In a captivating episode of Transform Your Workplace, award-winning children's authors and entrepreneurs Alysson Foti Bourque and Lori Orlinsky share their inspiring journeys from corporate careers to the world of publishing, both of whom found new purpose through writing books that resonate deeply with children and families. Together, they've built Expound Publicity, a thriving PR firm, all while balancing the demands of business with their passion for storytelling and family life. Join us for this heartfelt exploration of the courage it takes to pursue one's true calling and the lasting impact of a powerful story.

TAKEAWAYS

• Entrepreneurs can pursue their callings, but they must also balance the demands of business with the responsibilities of family life.

• Expound Publicity focuses on tailoring marketing strategies to fit the unique needs of each client rather than the one-size-fits-all methods common in the corporate world.

• Our podcast guests' books aim to empower children, tackling important topics like bullying and self-acceptance.

• If you want to pursue your passion, you must push past fear and embrace challenges as opportunities for growth.

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Listen in on a thought-provoking episode of Transform Your Workplace, where host Brandon Laws sits down with linguistic anthropologist Dr. Suzanne Wertheim to discuss insights from her book, The Inclusive Language Field Guide. To foster respectful communication, she teaches us that context is key and offers guiding principles rather than rigid lists. Dr. Wertheim's insights give listeners practical tools to avoid painful mistakes and engage in meaningful conversations. This episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to communicate more effectively in our ever-changing world. 

TAKEAWAYS

• Language is constantly changing, and it's important to stay updated to communicate effectively and respectfully.

• Instead of relying on fixed lists of acceptable and unacceptable words, it's crucial to understand the context in which language is used, as meanings and appropriateness can change.

• Dr. Wertheim offers six principles of inclusive language that act as guardrails to help ensure respectful and meaningful communication.

• By following the principles of inclusive language, we can all avoid unintentional harm and engage in conversations that are safe and respectful.

• Those who want to change should commit to continuous learning and adaptability because making small, consistent efforts can lead to significant improvements in communication.

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Get a fresh take on developing and retaining talent in this eye-opening conversation with Natalie Miller, Regional Director of Apprenti. She and host Brandon Laws discuss a new perspective on the age-old concept of apprenticeships but with an unexpected twist. Listen in to learn how your business could take advantage of this innovative employee development initiative.

TAKEAWAYS

• When we think of apprenticeships, we often think of those for trade jobs, but apprenticeships can also be used for what we call "non-trades," essentially career paths that we don't commonly associate with apprenticeships.
• Among the current talent coming into the workplace, only 30% have four-year degrees.
• Apprentices allow employees to get on-the-job training — working with managers and a mentor, understanding what works and what doesn't, and eventually being hired into an entry-level role.
• Organizations that focus on career mobility tend to show increased employee retention.
• Think about the purpose and functionality of the four-year degree requirement and consider other pathways for those who might not have been included in your talent acquisition process.

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In this bonus episode, guest host Al Nodarse chats with Drake Snodgrass, the CEO of Drake's Seven Dees, a family-owned business that has been around for over 60 years and has been passed down through three generations of the family. During the pandemic, the company was affected like many others, but Drake made a commitment to keep all of his employees on staff. Since then, the company has actually been growing! Listen in on this intimate conversation with CEO Drake Snodgrass. 

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It's time to bust the myth about what makes a strong leader. Can leaders really show their emotions without appearing weak in the workplace? According to guest Carolyn Stern, author of The Emotionally Strong Leader, when leaders learn to make friends with their emotions and communicate their feelings clearly, they set the stage for real transformation, not only in themselves but in their teams and workplace culture.  

TAKEAWAYS

• The expression of emotion and strength of leadership aren't mutually exclusive.
• Our emotions impact our decisions, communication, and stress level, so we need to be mindful that our emotions matter. 
• Emotional intelligence is being intelligent about our emotions, using mental skills and cognitive strategies to think smarter about why we are feeling what we're feeling.
• Many organizations would rather deal with unproductive behaviors or disrespectful communication than get to the heart of the issue. 
• Businesses can have more innovation, more productivity, and more workplace happiness if they start talking about what's going on instead of sweeping conflicting emotions under the rug.

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In this bonus episode of Transform Your Workplace, Suzi Wear takes over hosting duties and interviews Gina Riley about what's important to understand about the younger generation of employees, specifically those in Gen Z (born after 1990) and Gen Y (ages 26-41). The discussion touches on the concept of a "latchkey workforce" and the importance of understanding the needs and expectations of younger employees in the workplace.

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Listen in on a timely discussion with Marcus Sawyerr, a veteran in the recruiting industry and Founder and CEO of EQ Community. We'll discuss recent changes in recruiting, address blind spots, and get a glimpse into how technology affects diversity and inclusion during this evolving process. 

TAKEAWAYS

• The recruiting process is evolving, taking the lead from consumer products.
• Employers need to review job descriptions to make sure that they are accurate in reflecting the true end goal.
• Sometimes, we can complicate things as time goes on, and we forget the essence of finding the right talent.
• Diversity has been seen as a box-ticking exercise — "the right thing to do" — rather than the superpower that it is.
• Magic takes place when people, who otherwise wouldn't, are placed in a room together to connect with one another.

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Growth can be painful, but it's necessary when it comes to becoming an effective leader. In this episode of Transform Your Workplace, host Brandon Laws sits down with Dr. Richard Winters, ER physician and author of You're the Leader: Now What?: Leadership Lessons from Mayo Clinic. The two discuss Dr. Winters' approach to leadership collaboration, decision-making, and growth.

TAKEAWAYS

• The best leaders know when to make a decision based on their experience and when to do so by bringing together people with varied perspectives. 
• Effective leaders approach complex issues as a facilitator, with a clear mind focused on finding the best way forward.
• If we move forward based on a single perspective, we risk making serious errors.
• Burnout is an organizational vital sign, and leaders must address it in strategic decision-making.
• Doing nothing — not innovating or not moving forward — is actually more risky than taking action.

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On this bonus episode of Transform Your Workplace, guest host Al Nodarse interviews Alicia Chapman, CEO of Willamette Technical Fabricators. Chapman discusses the unique culture at her company, which includes benefits such as unlimited sick days and a commitment to supporting and promoting women in the trades. Despite being a newer company, Willamette Technical Fabricators has experienced rapid growth, reaching over $10 million in revenue within three years. Chapman also shares her experience as a woman and minority-owned business in the manufacturing industry, competing against larger companies for contracts. The conversation aims to provide inspiration and practical insights for business leaders looking to build and improve their workplace culture.

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Stuck in a leadership rut? In this episode of Transform Your Workplace, host Brandon Laws sits down with Jim Wetrich, author of Stifled: Where Good Leaders Go Wrong. The two discuss how to increase your effectiveness in today's changing modern workplace by adapting new leadership practices.

TAKEAWAYS

• Despite inevitable change, many companies continue to lean on prior leadership practices and prior assumptions, unwilling to adapt.
• If companies want to make it in this new world of work, growth and change must be at the forefront.
• We're not doing a good job of managing the people who are managing the new managers.
• Our mistakes are powerful teachers.
• Frequently reinforce your mission, vision, and values at every level of the organization.
• The younger generation wants positive and negative feedback right away, not once a year.

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She's back! One of our favorite guests, Nicole Blevins is back to discuss retention strategies! The two discuss how positive experiences in the recruiting and hiring process create a network of candidates to fill future roles, retention and hiring bonuses, boomerang employees, and more!

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In this uncertain economic climate, there's no better time than now to take the pulse on employee sentiment. In this episode of Transform Your Workplace, Brandon Laws interviews Soni Basi, Global Chief People Officer of Edelman. The two discuss the recent findings of Edelman's "Trust Barometer" and how employers can foster greater trust and connection in the workplace.

TAKEAWAYS

• Edelman's "Trust Barometer" helps employers get a sense of their employees' sentiments on a variety of timely topics.
• After friends and family, the workplace is the most important source of community for employees.
• If employees can't see that HR is truly committed to functioning as a people-first organization, organizations will continue to struggle with gaining employee trust.
• People want to work for a company that espouses their own values.
• The only way to build trust is through repeated behaviors that people expect or want to see

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It's time to talk money with host Brandon Laws and Nicole Blevins of Xenium HR. Generative AI is revolutionizing the salary discussion, arming employees with the knowledge and confidence to negotiate better compensation. But are leaders ready for such transparency? Tune in for fresh insight into how employers can approach the compensation conversation with honest data and open communication in this new era of salary transparency.

TAKEAWAYS

• Employees are leveraging tools like ChatGPT to access salary ranges, providing them significant leverage in salary negotiations.

• The shift in power dynamics from employers to employees is driven by the accessibility of salary information through platforms like Glassdoor and LinkedIn, combined with AI data analysis.

• Employers must adapt to this new landscape by being well-informed and transparent about compensation, using validated and verified data to support their pay structures.

• Clear and specific job descriptions are crucial, as they help align compensation with actual job duties and competencies, tailored to the organization's size, revenue, and geographical location.

• Employers need to educate employees on the factors that influence compensation, addressing misconceptions and ensuring that comparisons are made on a like-for-like basis.

• Open and transparent communication about compensation strategies is essential in building trust and clarity.

• Employers should be prepared for tough conversations and support employees' aspirations, even if it means acknowledging higher-paying opportunities elsewhere.

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In this post-pandemic workplace, it's harder than ever to lead effectively. According to Ginny Clarke, executive recruiter and consultant, leaders must learn to connect with the needs of their people in an authentic way. In this episode of Transform Your Workplace, Ginny provides listeners with new takes on the Great Reshuffle, quiet quitting, recruiting practices, and top talent retention.

TAKEAWAYS

• When it comes to the Great Resignation, more than COVID is to blame.
• In recent surveys, the number one reason for employee frustration was a lack of career advancement.
• Leaders aren't being trained, expected, or incentivized to facilitate growth among their teams.
• For so long, people have been expected to work tirelessly and to be on call 24/7, and this has led to a great revolt in the workplace.
• Competencies should decide who you hire, not who you're most comfortable with and what is easiest.
• To find your purpose, allow yourself to explore, understand, and tap into what makes your heart sing.

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Dive into all things HR with guest Anitra St. Hilaire, HR expert and VP of People at ThreeFlow. Gain insight into recent innovations in the areas of compensation, benefits, employee needs, remote and hybrid changes, and effective communication. If you're involved in any facet of HR, you don't want to miss this episode.

TAKEAWAYS

• To be authentic and effective, leaders must be closely aligned with the company's values.
• When leaders know that they're trying to aim for the same outcome, it's easier to have those difficult and honest conversations.
• Find a seat at the table by finding ways to bring your unique point of view to executives and backing it up with data.
• Remote work presents a unique challenge for HR because you can't just replicate the in-person environment, needs, and challenges.
• HR leaders must be thoughtful about communication, particularly in asynchronous environments. 

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Small changes over time produce big results. In this episode of Transform Your Workplace, Brandon Laws interviews positivity expert Neal Nybo, author of Workplace Positivity Guide and Workbook. Listen in to learn how incorporating micro-actions can be the catalyst for monumental change at work. 

TAKEAWAYS

• Developing a third-person perspective of our thoughts helps us recognize our knee-jerk reactions and assumptions.
• To address gossip in the workplace, develop an escape plan to disengage. 
• Becoming curious is a specific way to interrupt your natural assumptions and open your mind to the truth behind an employee's motives. 
• If you're implementing micro-actions, smiling is a natural reaction, and this positivity is contagious.

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On this bonus episode, guest and Xenium employee Nicole Blevins joins us for an exciting "ask me anything." From bad interviews to milking cows, we get a glimpse into the life and career of our HR Services Training Manager.

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Take a "room that's doom and gloom and make it KABOOM" with our latest guest, James Ferguson, author of The Confetti Culture Playbook: How to Boost Your Team's Contribution and Impact. Listen in and hear some leadership insight and best practices from an award-winning hospitality expert turned author, speaker, and thought leader.

TAKEAWAYS

• Too many businesses have spent the majority of their time focusing on the almighty dollar instead of the people working hard to earn it.

• When companies realize that they're responsible for the people who work for them, that's when you start to change your culture. 

• Business leaders must find ways to ensure that employees are seen, heard, and supported.

• Create a roadmap, or a habit-building checklist, so that each team member who runs a department understands the key actions that they should do daily. 
• When you build habits, you create consistency, and when you create consistency, it builds culture and improvement.
• Confetti is a tool that helps people understand not only the importance of recognition and reward in a company culture but it's also a tool that helps elevate the employee experience.

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Are you stepping into a leadership role for the first time? If so, those who have gone before have some valuable insight to offer. In this episode of Transform Your Workplace, host Brandon Laws sits down with Alli Murphy, social impact podcast host and Director of Events and Program Development at Engage for Good, to talk about the 7 things she wishes she had known when taking on her first leadership role.

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According to recent guest Bea Boccalandro, author of Do Good at Work, purpose is the greatest driver of workplace success. The world around us is "whispering its needs" to us — we need only set aside our wants and contribute to something bigger than ourselves. Don't think you can find a greater purpose in your work? Listen in and hear the surprising stories of those who have made it happen

TAKEAWAYS

• Social purpose is any contribution to others or to a societal cause.

• In the last fifteen to twenty years, positive psychology has confirmed that the most rewarding part of work is contributing to something bigger than yourself.

• Leaders should want their people to know that their work matters because they have made meaningful contributions.
• The majority of employees view their job as a transaction so that they can have a life outside of their work.
• When organizations promote social purpose, they typically see higher performance, engagement, and retention.

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Take a deep dive into the current market with guest Chris Cubbage, Founder of Retirement Advocates. In this episode of Transform Your Workplace, Chris provides listeners with an in-depth market analysis with discussion topics ranging from investing and housing issues to productivity and financial literacy — and everything in between. If you're wondering what's around the corner and how to prepare for your financial future, you don't want to miss this episode.

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Quiet quitting may be a new term, but it's not a new concept. According to our most recent guest, the pandemic has exacerbated an age-old problem: low employee engagement and productivity. Listen in as Brandon Laws sits down with Joe Galvin, Chief Research Officer of Vistage, and the two discuss how to set high expectations and boost productivity despite the challenges of the hybrid/remote workplace.

TAKEAWAYS

• Quiet quitting is the concept of employees meeting only the accepted standards and not trying to do more.
• Leaders must be intentional about engaging their teams, communicating clearly, and keeping standards high if they want to see higher productivity in a post-Covid workplace.
• The people who aren't working at home are the same people who weren't working in the office; they just spend more energy creating the illusion of activity.
• Commuting is a waste of time, productivity, and emotional energy, and eliminating the commute frees people to get more done.
• Leaders need to recognize that it's not about attendance and hours worked but about the timeliness and quality of the deliverables.

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What can businesses do to empower and develop the marginalized? This episode features a timely discussion on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion with intercultural practitioner Rahimeh Ramezany. From her own experience as an employee to her observations of marginalized groups in the workplace, Rahimeh exposes the power plays at work within today's business world.

TAKEAWAYS

• Employers must align their values with those of their employees and customers.
• Companies show what they care about through what they say, what they do, and where they allocate their money.
• DEI practitioners should go out of their way to learn about different cultures and identity groups so that they can be more inclusive and sensitive to needs.
• If business leaders haven't even been attempting to check in with their people, it's time to take accountability for that and make a change.

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Nicole Blevins and Brandon Laws share tips to boost summer employee engagement. Suggestions include flexible schedules, outdoor team activities, wellness challenges like walking competitions, and providing spaces to work outdoors. They emphasize getting employee input on desired summer perks to create work-life balance.

TAKEAWAYS

• Offer flexible work options like half-day Fridays, compressed workweeks, or remote days
• Plan outdoor team-building activities like picnics, sporting events, or walking challenges
• Create outdoor working spaces and encourage wellness by allowing employees to work outside

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Ready to take your team to the next level? In this episode of Transform Your Workplace, Brandon Laws sits down with leadership and teamwork expert Natalie Dawson to discuss her book, Teamwork: How to Build a High-Performance Team. Listen in to learn all about best practices for engaging and developing people.

TAKEAWAYS

• Leaders must figure out the balance between striving toward the goals of the business and guiding employees toward their own career aspirations. 
• To create a pipeline of talent, be intentional about promoting the amazing things that your employees are doing on a daily basis.
• When onboarding, get people the information they need as efficiently and quickly as possible while also over-delivering with regards to self-development.
• Ask team members about their personal, professional, and financial goals so that you know how to coach them.
• invest in team members who demonstrate that they're willing to take criticism and feedback, develop skill sets, read books, and take courses so that they're ready for future opportunities.

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At Xenium, it's always been about the people. We can't support you and your people without taking care of our own. Which is why we're so proud to announce the Portland Business Journal has awarded us with second place in their Oregon's Healthiest Employer program.

In this bonus episode, Brandon Laws sits down with the President of Xenium, Anne Donovan, to discuss some of Xenium's wellness program initiatives.

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A waymaker is an active leader who opens doors, removes barriers, and ushers people through to greater levels of contribution. In this episode, Brandon Laws sits down with Tara Jaye Frank, author of The Waymakers, to discuss the inspiration behind her new book, a roadmap for fostering workplace equity. Listen in and learn how to recognize and seize opportunities to interrupt systems and processes that hinder equity in the workplace.

TAKEAWAYS

• Inequity is rooted in power dynamics which exist in almost every system in which we work.
• When we determine who to hire, who to promote, or who to invite into a certain room where information is being disseminated, we are witnessing power dynamics at work. 
• Power is usually concentrated within a select group of people, and whether that power is or is not shared dictates the degree to which other people can succeed.
• Equitable outcomes are tied to equitable opportunities, and not everyone gets access to those opportunities.
• If we don't train ourselves to interrupt some of these processes and ask better questions, then they don't ever change.
• We can take responsibility for our role in facilitating change by asking better questions and pushing back against bias.

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In this episode of Transform Your Workplace, Brandon Laws sits down with guest Leo Macleod — thought leader, consultant, and author of From the Ground Up. Listen in as the two discuss stories from Leo's new book about those who have gone from contributor to leader despite the challenges of climbing the corporate ladder.

TAKEAWAYS

• At the start of the typical career, we are taught to own a task completely and to work independently,
• The challenge arises when we move into a position of managing other people because we tend to hold on to the project, which is not a good recipe for empowering others.
• Start by designing your 'mountain' —both personally and professionally — and that will inform what skills you need to develop to move forward in your career.
• Aligning yourself on a team with your mentor puts you in a position of learning the skills and getting the experience to progress in the workplace.
• Be mindful of how you're spending not so much your time but your energy. 

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Burnout has always been an issue, but with the rise of the COVID-19 pandemic, chronic stress has stepped into the forefront of the conversation about mental and physical wellness. In this episode, guest Jennifer Moss, author of The Burnout Epidemic, talks about the importance of recognizing and destigmatizing the chronic stress — worsened by the pandemic — so that we can find peace and productivity in the workplace.

TAKEAWAYS

• The World Health Organization has identified "burnout" as "institutional stress left unmanaged."
• Employees who are experiencing burnout often feel stigmatized, so they don't speak up.
• During the pandemic, employees were still supposed to hit pre-COVID goals while also working toward stretch goals — this combination was a massive, unidentified chronic stressor.
• A Microsoft Trends report found that much of the global workforce was resigning due to workload and lack of empathy from their employers.
• Leaders must look at budget allocations and bifurcate between wellness and burnout prevention.

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In this episode of Transform Your Workplace, Tiago Forte, author of A Building a Second Brain: A Proven Method to Organize Your Digital Life and Unlock Your Creative Potential, talks about his innovative, time-tested method for the organization of ideas. What he calls "building a second brain" is a process of organizing, storing, and reflecting on ideas — all to make an "external impact" in your personal life or career. Sit down with host Brandon Laws as he talks with Tiago about his new book and about how his "second brain" has revolutionized his education and career. 

TAKEAWAYS

• The "second brain" is a system that allows you to preserve and store all of your most important information.
• Users reflect on, process, analyze, and understand this information to create an external impact.
• A common pitfall is becoming an information collector without any particular purpose in mind. 
• We improve communication by having better inputs: research, examples, metaphors, data points, stories — the supporting evidence that then becomes part of your communication.
• When you keep a collection of very succinct notes all in one place, you start to notice connections or associations that you hadn't recognized before.

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Host Brandon Laws is joined by Xenium employee and HR expert Nicole Blevins! The two discuss Malcolm Gladwell's recent polarizing comments regarding remote work. 

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According to guest Donna Cutting, culture consultant and Founder/CEO of Red-Carpet Learning Worldwide, when businesses focus too heavily on the customer experience, they can lose sight of the "heart" of the organization: their employees. In this episode, Donna shares insights and best practices from her new book, Employees First, to help leaders inspire and engage their people with positive culture.

TAKEAWAYS

• The pandemic revealed a need to transition from a "fix approach" to a deeper focus on appropriate relationships in the workplace.
• As companies focus largely on customers, they can easily forget to focus on the employee experience, resulting in lower engagement and higher attrition.
• When it comes to companies with great culture and great customer service, it often starts with a leader focused on purpose over profit.
• The more people feel involved in a vision bigger than themselves, the more likely they are to buy in and make it their own.
• Fair compensation goes hand-in-hand with a positive culture that values employees.

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In this episode of Transform Your Workplace, Brandon Laws sits down with Wendy Ellin, decluttering and organization expert, to learn how disorganization is a massive contributor to both personal and workplace stress. Wendy talks about her 3P Academy and best practices for helping employees find grea ter productivity, performance, and peace of mind.

TAKEAWAYS

• Employees are suffering in silence when it comes to disorganization, and most businesses don't realize that the problem exists.
• 3P Academy contains targeted strategies for virtually any organizational issue, all aimed at increasing productivity, performance, and peace of mind.
• Many don't attempt to get organized because they feel that if they can't reach perfection that their efforts are futile.
• Perfection is impossible; instead, the learner should aim for 80%, an attainable organization goal.
• To get started and stick with it, you must want it and have a specific end goal in mind.

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Host Brandon Laws is joined by Xenium employee and frequent favorite pod guest Lacey Partipilo! The two discuss various topics, from AI in the workplace to innovations in HR to favorite social media personalities. 

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Sit down with host Brandon Laws and guest Dr. Gregory Chasson for a never-discussed topic on our podcast: perfectionism in the workplace. Drawing insights from his recent book, Flawed, Dr. Chasson paints a picture of how the relentless pursuit of perfection can spiral into a toxic force within corporate culture. Tune in to learn how leaders can combat this "perfection obsession" with empathy, understanding, and flexibility. 

TAKEAWAYS

• Perfectionism becomes problematic when it involves excessive, inflexible demands that go beyond what's considered normal or healthy.

• Procrastination is often a manifestation of perfectionism because people engage in safety behaviors such as excessive checking, reassurance-seeking, or extensive research to avoid failure.

• Perfectionism undermines workplace efficiency and productivity because it leads to decision paralysis, a toxic work environment, and other-oriented perfectionism, where employees impose unrealistic standards on their colleagues.

• Organizational practices like public praise or leaderboards can unwittingly perpetuate a culture of perfectionism, often demoralizing those struggling to meet the high standards.

• Perfectionists often overemphasize rules at the expense of underlying values, leading to policing behaviors that can be detrimental to workplace harmony.

• "Should" statements create unattainable universal expectations, leading to overwhelming pressure and feelings of inadequacy. 

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It's time to address a growing issue in the workplace: recently-graduated employees who are struggling under the burden of student loan debt. Is repayment solely the responsibility of the borrower? The government? The employer? According to guest Naveed Iqbal, co-founder and CEO of Dolr, education benefits everyone, so we all should share the burden of paying for it. 

TAKEAWAYS

• The burden of student loan repayment hinders young people from starting families earlier, buying homes, and saving for emergencies or retirement.
• Employers could be part of the solution by providing innovative benefits for those with educational debt.
• Despite Gen Z's tendency toward fiscal responsibility, they are given little information or knowledge about how to optimize their finances.
• The student loan crisis is centered around borrowers not having an understanding of what it means to make payments versus defer payments. 
• Dolr believes that education benefits everyone, so everyone should play some role in paying for it.

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Everybody wants to be happy, but are there tangible steps to seizing happiness right now? According to guest Amy Newmark, co-author, editor-in-chief, and publisher of the Chicken Soup for the Soul book series, we can take action by applying the keys to happiness from her recent Chicken Soup for the Soul publication. Listen in as she shares some eye-opening stories from the book and gives advice on how we, too, can find happiness.

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We've all seen job listings that ask for 5, 10, or even 15 years of experience to qualify for the role. But how relevant are those requirements really? On this bonus episode, guest and Xenium employee Nicole Blevins joins us to discuss required years of experience and how they misrepresent potential employees' depth of knowledge and can shut out talented candidates.

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What is invisible work? What are non-promotable tasks? And, most importantly, are you unknowingly assigning or taking on this type of work? Find out more about this common issue in this episode of Transform Your Workplace. Guest Kelli Thompson, author of the recent Huffington Post article, "Women Do the Most 'Invisible Work' at the Office," talks about her own experiences taking on invisible work and how women can be empowered to say "no" to tasks that don't advance them toward leadership positions.

TAKEAWAYS

• On average, women get 44% more requests than men to do non-promotable tasks at work. 
• Non-promotable tasks are tasks that don't contribute to performance results or reviews. 
• When tasks do not add personal value, align with their career goals and mission, or come with financial compensation, women must be empowered to say "no."
• Instead of burdening employees with non-promotable tasks, leaders should consider outsourcing.
• When it comes to invisible work, female leaders should shift their identity from doer to leader and delegate tasks to others. 

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It's time to revolutionize leadership development. In this episode of Transform Your Workplace, Brandon Laws and guest Mick Spiers, founder of The Leadership Project, discuss Mick's new book, You're a Leader, Now What?. Get a glimpse into best practices for how to transition from contributor to leader and build effective leadership habits through applied learning.  

TAKEAWAYS

• More emphasis needs to be placed on leader preparation instead of placing contributors into leadership roles without adequate development.
• When it comes to leadership, it doesn't matter what you know but rather how much you care about your people.
• A true leader should be motivated by helping people unlock their best version of themselves.
• Through smart and clever questioning and coaching, new leaders can quickly accelerate through the learning curve.
• The Leadership Project embraces concepts of collaborative or social learning to get people talking, reflecting, and building habits for successful leadership.

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In this episode of Transform Your Workplace, Brandon Laws discusses the pressing yet largely unaddressed issue of invisible disability. Guest Jill Griffin, career strategist and executive coach, defines the term and provides best practices for how to advocate for it when working toward comprehensive inclusivity in the workplace. Think that invisible disability isn't an issue in your workplace? Listen in to learn how an estimated 20% of the US population is dealing with this struggle, in many cases without speaking up.

TAKEAWAYS

• It's common for people to assume that if you look a certain way, you're able-bodied, and this assumption is a hindrance to creating a truly inclusive workplace environment. 
• Those with invisible disabilities may need additional accommodations to perform their duties effectively.
• By not disclosing an invisible disability, the employee doesn't create a capacity for the leadership to help them.
• When employees are working side by side with people with visible and non-apparent disabilities, they feel better about the social construct of the company.

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Many businesses are returning to face-to-face operations. As the dust of the pandemic settles, the workplace conflict that we set aside while dealing with the unexpected is, in some cases, bigger than ever. So what is a leader to do? In this episode, you'll hear from Chris Sheesley and Clare Fowler of In-Accord, a conflict management company based in Portland, Oregon. They discuss pitfalls and best practices for resolving conflict so that businesses can move forward united by purpose.

TAKEAWAYS

• Post-pandemic business leaders are meeting conflict issues head-on, which has resulted in a significant increase in morale.
• The pandemic taught us to humanize each other and prioritize relationships in the workplace.
• Diversity should reflect not only an appreciation for different demographic backgrounds and different cultures but also for neurodiversity and different approaches.
• Today, people are more empowered to share concerns and to raise issues, and that creates more confrontation that must be resolved. 
• If we can help people understand their contribution to conflict, we're not only helping with the immediate problem but we're also helping to prevent it from returning.

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When it comes to gender equality, are businesses missing the mark? In this episode, Brandon Laws and guest Christine Wzorek, Founder and CEO of White Label Advisors take a hard look at the data and evidence surrounding gender equality in the workplace. According to Wzorek, businesses that recognize and maximize the distinct skill sets of female employees are setting themselves up for even greater success. 

TAKEAWAYS

• Businesses must make a stronger effort to recognize the indispensable qualities that women bring to the table.

• To make measured progress in gender equality, men and women must come to the table and work together toward this common goal.
• Leaders must move beyond networking and acquiring talent from within their comfort zone.
• Businesses with executive boards that have greater female representation have shown better sustainability and longevity.
• Businesses must be intentional about creating better pathways and access to leadership positions for women.

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Join us for a special episode of the Transform Your Workplace podcast, where host Brandon Laws gets a chance to be on the other side of the mic for an interview about side hustles. Al Nodarse, Client Development Manager at Xenium HR, gets the lowdown on if and how employers should support employee side hustles. The two discuss laying down ground rules and the unexpected benefits that employers can see at their own companies when they let their employees explore the idea of a side hustle.

TAKEAWAYS

• Side hustles can reinvigorate and engage employees who have lost interest in their full-time roles.
• Employees who pursue a side hustle learn new skills that they might be able to bring to their role at the organization.
• A side hustle gives employees an opportunity to earn more money, leading to lower dissatisfaction with their full-time pay.
• When balancing a full-time position and a side hustle, leaders and employees should err on the side of caution by over-communicating and setting clear ground rules.

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A sense of belonging is critical to the productivity of any business, but how can leaders tackle the challenge of creating an authentic climate of diversity, equity, and inclusion? In this episode, listen in to a discussion between host Brandon Laws and guest DDS Dobson-Smith, executive coach and belonging advocate. The two talk about the underpinnings of an inclusive workplace and how to shift perspectives and facilitate change.

TAKEAWAYS

• In today's workplace, the employee's sense of belonging is critical to a productive team, and businesses are realizing more and more that they cannot ignore it.
• Without a sense of belonging, employees have to expend an enormous amount of energy curating an identity that helps them fit in.
• When employees don't feel fully accepted at work, there is a monumental impact on their workplace performance.
• To have the experience of belonging, you have to have the behavior of inclusion. and to have the behavior inclusion, you have to have the fact of diversity.
• Psychological safety occurs when we know that it's not "expensive" to be ourselves in the workplace.
• Leaders should think about bottom-up recruitment, not only plugging in diversity at senior levels but at entry levels too. 

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In this episode, we welcome Dr. Ella Washington, Founder and CEO of Ellavate Solutions and author of Unspoken: A Guide to Cracking the Hidden Corporate Code. This always-relevant conversation addresses the importance of finding fulfillment in our work. Drawing from her personal experiences and extensive career, Dr. Washington reminds us that "work shouldn't suck" and shares insights from her book. It's time to own your story, leverage your strengths, manage your weaknesses, and find your niche in the workplace.

TAKEAWAYS

• More than a third of our lives are spent working, which means that organizations must prioritize creating work environments where their people can thrive.

• Understanding and embracing your personal identity and experiences is crucial for showing up authentically at work.

• Identifying activities that bring joy and align with your strengths can lead to greater career satisfaction.

• It's important to manage your weaknesses through structures or partnerships so that they don't hinder your success.

• Being aware of and informed about code-switching allows employees to make conscious choices about their authenticity in the workplace.

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In March of 2020, small and large businesses alike had only hours to pack up and begin navigating the new normal of remote or hybrid work. And a little over two years later, it's clear that the pandemic has left an indelible mark on our teams and our processes. In this episode of Transform Your Workplace, Brandon Laws interviews Ali Greene, remote work expert, speaker, and advocate, about how to keep remote teams connected and productive no matter where their "office" is.  

TAKEAWAYS

• When leading a remote or hybrid team, leaders must ensure that their employees have access to information so they can be more effective and efficient in their roles.
• By defining terms like "remote" or "hybrid," leaders give their teams clear expectations of what it means to be part of an organization.
• Remote Works contains reflection questions and activities that managers and leaders can ask themselves to make sure that they're using best practices for keeping teams connected.
• Business leaders must take advantage of communication tech tools to ensure that employees are engaged and productive at every turn.

A QUICK GLIMPSE INTO OUR PODCAST 🔊 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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SHOW NOTES

Struggling to find a genuine, streamlined method for sharing appreciation with your employees? Aaron Rubens, CEO/Co-Founder of Kudoboard and expert in employee recognition and appreciation, is here to talk about an innovative, authentic tool for making employees feel seen and valued. It's called Kudoboard, and just under 3 million users have already bought in. Listen in today, and learn more about how Kudoboard could transform your employee appreciation measures.

TAKEAWAYS

• Kudoboard is an online group card for honoring employees and recognizing special milestones both inside and outside of the workplace.
• Users can create a Kudoboard, invite others to collaborate, and post short or detailed messages, GIFs, photos, or videos to commemorate a special occasion.
• The more formulaic an appreciation initiative is, the less authentic it feels to the employees.
• Employees need specific and consistent recognition from their workplace peers and leaders.
• When times are difficult, Kudoboard brings people together and helps them press forward.

This episode is sponsored by Swag.com. Get 10% off your order by going to https://swag.com/tyw and enter promo code TYW10 at checkout.

A QUICK GLIMPSE INTO OUR PODCAST 🔊 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 and Xenium HR: 

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

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It's time to get honest about what makes a horrible boss. According to executive coach Tamica Sears, a**hole bosses play a significant role in employee attrition and low productivity, but it doesn't have to be this way. Most horrible bosses are redeemable, and it starts with recognizing the tell-tale signs and committing to change. Listen in to this episode featuring the author of the How to Tell if You're an A**hole Boss: A Humorous, Yet Honest Exposé on Misguided Management Behaviors.

TAKEAWAYS

• Those without leadership skills may start off at that bottom rung, but they "aren't stuck there" — they are still capable of learning and growing in their leadership roles. 
• Bad bosses are inextricably linked with higher employee attrition and lower productivity.
• Good leaders must take real action on the data collected from employee engagement surveys.
• Succession planning is critical to effective future leadership and employee placement.

This episode is sponsored by Swag.com. Get 10% off your order by going to https://swag.com/tyw and enter promo code TYW10 at checkout.

A QUICK GLIMPSE INTO OUR PODCAST 🔊 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 and Xenium HR: 

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

Learn more about Xenium HR at xeniumhr.com

Follow Xenium on Twitter, Instagram, or LinkedIn.