Transform Your Workplace
Episodes
Learn, Adapt, Grow: A Post-Pandemic Reflection with Lilith Christiansen
06 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It's all in the name of growth, and sometimes the only way to grow is to challenge the status quo. This episode of the Transform Your Workplace podcas...
Promoting Workplace Wellness with Diane Schwartz
30 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Transform Your Workplace podcast, Brandon Laws talks with Diane Schwartz, CEO of Ragan Communications and the Workplace Wellnes...
No Nonsense Time Management with Karen Leland
23 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What if there were time-tested methods that could help us truly maximize our time? According to Karen Leland, President of Sterling Consulting and Mar...
A Glimpse Into Workplace Conflict and Mediation with Nicole Blevins
16 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Xenium's own Nicole Blevins gives listeners a glimpse into workplace mediation. Among her varied HR-oriented skills and extensive experience, Nicole r...
Redefining HR with Lars Schmidt
10 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this eye-opening episode of the Transform Your Workplace podcast, Lars Schmidt — HR advocate, podcast host, and founder of Amplify — brings a f...
Why Investing in Your People is Critical to Business Success
02 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Barbara Rea knows how to build businesses. From her experience leading the ultimately successful startup of BKM Capital Partners to her determination ...
Finding Your Identity Both In and Out of Work With Laurie Ruettimann
23 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Laurie Ruettiman — entrepreneur, speaker, HR expert, and author of Betting on You: How to Put Yourself First and (Finally) Take Con...
Small Changes at Work for Bigger Impact with Thalma Lobel
16 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It's the little things that make the difference. In this episode of the Transform Your Workplace podcast, Thalma Lobel, author, psychologist, and expe...
Saying Goodbye to Workplace Apathy with Carson Tate
09 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Does a fulfilling and meaningful career seem like a pipedream? Are you disengaged at work, desperately awaiting Friday and then dreading the next impe...
A Different Approach to Attracting Talent
02 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Transform Your Workplace podcast, brand industry experts Bryan Adams and Charlotte Marshall discuss the topic of their new book...
The New Rules of Employee Experience and Communication with Victoria Dew
26 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Brandon Laws sits down with Victoria Dew, Founder of Dewpoint Communications, to discuss research findings detailed in the recent Insights Report, The...
Navigating the Work-From-Home Life with Cindy Baker
19 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This episode contains simple strategies for finding peace and gratitude amidst the chaos of working from home. With the unexpected arrival of COVID-19...
Stop Drifting - Taking Ownership of Your Career with Andy Storch
12 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Andy Storch, a talent development connector, consultant, motivational speaker, podcast host, and recently published author, offers advice for how to s...
Tips for Prioritizing Mental Health During the COVID Crisis
07 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It's time to get proactive so that we can navigate these unprecedented times without drowning in fear, uncertainty, and negativity. After all, if we d...
Leading with Love with Chance Stewart
29 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The thing about leadership is it's hard to explain, but when you're in the midst of good leadership, everyone in the room can see it and feel it. In t...
Unpacking the Leadership Process with Errol Doebler
22 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
When it comes to workplace obstacles, awareness is the first step to overcoming them. In this episode of the Transform Your Workplace podcast, Brandon...
Emotional Intelligence, Soft Skills, and Relationships that Work with Brett Cooper and Evans Kerrigan
15 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the "Transform Your Workplace" podcast, Brandon Laws interviews Brett Cooper and Evans Kerrigan, authors of Solving the People Prob...
Preventing Workplace Burnout with Charlotte Wiseman
08 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Charlotte Wiseman recounts her experience with workplace burnout and her eventual path to mental fitness. After years of work and stu...
How to Listen and How to Be Heard - Inclusive Conversations at Work
01 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Want to bridge the communication gap between your team members? If so, join Brandon Laws as he and his guest dive into the critical topic of workplace...
Fun at Work with Paul Lopushinsky
24 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We all just want to have fun… but is the workplace really the right setting? In this unique episode of Transform Your Workplace, Brandon Laws gets t...
How to Get Unstuck with Craig Lemasters
17 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever felt that you, as an individual, your team, or the entire organization are working incredibly hard, but there's not much progress to sho...
Why Remote Teams Need to Foster a Sense of Belonging with Luis Gonzáles
12 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Luis Gonzáles has been working remotely for many years, and he knows what it takes to bring teams together virtually. Tune in for an engaging discuss...
A Data Scientist's Guide To Data Analysis for HR & Leaders
03 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
With good quality data, organizations can create effective strategies and make informed decisions. To better understand the data we have and the proce...
Creating Organizations as Amazing as the People Inside Them with Gary Hamel
27 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In a bureaucratic organization, people are just hired to produce and produce… and produce more profits. When people are treated as instruments, they...
Uncovering Your Leadership Blindspot with Malorie Nicole
20 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Do you have any blind spots when it comes to your work and career? If your response is none, now you have one. Everyone has blindspots. As a leader, y...
Is Technology Making Us More Stressed?
13 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Technology has completely taken over our lives. It's everywhere, and we need it more than ever, especially right now that we're in the midst of a pand...
Creating Introvert-Friendly Workplaces with Jennifer Kahnweiler
06 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Introverts and extroverts work differently. Their environment plays an important role in how they show up at work. Most companies don't really think...
Implementing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Strategy Inside Your Organization with Katie Zink
29 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Despite the efforts of companies to create a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace and Culture, many still fail to make a meaningful difference....
Disrupting Bad Company Cultures to Create a Workplace that Delivers, Grows, and Adapts with Siobhan McHale
22 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A bad culture can corrupt good people. — Siobhan Mchale Do you ever wonder why big companies like Enron failed to make it despite being a top energy...
Leadership & Culture in Uncertain Times with Kate Carney
15 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Uncertain times bring out the real quality of a leader. As we face a new reality with the COVID-19, a new type of leadership is needed. It is during t...
Cultural Architecture and Hiring for Diversity with Brittany Hale
09 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It's no secret that the backbone of any organization is its people. Though they're the greatest asset of a company, employees are still treated indiff...
How to Get Your Message Heard, Successfully Lead Transformation, and Build Healthy Work Communities with Pam Marmon
01 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
"With the proper process, change is not hard." — Pam Marmon, No One's Listening and It's Your Fault As the workplace embarks on a new phase due to t...
Making Better Decisions: Learning from people who shaped the future of the world through their choices with Robert Dilenschneider
25 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Every single day, we make hundreds of decisions, consciously, and unconsciously. Some are small and some require more thinking. How we make those deci...
Live Your Best Life to Do Your Best Work with Steve Glaveski
11 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Working more doesn't equate to more things getting done. The average person spends about 70% of their waking hours looking at screens, commuting, or...
Culture, Engagement, and the Best Question to Ask Your Employees with Galen Emanuele
11 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Leaders must be intentional about the culture they create if they want their people to engage and feel connected. Sadly, not all leaders are equipped ...
How New Managers Succeed with Peter Economy
28 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Most people are thrown into management positions without any official training. And because a manager's role in a company is crucial and affects every...
How to Write Compelling Job Posts to Attract the Best Candidates with Mac Prichard
23 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
With the help of technology, publishing your job posts has never been easier. The challenge, how will you stand out and attract the best pool of job s...
How to create a culture of high performance, trust and belonging with Mike Robbins
14 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Great teams are at the heart of every successful business and organization. But what makes a great team? Is it the presence of a star player, or is it...
Creating Cultures that Empowers People with Emily Elrod
07 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Our work environment heavily impacts our health more than we ever know. When we are not taking care of ourselves, we are more prone to burn out, stres...
Cracking the Leadership Code to Build Effective & Proactive Leaders
30 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Many people go into leadership roles without understanding the fundamentals of how to lead effectively and succeed at it. As a leader, your job is and...
Fostering a Culture of Integrity with Airbnb Chief Ethics Officer Robert Chesnut
23 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Every one of us is capable of dishonesty. The reason why many companies and organizations in the past failed is that they simply didn't practice integ...
Respectful Leadership: How to lead with respect and avoid mediocrity with Gregg Ward
09 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Everyone wants respect. From your assistant to the youngest member of your team, to the janitor of the company building, everyone yearns to be treated...
Training that Allows People to Take a Walk in Someone Else's Shoes
02 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Technology has forced us all to adapt to the new world, including workplaces. Employers are scrambling to adapt their technology to meet the needs of ...
Work-Related Culture Differences, Implicit Bias and More with Carolina Casteneda del Rio
27 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, you'll get to learn more about the Latino culture as Carolina Castañeda del Río, the COO at Hacienda CDC, educates us about the Lat...
Measuring Happiness in the Workplace with Nic Marks
19 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Happiness matters. When we're happy, we are more productive. But when a person is generally unhappy, that person will bring it into other areas of the...
5 Steps to Reducing Stress with Genella Macintyre
12 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Stress is our response when we feel pressured or upset. When we are stressed, we become both mentally and physically unstable. Though we can't live wi...
Constructive Feedback in the Workplace Sarah Torres-Ferrick
05 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Giving and receiving constructive criticism is a regular part of work. When done well, it can help someone understand strengths and weaknesses, and it...
State of the Economy During the Great Pause with John Mitchell
30 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Anne Donovan, President of Xenium HR, and Brandon Laws, Director of Marketing at Xenium HR, co-host and moderate a discussion with Economist John Mitc...
Languages of Appreciation in the Workplace with Dr. Paul White
28 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Not everyone feels appreciated in the same way. In the workplace, many quit their jobs because they don't feel appreciated. People express and receive...
Hostile Work Environment with Marc & Kate
21 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Are you having bad manager problems? Or maybe you're having a tough time dealing with a rude co-worker? Are you at your limit, can't finish your work ...
The Six Universal Human Needs with Jennifer Blankl
14 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
While our culture, values, and beliefs differ, we all have a common denominator: to have our needs met. As human beings, we all have the same basic ...
The Beauty of Conflict with Crismarie Campbell & Susan Clarke
07 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Conflict is inevitable. While many avoid it, it's not necessarily bad. In fact, conflict may lead to something great! You might not agree, but conflic...
Strategic Teams with Dan Wolf
31 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We've all had the experience of being in a team, where everyone and everything is just not working harmoniously together. What do you do in those time...
Rethinking Work with Eric Termuende
24 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Do you ever wonder why many people in their 20s are leaving their jobs more often than before? Maybe you're thinking - "It's because they're millennia...
Stop Using OK Boomer and Lazy Millennials to Describe Generations
19 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Paige Tamlyn joins us to describe why 'OK Boomer' and 'Lazy Millennials' are hurtful to people, and how we can better communicate with each generation...
Finding the Right Hire with David Lee Jensen
17 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Hiring the wrong people can cost you tons! Not just tons of money but tons of time as well. On the other hand, hiring the right employee not only help...
Responsive Leadership with Jackie Jenkins-Scott
06 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
There are many ways to lead but great leaders throughout history have one thing in common that made them great. And that is being responsive and proac...
Coronavirus Recommendations for Employers
06 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Brandon Laws and Lacey Partipio discuss Coronavirus impacts and recommendations for employers. For the latest information on Coronavirus from Xenium, ...
2020 Workplace and HR Trends
03 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A new generation of workers are entering the workforce, companies are undergoing a digital transformation, and the use of AI in the workplace is getti...
Optimal Outcomes with Jen Goldman-Wetzler
25 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Conflict can also be productive and lead to innovative solutions. Conflict arises from differences, both big and small. Here's the truth: conflict is ...
Never Go with Your Gut with Dr. Gleb Tsipursky
18 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
When it comes to essential decision-making situations, you're better off trusting your head than your gut. Did you know that trusting your gut is terr...
Making the Best Decision for Yourself & What It's Like Inside Xenium HR with Nicole Blevins
11 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Join us in this episode, as I sit with Xenium's new HR business partner, Nicole Blevins. Nicole will share with us how she found Xenium from the pod...
Leading with Gratitude with Adrian Gostick
04 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
To sustain one's best work, they need to be part of an environment that makes them feel they're appreciated and needed. Showing gratitude to others bo...
The 4-Day Workweek with Travis Chambers
28 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Wouldn't it be great if your company had a 3-day weekend every week instead of the usual 2? Who doesn't love long weekends? Imagine if your company ...
Brandon Laws on Employee Recognition Programs
21 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this solo podcast with Brandon Laws, he describes Xenium's recognition programs and their effort over the years to connect their recognition progra...
Building & Leading an Extraordinary Team with Jason Caldwell
14 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It takes an extraordinary team to accomplish incredible things. But how do we build one? What makes a team extraordinary? Start this year off right by...
Building Your Social Wealth & Capital with Jason Treu
07 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
If you think you can go to eat alone, you are bound to be disappointed, and you will eventually hit a dead-end in your life. There's an entire generat...
The 10X Culture with Darren Chait
24 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
How you run your company says a lot about what you value, and it directly impacts the productivity of your people. Are you looking to take your compan...
Owning Your Health to Thrive in Your Career with Mark Mohammadpour
17 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
A lot of us white-collar workers are poor when it comes to managing our health. Due to the nature of our job, which is sitting 9 to 5 staring at a com...
What happens when employees start crowd-sourcing wage data?
12 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this special bonus Thursday episode, Brandon speaks with Lacey Partipilo and Tyler Meuwissen of Xenium HR about crowd-sourced wage data, why employ...
The Laws of Trust with Joel Peterson, Chairman of JetBlue Airways
10 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Trust in the workplace is just as important as it is in our relationships. It's the basis of all relationships and the one that holds an organization ...
The Future of Recruiting with Amy Schultz of LinkedIn
03 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Technology is changing the world as we know it. And that includes how we hire talent for our organizations. To stay at the top of the competition, we ...
Everyone Deserves a Great Manager with Scott Miller
26 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
It's no secret that the key to a good and happy team is a great manager. But what makes a great manager? How would you know if you or your people are ...
Mentoring Redefined with Reshama Shaikh
19 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
If you're thinking of advancing your career or your people, you've probably heard the phrase, "You need a mentor to guide you; You need a mentor to he...
How Managers Should Spend Their Time
12 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Are you spending more time with your low performers or high performers? How much time do you spend with each? As managers and employers, you need to s...
Adapting to Collaboration Technologies with Chris Creel
05 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We can't deny that technology has helped us work smarter. Organizations are now using bots to free up their people from administrative tasks to focus ...
STOP & SHIFT Your Mindset to Improve Your Mental Health and Live a Better Life
29 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Mental health awareness has grown more than ever today. But managers, employers, and leaders still have a long way to go in helping their employees ge...
Why we should connect more at work
22 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
As social beings, we are wired to connect. It's part of our DNA. And communication has never been easier than now with the introduction of the interne...
The High Achiever's Guide - Getting out of the rut when you're stuck
15 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Are you successful but strangely feeling empty? Why is it that high-achieving and successful people - despite making great amounts of money and have t...
Making your company flat, fluid, and fast in this talent mobility revolution
08 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
According to a report done by Accenture's Reworking The Revolution, 46% of the executives surveyed said that traditional job descriptions are obsolete...
The Surprising Science of Meetings
01 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Admit it. Most business meetings suck - It sucks your time and productivity, especially when run poorly. But it shouldn't be that way. Meetings are su...
Redefining Feedback
24 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We are not built the same when it comes to receiving feedback in the workplace. What might seem as open and direct to one person can seem completely h...
Q&A with Paige Tamlyn on Recruiting and Other HR Questions Asked in the Workplace
17 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
As an employer, you might have a lot of questions about what potential employees look for in a company before they apply. And you may also wonder wher...
Building a Culture of Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace
10 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Diversity is the future. When an organization has a diversified workforce, this meant better productivity, creativity, and stronger company reputation...
Celebrating the 200th Episode and Brandon's Birthday
29 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today, August 29th marks the 200th episode of the Transform Your Workplace podcast and it also happens to be Brandon's 34th birthday. In this episode,...
Basecamp CTO and co-founder on Why it's so crazy at work
20 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
You're super busy at work — your phone's blowing up from the overflowing inbox of notifications, reminders, and chats. There's so much interruption ...
Promoting Work-Life Balance in the Workplace
13 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Juggling workplace stress with the daily pressures of family, friends, hobbies, self, and life in general, is a tough feat for employees to achieve. W...
Kevin Eikenberry on Long-Distance Leadership
06 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
There are people working at different locations and at different times. With the advancement in technology, communication tools also have greatly upgr...
Being Okay with Being Uncomfortable
30 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
"I've never been happier than I am ever since I embraced change." — John Johnson Many of us prefer the easy path. We find comfort in things tha...
The Healthcare Intelligence Software You Didn't Know You Need
23 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Having the right data results in better health outcomes. - Springbuk What if you could identify how many of your employees are at risk of suffering fr...
Bravespace Workplace with Moe Carrick
16 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
"A bravespace workplace is one where people can show up as they are, both perfect and flawed, and do great things together. " — Moe Carrick Most w...
How to Support Working Parents
09 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
According to the Department of Labor, 70% of mothers with children under the age of 18 participated in the workforce in 2018. In 1975, that number was...
5 Days to Your Best Work
02 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
"The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again, but expecting different results."— Albert Einstein Do you ever hear peop...
Amy Edmondson on Creating Better Organizations by Building Psychological Safety in the Workplace
25 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
"Psychological safety is a belief that one will not be punished or humiliated for speaking up with ideas, questions, concerns or mistakes." — Amy...
Practicing Etiquette in the Workplace
17 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Etiquette rules in the business world differ largely from standard social settings. And many people end up making fools of themselves because they don...
Dying for A Paycheck - Book Review & Discussion
11 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
White-collar jobs are just as stressful as blue-collar jobs. Long work hours and work-life balance, to name a few are toxic to employees and destroys ...
The Benefits of Coaching Culture
04 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Here's a stat for you: 65% of employees would forego a raise to see their leader fired. According to Adam Brantley, executive coach at Building Champi...
Benefits Trends in the Workplace
28 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The workplace is always evolving and companies should think of ways to keep their employee benefits aligned with what their people really want. Benefi...
Jon Thurmond & Wendy Dailey from the HR Social Hour Half Hour Podcast
21 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This episode features a crossover show with Jon Thurmond and Wendy Dailey of the HR Social Hour Half Hour Podcast. We discuss how they built such a co...
Debating the Big HR Issues with Angela Perkins
14 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Where do you stand on mandatory paternity leave? What about publishing everyone's salary at the office? For this special debate-style episode, Xenium'...