innovation, leaders will need to cast meaningful and inspiring visions and purposely engage in two-way dialogue with the team members. Leadership assessment and development, strong change management, and culture transformation work are critical parts of supporting innovation in the long term.

Creating successful customers—with a memorable and satisfying experience—is increasingly the differentiator in a competitive marketplace, according to Bill Lee. After all, your buyers, your prospects, your market will find out how much your customers value you. Marketing and sales no longer sell to customers—customers sell to other customers. Responding to that reality is not just good for the bottom line health of a business – it turns out it’s also a conduit to an engaged workforce.This show is broadcast live on Tuesday's 6PM ET on W4CY Radio – (www.w4cy.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (http://www.talk4radio.com/) on the Talk 4 Media Network (http://www.talk4media.com/).

What we do with life’s challenges makes us the people we ultimately are – it’s how we respond to life’s curve balls especially that determines our character and what we achieve. It’s truly astounding, and can be incredibly intimidating, that possibility is boundless. We can reinvent ourselves over and again, if we summon the courage and put forth the worthwhile effort. We’re only as stuck in our lives as we convince ourselves to be. Question is – what is it that each of us aches to become in this lifetime? And can we find the courage, determination, and persistence to realize these precious dreams for ourselves? In this episode, we meet someone who has, and might just show us the way, as she continues to reinvent herself.