Nip - Tuck. Unsettling Facts About the Impact of physical attractiveness in the Workplace
Dr. Gordon Patzer
I first learned about Gordon Patzer's new book, "Looks, Why They Matter More Than You Ever Imagined" reading Penelope Trunk's blog - a posting titled "Plastic Surgery is the Next Must Have Career Tool. Maybe." What Dr. Patzer has documented are facts we've all assumed - but didn't really want to believe. Well, guess what? All of those assumptions are true. Short? Overweight? Less than good looking? It's cost you. From day one.
Dr. Patzer has devoted the last 30 years to investigating this unsettling phenomenon for both women and men, and how it touches every part of our lives. His book reveals not only its impact on romance, but also on family dynamics, performance in school, career, courtroom proceedings, politics and government. Looks is the first book to explore how the power of beauty affects both sexes and how the rise of reality TV shows, cosmetic surgery, and celebrity culture have contributed to our overall obsession with being beautiful.
The Brazen Careerist joins us for another truth-telling session.
Penelope Trunk
Penelope is in the jet stream of career advice, soaring miles above the constant noise of useless, outdated information and self-styled career experts.
Just a few topics from Penelope's popular blog: 10 tips for time management in a multitasking world - 5 steps to taming materialism, from an accidental expert - Blogging essential for a good career - How much money do you need to be happy? Hint: Your sex life matters more.
And here's a sample of a recent post titled: The hardest part of my job is that everyone lies about parenting "Take a look at the spread in People magazine of Jennifer Lopez and her one-month-old twins. The photos are so elegant that at first I thought it was a parody. But in fact, it is mommy porn: the visual fantasy of what being a working mom could be."
"People blogging about their careers are the top performers" -
"I've never met so many banjo players in my life!" Brett Farmiloe
Brett Farmiloe
Half the American work force is not satisfied with their job, and only a fifth apply a passion towards their career. Thats the headline from Pursue the Passion website. Joining Peter Clayton for a Success Strategies edition of Total Picture Radio is the founder of Pursue The Passion, Brett Farmiloe.
Upon graduating college in 2006, Brett conceived of the idea that eventually became the Pursue the Passion roadtrip. As the founder of PTP, his goal is to create and develop resources that help individuals identify their passions. He also hopes to assist people in pursuing work they love. On the tour, Brett conducts interviews, writes about them on the Journey Blog, and steers the Pursue The Passion team in the right direction.
A Podcast with Marketing Guru, Ilise Benun. A Workplace Guide for the Timid, Shy, and Less Assertive
Ilise Benun
Welcome to a Success Strategies edition of Total Picture Radio, with Peter Clayton reporting. Ilise Benun, international speaker and founder of Marketing Mentor, has conducted numerous successful seminars and workshops teaching shy people the basic skills required to initiate and develop the relationships necessary to get ahead. She is the author of four books, and for the past twenty years, has has been teaching people how to promote themselves and their services. Her company helps professionals fast-track their businesses and careers.