Transform Your Workplace

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The New Rules of Employee Experience and Communications in 2022 Feb 08, 2022

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Returning guest Victoria Dew sits down with Brandon Laws to discuss Dewpoint Communications' latest report, The New Rules of Employee Experience and Communications in 2022. Get an up-to-date glimpse into what organizations of all sizes and across all industries had to say about the past year and its impact on their people and communication as a whole.

TAKEAWAYS

We've learned that change is a constant and that the need to adapt is not going to go away anytime soon.
This new era of innovation means that we get to recreate, reimagine, and reinvent so many aspects of the employee experience, communication, and connection.
The silver bullet for the employee experience is embracing chaos and complexity instead of implementing a one-size-fits-all approach.
Employees are tired of offering their ideas and opinions only to realize that leaders won't take action.
Being proactive versus reactive when it comes to employee retention is the most strategic, smartest way to run a business.

Building an HR Career with Anneke Victorica Feb 02, 2022

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Let's face it. Remote work can be difficult, especially when it comes to leading teams and facilitating successful collaboration. In this episode of the Transform Your Workplace podcast, Brandon Laws sits down with Anneke Victorica, HR expert and founder and director of BloomHR. Listen in as the two discuss approaches, resources, and best practices for navigating HR challenges in the ever-changing remote workplace.

TAKEAWAYS

The key to remote HR is finding great external support and service providers.
When it comes to culture, the hiring process plays a critical role because it determines whether new employees will contribute to a positive culture.
If new to HR, it's important to be self-aware and true to your strengths, interests, and struggles.
Relationships will always matter, so those trying to navigate remote HR must be intentional about making and deepening these connections.

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Navigating the World of Remote Work with Jill Duffy Jan 25, 2022

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Considering taking a remote position? Or just in need of some tips to boost your remote performance? In this episode of the Transform Your Workplace podcast, Brandon Laws sits down with Jill Duffy to talk about Jill's book, The Everything Guide to Remote Work. Listen in to learn how to maximize the benefits and navigate the challenges of a remote position.

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

Research says that the more autonomy workers have, the more likely they are to be productive and loyal to their organizations.
One prominent challenge in remote work is difficulty in creating boundaries that support work-life balance.
Many remote companies offer an unlimited paid-time-off policy, which means that you earn or accrue PTO as time goes on, and you can take time off with manager approval.
When working remotely, it's easy to miss body language and signals, so over-communication is key.
A specific job description is critical to the success of the remote employee.

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🎙️ Host: Brandon Laws

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A Recap of the Pandemic from the Perspectives of Lacey Partipilo and Brandon Laws Jan 21, 2022

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Brandon Laws is joined by a colleague, Lacey Partipilo of Xenium HR for a bonus episode to share an oral history of the pandemic from their perspectives.

They share their experience at work and at home, and what they believe the future holds for the workplace.

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"Don't Fake It": Authentic Leadership with Sabrina Horn Jan 18, 2022

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Is the popular saying "fake it 'til you make it" really a recipe for success? According to our latest guest, Sabrina Horn, faking it 'til you make it is actually "the worst business advice ever." In this episode of the Transform Your Workplace podcast, Sabrina suggests that authenticity is the answer for those wishing to seize business success. Listen in and gain insight into leading with authenticity in today's unpredictable business world.

TAKEAWAYS

The idea of "faking until we make it" has mutated through social media and pop culture, eventually becoming a way to justify dishonesty.
To stay grounded, it's important to have mentors who will tell you what you need to hear, not what you want to hear.
Sometimes people "fake it" because they're completely overwhelmed.
Owning up to your mistakes means you'll recover faster and maintain your integrity.
We should never stop learning or we'll stagnate and lose our edge in the workplace.

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Fostering Meaningful Partnership with Tim Franz Jan 11, 2022

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How should businesses deal with communication breakdown among leaders and teams? And where do they begin when it comes to clarifying needs and addressing conflict? According to recent guest Tim Franz, the Workplace Covenant is a time-test method for merging the obligations and expectations inherent in any workplace relationship. Listen in to hear how it works and get some valuable insight about fostering meaningful partnership at work.

TAKEAWAYS

To truly listen to others, one must listen to understand and make sense of the feelings that the speaker is experiencing.
The Workplace Covenant is a method that makes both the leader's and the team's implicit needs and desires explicit so that all can work together.
Like any other process, the Workplace Covenant must be posted, reviewed in team meetings, and discussed frequently.
The underpinning of the meaningful partnership is empathy, respect, trust, and alignment.

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Empowering the Change Leaders of Tomorrow with Jane Finette Jan 04, 2022

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Sit down with Brandon Laws as he interviews Jane Finette, author of Unlocked: How Empowered Women Empower Women. The two discuss Jane's latest book and her years leading a fellowship that helps emerging women develop into powerful and effective leaders. Listen in as Jane provides a fresh take on the unique role of women leaders in the workplace today.

TAKEAWAYS

Women are born connectors adept at creating meaningful relationships in the companies that they lead.
When you empower one woman, you empower another because she will continue to give back to her family and community.
Women tend to be much more people-focused, so they enjoy more employee retention and engagement.
Women will tend to build smaller than their male counterparts, but female-led businesses tend to be highly profitable despite the size.
When a woman reaches a position of influence, she should use that influence to help someone else seize a career-building opportunity.

Conversations Worth Having with Cheri Torres & Jackie Stavros Dec 21, 2021

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Are your communication efforts moving you forward and or are they keeping you stuck in a negative loop? Find out in this episode of the Transform Your Workplace podcast, where Brandon Laws interviews Cheri Torres and Jackie Stavros, coauthors of Conversations Worth Having. The three discuss eye-opening tips for recognizing negative communication patterns and having meaningful conversations that move you and your team forward.

TAKEAWAYS

Everything we do revolves around conversation either with others or ourselves.
The conversations we have either move us in the direction we want to go or keep us stuck in a loop of negativity.
Our conversations affect our wellbeing, our productivity, and our engagement.
Appreciative Inquiry engages us around what we want to see and where we want to go; it's about the outcome rather than traditional problem-solving centered around fixing the root of the issue.
When we come from a place of destructive, depreciative conversations, we put people in protect-mode and hinder effective communication.

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"Embracing Change" with Michelle Ray Dec 15, 2021

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As leaders, we must evolve with the world around us, or we risk being left behind. In this episode of the Transform Your Workplace podcast, we dive into a discussion about leading well in an ever-changing workplace. Hear from Michelle Ray — author, speaker, and entrepreneur — about her new book, Leading in Real Time, and get tips about how to embrace change as you lead your team.

TAKEAWAYS

If we want to see success in our businesses, our teams, and our own professional lives, we can't lead in the same way we did even two or three years ago.
Leaders must be transparent and acknowledge the feelings and passions that their employees express.
Positioning yourself for success means connecting with your people, listening to them, and being open to what they have to say.
If you can demonstrate to your people that the part they play has relevance and meaning, then they feel good about making a contribution and, consequently, good about themselves.
Leaders must build their credibility so that their people see them as genuine, trustworthy, and honorable.

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Uncovering Greatness and the Power of Appreciation with Sarah McVanel Dec 08, 2021

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How can leaders engender respect, empathy, and appreciation in the culture of their businesses? And is it possible to slow or stop the Great Resignation that is dismantling businesses left and right? According to Sarah McVanel, author of Forever Recognize Others' Greatness, it all starts with leaders who are willing to make intentional changes when it comes to noticing and showing appreciation for those around them. The result? A workplace culture with recognition at the forefront and a staff who won't look elsewhere for purposeful employment.

TAKEAWAYS

If people see that a new job can potentially "feed their souls" while feeding their bank accounts, then they are much more likely to look elsewhere for employment.
When we give validation and verification that our employees matter, they're more likely to stay.
Recognizing greatness is that unwavering belief that every one of us possesses greatness that deserves to be acknowledged.
If we can create an ecosystem of appreciation, it filters out into every facet of our business and leads to a true culture of abundance — real dollars and cents value.
The more we show appreciation in our personal lives and our professional lives, the more it becomes easy and intuitive to continue to do so.

GUEST AT A GLANCE

Sarah McVanel is a recognition expert, speaker, coach, and author of Forever Recognize Others' Greatness: Solution-Focused Strategies for Satisfied Staff, High-Performing Teams, and Healthy Bottom Lines. She is passionate about helping businesses build "healthy and recognition-rich" teams.

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