Transform Your Workplace

Latest Episodes:

Why Leaders are Stifled with Jim Wetrich Dec 20, 2022

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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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BONUS EPISODE: Nicole Blevins: Retention Strategies Dec 16, 2022

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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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Building Trust in Today's Workplace with Soni Basi Dec 13, 2022

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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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Recruiting and Retaining Top Talent with Ginny Clarke Dec 06, 2022

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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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The Pulse of HR with Anitra St Hilaire Nov 29, 2022

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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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Improving the Workplace with Micro-Actions with Neal Nybo Nov 22, 2022

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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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BONUS EPISODE: Nicole Blevins Ask Me Anything Nov 11, 2022

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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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Creating Confetti Culture with James Ferguson Nov 08, 2022

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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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7 Things A Seasoned Leader Wishes She Had Known - A Resource for First-time Managers Nov 03, 2022

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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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How Social Purpose Drives Success and Wellbeing with Bea Boccalandro Oct 25, 2022

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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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