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The Zac Perna PodcastThe Zac Perna PodcastWelcome to The Zac Perna PodcastWelcome to Zac Perna PodcastThe Podcast I Wish I Had When I Started!It took me 8 years to get here. 8 years of overthinking, doubting myself, and chasing perfection. And after all that time, I’ve realized one thing, perfection is the enemy of progress.So I’m done waiting for the “perfect moment.” This podcast is happening. Right here. Right now.I’m Zac Perna and I’m bringing you everything I’ve learned from building multiple 7-figure businesses, the wins, the failures, and the game-changing lessons I wish I knew earlier.2025-02-2604 minThe Perna Syndicate - Motivation & CareersThe 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.   Ep 825 show: 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 & CareersThe 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.   Ep 821 show: 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 & CareersThe 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.   Ep 820 show: 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 & CareersThe 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.   Ep 681 show: 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 & CareersThe 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.   Ep 666 show: 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 & CareersThe 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.   Ep 665 show: 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 & CareersThe 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.   Ep 655 show: 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 & CareersThe 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.   Ep 640 show: 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 & CareersThe 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.   Ep 620 show: 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 & CareersThe 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.   Ep 605 show: 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 & CareersThe 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.   Ep 590 show: 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 & CareersThe 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.   Ep 580 show: 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 & CareersThe 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.   Ep 565 show: 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 & CareersThe 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.   Ep 560 show: 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 & CareersThe 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.   Ep 555 show: 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 & CareersThe 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.   Ep 540 show: 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 & CareersThe 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.   Ep 530 show: 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 & CareersThe 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.   Ep 525 show: 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 & CareersThe 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.   Ep 520 show: 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 & CareersThe 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.   Ep 505 show: 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 & CareersThe 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.   Ep 500 show: 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 & CareersThe 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.   Ep 495 show: 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 & CareersThe Perna Syndicate - Motivation & Careers490 - Making a Difference Through WorkEpisode: 490 Episode Title: Making a Difference Through Work File Name: making-a-difference-through-work   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.   Ep 490 show: 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 & CareersThe 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.   Ep 475 show:flexible-or-else 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 & CareersThe 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.   Ep 470 show: 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 & CareersThe 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.   Ep 465 show: 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 & CareersThe 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.   Ep 461 show: 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 & CareersThe 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.   Ep 455 show: 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 & CareersThe 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.   Ep 445 show: 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 & CareersThe 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.   Ep 440 show: 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 & CareersThe 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.   Ep 435 show: 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 & CareersThe 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.   Ep 430 show: 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 & CareersThe 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.   Ep 425 show: 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 & CareersThe 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.   Ep 420 show: 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 & CareersThe 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 & CareersThe 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.   Ep 395 show: 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 & CareersThe Perna Syndicate - Motivation & Careers393 - Rethinking what Productivity Looks LikeEpisode: 393 Episode Title: Rethinking what Productivity Looks Like What does productivity look like in a world that’s half remote, half in person? We’re going to have to rethink it, coming up next on The Perna Syndicate.   Ep 393 show: You’re now in The Perna Syndicate—hello and welcome! How can employers shatter the Zoom Ceiling that may be preventing remote workers from advancing in their careers? Many people working from home are worried that they’re being passed over for promotions—and their fea...2022-02-0900 minThe Perna Syndicate - Motivation & CareersThe 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 & CareersThe Perna Syndicate - Motivation & Careers390 - Set the Bar HigherEpisode: 390 Episode Title: Set the Bar Higher Young people can achieve more—if we dare to set the bar higher for them. Let’s talk about what that means, coming up next on The Perna Syndicate.   Ep 390 show: You’re now in The Perna Syndicate—and it’s great to have you! One important thing to remember as we talk about the younger generations (and really all generations) is that people tend to live up to the expectations that are placed on them.    ...2022-02-0400 minThe Perna Syndicate - Motivation & CareersThe Perna Syndicate - Motivation & Careers389 - Managing a Younger-Gen TeamEpisode: 389 Episode Title: Managing a Younger-Gen Team What’s it like to manage a team of younger-gen employees? If you do it right, it’s immensely rewarding. Here’s my approach, next on The Perna Syndicate.   Ep 389 show: Greetings and welcome to The Perna Syndicate! This week as we revisit the key traits of today’s young people, it’s worth talking about what it’s like to manage them. Even though a growing number of young workers, Millennials in particular, are becoming managers them...2022-02-0300 minThe Perna Syndicate - Motivation & CareersThe 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 & CareersThe Perna Syndicate - Motivation & Careers385 - The Ripple Effect of Valuing EmployeesEpisode: 385 Episode Title: The Ripple Effect of Valuing Employees What happens when managers place their needs or those of customers over the needs of employees? Stay tuned to find out, next on The Perna Syndicate.   Ep 385 show: You’re now in The Perna Syndicate—and I’m glad you’re here! All week, we’ve been talking about the need for companies to put their employees first—even before their customers. The ideal stakeholder ranking is 1.) employees, 2.) customers, 3.) new customers, and 4.) owners.    For...2022-01-2800 minThe Perna Syndicate - Motivation & CareersThe 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 & CareersThe 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 & CareersThe 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 & CareersThe 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 & CareersThe 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 & CareersThe 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 & CareersThe Perna Syndicate - Motivation & Careers355 - Why We Should Embrace the Great ReshuffleEpisode: 355 Episode Title: Why We Should Embrace the Great Reshuffle Today, everything is being reshuffled at work. And it’s a priceless opportunity for employers and employees to move forward, together. Stay tuned for more, next on The Perna Syndicate.   Ep 355 show: This is The Perna Syndicate—hello and welcome! All this week, we’ve been talking about the Great Resignation versus the Great Reshuffle. The first term describes the way that workers are quitting their jobs at unprecedented levels. But the second term fo...2021-12-1701 minThe Perna Syndicate - Motivation & CareersThe Perna Syndicate - Motivation & Careers353 - Reshuffling Job RequirementsEpisode: 353 Episode Title: Reshuffling Job Requirements Having a college degree used to make or break your career choices. Now, that’s all being reshuffled in the wake of the pandemic. Dive into this topic with me, next on The Perna Syndicate.   Ep 353 show: You are now in The Perna Syndicate—welcome! The Great Resignation or the Great Reshuffle—how you view the current workforce situation can affect how your organization experiences it. Is it a calamity—or an opportunity?    One of the...2021-12-1500 minThe Perna Syndicate - Motivation & CareersThe 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 & CareersThe 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 & CareersThe Perna Syndicate - Motivation & Careers345 - The Rise of the Asynchronous WorkerEpisode: 345 Episode Title: The Rise of the Asynchronous Worker The pandemic exploded the rigid 9-to-5 schedule and allowed people to get creative with their working hours. Here’s why this is a good thing, next on The Perna Syndicate.   Ep 345 show: Hello and welcome—you are now in The Perna Syndicate! This week, we’re covering the new era of hybrid work and how different types of workers are adjusting. Hybrid work, which alternates between working from home and being in the office, has ben...2021-12-0300 minThe Perna Syndicate - Motivation & CareersThe 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 & CareersThe Perna Syndicate - Motivation & Careers339 - What to Give Thanks ForEpisode: 339 Episode Title: What to Give Thanks For What do you thank people for at work? It should be more than just their performance. Let’s talk about it, coming up next on The Perna Syndicate.   Ep 339 show: Welcome to The Perna Syndicate! In the U.S., we’re celebrating Thanksgiving today. In between all the family get-togethers and great food, I hope we all find a moment to feel gratitude for everything we enjoy in our personal and professional lives.    I...2021-11-2500 minThe Perna Syndicate - Motivation & CareersThe 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 & CareersThe 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 & CareersThe 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 & CareersThe Perna Syndicate - Motivation & Careers325 - The Context of High ExpectationsEpisode: 325 Episode Title: The Context of High Expectations   If you want young people to raise the level of their performance, raise your expectations. But there’s a context for doing that. Find out what it is, next on The Perna Syndicate.   Ep 325 show: Hello and welcome! This is the Perna Syndicate. It’s a general rule that people tend to perform according to the expectations that are placed on them. If you have low expectations of someone, they have little incentive to per...2021-11-0500 minThe Perna Syndicate - Motivation & CareersThe 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 & CareersThe Perna Syndicate - Motivation & Careers320 - Two Ways to Build TrustEpisode: 320 Episode Title: Two Ways to Build Trust   If trust is so essential for productive working relationships, how do you go about building it? Here are two essential strategies, coming up next on The Perna Syndicate.   Ep 320 show: Hello—you’re now in The Perna Syndicate! All week, we’ve been discussing the new trend of workplace surveillance and how it can impact the trust between the employer and employee. I want to wrap up this conversation with some practical strategies to stren...2021-10-2900 minThe Perna Syndicate - Motivation & CareersThe 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 & CareersThe Perna Syndicate - Motivation & Careers315 - It’s Time to Take ActionEpisode: 315 Episode Title: It’s Time to Take Action   Shifting the paradigm starts with each of us, individually and together, making a difference in our community. Find out more, coming up next on The Perna Syndicate.   Ep 315 show: Hello and happy Friday on The Perna Syndicate! Yesterday, my team and I had the absolute pleasure of hosting the first-ever Education with Purpose: Call to Action event. This livestream experience was designed to bring communities together around a shared vision for purpose-driven educ...2021-10-2200 minThe Perna Syndicate - Motivation & CareersThe 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 & CareersThe Perna Syndicate - Motivation & Careers310 - Closing the Back DoorEpisode: 310 Episode Title: Closing the Back Door While many companies bring new talent in the front door, they often forget to close the back door. Here’s what to do, next on The Perna Syndicate.   Ep 310 show: Welcome to The Perna Syndicate! In today’s tight labor market, there’s a lot of buzz about how to attract young talent to fill the millions of open positions. And rightly so, especially when you consider that by 2025, Millennials will make up 75% of the working populat...2021-10-1501 minThe Perna Syndicate - Motivation & CareersThe 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 & CareersThe 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 & CareersThe 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 & CareersThe 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 & CareersThe 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 & CareersThe 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 & CareersThe 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 & CareersThe 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 & CareersThe 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 & CareersThe 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 & CareersThe 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 & CareersThe Perna Syndicate - Motivation & Careers280 - How Generationally Agnostic Are You?Episode: 280 Episode Title: How Generationally Agnostic Are You? What does it mean to be “generationally agnostic”? Simply that you almost don’t notice your coworkers’ age at all. Find out more, coming up next on The Perna Syndicate.   Ep 280 show: Welcome—you’re now in The Perna Syndicate! As we talk about the Millennial generation’s growing role in America’s workforce, it’s important to remember that they never operate in isolation. 56 million Millennials are working with 53 million Gen-Xers and 41 million Baby Boomers. And don’t...2021-09-0300 minThe Perna Syndicate - Motivation & CareersThe 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 & CareersThe Perna Syndicate - Motivation & Careers275 - When the Branch Creaks Too Soon?Episode: 275 Episode Title: When the Branch Creaks Too Soon?   For some young people, their branch creaked—and maybe even broke—at far too young of an age. How can we help? Let’s talk about it, next on The Perna Syndicate.   Ep 275 show: Welcome—you’re now in The Perna Syndicate! Yesterday, we talked about the branch creak as a metaphor for the crisis moments in life that spur us to take action. Too often, young people today don’t hear the branch cre...2021-08-2701 minThe Perna Syndicate - Motivation & CareersThe Perna Syndicate - Motivation & Careers270 - Entrepreneurs in a Post-Pandemic WorldEpisode: 270 Episode Title: Entrepreneurs in a Post-Pandemic World   As the pandemic winds down, entrepreneurs everywhere are wondering what the future holds. Find out more, coming up next on The Perna Syndicate.   Ep 270 show: Hello and happy Friday on The Perna Syndicate! As entrepreneurs face a post-pandemic economy, they’re responding very differently based on their generation.    According to Xero’s study, younger entrepreneurs are more likely to be positive about the future. Only 47% of Gen-Z believe the pandemic...2021-08-2000 minThe Perna Syndicate - Motivation & CareersThe 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 & CareersThe Perna Syndicate - Motivation & Careers265 - Planning for the UnplannableEpisode: 265 Episode Title: Planning for the Unplannable How can you make a financial plan for the unexpected, unplanned events in life? It’s called an emergency fund. Stay tuned for more, coming up next on The Perna Syndicate.   Ep 265 show: Hello and welcome to The Perna Syndicate! All week we’ve been talking about the tips to foster a financially healthy future—both for young people and for ourselves. Yesterday we talked about using credit cards wisely. But what if your credit card debt wa...2021-08-1300 minThe Perna Syndicate - Motivation & CareersThe 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 & CareersThe Perna Syndicate - Motivation & Careers260 - Thriving in a Skills-Based WorkplaceEpisode: 260 Episode Title: Thriving in a Skills-Based Workplace The labor market today is shifting faster than ever. Next on The Perna Syndicate, here’s some advice for young people preparing for the next step of their education and career.   Ep 260 show: Hello, welcome, and let’s jump into today’s episode of The Perna Syndicate! All week, we’ve been talking about the shift in recruitment, away from college degrees and toward a more skills-based focus. As young people prepare to launch their careers...2021-08-0600 minThe Perna Syndicate - Motivation & CareersThe 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 & CareersThe Perna Syndicate - Motivation & Careers255 - Give Employees AutonomyEpisode: 255 Episode Title: Give Employees Autonomy  As companies begin to reopen, they’re realizing that no reopening plan is going to please everyone. But there’s one thing that can help. Find out what it is, next on The Perna Syndicate.   Ep 255 show: Greetings and welcome to The Perna Syndicate! As we wrap up our week talking about the pandemic’s effects on workers’ mental health, it’s important to remember that everyone has different challenges in this area. Some struggled with the isolation of...2021-07-3000 minThe Perna Syndicate - Motivation & CareersThe 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 & CareersThe Perna Syndicate - Motivation & Careers246 - How Respect Works TodayEpisode: 246 Episode Title: How Respect Works Today File Name: how-respect-works-today   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 & CareersThe Perna Syndicate - Motivation & Careers245 - Someone’s WaitingEpisode: 245 Episode Title: Someone’s Waiting Somewhere out there, someone needs and wants what you’re offering. It’s up to you to go find them. Find out more, coming up next on The Perna Syndicate.   Ep 245 show: Welcome to The Perna Syndicate! Some will, some won’t, so what—someone’s waiting. This technique helped me learn not to take rejection personally, but instead to use it to fuel my continued growth as a professional.    Today I want to focus on the...2021-07-1600 minThe Perna Syndicate - Motivation & CareersThe 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 & CareersThe 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 & CareersThe Perna Syndicate - Motivation & Careers235 - Advice From a Recovering WorkaholicEpisode: 235 Episode Title: Advice From a Recovering Workaholic File Name: advice-from-a-recovering-workaholic   Summer is here, and for many of us it’s a time to relax. This year, I’m all about that—and it’s actually making me more productive, not less. Here’s why, coming up next on The Perna Syndicate.   Ep 235 show: Hi, welcome, and let’s dive into today’s episode of The Perna Syndicate! I have to admit, there are times in my life when I’ve b...2021-07-0200 minThe Perna Syndicate - Motivation & CareersThe Perna Syndicate - Motivation & Careers231 - The Gap Within the Skills GapEpisode: 231 Episode Title: The Gap Within the Skills Gap File Name: the-gap-within-the-skills-gap   The skills gap is so big it has a gap of its own—the awareness gap. And it’s not going away by itself. Find out more, coming up next on The Perna Syndicate.   Ep 231 show: Welcome to a new week on The Perna Syndicate! As the economy picks up steam, there’s good news and bad news. The good news is that there are about 8...2021-06-2800 minThe Perna Syndicate - Motivation & CareersThe 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 & CareersThe 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 & CareersThe 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 & CareersThe 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 minGianni Re Comunicato ...Gianni Re Comunicato ...Gianni Perna Re mostra un po della sua forza ...Gianni Perna Re mostra un po della sua forza ...Mi hanno comunicato che ho una forza di 6\7 miliardi di persone …Cosi vengo pure per il passato …Sono figlio del mondo io .. mio padre e mia madre … con la stessa forza …Ieri ho fatto un breve cenno sul potere mostrando come si conquista …Pensate quelli che mi scrivono da sempre …Dovete mettervi in atteggiamento spettatore per capire che ciò che conquisto nella storia nella vita domani è uguale perche immortalato sulla pellicola …Cosi è per chi viene distrutto …Cosi è per chi mi sostiene …Il regno non avete la più...2018-10-1100 minGianni Re Comunicato ...Gianni Re Comunicato ...Cenni e accenni di una amore leggendario Gianni Perna e Charlotte Casiraghi ...Gianni Perna – Manuela Arcuri – Anna Tatangelo – Monica Bellucci e tanti altri … Protagonisti ed interpretri dell'unione in professione di fede con Charlotte Casiraghi ... testimoni della tenacità dell'amore che Charlotte testimoniava alla mia persona con attenzione... messaggi... costanza... sincerità ... e tanta femminilità che nei momenti difficili della sua persecuzione non ometteva di esternare con grande dedizione al suo amato nella passività tipica della donna o testimonianza di sesso debole nel quale la femminilità si mescolava ad un forte amore per l'amato con sussurri di paura dettati dalla condizione in cui viveva sostenuta dal popolo ... da questi e altri testimoni che la rincuorava e sosteneva v...2018-10-0801 min