Download Saturday’s show
In case you missed the live version, Saturday’s show is ready for your downloading enjoyment. Download it here >
We chatted with Dan Holke and Katrina Olsen, chairpeople of the YPC Summit. They chatted about the goings-on during the event and why this is a cool thing to have in Omaha. For the complete agenda, click here >
The YPC Summit is Thursday, March 3 at the Quest Center. It begins at 8:00 am and runs to 4:30. The registration deadline is THIS THURSDAY!!! So if you want to go, you better register ASAP. You can do it here >
Following the YPC discussion, Mike and Bryan discussed “Coaching” in the workplace, featuring the Omaha.net article, “What is a Coach?”
Saturday with the YPC Summit
The YPC Summit is right around the corner. Last Saturday we talked with one of the featured speakers, Jason Seiden.
Tomorrow, we’ll continue featuring the event by talking to Summit chairpeople/organizers, Katrina Olsen and Dan Holke. So if you’re interested in how the YPC summit is going to work and what it’s all about, we suggest you tune in. Our two guests will certainly be able to answer any of your questions.
If you have questions for them, you can either dial in to 342-1180, or you can shoot us your question via twitter @weeklygrind.
And we’ll also be talking about some other sweet stuff. So be sure to tune into 1180 AM tomorrow at 10:00 am.
Download Now: Jason Seiden, Happy Meals
Phoning in from the Windy City Saturday morning was Jason Seiden, a consultant, entrepreneur, and award-winning author who will offer the opening presentation at the 2011 Young Professionals Summit, happening Thursday, March 3, at the Qwest Center.
Jason weighed in on the idea of failure in the workplace, and how today’s young professionals are finding their callings and their passions.
We also chatted about fast food toys and childhood obesity, inspired by our Omaha.net story of the week: “Toys or No Toys in Fast-Food Meals?” by Vicky DeCoster.
For our interview with Jason, a discussion on global warming, Mike’s run for office, and more, download the February 12 show.
And be sure to join us Thursday night from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Nomad Lounge for the YP Summit Pre-Party. Mike, Bryan, and I will serve you drinks as part of the festivities. Copies of Jason’s books and Nerdy Thirty by yours truly will also be for sale tomorrow night. Arrive thirsty, my friends!
Join Us Thursday Night!
Jason Seiden – The Guru on Failure
This Saturday marks the beginning of a line of shows highlighting the upcoming Young Professionals Council Summit. Tomorrow we’ll be chatting with the morning speaker, Jason Seiden. He is probably most recognized for his website, titled Fail Spectacularly. Jason is also a consultant, entrepreneur and author of two fantastic books, How to Self Destruct and Super Staying Power.
Should be a fantastic show. Show be sure to tune in at 10:00 am on 1180 AM KOIL. Or you can stream it live here.
La Vista YPN
We told you were were going to talk about it. And we talked about it. Now Saturday’s show is ready for your downloading pleasure. Download it here and check out our interview with Ashly Hovatter from the La Vista Young Professionals Network…who have an event going on TONIGHT! Check it out >
La Vista, Represent!
For the past two years, The Weekly Grind has kept our finger on the pulse of Omaha young professionals. Well on Saturday we’re going to broaden our horizons and learn about some YP efforts in neighboring towns, in particular, La Vista. Join us Saturday as we’ll be joined by Ashly Hovatter from the La Vista Young Professionals Network.
We’ll also be talking about Snowpocalypse 2011 and other righteous topics.
Tune in at 10 am to 1180 KOIL, or stream the show live from here.
Download Now: Workplace Leadership, Midtown Crossing
We welcomed Molly Skold from Midtown Crossing on Saturday to discuss retail, entertainment, and residential options at this relatively new (and very urban) development at 32nd and Farnam Streets. With all the buzz 
surrounding Midtown Crossing, we were surprised to learn that the retail development will only celebrate its first birthday in May.
It certainly has been a busy (nearly) twelve months for Midtown Crossing, and is only expected to get busier. Although Molly was tight-lipped about future tenants, she did say that three new Midtown Crossing retailers will be announced in the coming months. Stay tuned.
Our Omaha.net story of the week was “When Good Leaders Go Bad” by Kathleen Nicolini. Oftentimes “bad” workplaces are the result of poor communication and a general disconnect between the goals of the manager and the goals of the employee. What have been your experiences on the job? Do today’s young professionals expect more from managers than previous generations?
For all this and more, point your mouse this way to download Saturday’s show.
On Deck for Saturday: Midtown Crossing
Join us this Saturday when we welcome Molly Skold of Midtown Crossing in The Weekly Grind studio. Molly will give us an overview of the retail, entertainment, dining, and residential options available within this very up-and-coming development at 32nd and Farnam Streets.
We’ll also chat about a recent Omaha.net article, and will undoubtedly offer up our two cents (maybe even more) about the effort to recall Omaha Mayor Jim Suttle.
It’s what you do on Saturday: The Weekly Grind! Join us at 10 a.m. on KOIL 1180 AM.
Download a little @badbanana
What fun! Bryan and I could not stop laughing Saturday morning from the jokes, antics, and unpredictable commentary by our special co-host Tim Siedell, known to most Twitter followers as @badbanana. The list of topics we tackled was lengthy and funny, and we were thrilled to have Tim on the show for the entire hour.
Rest assured, Tim has been extended an invitation to return to the Weekly Grind mic whenever he wishes. (We hope it’s sooner rather than later.)
If you missed Saturday’s show, download it now. And be sure to grab a copy of Tim’s new book, Marching Bands Are Just Homeless Orchestras. It’s hilarious and makes a great gift.
Among other topics and local news events, we touched on this week’s Omaha.net story, “City Chicks Have More Fun!” by Christy Pooschke.
Until next time, have a good week!
