Our second set of BOMBz Foundation Skills are about communicating and the ‘human’ side of business. Well, sometimes "un"human side. Whether you’re work-from-home or 100% back to the office, having these strengths help you connect better with anyone. Join Rona and Jeffrey for tips on messaging, having healthier dialogue, and earning buy-in with less drama and more success.

Focused on success in business? Rona and Jeffrey drop into a discussion of skills paramount to business success including: Accounting, finance, negotiation, project management, and strategic planning. Listen for tips and teases delivered with the intent of contributing to your learning journey and success.

Yes, we’re blowing business skills up in a positive way! This week Rona and Jeffrey introduce their B.O.M.B.z! model for the keys to business success. As Jeffrey says, "At the time you need a skill, it's too late to learn it." This series is about foundation skills necessary for both action and defense in the business world. Whether you're a rabbi, a research analyst or a regional sales manager, these skills serve you well.  Join Rona and Jeffrey as they clear out up misunderstandings, enlighten you with insights, and lay the way forward for your business success.  Want more Rona and Jeffrey? Find us at https://www.biz-souls.com 

The world is changing faster than our brains have adapted. Add to that a pandemic, war, a divisive nation and more and you have a perfect storm for overwhelm, unhealthy stress and all the mental issues that goes with it. Our brains not only lie to us, when combined with bad stress, they often trap us in a cycle of anxiety, negativity and emotional turmoil. All of this wrecks havoc on people and productivity. Keeping the body healthy and the mind connected is the best way of proactively stopping a devastating downward spiral. Join Rona and Jeffrey as they mix it up with Dr. Jill on ways to reduce the heavy load of stress. She shares a perfect plan for leadership and employees to take control of your mental state and flip it to a more positive mindset!

Work is more personal again. It seemed from the turn of the century through the 90’s the focus was landing a job in industrial and corporate America until the threads unraveled from broken promises of lifetime employment and pensions. Today there is a resurgence in following your passions and contributing to others while making a living. While instant fame and fortunes for YouTube and TikTok stars may be the topic of the day, there are a great many individuals finding happiness with the work they love outside social media. Join Rona and Jeffrey as they learn how Rabbi Robin approaches her passion and profession.

Successful organizations often fail to innovate, which becomes their downfall. Staying relevant means being open and allowing a constant flow of new and innovative ideas.  If you don't want to be left behind, join Rona and Jeffrey as they discuss three areas for innovation success, and why Elon Musk says his organizations will someday fall from grace. (Jeffrey really likes Elon! What are your thoughts? Let us know after you hear the episode...)

Trade and industry associations can't seem to 'reel in' ways of increasing engagement and membership. Google, YouTube, LinkedIn and a host of other apps are 'disrupting' associations. The time tested processes of associations have lost their value.  To survive and thrive associations may need to embrace changes in how they cast their 'value propositions'. Rona and Jeffrey see great potential for change in associations and dip their toe in the water with perspectives from their own experiences of the upstream battle facing association success.

Shedding a legal light on OSHA, Kevin C. Mayer , Esq., partner at Norton Rose Fulbright USLLP, and specialist in high stake trials provides a deeper business understanding of OSHA law. Since graduating UC of California Hastings College of Law, Kevin has become an expert in OSHA regulations and a superhero to his firm's business clients.

#He's a 10 but...    Been on TikTok lately? Mary and Leah's game "He's a 10 but...' is sweeping the TikTok universe with over 84 million hits. Join Rona and Jeffrey as they chat with Mary and Leah Woods, the game creators, about growing up, the game, and their perspective on business - especially the business of a viral sensation.

When it comes to workplaces, healthier employees are generally more productive, more satisfied with their jobs, take less days off work, and have a lower risk of developing health issues. When an employee feels their best, they are more likely to be their best at work. Join Rona and Jeffrey as they eat their way through thoughful food choices.