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We aren’t likely to see a slowdown in our online interactions any time soon, so why not adjust to the new virtual normal? In our latest conversation with Lauren Sergy, author of Unmute: How to Master Virtual Meetings and Reclaim Your Sanity, we learn how to contend with the greatest seismic shift in business communication since the onset of email: the virtual meeting.

GUEST AT A GLANCE

Lauren Sergy is a sought-after speaker, coach, and expert in business communication. She is passionate about enabling teams to enjoy effective communication both in the workplace and on the remote front. Her practical insight is evident in her recent book, Unmute: How to Master Virtual Meetings and Reclaim Your Sanity.

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🔊 Podcast: Transform Your Workplace, sponsored by Xenium HR

🎙️ Host: Brandon Laws

📋 In his own words: “The Transform Your Workplace podcast is your go-to source for the latest workplace trends, big ideas, and time-tested methods straight from the mouths of industry experts and respected thought-leaders.”

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Chances are, you’re no stranger to anxiety, but have you been willing to talk about it? Either way, it’s time to break the stigma that surrounds mental health. In today’s episode of the Transform Your Workplace podcast, Brandon Laws interviews Adrian Gostick, co-author of Anxiety at Work: Eight Strategies to Help Teams Build Resilience, Handle Uncertainty, and Get Stuff Done. Together, they discuss the issues burdening employees and how to remove the weight of anxiety in the workplace. 

TAKEAWAYS

• Managers and employees alike are not alone in dealing with the burden of anxiety.
• Anxiety, even when we remove a stressor, is still present and can interfere with our work and, ultimately, our lives. 
• Leaders can attract top talent by letting them know they care about developing their careers.
• Those who suffer from anxiety need to determine what they can control and what is out of their control.

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GUEST AT A GLANCE

Adrian Gostick is a best-selling author and thought leader on workplace leadership and strategy. With a Master’s Degree in Strategic Communication and Leadership from Seton Hall and years of experience in leadership, employee engagement and retention, and workplace culture, Adrian has a unique perspective into what drives business success.

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🔊 Podcast: Transform Your Workplace, Sponsored by Xenium HR

🎙️ Host: Brandon Laws

📋 In his own words: “The Transform Your Workplace podcast is your go-to source for the latest workplace trends, big ideas, and time-tested methods straight from the mouths of industry experts and respected thought-leaders.”

Contact Brandon: 

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What if there were time-tested methods that could help us truly maximize our time? According to Karen Leland, President of Sterling Consulting and Marketing Group, it’s possible to get the most out of the day as long as we’re willing to make some simple changes. Author of her new book, No Nonsense: Time Management: 50 Tips to Hack Your Time and Get Everything Done, Karen gives podcast listeners the scoop on time management techniques that will truly make a difference.

Takeaways:

• Most of us aren’t conscious of the many ways in which we waste our time, and we don’t see the consequences either.
• One way to realize better time-management is to take stock of where your time is spent; keeping track and labeling your activities will show you where your priorities are.
• Working toward a goal isn’t always “sexy” work; sometimes it means committing to completing mundane tasks until you see progress.
• Narrow your to-do list down to two achievable priority items so that you don’t end up overwhelmed by a list of unattainable tasks.

GUEST AT A GLANCE

Karen Leland, President of Sterling Consulting and Marketing Group, is a branding and marketing expert passionate about helping her clients achieve their goals. When it comes to the topic of time-management, Karen has written two books and has years of experience leading workshops that help people stay focused on what matters and scrap what doesn’t.

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🔊 Podcast: Transform Your Workplace, Sponsored by Xenium HR

🎙️ Host: Brandon Laws

📋 In his own words: “The Transform Your Workplace podcast is your go-to source for the latest workplace trends, big ideas, and time-tested methods straight from the mouths of industry experts and respected thought-leaders.”

Contact Brandon: 

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Does a fulfilling and meaningful career seem like a pipedream? Are you disengaged at work, desperately awaiting Friday and then dreading the next impending workweek? In this episode of the Transform Your Workplace podcast, Brandon Laws interviews Carson Tate, business coach and consultant, about the topic of employee disengagement. As it turns out, it is possible for us to find fulfillment at work. Listen to find out how.

Takeaways:

• To engage at work, we must know that we are being heard and understood and that our needs are being met. 
• We must “get clear” about what we need from our place of work.
• Those who love their jobs are self-aware — they know what their strengths are, what they need from their employer, and that they have the power to ask for it. 

GUEST AT A GLANCE

Carson Tate, a best-selling author, consultant, and business coach, is all about helping organizations develop leaders, engage teams, and elevate performance. Her latest book, Own It, Love It, Make It Work: How to Make Any Job Your Dream Job, is just one of many avenues through which Carson “equips, empowers, and inspires” business leaders and teams.

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🔊 Podcast: Transform Your Workplace, Sponsored by Xenium HR

🎙️ Host: Brandon Laws

📋 In his own words: “The Transform Your Workplace podcast is your go-to source for the latest workplace trends, big ideas, and time-tested methods straight from the mouths of industry experts and respected thought-leaders.”

Contact Brandon: 

Email Brandon.Laws@xeniumhr.com or connect on LinkedIn, Twitter, or Instagram.

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In this episode of the Transform Your Workplace podcast, brand industry experts Bryan Adams and Charlotte Marshall discuss the topic of their new book, Give & Get Employer Branding: Repel the Many and Compel the Few with Impact, Purpose and Belonging. The two discuss their revolutionary approach that helps brands attract incredible talent while repelling candidates who aren’t the right fit.

Takeaways:

• The premise of Give & Get branding is that you have to be comfortable and confident with the fact that your workplace isn't for everybody. 
• The traditional employer branding model is a one-way value exchange, but the Give & Get methodology places expectations on the candidate in exchange for employer offers like benefits, salary, and opportunities. 
• Storytelling is an essential aspect of your EVP. Candidates need to be able to envision themselves as a part of your story.
• There are three fundamental aspects of employer brand and EVP: purpose, impact, and belonging.

GUEST AT A GLANCE

Bryan Adams, CEO and Founder of Ph.Creative, and Charlotte Marshall, author, advisor, and Employer Brand Leader of the Year, are the co-authors of Give & Get Employer Branding: Repel the Many and Compel the Few with Impact, Purpose and Belonging. Their unique approach is to replace the traditional branding model with their Give & Get Model which emphasizes not only attracting but also repelling candidates.

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🔊 Podcast: Transform Your Workplace, Sponsored by Xenium HR

🎙️ Host: Brandon Laws

📋 In his own words: “The Transform Your Workplace podcast is your go-to source for the latest workplace trends, big ideas, and time-tested methods straight from the mouths of industry experts and respected thought-leaders.”

Contact Brandon: 

Email Brandon.Laws@xeniumhr.com or connect on LinkedIn, Twitter, or Instagram.

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This episode contains simple strategies for finding peace and gratitude amidst the chaos of working from home. With the unexpected arrival of COVID-19, many of us were sent home to work, where we have to try to be productive despite challenges like homeschooling our kids, managing our work schedules, and navigating neverending remote work obstacles.

In this episode of the Transform Your Workplace podcast, Brandon Laws interviews Cindy Baker, a career and small business coach, about how to approach your new normal as a work-from-home employee. The author of a new self-help book, Rockin’ Life From Home, Cindy is passionate about passing on the knowledge she’s gleaned over years of working from home to the Transform Your Workplace listeners.

Takeaways:

• An approach of gratitude is cultivated by making choices, each and every day, to notice and appreciate the small things.
• Being intentional about journaling and list-making can bring clarity to your thoughts and your workday.
• Remaining flexible and being willing to pivot are critical aspects of navigating the at-home workday with success.

GUEST AT A GLANCE

Cindy Baker is an expert in the fields of human behavior, mindfulness, spirituality, alternative healing, happiness, and success principles. A career and small business coach for over ten years, Cindy is passionate about helping others find lasting happiness through simple time-tested methods. Years of experience navigating remote work and family pressures has culminated in her book, Rockin’ Life From Home: Success Strategies to Balance Family Life and Working From Home.

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🔊 Podcast: Transform Your Workplace, Sponsored by Xenium HR

🎙️ Host: Brandon Laws

📋 In his own words: “The Transform Your Workplace podcast is your go-to source for the latest workplace trends, big ideas, and time-tested methods straight from the mouths of industry experts and respected thought-leaders.”

Contact Brandon: 

Email Brandon.Laws@xeniumhr.com or connect on LinkedIn, Twitter, or Instagram.

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It’s time to get proactive so that we can navigate these unprecedented times without drowning in fear, uncertainty, and negativity. After all, if we don’t prioritize mental health, we will struggle to lead and serve others effectively in every area of our lives. In this episode, Emily Elrod and Brandon Laws offer their go-to tips and techniques for self-care during the current health crisis. By prioritizing their own emotional health, listeners can find clarity and peace in their personal lives and better productivity in the workplace. 

Takeaways:

• If we don’t get proactive, our negative thoughts will control our emotions and, ultimately, our behaviors.
• Prioritizing self-care is critical to our success and happiness not only in the workplace but in our personal lives as well.
• We can care for ourselves by reading, meditating, and finding what “fills up our cup.”
• Showing gratitude encourages others while also fulfilling the one who gives it away.

GUEST AT A GLANCE

Emily Elrod is a corporate consultant for Workzbe, where teaches business leaders how to create safe spaces for real discussions, hold one another accountable, foster human connection, and prioritize self-care and mental health. She is also the host of her own podcast, Unapologetically Bold, where she digs deep into what it means to be a human at home and at work. 

LEARN MORE

If you’d like to hear even more tips from this conversation, check out the full podcast here. To learn more about Emily Elrod, you can find her and send her a message on LinkedIn. You can also check out the work that Emily is doing at workzbe.com or by listening to her podcast, Unapologetically Bold.

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🔊 Podcast: Transform Your Workplace, Sponsored by Xenium HR

🎙️ Host: Brandon Laws

📋 In his own words: “The Transform Your Workplace podcast is your go-to source for the latest workplace trends, big ideas, and time-tested methods straight from the mouths of industry experts and respected thought-leaders.”

Contact Brandon: 

Email Brandon.Laws@xeniumhr.com or connect on LinkedIn, Twitter, or Instagram.

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When it comes to workplace obstacles, awareness is the first step to overcoming them. In this episode of the Transform Your Workplace podcast, Brandon Laws talks with leadership author, expert and consultant, Errol Doebler, who provides thoughtful leadership anecdotes and guidance for listeners. From his time as a Navy SEAL and FBI Special Agent to his current work as a leadership consultant, Errol shares commonalities in the path toward effective leadership, including recognition of challenges and changes to team behavior.

Takeaways:

• Awareness is the first step toward cultivating effective leadership.
• Behavior, not ideas, drives performance. If we want to see a change in culture, we must first address the behaviors that hinder.
• Leaders must establish clear expectations before they can hold a team accountable for undesired behavior.
• A detailed process is critical for true transformation.

GUEST AT A GLANCE

This episode’s guest, Errol Doebler, is a man of many skills and much experience. From his time as a Navy SEAL and FBI agent to his work in leadership consulting, Errol knows what it is to face immense challenges and build processes to overcome them. He’s the founder of his own leadership firm, Leader 193, and the author of The Process, Art, and Science of Leadership: How Leaders Inspire Confidence and Clarity in Combat, in the Boardroom, and at the Kitchen Table. 

LEARN MORE

If you want to learn more about Errol Doebler’s process for cultivating effective leadership, check out his website at leader193.com or find him on Instagram or Facebook: @Leader_193. You can also find his book on his website or Amazon.com.

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🔊 Podcast: Transform Your Workplace, Sponsored by Xenium HR

🎙️ Host: Brandon Laws

📋 In his own words: “The Transform Your Workplace podcast is your go-to source for the latest workplace trends, big ideas, and time-tested methods straight from the mouths of industry experts and respected thought-leaders.”

Contact Brandon: 

Email Brandon.Laws@xeniumhr.com or connect on LinkedIn, Twitter, or Instagram.

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Want to bridge the communication gap between your team members? If so, join Brandon Laws as he and his guest dive into the critical topic of workplace communication, a key component to the success of any team.

In this episode, Alissa Carpenter, multigenerational workplace expert and author, discusses tips and methods for open communication that will ultimately build a culture of inclusivity and the freedom to share ideas.

A few takeaways:

• Identifying employee strengths can be the key to helping your team feel heard and valued.
• Diversity and inclusion are just words unless leaders make room for each voice at the table.
• Employees must feel safe in sharing their ideas. 
• Be cognizant of your go-to, knee-jerk responses, and be open to innovation even if it’s uncomfortable.

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🔊 Podcast: Transform Your Workplace, Sponsored by Xenium HR

🎙️ Host: Brandon Laws

📋 In his own words: “The Transform Your Workplace podcast is your go-to source for the latest workplace trends, big ideas, and time-tested methods straight from the mouths of industry experts and respected thought-leaders.”

GUEST AT A GLANCE 

Alissa Carpenter is the owner of Everything's Not OK and That's OK, a leadership training company, and the author of How to Listen and How to Be Heard: Inclusive Conversations at Work. Alissa is passionate about helping teams implement effective communication techniques, stay connected, and celebrate diversity.

LEARN MORE

There’s so much more to this important conversation about inclusivity at work. If you want to get a copy of Alissa Carpenter’s book, How to Listen and How to be Heard: Inclusive Conversations at Work, you can find it on Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and wherever books are sold. You can also check out her website at www.notokthatsokcoach.com.

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We all just want to have fun… but is the workplace really the right setting? In this unique episode of Transform Your Workplace, Brandon Laws gets the lowdown on the benefits of a playful workplace. His guest, Paul Lopushinsky, is a workplace play advocate and the founder of Playficient, a consulting company dedicated to helping companies invest in their employees. Even though it may have a bad wrap, Paul insists that when workplace play is implemented correctly, it can have a significant impact on productivity, morale, and the overall employee experience. 

4 Takeaways:

• A bottom-up approach is ideal when it comes to creating a playful workplace environment.
• Play in the workplace leads to a boost in employee morale, productivity, and retention.
• Companies should be wary of implementing “forced fun” or “mandated play.”
• A buddy system can be an effective tool in facilitating playfulness at work.

LEARN MORE

If you want to learn more about Paul Lopushinsky’s ideas about play or learn about your play personality, check out his blog at www.playficient.com. If you want to hear the full conversation, check out the Transform Your Workplace blog.

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Brandon Laws is the Senior Director of Marketing and Product at Xenium HR. He has worked with Xenium HR for the past 12 years, helping clients grow their business with mindful personal and professional strategies. He is also the host of Xenium's Transform Your Workplace Podcast, the HRO Growth Show, Talkin' Entertainment, and contributes to the podcast, It's About People.

In this episode…

What's your favorite podcast? Is it a podcast that focuses on thought leadership in your industry? Maybe one on lifestyle and self-care? Or, Is it The Hook? (Don’t worry—we’ll find a way to forgive you if it’s not.) 

Regardless of your favorite, it’s an understatement to say that podcasts are everywhere. Podcasting has taken off in the last ten years, and the industry's room for growth continues to skyrocket with specialized B2B and B2C podcasts. Case in point: Brandon Laws. He became the host of Xenium's Human Resources for Small Business, which later became the Transform Your Workplace podcast in 2012. Since then, he has had 500,000 downloads, countless expert guests, and hundreds of insightful lessons to keep his listeners entertained and informed. 

In this episode of The Hook, host Brendan Dell sits down with fellow podcaster and marketer, Brandon Laws. They discuss podcasting in the B2B space, the purpose of marketing, and the lessons they’ve learned over the past 12 years. Brandon also highlights some of the challenges he faced earlier in his career and tips and tricks he shares with novices about podcasting and marketing. Stay tuned.

It's no secret that the backbone of any organization is its people. Though they're the greatest asset of a company, employees are still treated indifferently. 

The best investment you can make for your company is not automation, technology, nor data. It’s your people!

Join me in this episode as Brittany and I will talk about culture and how to change toxic company systems from within so that you’re people are empowered, engaged, and fulfilled in their work!

Brittany Hale is the founder and CEO of BND Consulting Group, a consulting firm with an emphasis on human-centered culture creation strategy.

If you’re serious on building an inclusive culture for your people to work productively while feeling empowered, then make sure you listen to this episode, as Brittany shares why investing in your people is a great ROI for any employer, and how leaders and employers can build an inclusive culture and support their employees and propel the company forward!

In this episode, you will learn about:

• Why diversity is a huge component to culture
• Canceling toxic company cultures
• Example of a toxic workplace culture
• How to maintain a healthy culture when everyone is spread apart?
• What it looks like to provide an employee care
• The business case for diversity
• How companies and organizations can get involved in social justice movements

Connect with Brittany:

• LinkedIn
• BND Consulting Group

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Technology has forced us all to adapt to the new world, including workplaces.

Employers are scrambling to adapt their technology to meet the needs of their people and keep up with the competition. Unfortunately, Some areas of organizations are slow to change, such as how we train and develop our employees, and Wendy Morgan and Maggie Hubbel, co-founders of Shift Bias, are here to change that.

In this episode, Morgan and Hubbel describe how virtual reality training can more effectively train people on diversity, equity, and inclusion. They call it the "empathy machine" because it allows people to walk in others' shoes.

Listen in for an engaging conversation about technology, new methods of training, and how they're helping the fight against COVID-19 using their technology.

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Anne Donovan, President of Xenium HR, and Brandon Laws, Director of Marketing at Xenium HR, co-host and moderate a discussion with Economist John Mitchell about the state of the economy during the artificially induced recession, coined as the "Great Pause." 

What we cover:

• Differences between the Great Recession and the Great Pause
• Policy responses by political leaders
• Current Data
• How will we come out of this?
• Long-term impacts 

Watch this on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=--4AIa2XYHA

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Paige Tamlyn joins us to describe why 'OK Boomer' and 'Lazy Millennials' are hurtful to people, and how we can better communicate with each generation.

Resources: https://www.shrm.org/resourcesandtools/hr-topics/employee-relations/pages/ok-boomer-and-lazy-millennial-shouldnt-be-ignored.aspx?

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Connect with David Lee Jensen

• LinkedIn
• Twitter
• Instagram
• Facebook

Resources

• The Naked Interview: Hiring Without Regret by David Jensen
• The Hiring Academy
• Never Go with Your Gut with Dr. Gleb Tsipursky
• Never Go With Your Gut: How Pioneering Leaders Make the Best Decisions and Avoid Business Disasters (Avoid Terrible Advice, Cognitive Biases, and Poor Decisions) by Gleb Tsipursky