Finding the right teachers and evaluating them based on performance is a difficult task for school districts, administrative staff and parents. Over the years, the ideas of what makes effective educators has changed, but their role may be greater than ever. Tony Bagshaw from Battelle for Kids talks with Tim Muma about identifying the best teachers and how they can be properly assessed during their career. Budget crunches an...

The discussion on evaluating teachers continues in part 2 with host Tim Muma and Tony Bagshaw from Battelle for Kids. Tony looks to give teachers some guidance in selling themselves to an employer and how to make an impression on administration, staff and parents. We also discuss the assessment of teachers from a parental point of view, which would be slightly different than the professional evaluation.

In order for a team to work well together, it's imperative they understand the individual thoughts and behaviors that are brought to the table. Individuals must also be aware of their own strengths and weaknesses to be most effective. Tim Muma talks with Vice President of Learning and Development for Team Builders Plus, Daniel Silvert, about the DISC design to help people discover their behavioral styles (and the styles of...

Often times, where one works and conducts business can have a dramatic effect on the success or failure of certain companies. Furthermore, each state's "business friendly" reputation can impact a variety of phases both in the short term and in the future. Tim Muma talks with Vice President of Chief Executive Research, Michael Bamberger, who elaborates on Chief Executive Group's "Best and Worst States for Business," breaking...

On the one side, it's understandable that employers would be hesitant to hire someone who is unemployed, especially for a long period of time - that could speak to a number of negatives. However, there are tens of millions of people without work and many are highly skilled, experienced people that could be had at an inexpensive rate. Tim Muma is joined by Matthew Bidwell, who attempts to dissect the issue of bias against th...

There are ways interviews SHOULD be done, and then there?s the reality that many of those employment conversations aren't so ideal - particularly on the side of the employer. Tim Muma talks with David Couper, award-winning trainer, coach and consultant, gives the listeners an insider's point of view into the myths of interviews. His previous experience in human resources - including interviews - is the basis for debunking m...

While differences between men and women in job offers, pay and overall employment considerations has long been a hot issue, the concern and research often focuses on the employers. However, recent research also indicates a certain limitation that women either put on themselves or perceive when looking into a career or applying for a job. Ph.D. Matthew Bidwell, professor at the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School of...

We continue our conversation revolving around recent research that indicates some women limit themselves in their career searches or applications. However, stereotypes of professions and the culture surrounding many others also play a role in gender segregation. Ph.D. Matthew Bidwell, professor at the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School of Business, discusses the various factors affecting gender segregation from dif...

Loyalty is a buzz word and most people believe it doesn't exist anymore in the world of employment. Often times this is perceived to be an employer issue, but it really is a two-way street that is impacted by employees also by exhibiting their own lack of loyalty. Chris Woolard of Walker Information, Senior Consultant and blogger on Loyalty in the Workplace, explains to Tim Muma the ways in which loyalty has changed and dim...

Leaders come in all shapes, sizes and personalities - and they have the potential to be highly effective in their posts. However, their effectiveness may be influenced by positive or negative strategies that have a long-lasting impact; therefore, being effective is not enough. Ronald Riggio, Ph.D., is a Professor of Leadership and Organizational Psychology at the Kravis Leadership Institute at Claremont McKenna College, and...