Transform Your Workplace

What a Productivity Company's People Strategy Can Teach the Rest of Us with Mandy Mekhail

19 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

What does it take to build a thriving, high-performance culture inside one of the fastest-growing tech companies in the world, without ever requiring...

How Small Companies Beat the Giants Now

12 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

If you think AI is just another productivity tool your business can bolt on to stay ahead, Shawn Busse has a wake-up call for you. In this riveting c...

The Skills Gap We're Talking About Isn't the One We're Solving with Krista DiGiacomo

07 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The labor market is unlike anything staffing veteran Krista DiGiacomo has seen in 24 years, and she's not mincing words about why. In this episode, K...

Finding Good in the Hardest Moments with James Ferguson

05 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

James Ferguson is back on the show to talk about his new book, Seek the Good and Celebrate, and the leadership framework that came out of 12 weeks of ...

The Shift From Reactive to Proactive Mental Health at Work with Stephen Sokoler

28 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Most companies don't think about employee mental health until something goes wrong and by then, it's already too late. In this episode, Brandon Laws ...

Why Human Performance Will Define the Next Era of Work with Dr. Jennifer Posa

21 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

What if your company's biggest untapped competitive advantage isn't technology or talent, but well-being? In this episode, Brandon Laws sits down wit...

Why Engagement Numbers Haven't Budged and What Leaders Are Missing with Aoife O'Brien

14 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Only 21% of people globally are engaged at work. That number hasn't moved much despite years of attention, investment, and intervention. So what's goi...

The Canary Code and What Neurodivergent Employees Are Trying to Tell You with Ludmila Praslova

10 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

What if the employees struggling most in your workplace are actually detecting problems everyone else will eventually feel? Dr. Ludmila Praslova, ...

Why Love Is the Most Powerful Force in Business with Marcus Buckingham

07 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

What if the secret to sustained business performance isn't strategy, efficiency, or even culture, but love? In this episode, renowned researcher and ...

The Leadership Skill No One Talks About (But Everyone Needs) with Margaret Andrews

03 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Most leaders get promoted because they're great at their job. But being great at your job and being a great leader are two very different things. In t...

What Small Business Leaders Need to Know About the Economy Right Now

31 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

What happens when the labor shortage economists warned about finally arrives, AI reshapes entire industries overnight, and the economic outlook is...

High Functioning Alcoholism Is the Workplace Problem Nobody Talks About with Sarah Allen Benton

24 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this eye-opening episode of Transform Your Workplace, host Brandon Laws sits down with Sarah Allen Benton, licensed mental health counselor, treat...

What Leaders Get Wrong About Helping Their Struggling People

20 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

What should you do when someone on your team is struggling? Most leaders default to jumping in and solving the problem. But that instinct, while well-...

How AI Is Redefining the Future of Work with Sharon Gai

17 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this compelling episode, Brandon Laws sits down with Sharon Gai, author of How to Do More with Less: Future-Proofing Yourself in an AI-Driven Econ...

What Leaders Can Learn From HR's Meme Culture with Jamie Jackson

10 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

📋 Episode Description What happens when an HR director reaches her breaking point during a global pandemic — and decides to cope by making memes...

The Growth Strategy Hiding Inside Delegation with Brad Federman

03 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Most leaders think delegation is about getting things off their plate. Brad Federman, author of Never Delegate Again, argues it's actually one of the...

Why Leaders Are Struggling in Silence (And What to Do About It) with Melissa Doman

24 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

What happens when the people leading your organization are silently falling apart — and no one has a system in place to help them? Psychologist and...

The Small Behaviors That Build Trust (and the Common Ones That Destroy It) with Dr. Paul Zak

17 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Most leaders say they value trust. It shows up in mission statements and team meetings. But when trust breaks down, few can explain why performance sl...

Why High Performers Burn Out First (and How to Stop It) with Guy Winch

10 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Most of us think burnout only hits people who hate their jobs. Psychologist and bestselling author Guy Winch says the opposite is true. In this episod...

Designing Meetings That Actually Get Work Done with Rebecca Hinds

03 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Are your meetings indistinguishable from 1940s wartime sabotage tactics? You're not alone. In this episode, Rebecca Hinds, author of Your Best Meetin...

Why Perfectionism Is Slowing Your Team Down (And What to Do Instead)

27 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Perfectionism can look like "high standards," but in real life it often turns into burnout, bottlenecks, and teams that overthink everything. In this ...

Why People-First Leadership Still Works in Brick-and-Mortar Retail with Brianne Mees

20 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Brianne Mees, CEO of Tender Loving Empire, shares how a people-first background in psychology and social work shaped the culture of a retail brand bui...

Belonging, Trust, and the Human Side of HR with Nae Hakala

13 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Nae Hakala is an HR professional and equity advocate whose career spans college radio management, retail leadership, and human resources. Now a busin...

Nicole Blevins on Compensation Planning

09 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Compensation is one of the most sensitive and misunderstood topics in the workplace, and one of the most consequential. In this episode, host Brandon...

The 8 Laws of Employee Experience with Jacob Morgan

30 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Transform Your Workplace, Brandon Laws welcomes back Jacob Morgan to explore ideas from his upcoming book, The Eight Laws of Employ...

How to Protect Culture When Pressure Is High with Kate McKinnon

23 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Transform Your Workplace, Brandon Laws sits down with Kate McKinnon, a fractional Chief People Officer with deep experience in high...

The Case for Curiosity: Why Wonder Might Be the Most Undervalued Skill in the Modern Workplace

16 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Van Lai-DuMone discusses her book on transforming curiosity into action through small steps. She shares her mother's refugee story of building the na...

Why the Return-to-Office Can't Fix Broken Work

09 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Sarah Escobar and Corinne Murray discuss their book "Work Then Place," arguing that return-to-office mandates alone won't drive transformation. They ...

Catching People Doing Things Right with Martha Lawrence

02 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Martha Lawrence discusses her biography of Ken Blanchard, author of The One Minute Manager. She explores his journey from rejected academic to leader...

When Caregiving Comes to Work with Lisa Skinner

25 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Lisa Skinner discusses Alzheimer's care beyond memory loss, emphasizing the importance of "joining their reality" rather than correcting false belief...

Nicole Blevins on HR Burnout

21 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Nicole Blevins discusses HR burnout with Brandon Laws, describing HR professionals as the "emotional sponge" of organizations. She explains how HR wor...

How Leaders Can Heal from Stress and Burnout with Susanne Madsen

18 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, host Brandon Laws sits down with executive coach and author Susanne Madsen to explore what it truly means to do the inner work. Drawi...

Leading in Layers with Lawrence Armstrong

11 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Transform Your Workplace, host Brandon Laws sits down with Lawrence "Larry" Armstrong—architect, artist, and author of Layered L...

Connecting the Frontline: Rethinking Workforce Communication with Victoria Dew

04 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Transform Your Workplace, host Brandon Laws welcomes back Victoria Dew, founder and CEO of Dewpoint Communications, to unpack ...

Be Yourself at Work with Claude Silver

28 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Transform Your Workplace, host Brandon Laws sits down with Claude Silver, Chief Heart Officer at VaynerX and author of Be Yoursel...

BONUS EPISODE: Nicole Blevins on How HR Can Support Internal HR

24 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

HR consultant Nicole Blevins discusses building effective partnerships between internal HR teams and external consultants. She emphasizes starting wit...

Wellness 2.0 - How to Build a Sustainable Workplace Culture with Danielle Dinkelman

21 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Danielle Dinkelman shares her journey into corporate wellness, shaped by personal injury and witnessing her husband's burnout. She emphasizes that eff...

The Importance of Embodied Safety at Work with Josh Durham

16 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Construction veteran and certified polyvagal professional Josh Durham returns to explore "embodied safety" — a whole-person approach that connects p...

Leading with Heart under Pressure with Nir Megnazi

14 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Leadership coach Nir Megnazi discusses leading calmly through uncertainty in this Transform Your Workplace podcast. He explains how overwhelming chang...

Fixing What's Broken at Work with Melissa Swift

07 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Melissa Swift discusses why modern work is dangerous, boring, and frustrating—comparing today's tech overload to the early industrial revolution. Sh...

What Good Leaders Can Learn From Bad Bosses with Mita Mallick

30 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Brandon sits down with Mita Mallick, author of The Devil Emails at Midnight, to examine how well-intentioned managers slip into bad-boss behaviors an...

Nicole Blevins on HR's Relationship With Executives

26 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Transform Your Workplace host Brandon Laws and HR business partner Nicole Blevins discuss a viral workplace scandal involving a CEO and Chief People O...

How to Grow Meaning at Work with Wes Adams

23 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Wes Adams reveals how meaning drives workplace performance through three core elements: community, contribution, and challenge. Leaders act as gardene...

"Treat AI Like a Teammate": Lessons on Modern People Leadership from Nextdoor's Bryan Power

16 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Bryan Power, Chief People Officer at Nextdoor, discusses how AI is transforming workplace leadership, requiring CPOs to become more strategic and crea...

Is Workplace Psychology Holding Us Back with Barry Wolfe

09 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Barry Wolfe argues that workplace psychology tools like personality tests and assessments lack scientific validity and don't predict job performance. ...

Style Is More Than Clothes: How Personal Branding Can Transform Your Workplace

02 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Jenny Eversole, CEO of StyleSpace, helps professionals develop confident workplace style in the post-COVID era. As dress codes become more flexible, h...

Redefining Mental Health at Work with Sarah Harris

26 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Licensed clinical social worker Sarah Harris discusses her transition from individual therapy to workplace leadership consulting. She emphasizes simpl...

Lacey and Brandon - HR on a $100k budget

22 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Brandon Laws and Lacey Partipilo explore how to allocate a $100,000 HR budget for a 50-person company. They compare their spending priorities, with bo...

The Power of Your Name - Small Actions, Big Impact on Workplace Culture with Jayma DuChene

19 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Jayma DuChene discusses her podcast "What's in a Name" and the importance of names in workplace culture. She explores how mispronunciation affects bel...

What Do People Really Need From You at Work with Bill Shander

15 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Bill Shander discusses "stakeholder whispering" - the practice of uncovering what people truly need rather than simply executing their requests. Drawi...

The Power of the Pause - Staying Calm When It Matters Most with Cynthia Kane

12 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Cynthia Kane's "The Pause Principle" teaches how to pause and regain control in challenging situations. Using the SOFTEN method (Sensation, Own discom...

No More Boring Courses - Josh Bersin on the AI Learning Revolution

08 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this conversation, Josh Bersin discusses the transformative impact of AI on learning and development (L&D) within organizations. He emphasizes the ...

Stop Losing Your Best People - Ending Employee Drift through Purposeful Leadership with Michael Wozniak

05 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this conversation, Michael Wozniak discusses his book 'Employee Drift' and explores the concept that employees do not quit jobs but drift away due ...

Leading Through Layoffs with Empathy and Transparency with Nicole Blevins

01 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

_*]:min-w-0 !gap-3.5" HR expert Nicole Blevins discusses navigating layoffs with humanity and professionalism. She emphasizes exploring alternatives f...

Bridging the Gen Z Generational Gap with Marcia Homer

29 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

HR expert Marcia Homer discusses the workplace dynamics between Gen X managers and Gen Z employees. She explains how different generational upbringing...

From Sweaty Presentations to Stage-Ready: Helping STEM Pros Speak with Confidence

22 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What happens when a brilliant engineer can't explain their ideas to decision-makers? In this episode, Neil Thompson, founder of Teach the Geek, joins ...

The Leadership Blueprint Behind Amazon's Success: Lessons from John Rossman

15 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

John Rossman, former Amazon executive and author of "The Amazon Way," discusses Amazon's 14 leadership principles and their application to modern busi...

Beyond the Chatbot: What AI Mascots Reveal About the Next Wave of Business Innovation

08 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this conversation, Brandon Laws sits down with Fritz Brumder, serial entrepreneur and co-founder of WiseOx, to explore how "AI mascots" are helping...

The Hidden Link Between Brand Storytelling and Workplace Culture

01 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Matt Wolfe discusses how the StoryBrand framework transforms both marketing and workplace culture by positioning businesses as guides rather than hero...

Bold Kindness: The Leadership Shift the Workplace Has Been Waiting For

24 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Catherine Thorpe, CEO of Nurse Next Door and author of "Bold Kindness," discusses her revolutionary leadership approach that eliminates traditional hi...

BONUS EPISODE: Nicole Blevins HR Myth Busters

20 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This HR "Mythbusters" episode features Nicole Blevins quizzing Brandon Laws on common HR misconceptions. They explore myths about HR's role, documenta...

From Burnout to Purpose: Why the Mattering Revolution Starts with You

17 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

John R. Miles, former Fortune 50 executive and military officer, discusses his transformation from corporate success to purposeful living. After exp...

How HR Can Lead the AI Revolution Without Losing Its Humanity

10 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

HR consultant Daniel Strode discusses AI's impact on human resources, highlighting recruitment and data analytics as prime areas for adoption. He intr...

How Work Can Be Fun with Steve Carse

03 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Is it possible to make work actually fun without losing sight of business goals? Steve Carse thinks so—and he has the story to prove it. In this ene...

The Win-Win Workplace: Reimagining How We Work — And Why It Pays Off

27 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Angela Jackson discusses her book "The Win-Win Workplace," advocating for moving beyond traditional zero-sum work environments to create workplace...

Radical Listening with Robert Biswas-Diener & Christian van Nieuwerburgh

20 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This podcast episode explores how "radical listening" transforms leadership by focusing on intentional connection rather than performative techniques....

Designing Your Life: How to Focus on What Matters Most

13 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Rob Shallenberger discusses his book "Do What Matters Most," explaining how implementing three key habits—creating personal visions, setting specifi...

BONUS EPISODE: Returning from Maternity Leave and Job Growth with Nicole Blevins

09 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this bonus podcast episode, Brandon Laws catches up with Nicole Blevins, who recently returned from maternity leave and stepped into a new role as ...

Opening the Right Doors - Rethinking Sponsorship, Trust, and Inclusion at Work with Dr. Rosalind Chow

29 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this Transform Your Workplace episode, host Brandon Laws interviews Dr. Rosalind Chow about her book "The Doors You Can Open." They discuss the cri...

The Culture Shift We Can't Ignore (and How to Lead Through It) with Jennifer Moss

22 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Jennifer Moss discusses her book "Why Are We Here? Creating a Work Culture Everyone Wants," exploring how the pandemic triggered a collective existent...

From Soft Skill to Superpower: Rethinking Empathy at Work

18 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of "Transform Your Workplace," host Brandon Laws interviews Loren Sanders about her book "Empathy is Not a Weakness and Other Stories ...

Getting What You Need from the People in Charge

15 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Melody Wilding discusses her book "Managing Up," explaining how employees can effectively navigate relationships with those in power. She covers criti...

The Power of Healing-Centered Leadership

11 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Matty Berryessa, Executive Director of Serendipity Center, shares his journey from a difficult upbringing to leading a therapeutic school for students...

How to Make Work Happier

08 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What makes people stay—and thrive—at work? Career & Culture Strategist Aoife O'Brien joins Brandon Laws of Xenium HR to explore how leaders can bu...

Reclaim Your Time: Why Great Leaders Do Less, Not More

01 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this energizing episode of Transform Your Workplace, keynote speaker and author Peggy Sullivan delivers a much-needed wake-up call for today's over...

The Transformative Power of Flexibility with Kevin Eikenberry

25 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Transform Your Workplace, leadership expert Kevin Eikenberry shares powerful insights on navigating change with confidence. He emph...

Rethinking Work: How Vulnerability Transforms Culture with Nikki Innocent

18 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Transform Your Workplace, host Brandon Laws sits down with Nikki Innocent, a leadership coach and DEI consultant, to explore the hu...

How Pressure Corrupts Well-Meaning Leaders with Sabina Nawaz

11 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Transform Your Workplace, host Brandon Laws sits down with global executive coach and author Sabina Nawaz to discuss the unseen pre...

How to Level the Field - Data-Driven Fairness with Siri Chilazi

04 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Transform Your Workplace, Siri Chilazi breaks down how small, practical changes can make hiring and workplace culture more fair and...

From Wellness to Well-Being- Redefining Culture with Mark Mohammadpour

25 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Transform Your Workplace, Mark Mohammadpour, Founder and Chief Well-Being Officer at Chasing the Sun, challenges the idea of enterp...

Cultivating Audacity: Why Playing It Safe is the Real Risk

18 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Transform Your Workplace, Emmy-winning sports broadcaster Anne Marie Anderson challenges us to rethink audacity — not as arroganc...

Could Empathy Be Your Leadership Superpower?

11 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Transform Your Workplace, Maria Ross unpacks insights from her book The Empathy Dilemma, all about how leaders can balance performa...

Why Human Powered Leadership Is Essential in an AI Fueled World

04 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, host Brandon Laws sits down with Dr. Christie Smith, the author of Essential: How Distributed Teams, Generative AI, and Global Shift...

Why You Need to Ditch the Standard Two-Weeks' Notice - Transform Offboarding with Robert Glazer

28 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Transform Your Workplace, host Brandon Laws welcomes Robert Glazer to discuss his groundbreaking book, Rethinking Two Weeks' Notice...

Breaking Barriers: How Courage Fuels Connection and Communication with Michelle Gladieux

21 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Transform Your Workplace, Michelle Gladieux, author of Communicate with Courage, explores the four hidden challenges of effective c...

The Role of Trust at Work with Charles Feltman

14 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Transform Your Workplace, Charles Feltman unpacks the dynamics of trust in the workplace, sharing insights from his book, The Thin ...

A Glimpse Into Innovative AI Use Cases in Benefits

07 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Transform Your Workplace, host Brandon Laws speaks with WEX leaders Melanie Tinto and Karen Stroup about the transformative impact ...

Using AI to Strengthen Teams and Leaders with James Lawrence

31 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Transform Your Workplace, host Brandon Laws sits down with James Lawrence, Co-Founder and CEO of Happy, about the game-changing rol...

Daring Greatly: Closing Insights from the Foundational Five Series

24 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Transform Your Workplace, host Brandon Laws wraps up his conversation with Josh Durham, founder of Gamut Project Solutions, on the ...

BONUS EPISODE: Nicole Blevins on Flexibility & Accountability

20 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This podcast episode discusses balancing workplace flexibility with accountability. HR expert Nicole Blevins addresses how managers can handle situati...

Building the Influence Muscle with Matt Norman

17 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Transform Your Workplace, Matt Norman, author of Lead with Influence: A Proven Process to Lead Without Authority, shares how influe...

Revolutionizing Workspaces - Ergonomic Innovation with Chris Laudadio

13 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Transform Your Workplace, host Brandon Laws chats with Chris Laudadio, CEO of VersaDesk, about the company's evolution from a $100 ...

The Ripple-Effect of Thriving Workplaces: Insights on Belonging with Moe Carrick

10 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Transform Your Workplace, bestselling author Moe Carrick explores how fostering purpose and belonging at work drives success for em...

Episode 500: Celebrating Our Journey with First-Ever Guest Lacey Partipilo

05 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this special 500th episode of the Transform Your Workplace podcast, host Brandon Laws reconnects with longtime friend and colleague, Lacey Partipil...

The Power of Inquiry: How Great Leaders Can Ask Even Better Questions

03 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this Transform Your Workplace episode, Brandon Laws sits down with Sean Grace, author of The Art of the Question, to explore the transformative pow...

Mentorship in the Machine Age: Preserving Human Expertise with Matt Beane

26 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Transform Your Workplace, Brandon Laws interviews Matt Beane, author of The Skill Code, to explore how skill development is being d...

Revolutionizing Leadership Development with AI with Sarah Touzani

19 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this podcast episode, Sarah Touzani discusses Waggle, an AI-powered leadership coaching platform that provides real-time, personalized feedback for...

Preparing for 2025 - Essential Labor Market Insights for Today's Leaders with Mallory Vachon

12 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In the latest episode of Transform Your Workplace, host Brandon Laws interviews economist Mallory Vachon, who shares her expertise on the current stat...

Breaking the Stigma: Addressing Workplace Substance Abuse

08 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Emily Etherington, an HR business partner at Xenium, discusses managing substance abuse in the workplace. She explains that with substance abuse affec...

Mindset Matters: How Leaders Drive Lasting Change with Mitch Warner

05 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Sit down for a timely conversation between host Brandon Laws and guest Mitch Warner, co-author of Leadership and Self-Deception. Warner reveals how se...