~ Listen to Dean's Radio Interviews and Discussions ~  Station KDIA 1640 AM ~ "Guide to Self" with Dr John Schinnerer, Ph.D. ~~ * Click any of the past shows below to hear the entire segment.  I hope that you find these topics useful and always encourage your feedback via our "Contact Us" page.  Thank you! Exceptional Team Building Dr. John chats with Dean Tracy about what it takes to build exceptional teams at work. Our entire economy is built on the assumption that human beings must work cooperatively in teams in order to get stuff done. Yet, there’s a huge difference between an effective team and a dysfunctional one. As usual, it's not black or white; it’s a matter of degree. To what extent are you inspiring the best performance from your teammates at work? To what extent are you encouraging the best from your family members at home? That’s right – all of this applies to your family as well! Purpose. Leadership. Structure. Engagement. Clear Expectations and more! Servant Leadership Dr. John talks candidly with Dean Tracy about the concept of servant leadership. Why is it necessary? What is it? How do you develop it? Some of the traits of an exceptional servant leader are social intelligence, comfort with conflict, impeccable ethics, compassion and tremendous communication skills. Find out how to become more of a servant leader today. Top Tips for Nailing the Job Interview Do you know how to master the art of the interview? If you are looking for a new job or are in career transition, you'll want to listen to this show as Dr. John speaks with his regular guest Dean Tracy, on the art of the interview. Dean covers the best ways to secure your next job using your most powerful tool - YOU. Having "True Grit" During Your Job Search Grit is a combination of persistence, optimism and a never-say-die attitude. Grit has been linked to success in the workplace, home, and relationships. So how do you stay gritty during the difficulties of unemployment? How do you stay upbeat when you are looking for a new job? Dr. John speaks with his regular guest Dean Tracy, an expert in job search methods, recruiting and networking. Dealing with Difficult People in the Workplace How do you deal with difficult people at work? You know the type, the one who explodes in rage when you make a typo on the office memo, the manager who has no emotional control, the VP who gossips behind your back. How do you rise above the personality flaws, crazy behavior and mean-spirited jabs of certain coworkers? Discover how in this 30 minute show. Dr. John chats with Dean Tracy, an expert in servant leadership and management. Building your Professional and Personal Network How do you create a professional network so you're not left out in the cold during the next round of layoffs? How do you maintain a great network? In a revealing talk about the need for strong social networks, Dean and Dr. John take the listener through the best ways to create and maintain a top-notch, reliable personal and professional network. A Model of Resiliency and Christianity Dr. John interviews Dean Tracy, a paragon of virtue, emotional awareness and compassion.  Dean shares his personal story which demonstrates his ability to bounce back from adversity.  Dean had an excellent job, great pay and everything seemed to be going his way, until he was downsized from his job as the result of the 911 Attacks. Despite his own misfortune, Dean helped to found the Job Connections Outreach Program at CPC.  Under Dean’s leadership, this program has grown to become one of the largest job search groups in the Bay Area. Listen as Dean tells how he overcame his own grief to find the strength to help others.