http://bravenewfilms.org/topics/employers 2008-11-10T12:58:52Z http://bravenewfilms.org/blog/61788-mitt-romney-speech-01-11-08 2008-11-10T12:58:52Z IssueAlliance <object width="375" height="308"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/e4k1ZUKSV_A&border=0&rel=0"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/e4k1ZUKSV_A&border=0&rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="375" height="308"></embed></object> <a href="/blog/61788-mitt-romney-speech-01-11-08"><img src="http://bravenewfilms.org/pictures/medium/76644" width="140" height="105" border="0" align="left" style="border: solid 1px black;" /></a> <div class="post_content"> <p>MITT ROMNEY <br />Speech <br />Hudsonville, MI - 01/11/08</p> <p>TRANSCRIPT: <br />MITT ROMNEY: I'm not one of those who says, oh it's okay to lose jobs in Michigan, they won't come back. No, I'll fight for every single job. And if I see an industry weakening, or disappearing, I'll fight to bring it back and understand why it was not successful. I think I'm the only guy, I know I'm the only guy running for president. </p> <p>LABEL: MR MI 1-11 (JC#74) CGIZZ - clipA</p> <p>If you'd like to acquire a high res version of this clip, VISIT: <br />https://issuealliance.box.net/shared/lc1s2ydkab</p> <p>To download this entire event, VISIT: <br />https://issuealliance.box.net/shared/vu1ao2qava</p> </div> <a href="/blog/61788-mitt-romney-speech-01-11-08">Watch the video</a> http://bravenewfilms.org/blog/53802-the-fight-to-keep-genetic-information-private 2008-10-14T18:54:02Z FORAtv <object width="375" height="308"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/sPWDcWEvmyc&border=0&rel=0"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/sPWDcWEvmyc&border=0&rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="375" height="308"></embed></object> <a href="/blog/53802-the-fight-to-keep-genetic-information-private"><img src="http://bravenewfilms.org/pictures/medium/65289" width="140" height="105" border="0" align="left" style="border: solid 1px black;" /></a> <div class="post_content"> <p>Complete video at: <a href="http://fora.tv/2008/07/15/Creative_Disruptions_David_Ewing_Duncan">fora.tv</a> </p> <p>David Ewing Duncan, co-host of NPR's "Biotech Nation," discusses GINA - the Genetic Information Non-Descrimination Act - and other efforts resulting from concerns over public access to personal genetic information.</p> <p>-----</p> <p>David Ewing Duncan discusses Creative Disruptions as a part of The Ethical Frontiers of Science during the 2008 Chautauqua Institution morning lecture series.</p> <p>David Ewing Duncan is an award-winning, best-selling author of six books and numerous essays, articles and short stories, and a television, radio and film producer and correspondent. He is the co-host of NPR's Biotech Nation. Duncan's most recent book is Masterminds: Genius, DNA and the Quest to Rewrite Life (Harper Perennial), previously titled The Geneticist Who Played Hoops with My DNA and other masterminds from the frontiers of biotech (William Morrow/HarperCollins). His last book was the international bestseller Calendar: Humanity's Epic Struggle to Determine a True and Accurate Year (Harper-Collins/Avon), published in 19 languages, and a bestseller in 14 countries. He is currently at work on Healing Touch: From Shaman's Magic to Digital People, One Man's Intimate Examination.</p> <p>David is a Contributing Editor to Wired, and Discover, and a science columnist for the San Francisco Chronicle, a commentator for NPR's Morning Edition and co-host of BioTech Nation on NPR. He has been a special correspondent and producer for ABC's Nightline and 20/20, and a producer for Discovery Television. He is a correspondent for NOVA's ScienceNow!. He is a regular contributor to National Geographic, Fortune and MIT Technology Review, and was a longtime correspondent for Life. He also writes for Harper's, Atlantic Monthly, Smithsonian, Outside, The Telegraph, The Guardian, The Washington Post Book World, and The New York Times, among others. He contributes to the Dialogues column for Discover.</p> </div> <a href="/blog/53802-the-fight-to-keep-genetic-information-private">Watch the video</a> http://bravenewfilms.org/blog/46514-the-psychology-of-the-job-interview-rom-brafman 2008-10-28T21:29:55Z FORAtv <object width="375" height="308"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/ciE7856tyR8&border=0&rel=0"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/ciE7856tyR8&border=0&rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="375" height="308"></embed></object> <a href="/blog/46514-the-psychology-of-the-job-interview-rom-brafman"><img src="http://bravenewfilms.org/pictures/medium/54877" width="140" height="105" border="0" align="left" style="border: solid 1px black;" /></a> <div class="post_content"> <p>Complete video at: <a href="http://fora.tv/2008/06/12/Sway_The_Irresistible_Pull_of_Irrational_Behavior">fora.tv</a> </p> <p>Psychologist Rom Brafman argues that employers often ask the wrong kind of questions at job interviews, and blames an over-reliance on our ability to evaluate new people as the cause.</p> <p>-----</p> <p>Why is it so difficult to sell a plummeting stock or end a doomed relationship? Why do we listen to advice just because it came from someone "important"? Why are we more likely to fall in love when there's danger involved?</p> <p>In Sway, renowned organizational thinker Ori Brafman and his brother, psychologist Rom Brafman, answer all these questions and more - Book Passage</p> <p>Rom Brafman holds a PhD in psychology and has taught university courses in personality and personal growth.His current research interests focus on the dynamics of interpersonal relationships. He has a private practice in Palo Alto, California.</p> </div> <a href="/blog/46514-the-psychology-of-the-job-interview-rom-brafman">Watch the video</a> http://bravenewfilms.org/blog/38178-peggy-klaus-the-art-of-managing-up 2008-10-25T03:30:26Z FORAtv <object width="375" height="308"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/iykXZDHQ1Cg&border=0&rel=0"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/iykXZDHQ1Cg&border=0&rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="375" height="308"></embed></object> <a href="/blog/38178-peggy-klaus-the-art-of-managing-up"><img src="http://bravenewfilms.org/pictures/medium/43129" width="140" height="105" border="0" align="left" style="border: solid 1px black;" /></a> <div class="post_content"> <p>Complete video at: <a href="http://fora.tv/2008/04/02/Peggy_Klaus_on_Recession-Proofing_Your_Career">fora.tv</a> </p> <p>Author and Career Coach Peggy Klaus gives advice on improving one's job situation through the art of "managing up."</p> <p>-----</p> <p>Recession-Proofing Your Career with Peggy Klaus.</p> <p>Recession jitters are the signal it's time to sharpen your soft-skills repertoire. While the hard skills (your technical expertise) certainly matter, Klaus says, they aren't enough if you can't get along with people, sell your ideas, solve problems, or motivate others.</p> <p>In this high-energy presentation, Klaus outlines useful insights and strategies for success in the workplace - The Commonwealth Club of California</p> <p>Peggy Klaus trains professionals worldwide at leading companies that include Credit Suisse, Disney, UNICEF, and Kaiser Permanente. </p> <p>Author of BRAG! The Art of Tooting Your Own Horn Without Blowing It, she is regularly featured in a wide range of media including the Today Show, 20/20, BusinessWeek, the Wall Street Journal, the New York Times, and O Magazine. Klaus has lectured at Harvard; the University of California, Berkeley; and Wharton.</p> </div> <a href="/blog/38178-peggy-klaus-the-art-of-managing-up">Watch the video</a> http://bravenewfilms.org/blog/38177-peggy-klaus-how-to-hopefully-not-get-laid-off 2008-10-25T21:31:10Z FORAtv <object width="375" height="308"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/SjgrKTddiv0&border=0&rel=0"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/SjgrKTddiv0&border=0&rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="375" height="308"></embed></object> <a href="/blog/38177-peggy-klaus-how-to-hopefully-not-get-laid-off"><img src="http://bravenewfilms.org/pictures/medium/43128" width="140" height="105" border="0" align="left" style="border: solid 1px black;" /></a> <div class="post_content"> <p>Complete video at: <a href="http://fora.tv/2008/04/02/Peggy_Klaus_on_Recession-Proofing_Your_Career">fora.tv</a> </p> <p>Author and Career Coach Peggy Klaus describes several ways an employee can raise their chances for job preservation during a period of company layoffs.</p> <p>-----</p> <p>Recession-Proofing Your Career with Peggy Klaus.</p> <p>Recession jitters are the signal it's time to sharpen your soft-skills repertoire. While the hard skills (your technical expertise) certainly matter, Klaus says, they aren't enough if you can't get along with people, sell your ideas, solve problems, or motivate others.</p> <p>In this high-energy presentation, Klaus outlines useful insights and strategies for success in the workplace - The Commonwealth Club of California</p> <p>Peggy Klaus trains professionals worldwide at leading companies that include Credit Suisse, Disney, UNICEF, and Kaiser Permanente. </p> <p>Author of BRAG! The Art of Tooting Your Own Horn Without Blowing It, she is regularly featured in a wide range of media including the Today Show, 20/20, BusinessWeek, the Wall Street Journal, the New York Times, and O Magazine. Klaus has lectured at Harvard; the University of California, Berkeley; and Wharton.</p> </div> <a href="/blog/38177-peggy-klaus-how-to-hopefully-not-get-laid-off">Watch the video</a> http://bravenewfilms.org/blog/38169-peggy-klaus-soft-skills-on-the-job 2008-10-24T21:30:18Z FORAtv <object width="375" height="308"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/lcpxT9U9Ytk&border=0&rel=0"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/lcpxT9U9Ytk&border=0&rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="375" height="308"></embed></object> <a href="/blog/38169-peggy-klaus-soft-skills-on-the-job"><img src="http://bravenewfilms.org/pictures/medium/43120" width="140" height="105" border="0" align="left" style="border: solid 1px black;" /></a> <div class="post_content"> <p>Complete video at: <a href="http://fora.tv/2008/04/02/Peggy_Klaus_on_Recession-Proofing_Your_Career">fora.tv</a> </p> <p>Author and Career Coach Peggy Klaus discusses the importance of on-the-job "soft skills" such as interpersonal communication and leadership.</p> <p>-----</p> <p>Recession-Proofing Your Career with Peggy Klaus.</p> <p>Recession jitters are the signal it's time to sharpen your soft-skills repertoire. While the hard skills (your technical expertise) certainly matter, Klaus says, they aren't enough if you can't get along with people, sell your ideas, solve problems, or motivate others.</p> <p>In this high-energy presentation, Klaus outlines useful insights and strategies for success in the workplace - The Commonwealth Club of California</p> <p>Peggy Klaus trains professionals worldwide at leading companies that include Credit Suisse, Disney, UNICEF, and Kaiser Permanente. </p> <p>Author of BRAG! The Art of Tooting Your Own Horn Without Blowing It, she is regularly featured in a wide range of media including the Today Show, 20/20, BusinessWeek, the Wall Street Journal, the New York Times, and O Magazine. Klaus has lectured at Harvard; the University of California, Berkeley; and Wharton.</p> </div> <a href="/blog/38169-peggy-klaus-soft-skills-on-the-job">Watch the video</a> http://bravenewfilms.org/blog/25082-lou-dobbs-problems-with-the-u-s-legal-immigration-system 2008-10-19T21:30:42Z FORAtv <object width="375" height="308"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/Let9Vnikq_Q&border=0&rel=0"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/Let9Vnikq_Q&border=0&rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="375" height="308"></embed></object> <a href="/blog/25082-lou-dobbs-problems-with-the-u-s-legal-immigration-system"><img src="http://bravenewfilms.org/pictures/medium/27109" width="140" height="105" border="0" align="left" style="border: solid 1px black;" /></a> <div class="post_content"> <p>Complete video at: <a href="http://fora.tv/2007/12/03/Lou_Dobbs_at_the_Oxonian_Society">fora.tv</a> </p> <p>Author, commentator and television personality Lou Dobbs discusses what he sees as problems in America's legal immigration system.</p> <p>-----</p> <p>Lou Dobbs is the anchor and managing editor of CNN's Lou Dobbs Tonight. Dobbs also anchors a nationally syndicated financial news radio report, The Lou Dobbs Financial Report, and writes a weekly commentary on CNN.com.</p> <p>n addition to his current book, "Independents Day: Awakening the American Spirit," he is also the author of the New York Times bestseller "War on the Middle Class," the best-selling book "Exporting America" and co-author of "Space."</p> <p>Dobbs has won nearly every major award for television journalism. In 2005, the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences awarded Dobbs the Emmy for Lifetime Achievement. The previous year, the National Television Academy awarded Lou Dobbs Tonight an Emmy Award for "Exporting America." He received the George Foster Peabody Award for his coverage of the 1987 stock market crash. In 1990, he was given the Luminary Award by the Business Journalism Review for his "visionary work, which changed the landscape of business journalism in the 1980s."</p> </div> <a href="/blog/25082-lou-dobbs-problems-with-the-u-s-legal-immigration-system">Watch the video</a> http://bravenewfilms.org/blog/8580-riz-khan-domestic-worker-abuse-25-july-2007 2008-10-14T11:23:08Z aljazeera <object width="375" height="308"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/GmbXdtjI6bc&border=0&rel=0"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/GmbXdtjI6bc&border=0&rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="375" height="308"></embed></object> <a href="/blog/8580-riz-khan-domestic-worker-abuse-25-july-2007"><img src="http://bravenewfilms.org/pictures/medium/7872" width="140" height="105" border="0" align="left" style="border: solid 1px black;" /></a> <div class="post_content"> <p>Their welfare is in the hands of their employers and tales of abuse are numerous.</p> </div> <a href="/blog/8580-riz-khan-domestic-worker-abuse-25-july-2007">Watch the video</a> http://bravenewfilms.org/blog/5985-tommy-thompson-s-hearing-aide-wasn-t-working 2008-11-22T06:18:32Z TheBlueState <object width="375" height="308"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/KEoqwDK0ItE&border=0&rel=0"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/KEoqwDK0ItE&border=0&rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="375" height="308"></embed></object> <a href="/blog/5985-tommy-thompson-s-hearing-aide-wasn-t-working"><img src="http://bravenewfilms.org/pictures/medium/5260" width="140" height="105" border="0" align="left" style="border: solid 1px black;" /></a> <div class="post_content"> <p>Full Story at <a href="http://www.thebluestate.com/2007/05/video_thompson_.html">www.thebluestate.com</a> During the GOP debate last week, Tommy Thompson said that employers should have the right to fire workers just for being gay. One day later, when HBO Real Time host Bill Maher called him on it, Thompson said he lost his hearing aide.</p> </div> <a href="/blog/5985-tommy-thompson-s-hearing-aide-wasn-t-working">Watch the video</a>