Jim's Take

Jim's Take


Latest Episodes

Re-Finding Motivation (Ep. 97)
February 23, 2022

Motivation is a process ... and it changes as we change. More on how creativity and social groups make us motivated.

Adapting in Motion: Preparing for an Economic Downturn (Ep. 96)
February 16, 2022

Let's be proactive in preparing for the next downturn ... here's how.

Master Mentors with Scott Miller (Ep. 95)
December 22, 2021

Scott keeps good company - the type that you learn from over and over again. Here's how to find a mentor.

Estate Planning Basics with Joanne Seminara (Ep. 94)
December 15, 2021

PSA: Just having a will isn't enough - Joanne shares what you need and how easy (and important) it is to get it done.

A Mental Health in the Workplace Discussion with David Jaques (Ep. 93)
December 08, 2021

David Jaques shares his mental health story and how we can start the conversation at work.

Ted Lasso is a Metaphorical MasterClass on Corporate Culture (Ep. 92)
December 01, 2021

At its most basic, Ted Lasso is a macro, meta-level fight between good and evil; a social commentary on acceptable and productive workplace behaviors.

Having Influence Without Authority (Ep. 91)
November 17, 2021

Today I wrap the insecurity series up with a few minutes on how to have influence, without necessarily having authority tied to it.

Aiming Too Low (Ep. 90)
November 10, 2021

Within the context of insecurity, we ask the question: Are we aiming too low?

Healthy Communication Styles in the Workplace (Ep. 89)
November 03, 2021

Your culture is driven by your communication; and knowing what makes healthy vs. destructive communication is one skill all leaders must learn.

On Imposter Syndrome (Ep. 88)
October 27, 2021

Imposter Syndrome: No matter how many times we tell ourselves we are capable, we continually have a nagging voice in the back of our head that makes us question things.