Careers & Talent Archives - Page 17 of 21

Career Planning & Passion – w Alaina Love’s “Passionality”

How do you find the job that makes you feel your best, be engaged in your work?Those of us in the green economy want to make a difference and bring our passion for it to work. But short of going to work for a non-profit or volunteering, how do we do it? Listen here to HR Guru Alaina Love on Green Connections Radio podcast for tips on how to find where you best “fit” based on your values, interests and passions, so you can be your best and happiest “you” at work. Alaina Love is co-author of “The Purpose Linked Organization: How Passionate Leaders Inspire Winning Teams and Great Results.” This book comes with an assessment that will help you discover your “passionality.”

Disrupt Yourself: w Whitney Johnson, Author, “One of the Most Influential Management Thinkers”

“Sometimes sideways or backwards turns into a slingshot,” Whitney Johnson on Green Connections Radio podcast. Do you want a bigger impact? To be happier at work? Listen to this enlightening conversation between Green Connections Radio host Joan Michelson and Whitney Johnson, award-winning executive from Wall Street to Twitter and author of “Disrupt Yourself.” Grab a pen and paper or your laptop to take notes, and you’ll want to listen to it a couple of times, too. Every few minutes has something you’ll want to think about in the context of your own life and choices.

Energy Jobs: Ann Randazzo, CEWD, Center for Energy Workforce Development

Did you know that training for the utility sector can also equip you to work in biotech? Do you currently work in the energy field – or want to? Ann Randazzo, Executive Director of the Center for Energy Workforce Development, explains to Green Connections Radio host Joan Michelson these surprising tips in this two-part series:… Continue reading Energy Jobs: Ann Randazzo, CEWD, Center for Energy Workforce Development

Campus Sustainability – Creative Systems w American University’s Megan Litke

“It’s important to understand where the connections lie, so you don’t miss opportunities when they pop up.” Megan Litke Whether you’re a student, a professor, a university administrator – or managing a corporate campus – you’ll want to take notes listening to this interview on Green Connections Radio with American University’s Director of Sustainability Megan… Continue reading Campus Sustainability – Creative Systems w American University’s Megan Litke

Breaking up CO2 – @3M w Laura Nereng

When you hear “3M” you think of Post-it notes, right? Not so fast. 3M is innovating in cleantech – really – and breaking new ground, especially in reducing carbon emissions. Listen to Laura Nereng, Program Manager of 3M’s Clean Energy Innovation, explain to Green Connections Radio Host Joan Michelson about 3M’s break-through that could change everything. And, about… Continue reading Breaking up CO2 – @3M w Laura Nereng

“We are All Accountable” – w Lauren Leader-Chivee, All In Together

To innovate, we need new ideas, new perspectives, new solutions. To get these new ideas, we need differing points of view at the table. differing experiences and perspectives. Yet, senior leadership remains stubbornly white-male dominated, as only 4% of Fortune 500 CEOs are women. Listen to Lauren Leader-Chivee, CEO of All In Together, former President of the Center for Talent Innovation and author of the recent book, Crossing the Thinnest Line, in a vibrant discussion with Green Connections host Joan Michelson about these issues..

Lessons from Fortune 50 Most Powerful Women – Eleanor Beaton, Executive Coach

A “Must Listen” for Women who Want to Advance! – And Men! What do the Fortune 50 Most Powerful Women do that has advanced their careers to the very top? What can we all learn from them?

Leadership Tips from Author & Time Mag’s Jay Newton-Small!

How Women are Changing the Way America Works
Leadership – advancing your career – finding alternate paths to solutions – even peaceful policing strategies that work…
Listen to renowned journalist Jay Newton-Small of Time magazine and author of the best-selling book “Broad Influence: How Women are Changing the Way America Works” in this enlightening conversation with Green Connections host Joan Michelson – great stories too!

Double-Bottom Line Investing – with Nancy Pfund, of Tesla fame

Investing in Companies to Benefit Society – & Your Wallet Doing well by doing good is a universal value – but is it only for the lucky few? Nancy Pfund, Managing Partner of DBL Investors, who has been featured in the New York Times as a pioneer, talks with Green Connections host Joan Michelson about… Continue reading Double-Bottom Line Investing – with Nancy Pfund, of Tesla fame

A Texas Republican Environmentalist – Trammel Crow, Earth Day Texas

Trammel Crow is a true original: a straight-talking Texas Republican real estate developer – who is also an avid environmentalist with a saucy style. He founded Earth Day Texas, now known as EarthX, a huge Earth Day event. Trammel talks openly with Joan Michelson about how to get more Republicans and oil and gas Wildcatters… Continue reading A Texas Republican Environmentalist – Trammel Crow, Earth Day Texas