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The Perna Syndicate - Motivation & Careers825-Allowing AI in the ClassroomEpisode: 825
Episode Title: Allowing AI in the Classroom
Educators have a valuable chance to help young people use AI tools while boosting their learning along the way. Here’s what I mean by this, next on The Perna Syndicate.
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This is The Perna Syndicate, and I’m glad you are here! As we continue our conversation about AI, I wanted to share a couple ways educators can leverage their influence with students as they use this rising technology.
The f...2023-10-0601 minThe Perna Syndicate - Motivation & Careers821-AI in EducationEpisode: 821
Episode Title: AI in Education
Are AI content generators the end of our ability to think and write—or a tool to take these skills further? Let’s talk about it, next on The Perna Syndicate.
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Welcome to a new week on The Perna Syndicate! I’m your host Mark Perna, and today we’re going to talk about something every industry and individual is going to have to deal with in the near future: artificial intelligence.
...2023-10-0201 minThe Perna Syndicate - Motivation & Careers820-Tips for Productive JargonEpisode: 820
Episode Title: Tips for Productive Jargon
How can we make workplace jargon inclusive rather than exclusive? Here are some easy strategies, next on The Perna Syndicate.
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Hello and welcome to The Perna Syndicate today! If we’re being realistic, we need to admit it’s unlikely that we will ever eradicate jargon from the workplace entirely. But simple awareness of the downsides of such jargon can help us use more accessible language.
As humans, we’re pr...2023-09-2900 minThe Perna Syndicate - Motivation & Careers681-The Employee Appreciation CultureEpisode: 681
Episode Title: The Employee Appreciation Culture
Employee appreciation is not a holiday. It’s a culture—and one that every leader should be working to build. Here’s why, next on The Perna Syndicate.
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It’s a new week on The Perna Syndicate and I’m your host, Mark Perna. Earlier this month—on the first Friday of March, to be exact—we celebrated Employee Appreciation Day.
We’ve probably all heard the sentiment that Employee Apprec...2023-03-2001 minThe Perna Syndicate - Motivation & Careers666-Too Much Month at the End of the MoneyEpisode: 666
Episode Title: Too Much Month at the End of the Money
7.7 million Americans are finding themselves with too much month at the end of the money. Here’s what they’re doing about it, next on The Perna Syndicate.
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It’s a new week on The Perna Syndicate and I’m your host, Mark Perna. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, more than 400,000 Americans work two full-time jobs. When you include those who hold a full-time job plus one o...2023-02-2701 minThe Perna Syndicate - Motivation & Careers665-What’s In It For Me?Episode: 665
Episode Title: What’s In It For Me?
What’s in it for me? To shrink the skills gap, we have to answer this question for students, educators, and employers alike. Here’s why, next on The Perna Syndicate.
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Hello and welcome to The Perna Syndicate today! All week we’ve been talking about the skills gap and what it’s going to take to shrink it. We have to let go of the idea that college is for everyone...2023-02-2400 minThe Perna Syndicate - Motivation & Careers655- Giving Gives BackEpisode: 655
Episode Title: Giving Gives Back
What if you want to make a positive difference for a cause you believe in, but you just don’t have the funds? We’ll cover some creative ways to give, next on The Perna Syndicate.
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Hello and welcome to The Perna Syndicate today! All week we’ve been talking about the latest research on charitable giving. One thing that might be easy to overlook is how giving benefits the giver as well as the c...2023-02-1001 minThe Perna Syndicate - Motivation & Careers640- Apprenticeship or College: How To ChooseEpisode: 640
Episode Title: Apprenticeship or College: How To Choose
Price, personality, and pressure: these are three vital things to consider when choosing a career training pathway. Here’s why, next on The Perna Syndicate.
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Welcome to The Perna Syndicate today! Young people have a lot of choices when it comes to training for a great career. So how do they pick one?
College is the traditional choice, while apprenticeships are making a big comeback. There are p...2023-01-2001 minThe Perna Syndicate - Motivation & Careers620 - The Cost of DisconnectingEpisode: 620
Episode Title: The Cost of Disconnecting
Employers are turning to tech platforms to help their workforce forge better connections. Here’s why that’s only part of the solution, next on The Perna Syndicate.
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This is The Perna Syndicate—I’m glad you’re here! Failing to forge a human connection with our coworkers can come at a high price. The current disconnect has contributed to a workforce that is fundamentally transactional—and therefore highly disengaged with the company vision.
2022-12-2300 minThe Perna Syndicate - Motivation & Careers605 - Time for College to EvolveEpisode: 605
Episode Title: Time for College to Evolve
Traditional college recruiting messages just aren’t resonating with Gen Z. Here’s where they’re going wrong, coming up next on The Perna Syndicate.
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Thanks for tuning in to The Perna Syndicate today! We’ve been talking all week about why young people aren’t choosing college.
One thing the Gates Foundation research found was that traditional recruiting messages, like “go to college to find yourself” or “become a more cultured per...2022-12-0200 minThe Perna Syndicate - Motivation & Careers590 - Money and PrioritiesEpisode: 590
Episode Title: Money and Priorities
A recession can highlight any pitfalls we have with money, which is why students should start forming smart financial habits now. More on that, next on The Perna Syndicate.
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Welcome to The Perna Syndicate! All week, we’ve been talking about the challenges facing young people if the economy goes south. It will be especially tough for new grads if they enter a workforce that simply doesn’t have enough good jobs to go around.
...2022-11-1100 minThe Perna Syndicate - Motivation & Careers580 - No More HoopsEpisode: 580
Episode Title: No More Hoops
If young people don’t see the relevance of what we’re asking them to do, whose fault is it? Let’s talk about it, next on The Perna Syndicate.
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Hello and welcome to The Perna Syndicate today! All week we’ve been talking about how to truly engage young people at school and work. We give them as much control as we can, we capture their attention by paying them ours, and we check in and th...2022-10-2801 minThe Perna Syndicate - Motivation & Careers565 - A Little More RespectEpisode: 565
Episode Title: A Little More Respect
The trades deserve a little more respect—and Gen Z is going to make it happen. Here’s why, coming up next on The Perna Syndicate.
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Hello and welcome to The Perna Syndicate! All week, we’ve been talking about the skilled trades and how the need for blue-collar professionals is more pressing than ever.
This need isn’t something that fluctuates with a tough economy. If your furnace breaks, you’re goin...2022-10-0700 minThe Perna Syndicate - Motivation & Careers560 - Leading In The New Model of SuccessEpisode: 560
Episode Title: Leading In The New Model of Success
A fuller, richer definition of success is less about your title and more about your relationships. It’s a whole new picture of leadership—next on The Perna Syndicate.
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Hello and welcome to The Perna Syndicate! This week, I’ve been sharing highlights of my discussion with Dr. Alan Patterson on why we need to build bridges at work rather than keep trying to climb the corporate ladder.
In Patt...2022-09-3000 minThe Perna Syndicate - Motivation & Careers555 - The Long Game of Your CareerEpisode: 555
Episode Title: The Long Game of Your Career
Your career is about so much more than the money. Here’s why playing the long game can ultimately make your job more rewarding, next on The Perna Syndicate.
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Welcome to The Perna Syndicate today! Although getting a new job is often the quickest way to achieve a significant pay raise, there’s a long game that goes beyond just the paycheck. And it may be worth playing.
Some em...2022-09-2300 minThe Perna Syndicate - Motivation & Careers540 - This Is How You WinEpisode: 540
Episode Title: This Is How You Win
Your attitude is engineered by your professional skills. Here’s 3 ways to start building those skills in your own life, coming up next on The Perna Syndicate.
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It’s a great day on The Perna Syndicate! In fact, it’s been a great couple weeks looking at the top professional skills we need to engineer a winning attitude at work, and beyond. Today I want to get practical about these skills. How exactly do we d...2022-09-0200 minThe Perna Syndicate - Motivation & Careers530 - Good News For Busy PeopleEpisode: 530
Episode Title: Good News For Busy People
What if you want to build better friendships at work, but you’re just too busy? Here’s some good news for you, next on The Perna Syndicate.
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Hello and happy Friday on The Perna Syndicate! Fostering a true human connection at work is hard. We’re all busy, and the work never stops. But a connected workplace culture is worth it.
The BetterUp Labs study found that on average...2022-08-1900 minThe Perna Syndicate - Motivation & Careers525 - A More Flexible FutureEpisode: 525
Episode Title: A More Flexible Future
Flexibility in education is possible—but are we brave enough to embrace it? Let’s ask that question, coming up next on The Perna Syndicate.
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This is The Perna Syndicate—thanks for tuning in! Flexibility in the education system—is it even possible? As we’ve talked about this week, yes, there are ways to make it happen. But will educators, parents, and society in general see the value in it?
It’s uncle...2022-08-1200 minThe Perna Syndicate - Motivation & Careers520 - Maybe You Need A BreakEpisode: 520
Episode Title: Maybe You Need A Break
Is it time for you to take a career break? Here are some questions to ask yourself before you do, coming up next on The Perna Syndicate.
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Welcome to The Perna Syndicate! With all this talk of career breaks and employment gaps this week, you might be feeling left out if you don’t have one.
In the past, most people have taken career breaks because they didn’t have a...2022-08-0500 minThe Perna Syndicate - Motivation & Careers505 - Before You Switch JobsEpisode: 505
Episode Title: Before You Switch Jobs
You might be able to make more money if you switch jobs right now—but there are some things you should consider first, coming up next on The Perna Syndicate.
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Hello and welcome to The Perna Syndicate! This week we’ve been looking at the Great Resignation from the perspective of the employer, but what if you’re the employee seeking a better opportunity?
If better pay is your main motive fo...2022-07-1500 minThe Perna Syndicate - Motivation & Careers501 - Is the Money Greener on the Other Side?Episode: 501
Episode Title: Is the Money Greener on the Other Side?
Record numbers of workers are leaving their jobs for better pay elsewhere. Can employers keep up? Let’s talk about it, coming up next on The Perna Syndicate.
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Hello, this is The Perna Syndicate and I’m your host, Mark Perna! We live in expensive times. Between inflation, rising interest rates, and the increasing price of darn near everything, there’s a lot of people who need extra income right now. In...2022-07-1100 minThe Perna Syndicate - Motivation & Careers500 - The Skills That Don’t ExpireEpisode: 500
Episode Title: The Skills That Don’t Expire
Developing your technical skills is important, but there’s another set of abilities that you need even more. Let’s talk about them, next on The Perna Syndicate.
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Hello and happy Friday on The Perna Syndicate! Though the college degree can still be important, many organizations are dropping the degree requirement for open positions. This is especially noticeable in tech-driven roles, where the skills are constantly changing.
This new emph...2022-07-0800 minThe Perna Syndicate - Motivation & Careers496 - The College QuestionEpisode: 496
Episode Title: The College Question
Is college right for you? Here are some numbers to consider before you make that decision, coming up next on The Perna Syndicate.
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Hello and welcome to The Perna Syndicate! I’m your host Mark Perna, and today we’re talking about college. Some of the recent numbers are pretty scary.
A recent report found that only 46% of U.S. college graduates are working in their field of study. Twenty-five percent are ear...2022-07-0400 minThe Perna Syndicate - Motivation & Careers495 - Why Nontoxic Isn’t Good EnoughEpisode: 495
Episode Title: Why Nontoxic Isn’t Good Enough
A nontoxic workplace isn’t good enough. People want to work for a company committed to excellence. Let’s talk about it, next on The Perna Syndicate.
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You’re now in The Perna Syndicate—welcome! The dynamic of the Great Resignation is giving people more freedom than ever to quit, and they’re taking it. The majority of people leaving their jobs say it’s because their previous work culture was toxic.
I...2022-07-0100 minThe Perna Syndicate - Motivation & Careers491 - Is Your Workplace Toxic?Episode: 491
Episode Title: Is Your Workplace Toxic?
A new study has found that a toxic work culture is the number-one reason people are quitting their jobs. More on that, coming up next on The Perna Syndicate.
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Hi, I’m your host Mark Perna—welcome to The Perna Syndicate! According to a recent study by MIT Sloan, toxic work culture is the number-one reason that people today are leaving their jobs. So what do people see as toxic in the workplace?
2022-06-2700 minThe Perna Syndicate - Motivation & Careers490 - Making a Difference Through WorkEpisode: 490
Episode Title: Making a Difference Through Work
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Contrary to what many people think, Gen Z wants to work hard and make a difference in the world. Let’s talk about it, coming up next on The Perna Syndicate.
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Hello and happy Friday on The Perna Syndicate! Gen Z often gets a bad rap from older generations who don’t understand what drives them. That’s why I always enjoy stats and research...2022-06-2401 minThe Perna Syndicate - Motivation & Careers486 - Train Us, Says Gen ZEpisode: 486
Episode Title: Train Us, Says Gen Z
Gen Z wants more training at work, but not just on the hard skills needed for the job. They’re looking for more—coming up next on The Perna Syndicate.
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Hi, I’m your host Mark Perna—welcome to The Perna Syndicate! Generation Z has incredible clarity about what they want at work. The good news is, if companies can satisfy Gen Z employees, it’s likely they’ll also meet the needs of the rest o...2022-06-2000 minThe Perna Syndicate - Motivation & Careers481 - You Don’t Have to Break the LawEpisode: 481
Episode Title: You Don’t Have to Break the Law
How far would you go to give your kid a competitive advantage? Let’s talk about it, coming up next on The Perna Syndicate.
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Hi, I’m your host Mark Perna, and this is The Perna Syndicate! Do you remember the college admissions scandal involving actress Felicity Huffman? She actually served 11 days of jail time for paying to have her daughter’s SAT doctored so she could get into an elite col...2022-06-1300 minThe Perna Syndicate - Motivation & Careers476 - One Generation, Two ViewsEpisode: 476
Episode Title: One Generation, Two Views
Did you know there are really only two ways to view Generation Z? Let’s talk about what they are, coming up next on The Perna Syndicate.
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Hello and welcome! I’m your host, Mark Perna, and today on The Perna Syndicate, I want to go back to the basics on Gen Z. Did you know there are really only two ways to view them?
That’s right. Whether at home, sch...2022-06-0600 minThe Perna Syndicate - Motivation & Careers475 - Flexible Or ElseEpisode: 475
Episode Title: Flexible Or Else
Flexibility is now a workplace imperative—so why are some companies reinstating rigid policies about in-person work? Let’s talk about it, next on The Perna Syndicate.
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Hello and happy Friday on The Perna Syndicate! As the pandemic loosens its grip, we’re seeing many employers require their employees to return to the office at least part of the time. But does it make sense to insist on this for jobs that could be perform...2022-06-0300 minThe Perna Syndicate - Motivation & Careers471 - Innovation or StagnationEpisode: 471
Episode Title: Innovation or Stagnation
Amid the Great Resignation, organizations can either innovate their hiring process—or stay stagnant. Let’s talk about it, next on The Perna Syndicate.
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Hello and welcome! I’m your host, Mark Perna, and this is a new week on The Perna Syndicate. The Great Resignation is rolling on, with companies everywhere scrambling to find workers. And yet, there are still talented people who can’t seem to land a job. What gives?
I th...2022-05-3000 minThe Perna Syndicate - Motivation & Careers470 - What’s Wrong with Your Company TrainingEpisode: 470
Episode Title: What’s Wrong with Your Company Training
What do employees think about their company’s training? Here are the biggest problems they see, next on The Perna Syndicate.
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Hello and welcome! This is The Perna Syndicate, and all week we’ve been talking about a new study on learning and development in the workplace. Though most people were overall satisfied with their company’s training options, some were not—and they shared a few specific reasons why.
Fu...2022-05-2700 minThe Perna Syndicate - Motivation & Careers466 - More Training Please, Says WorkforceEpisode: 466
Episode Title: More Training Please, Says Workforce
In the midst of the Great Resignation, learning and development programs are having a moment. Here’s why, coming up next on The Perna Syndicate.
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Hello and welcome to The Perna Syndicate! I’m your host, Mark Perna. Today, we’re going to talk about something the workforce used to take for granted: learning and development (also known as L&D).
Of course, learning and development programs have been around for...2022-05-2300 minThe Perna Syndicate - Motivation & Careers465 - Gender Equality in the TradesEpisode: 465
Episode Title: Gender Equality in the Trades
Are skilled-trade careers a better fit for men than women? Let’s talk about this stereotype, next on The Perna Syndicate.
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Hello and welcome to The Perna Syndicate! As we wrap up our discussion of the skilled trades and Gen Z this week, it’s worth looking at one more misperception that could be contributing to the skills gap. It’s simply the notion that skilled trade careers are a better fit for...2022-05-2000 minThe Perna Syndicate - Motivation & Careers461 - Discovering the Skilled TradesEpisode: 461
Episode Title: Discovering the Skilled Trades
There are tons of high-tech, high-demand careers in the skilled trades. So why aren’t more young people pursuing them? A new study can shed some light, next on The Perna Syndicate.
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Hello and welcome to a new week on The Perna Syndicate! I’m your host, Mark Perna, and this week, I want to cover some new research about the skilled trades and Generation Z.
Lately, the talent shortage has go...2022-05-1600 minThe Perna Syndicate - Motivation & Careers460 - Wade and the Ripple EffectEpisode: 460
Episode Title: Wade and the Ripple Effect
What’s the ripple effect? I see it as the way our interactions with people, good or bad, can last long beyond just that moment. Let’s talk about it, next on The Perna Syndicate.
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Welcome to The Perna Syndicate! As we wrap up this week’s story of Wade the warm and personable bus driver and his complete opposite, the rude and standoffish April, I wanted to offer a final thought about that ex...2022-05-1300 minThe Perna Syndicate - Motivation & Careers456 - The Story of WadeEpisode: 456
Episode Title: The Story of Wade
Almost 20 years ago, I met a man named Wade. We only met once, but he’s still influencing my life today. Let me tell you his story, next on The Perna Syndicate.
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Hello and welcome to The Perna Syndicate! I’m your host, Mark Perna, and today I want to share the story of a bus driver in Baltimore whose name was Wade. Though we only interacted for a few minutes, he’s still having...2022-05-0900 minThe Perna Syndicate - Motivation & Careers455 - Keep Asking WhyEpisode: 455
Episode Title: Keep Asking Why
Do you find yourself constantly asking “why” for everything? Here’s why that’s a good thing, coming up next on The Perna Syndicate.
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Hello and welcome—this is The Perna Syndicate! We’ve been talking about why the classic response “because I said so” just isn’t good enough anymore when you’re working with young people. Yeah, they ask why a lot—but that’s one of their strengths. It helps them understand the big picture and come...2022-05-0600 minThe Perna Syndicate - Motivation & Careers451 - The Value of FailingEpisode: 451
Episode Title: The Value of Failing
We’ve all failed at something. It’s disheartening to fall short, but there’s a hidden value in this experience. Let’s talk about it, next on The Perna Syndicate.
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Hello and welcome to The Perna Syndicate! I’m your host, Mark Perna, and today I want to talk about something all of us have experienced: failure. Yep, we’re going to start our week on a great note!
When you’re act...2022-05-0200 minThe Perna Syndicate - Motivation & Careers446 - Defining DisruptionEpisode: 446
Episode Title: Defining Disruption
Disruption—it sounds negative, but it can actually be a very good thing. Let’s talk about what it means, coming up next on The Perna Syndicate.
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Hello! I’m your host Mark Perna—welcome to a new week on The Perna Syndicate! Have you ever heard the word “disruptive” used as a buzzword for success and innovation? Being called a “disruptor” is a badge of honor, but what does it really mean? And how does it play out in th...2022-04-2500 minThe Perna Syndicate - Motivation & Careers445 - You Are The FutureEpisode: 445
Episode Title: You Are The Future
How can young people face an uncertain future with courage and determination? Let’s talk about it, next on The Perna Syndicate.
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Hello and happy Friday on The Perna Syndicate! This week, I shared an open letter to high school students everywhere about their career, life, and what it takes to build the future they want to enjoy. It was all from my heart and I hope it reaches as many young peopl...2022-04-2200 minThe Perna Syndicate - Motivation & Careers441 - Open Letter to Every High School StudentEpisode: 441
Episode Title: Open Letter to Every High School Student
If I could write a letter to every high school student in our world today, this is what I’d tell them. Listen in, next on The Perna Syndicate.
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I’m your host Mark Perna, and I’m happy to welcome you to The Perna Syndicate! This week, I’m going to share an open letter to high school students. If you’re a parent or educator, feel free to share thi...2022-04-1800 minThe Perna Syndicate - Motivation & Careers440 - If You Need a WitnessEpisode: 440
Episode Title: If You Need a Witness
Can I get a witness? Sometimes when you need to give someone tough feedback, witnesses can be a big help. Let’s talk about it, next on The Perna Syndicate.
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You’re now in Perna Syndicate—and I’m glad you’re here! As we talk about tough conversations in the remote workplace, I think we should all admit there have been times when we were too close to the issue. Maybe we had an over...2022-04-1500 minThe Perna Syndicate - Motivation & Careers436 - When You Have to Have a Tough ConversationEpisode: 436
Episode Title: When You Have to Have a Tough Conversation
I just love tough conversations at work—said no one, ever. And when we’re working remotely, they can be even harder. Let’s talk about it, next on The Perna Syndicate.
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Hello! I’m your host Mark Perna—welcome to a new week on The Perna Syndicate! We’ve all had tough conversations at home, school, or work—conversations that we would much rather avoid if we could. And they’...2022-04-1100 minThe Perna Syndicate - Motivation & Careers435 - Don’t Just Believe. ActEpisode: 435
Episode Title: Don’t Just Believe. Act
Believe in yourself—it’s a message young people have grown up hearing. But is belief really enough to succeed? Let’s talk about it, next on The Perna Syndicate.
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You’re now in The Perna Syndicate—hi there! As we wrap up our discussion of Gen-Z start-ups, I wanted to share some really insightful advice that teen entrepreneur Destiny Snow mentioned in our interview.
I asked her what advice she woul...2022-04-0800 minThe Perna Syndicate - Motivation & Careers431 - Gen-Z Entrepreneurs Just Getting StartedEpisode: 431
Episode Title: Gen-Z Entrepreneurs Just Getting Started
Gen Z is the most entrepreneurial generation we’ve ever seen—and they’re turning the world of business upside down. Find out more, next on The Perna Syndicate.
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Hello! I’m your host Mark Perna—welcome to a new week on The Perna Syndicate! Generation Z, who are currently age 24 and younger, are already making a significant impact on the world. And, as the most entrepreneurial generation on record, they’re doing it on...2022-04-0400 minThe Perna Syndicate - Motivation & Careers430 - The Top 5 States for Resume ErrorsEpisode: 430
Episode Title: The Top 5 States for Resume Errors
If you live in one of these five U.S. states, your chances of having a mistake on your resume are higher. Find out which ones they are, next on The Perna Syndicate.
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Hello and happy Friday on The Perna Syndicate! This week, we’ve done a deep dive on the mistakes that are marring more than half of all resumes in the U.S. Things like misspelled words, failing to e xpl...2022-04-0100 minThe Perna Syndicate - Motivation & Careers426 - Resume Errors That Sabotage Your ChancesEpisode: 426
Episode Title: Resume Errors That Sabotage Your Chances
A new analysis has found that more than half of all resumes contain one or more major errors—and they could be costing people the interview. Find out more, next on The Perna Syndicate.
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Hello! I’m your host Mark Perna, and I’m happy to welcome you to a new week on The Perna Syndicate. You would think that, in the midst of today’s record talent shortage, that anyone applying for a job...2022-03-2800 minThe Perna Syndicate - Motivation & Careers425 - Performance Thrives on PraiseEpisode: 425
Episode Title: Performance Thrives on Praise
When you thank someone for their effort, how can you make it meaningful—and motivating? There’s one simple way, coming up next on The Perna Syndicate.
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Hello and welcome to The Perna Syndicate! As we wrap our discussion about gratitude this week, I’d like to leave you with one last thought. And that is, that saying thank you needs to be as specific as possible, as often as possible.
Point t...2022-03-2500 minThe Perna Syndicate - Motivation & Careers421 - Thanks-A LotEpisode: 421
Episode Title: Thanks—A Lot
A new study shows that people who are thanked for their effort are far less likely to be looking for an opportunity elsewhere. Find out more, next on The Perna Syndicate.
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Hello and welcome to a new week on The Perna Syndicate! I’m your host, Mark Perna, and today I want to talk about the relationship between gratitude and retention.
New research by the company Workhuman has found that people who wer...2022-03-2100 minThe Perna Syndicate - Motivation & Careers420 - Investing in Your Mental HealthEpisode: 420
Episode Title: Investing in Your Mental Health
Should managers share their mental health struggles with their teams? Let’s talk about it, coming up next on The Perna Syndicate.
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This is The Perna Syndicate—hello and welcome! All week we’ve been talking about the need for managers to pay attention to their employees’ mental health. Younger workers especially are becoming more prone to problems like depression, anxiety, and others that impede their ability to function.
Managers ha...2022-03-1800 minThe Perna Syndicate - Motivation & Careers416 - Mental Health is Harder TodayEpisode: 416
Episode Title: Mental Health is Harder Today
Studies show that younger workers are struggling with their mental health more than their older peers. What’s going on with this generation? Find out, next on The Perna Syndicate.
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Hello and welcome! It’s a new week on The Perna Syndicate and I’m your host, Mark Perna. A lot of people would say their stress level today is higher than it was prior to the pandemic, but younger professionals especially are finding...2022-03-1400 minThe Perna Syndicate - Motivation & Careers411 - School Leaders in the TrenchesEpisode: 411
Episode Title: School Leaders in the Trenches
It’s not just teachers who are quitting education. School counselors and administrators are also reaching a breaking point. Let’s talk about it, next on The Perna Syndicate.
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It’s a new week on The Perna Syndicate and I’m your host, Mark Perna! For two years now, teachers have coped with unbelievable pressure. And I hate to say it, but this might just be the beginning. The effects of the pandemic will be o...2022-03-0700 minThe Perna Syndicate - Motivation & Careers406 - Just Say YesEpisode: 406
Episode Title: Just Say Yes
“Yes” is the magic word to supersize every opportunity that comes—even if you still have to figure out how to deliver on that promise. Let’s talk about it, next on The Perna Syndicate.
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Hello and welcome! It’s a new week on The Perna Syndicate and I’m your host, Mark Perna. Have you ever turned down a great opportunity because you weren’t sure you could do it? If so, join the club!
...2022-02-2800 minThe Perna Syndicate - Motivation & Careers405 - The Dark Side of Remote WorkEpisode: 405
Episode Title: The Dark Side of Remote Work
Remote work is great—right up until you can’t keep all the plates spinning. Let’s talk about this challenge for the hybrid workforce, next on The Perna Syndicate.
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Welcome to The Perna Syndicate! For many companies, the workplace is now a hybrid hub where some employees work remotely and others are back in the office. Flexibility is the perk that everyone wants—in fact, a recent survey found that 96% of employees...2022-02-2500 minThe Perna Syndicate - Motivation & Careers401 - The Year of the EmployeeEpisode: 401
Episode Title: The Year of the Employee
People are calling 2022 the year of the employee. So where does that leave employers? Let’s talk about it, coming up next on The Perna Syndicate.
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Hello and welcome to a new week on The Perna Syndicate! I’m your host, Mark Perna. It’s February and we’re well into 2022—the year that some are calling “the year of the employee.” Thanks to the pandemic, the balance of power between the employer and the employe...2022-02-2100 minThe Perna Syndicate - Motivation & Careers400 - Professional Skills Aren’t SoftEpisode: 400
Episode Title: Professional Skills Aren’t Soft
The term ‘soft skills’ is a weak one to describe the significant impact these essential traits and abilities can have on your career. Here’s a better way to define them, next on The Perna Syndicate.
Ep 400 show:
Hello and happy Friday! This is The Perna Syndicate. This week, we’ve been talking about robust academics, technical competency, and professional skills together create a dynamic competitive advantage for young people.
I coined the te...2022-02-1800 minThe Perna Syndicate - Motivation & Careers396 - It’s OK to Decide For NowEpisode: 396
Episode Title: It’s OK to Decide For Now
Why is career exploration so hard for some kids? Well, they’re afraid of messing it up—for life. Here’s why it doesn’t have to be this way, next on The Perna Syndicate.
Ep 396 show:
You’re starting your week with The Perna Syndicate, and I’m your host, Mark Perna. Have you ever asked a student, “What do you want to be when you grow up?” If you think about it, this can actual...2022-02-1400 minThe Perna Syndicate - Motivation & Careers395 - 3 Ways to Include Remote WorkersEpisode: 395
Episode Title: 3 Ways to Include Remote Workers
It takes an extra effort to include remote workers in the company culture, but it’s worth it. Here are three ways to start, coming up next on The Perna Syndicate.
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Welcome to The Perna Syndicate! So we’ve talked about the Zoom Ceiling all week and how employers need to be proactive in shattering it. Today I want to talk about three ways to make your virtual workplace an empowering one.
2022-02-1100 minThe Perna Syndicate - Motivation & Careers391 - Shattering the Zoom CeilingEpisode: 391
Episode Title: Shattering the Zoom Ceiling
For many workers, remote work has become the norm. But what if working from home is hurting your career? Let’s talk about it, next on The Perna Syndicate.
Ep 391 show:
Thanks for starting your week with The Perna Syndicate! I’m your host Mark Perna, and today I want to talk about a growing concern for the hybrid workforce: the Zoom Ceiling. Coined by Dr. Elora Voyles, this term refers to the invisible barriers that may b...2022-02-0700 minThe Perna Syndicate - Motivation & Careers386 - Young People: A Challenge or an Asset?Episode: 386
Episode Title: Young People: A Challenge or an Asset?
When you come down to it, there’s only two ways to view the younger generations. So which view do you take? Stay tuned to find out, next on The Perna Syndicate.
Ep 386 show:
You’re starting your week with The Perna Syndicate—welcome! I’m your host Mark Perna, and today I want to ask a question that’s foundational to everything I do in my consulting, writing, and speaking. It’s simply this...2022-01-3100 minThe Perna Syndicate - Motivation & Careers381 - Who’s More Important?Episode: 381
Episode Title: Who’s More Important?
Who’s more important to a business: customers or employees? Let’s talk about it, next on The Perna Syndicate.
Ep 381 show:
Hello and welcome! It’s a new week on The Perna Syndicate and I’m your host, Mark Perna. When you think of great customer service, you probably think of companies bending over backwards to meet the needs of their clients. And that’s great. Unfortunately, there’s often a lot less flexibility when it comes compan...2022-01-2400 minThe Perna Syndicate - Motivation & Careers376 - We’re Beyond Self-Care for TeachersEpisode: 376
Episode Title: We’re Beyond Self-Care for Teachers
When someone is stressed, is your default to tell them to practice self-care? Here’s why this advice isn’t helping the overstressed education community, next on The Perna Syndicate.
Ep 376 show:
Hello and welcome to The Perna Syndicate! I’m your host Mark Perna. Education is currently in crisis mode across America and, I suspect, around the world. A recent study found that almost half of all teachers are thinking about quitting. Can you imagi...2022-01-1700 minThe Perna Syndicate - Motivation & Careers371 - The Coming Education CrisisEpisode: 371
Episode Title: The Coming Education Crisis
A recent study found that almost half of teachers are thinking about leaving their jobs…yikes. Let’s talk about this impending crisis, next on The Perna Syndicate.
Ep 371 show:
You’re now in The Perna Syndicate and I’m your host, Mark Perna. This week I want to sound the alarm about a coming crisis in education. I can only speak to education in America, but I’m sure a similar challenge is playing out...2022-01-1000 minThe Perna Syndicate - Motivation & Careers366 - Bridging the Trust Gap in 2022Episode: 366
Episode Title: Bridging the Trust Gap in 2022
It’s a new year—and a great time to assess the level of trust within your organization. Let’s talk about it, coming up next on The Perna Syndicate.
Ep 366 show:
You’re now in The Perna Syndicate—hello and Happy New Year! I’m your host Mark Perna, and I want to welcome you to a whole new year of insights and strategies to make a bigger difference in your sphere of influence.
2022-01-0300 minThe Perna Syndicate - Motivation & Careers361 - Seeing the ForestEpisode: 361
Episode Title: Seeing the Forest
Sometimes, it can be tough to bring education, workforce, and economic development together because they’re each so good at what they do. Stay tuned for more, next on The Perna Syndicate.
Ep 361 show:
It’s a new week on The Perna Syndicate—welcome! I’m your host, Mark Perna, and today, I want to talk about some key points from my recent interview on the Develop This! podcast with host Dennis Fraise. Dennis is spearheading our economic...2021-12-2700 minThe Perna Syndicate - Motivation & Careers356 - The Life Skills GapEpisode: 356
Episode Title: The Life Skills Gap
We hear about the skills gap all the time, but what about the life skills gap that many young people face? Let’s talk about it, next on The Perna Syndicate.
Ep 356 show:
Welcome to a new week on The Perna Syndicate! I’m your host Mark Perna, and I’m thrilled you’re tuning in today to hear about the skills gap no one is talking about. I’m referring to the life skills gap that many y...2021-12-2000 minThe Perna Syndicate - Motivation & Careers351 - Business As Usual Is Never Coming BackEpisode: 351
Episode Title: Business As Usual Is Never Coming Back
As millions of workers leave their jobs for better opportunities elsewhere, it’s clear that business as usual is never coming back. But is that really a bad thing? Let’s talk about it, next on The Perna Syndicate.
Ep 351 show:
Hello and welcome! It’s a new week on The Perna Syndicate and I’m your host, Mark Perna. ‘The Great Resignation’ is a phrase we’re hearing a lot these days—and with good rea...2021-12-1300 minThe Perna Syndicate - Motivation & Careers346 - The Muscle of Social AgilityEpisode: 346
Episode Title: The Muscle of Social Agility
What is social agility and why should companies care about it? Let’s talk about it, next on The Perna Syndicate.
Ep 346 show:
Hello and welcome to a new week on The Perna Syndicate! I’m your host, Mark Perna. As we enter the last month of 2021, many employers are wondering what next year will bring…hopefully, more workers! America’s current talent shortage is hitting every industry hard.
Even as they work t...2021-12-0600 minThe Perna Syndicate - Motivation & Careers341 - The Era of Hybrid WorkEpisode: 341
Episode Title: The Era of Hybrid Work
We’re entering a new era, in which both physical and remote work will be the norm for much of the workforce. Stay tuned for more, coming up next on The Perna Syndicate.
Ep 341 show:
Hello and welcome to The Perna Syndicate! I’m your host, Mark Perna, and I’m thrilled you’re joining us this week. Back to the office or not back to the office; that’s a hot question these days. While some c...2021-11-2901 minThe Perna Syndicate - Motivation & Careers336 - The Power of Gratitude at WorkEpisode: 336
Episode Title: The Power of Gratitude at Work
Gratitude is always appreciated in the workplace, but a new study indicates it could be far more than a nice-to-have. Stay tuned for more, next on The Perna Syndicate.
Ep 336 show:
Hello and welcome to a new week on The Perna Syndicate! I’m your host, Mark Perna. For those of us listening in the U.S., the Thanksgiving holiday is happening this week. And it’s reminding all of us to practice being grate...2021-11-2200 minThe Perna Syndicate - Motivation & Careers331 - We Need More Women in TechEpisode: 331
Episode Title: We Need More Women in Tech
Despite the fact that technology affects us all, women represent only a quarter of the STEM workforce. It’s time to change this—coming up next on The Perna Syndicate.
Ep 331 show:
Hello and welcome to a new week on The Perna Syndicate! I’m your host, Mark Perna, and today I want to share some startling numbers about women who work in technology.
The fact is, there simply are...2021-11-1502 minThe Perna Syndicate - Motivation & Careers326 - Why College Students Are Dropping OutEpisode: 326
Episode Title: Why College Students Are Dropping Out
If students make purpose the driving goal behind their education, more of them will achieve what they set out to do. Find out more, next on The Perna Syndicate.
Ep 326 show:
Greetings—you’re now in The Perna Syndicate! I’m your host, Mark Perna. Last month at the Education with Purpose: Call to Action, I shared some startling data about how young people are doing in college. Some are thriving—but many are n...2021-11-0800 minThe Perna Syndicate - Motivation & Careers321 - 3 Silent Questions Every Young Person is AskingEpisode: 321
Episode Title: 3 Silent Questions Every Young Person is Asking
Do you see me? Do you hear me? Do I matter? Whether they realize it or not, Generation Z is always asking these questions. Let’s talk about it, coming up next on The Perna Syndicate.
Ep 321 show:
Hello and welcome to a new week on The Perna Syndicate! I’m your host, Mark Perna. If you follow my work, you know that I’ve nicknamed the younger generations “the Why (w-h-y) Gen...2021-11-0100 minThe Perna Syndicate - Motivation & Careers316 - Tracking Your Every MoveEpisode: 316
Episode Title: Tracking Your Every Move
Tracking employees’ activity is becoming more mainstream—but at what cost? Let’s talk about it, coming up next on The Perna Syndicate.
Ep 316 show:
Hello and welcome! This is The Perna Syndicate and I’m your host, Mark Perna. In today’s remote workforce, bosses can no longer stick their head into someone’s office to see what they’re doing. And it’s causing some employers to turn to more stealthy ways to monitor what their worker...2021-10-2500 minThe Perna Syndicate - Motivation & Careers311 - New On-Ramps to SuccessEpisode: 311
Episode Title: New On-Ramps to Success
Today, there are many new on-ramps to career success. So why are we still crowding students onto the college path? Find out, next on The Perna Syndicate.
Ep 311 show:
Hello and welcome to a new week on The Perna Syndicate! I’m your host, Mark Perna. Do you ever think of the working world as a highway? Workers are all driving toward their goals—some fast, some slower, but they’re all going somewhere in their life an...2021-10-1800 minThe Perna Syndicate - Motivation & Careers306 - Aligning Our GoalsEpisode: 306
Episode Title: Aligning Our Goals
A lot of people think the younger generations don’t have goals, but that’s not true. Our goals may simply be misaligned. Let’s talk about it, next on The Perna Syndicate.
Ep 306 show:
Hello and welcome—you’re now in The Perna Syndicate! I’m your host, Mark Perna, and I want to kick off our week talking about something everyone has. And that’s goals.
Whether they know it or not, everyone set...2021-10-1100 minThe Perna Syndicate - Motivation & Careers305 - Finding Your For-Now DirectionEpisode: 305
Episode Title: Finding Your For-Now Direction
When you just don’t know what to do, you need a for-now direction. Here’s why this life strategy is so freeing, coming up next on The Perna Syndicate.
Ep 305 show:
Hello and happy Friday on The Perna Syndicate! Yesterday we talked about the power of the for-now direction for young people who are picking a career path. Often, they’re terrified of making a forever decision—but a for-now direction, that they can change at any ti...2021-10-0800 minThe Perna Syndicate - Motivation & Careers301 - Just Treat Me Like an AdultEpisode: 301
Episode Title: Just Treat Me Like an Adult
A new study shows that younger workers want respect more than gimmicky office perks like rock walls and ping-pong. Here’s why, next on The Perna Syndicate.
Ep 301 show:
Hello and welcome to The Perna Syndicate! I’m your host, Mark Perna, and I admit it: I’m a Baby Boomer. As such, I can speak to the way that respect used to work. If you were younger, you automatically respected your elders. But today...2021-10-0400 minThe Perna Syndicate - Motivation & Careers300 - Being Open to ReasonEpisode: 300
Episode Title: Being Open to Reason
If you demonstrate that you’re open to reason, the person you’re negotiating with will usually do the same. Let’s talk about it, coming up next on The Perna Syndicate.
Ep 300 show:
Welcome to The Perna Syndicate! All week, we’ve talked about the best way to negotiate with your boss if you want to continue working from home. Today, I want to wrap up this topic with a little perspective on being flexible.
2021-10-0100 minThe Perna Syndicate - Motivation & Careers296 - If You Love the Work-From-Home LifeEpisode: 296
Episode Title: If You Love the Work-From-Home Life
If 87% of workers want the ability to work from home after the pandemic, how are they going to approach their employer about it? Find out more, next on The Perna Syndicate.
Ep 296 show:
Hello and welcome! I’m your host Mark Perna and this is The Perna Syndicate. Over the past 18 months, remote work has become a hot topic. Getting connected, closing any cybersecurity loopholes, and figuring out the technology of video meetings were all...2021-09-2700 minThe Perna Syndicate - Motivation & Careers295 - The Paradigm Shift We NeedEpisode: 295
Episode Title: The Paradigm Shift We Need
To bring communities together around purpose-driven education, we need a catalyst. For more than a year now, that’s what I’ve been working on. Find out more, next on The Perna Syndicate.
Ep 295 show:
You are now in The Perna Syndicate—welcome! Yesterday, I shared the alarming report by the Bureau of Labor Statistics that America now has 10.1 million unfilled jobs. How can companies thrive without the skilled labor to power their business?
...2021-09-2400 minThe Perna Syndicate - Motivation & Careers291 - Filling Vessels or Kindling FlamesEpisode: 291
Episode Title: Filling Vessels or Kindling Flames
Over two thousand years ago, thinkers and writers were theorizing about education. Here’s one insight we can apply today—next on The Perna Syndicate.
Ep 291 show:
Hello and welcome! It’s a new week on The Perna Syndicate and I’m your host, Mark Perna. Inspiration can come from anywhere, and recently, I’ve been inspired by a quote from the distant past. Around 100 AD, the philosopher Plutarch wrote, “The mind is not a vessel to be...2021-09-2000 minThe Perna Syndicate - Motivation & Careers290 - Hope is Not a TacticEpisode: 290
Episode Title: Hope is Not a Tactic
Too many students today are choosing their educational pathway based on little more than hope. But hope is not a tactic. Find out what is, next on The Perna Syndicate.
Ep 290 show:
Hello and welcome—this is The Perna Syndicate! Do you ever think about how much hope influences a young person’s choices? Hope is an important emotion and motivator—but by itself, it’s not enough to base your future on.
Too m...2021-09-1700 minThe Perna Syndicate - Motivation & Careers286 - Dealing with Another Disrupted YearEpisode: 286
Episode Title: Dealing with Another Disrupted Year
As we get settled into the new school year, we all know that things aren’t back to normal yet. Let’s talk about it, coming up next on The Perna Syndicate.
Ep 286 show:
You are now in The Perna Syndicate—welcome! I’m your host, Mark Perna. Around the country, the new school year is well underway and we’re all (hopefully) adjusting to the transition. The back-to-school season normally includes a few jitters, but this ye...2021-09-1300 minThe Perna Syndicate - Motivation & Careers285 - DEI for EmployersEpisode: 285
Episode Title: DEI for Employers
How can you become a more diverse workplace? First, think about why you want to be. Stay tuned for more, coming up next on The Perna Syndicate.
Ep 285 show:
You’re now in The Perna Syndicate—welcome! As we’ve talked about diversity, equity and inclusion this week, I’ve mostly focused on strategies for diverse individuals to succeed at work. Today, let’s talk about this topic from an employer’s perspective.
If you’re a de...2021-09-1000 minThe Perna Syndicate - Motivation & Careers281 - A Mindset Shift for DiversityEpisode: 281
Episode Title: A Mindset Shift for Diversity
Success for diverse professionals starts with a mindset shift, not just for their employer but also for themselves. Find out more, coming up next on The Perna Syndicate.
Ep 281 show:
Welcome—it’s a new week on The Perna Syndicate! I’m your host, Mark Perna, and this week I want to talk about a top-of-mind issue for workplaces everywhere: diversity, equity, and inclusion (or DEI). There’s been great progress in this area over...2021-09-0600 minThe Perna Syndicate - Motivation & Careers276 - The Revolutionary Idea of Merit Over AgeEpisode: 276
Episode Title: The Revolutionary Idea of Merit Over Age
Valuing workers for their merit rather than their age; is it so revolutionary an idea? Let’s talk about it, coming up next on The Perna Syndicate.
Ep 276 show:
Hello! I’m your host, Mark Perna, and this is a new week on The Perna Syndicate. With 56 million individuals that make up more than a third of the American workforce, Millennials are a force to be reckoned with. And now, their impact is growi...2021-08-3000 minThe Perna Syndicate - Motivation & Careers266 - The Soul-Searching of the EntrepreneurEpisode: 266
Episode Title: The Soul-Searching of the Entrepreneur
As corporate America rebounds from the pandemic, how are all the small businesses navigating this new landscape? Find out more, coming up next on The Perna Syndicate.
Ep 266 show:
Hello and welcome to The Perna Syndicate! I’m your host, Mark Perna, and today I want to talk about a subject that I live and breathe every day—and that’s entrepreneurship.
As an entrepreneur I’ve experienced both ends of the spectru...2021-08-1600 minThe Perna Syndicate - Motivation & Careers261 - Dealing with Money RegretsEpisode: 261
Episode Title: Dealing with Money Regrets
The average student debt in America today is $37,000 per borrower—and it affects more than just their finances. Let’s talk about it, coming up next on The Perna Syndicate.
Ep 261 show:
Hello and welcome to a new week on The Perna Syndicate! I’m your host, Mark Perna, and this week I want to talk money. Millennials in particular have their share of money regrets, including credit card debt, lack of financial planning and of course...2021-08-0900 minThe Perna Syndicate - Motivation & Careers257 - Skills Are EverythingEpisode: 257
Episode Title: Skills Are Everything
There are currently 3.3 million open jobs in the U.S. that don’t require a four-year degree. And this number is only going to grow. Here’s why, coming up next on The Perna Syndicate.
Ep 257 show:
Hello and welcome—you are now in The Perna Syndicate! I’m your host, Mark Perna, and this week we’re talking about the major shift taking place in the labor market. Traditionally, a wide range of desirable careers list a college d...2021-08-0300 minThe Perna Syndicate - Motivation & Careers251 - Getting Off the Pandemic Roller CoasterEpisode: 251
Episode Title: Getting Off the Pandemic Roller Coaster
Now that the roller coaster of the pandemic is slowing down, how are employees grappling with the mental health challenges it created? Let’s talk about it, coming up next on The Perna Syndicate.
Ep 251 show:
Welcome to a new week on The Perna Syndicate! I’m your host, Mark Perna. For almost a year and a half now, we’ve lived in pandemic mode. It’s felt like a roller coaster in many ways, wit...2021-07-2600 minThe Perna Syndicate - Motivation & Careers246 - How Respect Works TodayEpisode: 246
Episode Title: How Respect Works Today
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Respect works differently today than it used to—and to be effective, we have to adapt to this new dynamic. Find out more, coming up next on The Perna Syndicate.
Ep 246 show:
Hello and welcome! It’s a new week on The Perna Syndicate. I’m your host, Mark Perna, and today I want to launch an ambitious 3-week series on how to connect, engage, and answer why for...2021-07-1901 minThe Perna Syndicate - Motivation & Careers241 - The SW4 TechniqueEpisode: 241
Episode Title: The SW4 Technique
What is the SW4 Technique, and how can it benefit you? Here’s why, coming up next on The Perna Syndicate.
Ep 241 show:
Hello and welcome to a new week on The Perna Syndicate! I’m your host, Mark Perna, and today I want to share with you a technique that had a tremendous impact on me early on in my career.
It’s called the SW4 Technique, and it’s been adapted and changed...2021-07-1200 minThe Perna Syndicate - Motivation & Careers236 - Failure Isn’t FatalEpisode: 236
Episode Title: Failure Isn’t Fatal
To fail is human, but to pick yourself up, learn from it, and keep moving forward is the mark of a successful person. Find out more, coming up next on The Perna Syndicate.
Ep 236 show:
Hello and welcome to The Perna Syndicate! I’m your host, Mark Perna, and today I want to talk about something we’ve all done—and that’s fail.
Whether we’re talking everyday, minor errors of judgment or tru...2021-07-0500 minThe Perna Syndicate - Motivation & Careers230 - Apprenticeships Are Cool And Here’s WhyEpisode: 230
Episode Title: Apprenticeships Are Cool And Here’s Why
Apprenticeships have a lot to offer younger workers and the companies that hire them. So why aren’t they better known? Stay tuned for more, coming up next on The Perna Syndicate.
Ep 230 show:
Welcome—you’re now in The Perna Syndicate! On yesterday’s show, we talked about the long-term commitment that Gen-Z wants to make at their first job. More than half want to stay at their first job for three ye...2021-06-2500 minThe Perna Syndicate - Motivation & Careers227 - Resetting Gen-Z Career ExpectationsEpisode: 227
Episode Title: Resetting Gen-Z Career Expectations
The job market isn’t helping recent college grads—but neither are the expectations they may hold for their first career. Stay tuned for more, coming up next on The Perna Syndicate.
Ep 227 show:
Hello and welcome to The Perna Syndicate! I’m your host, Mark Perna, and this week we’re covering a major problem for college grads looking for their first real job. With more and more companies requiring three years of experience...2021-06-2200 minThe Perna Syndicate - Motivation & Careers221 - Burn Your ShipsEpisode: 221
Episode Title: Burn Your Ships
What does it mean to burn your ships—and why should you? Stay tuned to find out what ships I recently burned, coming up next on The Perna Syndicate.
Ep 221 show:
Hello and welcome to a new week on The Perna Syndicate! I’m your host, Mark Perna, and since November last year, I’ve been on a journey toward health and wellness. Today I am at my lowest weight since middle school, I have amazing energy, and I n...2021-06-1401 minThe Perna Syndicate - Motivation & Careers220 - The Top 5 Soft Skills I Hire: LeadershipEpisode: 220
Episode Title: The Top 5 Soft Skills I Hire: Leadership
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Leadership is the culmination of a person’s soft skills—and a constant willingness to learn and grow is the mark of a true leader. Stay tuned for more, coming up next on The Perna Syndicate.
Ep 220 show:
Hi, I’m Mark Perna and this is the Perna Syndicate! As we talked this week about the most important soft skills for success at work tod...2021-06-1100 minThe Perna Syndicate - Motivation & Careers37 - Expanding the Definition of ApprenticeshipsEpisode: 37-expanding-the-definition-of-apprenticeships
Tease: Apprenticeships are solely for the skilled trades—or, are they? On The Perna Syndicate today, we’re going to look at how this traditional training pathway is gaining traction in corporate America. Stay tuned!
Ep 37 show:
Hello, you’re in The Perna Syndicate! I’m your host Mark Perna. Yesterday, we talked about the comeback of apprenticeships in the American workforce. This is a positive trend—and it’s no longer confined to just the skilled trades.
Fir...2020-09-2900 min