Reality Check with Craig Price

Arin Reeves (@ArinNReeves on Twitter) educates Craig on Inclusion. The two cover politics, arranged marriages, generational issues as well as Arin’s new book “The Next IQ: The Next Level of Intelligence for the 21st Century Leaders”. Both Arin and Craig will be at the Association of Legal Administrators Region 2 conference in Atlanta this September 28th and 29th. You can find Arin and her book at http://www.thenextIQ.com

Barry Elms calls in to talk negotiations with Craig. Barry explains that negotiation is more than just talk money and explains his 5 elements and 6 strategies to negotiating while Craig tries to understand that not everyone just "pays list or leaves"! See Craig and Barry at the Association of Legal Administrators Region 2 conference in Atlanta on Sept. 27th. Barry can be found on LinkedIn and his own website http://www.BarryElms.com

Aidan Crawford (@AidanCrawford on twitter) joins Craig to discuss marketing books in today's world. Be it on kindle or on a bookshelf at Barnes and Nobles (are they still open??) Aidan offers Craig some tips and ideas on how you can market a book, especially if it's NOT about vampires or spanking. Be it giving it away piece by piece, making videos for YouTube or using LinkedIn groups, there’s something in here for every author. You can find Aidan via his company website http://www.shortcircuitmedia.com.

Brian Walter (@thebrianwalter on twitter…not the other one but @THEBrianWalter) comes to Houston and sits down with Craig to talk about audience engagement. They cover sarcasm, barriers and the odds of surviving! Despite all that it’s actually an engaging positive discussion that any presenter will learn from. You can find more about Brian at his self-titled website http://www.brianwalter.com!

Anastasia Turchetta (@anastasiaRDH on twitter) returns for the podcast’s annual dental health check-up. She explains dental health connections to sleep apnea, migraines, TMJ while also talking to Craig about the size of his airways and different methods of pain management. Look for Anastasia on her Facebook page http://www.facebook.com/AnastasiaRDH and her YouTube channel http://www.youtube.com/AnastasiaRDH for her Wednesday’s Hump Day Happenings!

Stephanie Vance (@advocacyguru on Twitter) visits Craig while at the National Speakers Association convention in Indianapolis and chats about Lobbyists. They talk about Stephanie’s new book “The Influence Game “, what lobbyists actually do and how you can use their tactics (the ethical ones!) to be more influential in your own life. Stephanie can be found at http://www.AdvocacyGuru.com and you can get her new book at http://www.TheInfluenceGame.com

Jessica Pettitt (@jesspettitt on Twitter) returns to enlighten Craig on sexuality and genders with her new project “ I Am Safe Zone ”. She goes over her fantastic training program, understanding ignorance, defining the “gay agenda”, identifying stereotypes and prejudices while Craig tries his best to keep up with big college words like “hetero-normative”. Learn more at http://www.IAmSafeZone.com

Michele Payn-Knoper (@mpaynknoper on twitter) sits down and talks advocacy and agriculture. Craig asks her about those online secret videos that pop-up on the news, animal hormones and how much time and care is put into the animals that live on farms nationwide. Michele can be found at http://www.CauseMatters.com

Melanie Denny (@resumeevolution on twitter) calls in and talks creating a better resume with Craig. Craig points how stupid having an objective is on a resume (a job is the objective) while Melanie highlights some trends, avoiding boring templates, adding QR codes and having your resume stand out. Get a free resume assessment at Melanie's website www.resume-evolution.com

Thom Singer (@thomsinger on twitter) returns to prep Craig on his networking skills for this year’s National Speaker Association’s Annual Convention (#NSA12). Thom is in for a tough time as Craig prefers not meeting new people, being alone and driving strangers away with his snarky wit. Thom explains some of the bad habits both new and veteran attendees fall into and how to make the most of any conference or meeting. Thom is known at the “Conference Catalyst” and can be found at www.ThomSinger.com.

Rick Limpert (@rickroswell on Twitter) host of "The Tech of Sports" and Yahoo! Sports writer talks cool sports technology with Craig. They get into sock that don't sweat, golfing advancements and some of the latest apps for health and fitness. Craig gets winded just thinking about it! Find more about Rick at RickLimpert.info and listen to "The Tech of Sports" at http://netcaststudio.com/tech-of-sports/

Cindy Maher joins the podcast to talk about something Craig finally has a clue about: Multi-Generational Workforces! From fresh-faced Millennials to never-retiring Baby Boomers, the two discuss how to get 4 generations in the same environment to work together. Cindy (along with her business partner Carol Grannis) will be presenting this topic on June 25th at the IPMA-HR Eastern Region Conference in Hyannis. Cindy and Carol can be found at http://leadingedgecoaches.com/.

Alice Waagen, PhD (@AliceWaagen on Twitter) talks to Craig about delegation. Not only do we learn about why we need to delegate and share work to build better teams but we learn Craig’s bronchial medication makes him forget big college type words. Serves him right for trying to sound smart! Alice will be at the IPMA-HR Eastern Region conference presenting on June 25th. You can learn more about Alice at her company http://www.workforcelearning.com/

Wally Hauck (@wallyhauck on twitter) offers up some insight into feedback. Feedback can be a landmine for many, especially if you’re not comfortable giving it to others, so Wally and Craig talk about various types of feedback, the difference between feedback and criticism and some tools to give the right kind of feedback. Wally and Craig will both be presenting at this year’s IPMA-HR Eastern Region conference June 25th-27th. For more information on Wally you can offer up feedback (and criticism!) at http://www.wallyhauck.com

Alan Cerny (NordlingAICN on twitter) returns for his annual summer movie preview. Craig and Alan talk Prometheus, The Dark Knight Returns, The Amazing Spider-Man, Rock of Ages as well as Pixar’s Brave and other greats flicks due out this summer. Alan even gets Craig to reluctantly talk about the Expendables 2 and GI Joe. If you’re going to the movies, listen to this podcast first. As always, Alan can be read at Aint it Cool News under the name Nordling.