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 running errands, which doesn't leave much for living life. And when we do take breaks, what do we normally do? Stare at "screens" (again). It's no wonder people are stressed and burned out most of the time. Is it even possible to optimize our time, work less, and get more things done? According to Steve Glaveski, the author of Time-Rich: Do Your Best Work, Live Your Best Life, people who have more time to invest in their relationships, hobbies, physical, and mental health are the ones who are more productive in the office.  Find out what's wasting your time and learn how you can optimize it so that you're achieving more and spending your precious resources on things that matter most! In this episode, I'm joined by Steve Glaveski to talk about how you are wasting your time and the tools to optimize it! He is the CEO of Collective Campus, an innovation accelerator based in Melbourne and Singapore, that works with large organizations around the globe. He is an entrepreneur, author, and host of Future2. His passion lies in helping people create more impact and lead to more fulfilling lives! Free up some time today. Take a breath, take a walk, and give yourself a break! While you're at it, listen to this episode and learn how you can become time-rich! Grab yourself a copy of Steve Glaveski's "Time Rich: Do Your Best Work, Live Your Best Life" 👉 here! You can also download the first chapter for FREE! Click 👉 here   In this episode, you will learn about: The inspiration behind Time Rich The 80/20 principle Why we need to work less and not more Working less and achieving more Steve's thoughts and predictions of the future of work and what we can expect seeing 5-10 years from now Generalist vs. Specialist Re-scaling your people and helping them adapt to changes Tools to optimize time and your schedule Early birds and night owls External and internal disruptions and interruptions that kills your flow of productivity How to increase value and decrease bureaucracy to build a time-rich culture Connect with Steve: LinkedIn Mentioned in this episode: It Doesn't Have to Be Crazy at Work by Jason Fried Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World by David Epstein

Most people are thrown into management positions without any official training. And because a manager’s role in a company is crucial and affects everyone, this can pose problems in the future. In this episode with Peter Economy, we tackle the lack of managerial training, poor management practices, and their corresponding solutions. Peter is a professional writer with 20 years of experience in his belt. He’s a best-selling author and a publishing consultant. He also writes for Inc.com as The Leadership Guy. If you want to learn how to become a good manager, tune into this episode as Peter shares what his book is all about and how you can lead and run a company better!  Grab yourself a copy of Peter’s Wait, I'm the Boss?!?: The Essential Guide for New Managers to Succeed from Day One 👉 here!  In this episode, you will learn about: Peter’s personal experience in leading without training The number one reason why people leave their jobs Bad leadership habits: Why they last and how to stop them How you can become a good manager How to set attainable goals for your employees CLEAR goals: What they are and how it can help your organization Creating a safe space for learning in the workplace When and how to conduct regular checkup meetings  Feedback: How often you should give them Why money isn’t the number one job motivator The best way you can motivate your employees Workplace gossip: When you should step in The inspiration behind “Wait, I’m the Boss?!?” Knowing when to delegate certain tasks and when to do it yourself Connect with Peter: Peter Economy Twitter @bizzwriter LinkedIn The Venture Edge - Peter’s blog Mentioned in this episode: 1001 Ways to Reward Employees by Bob Nelson   What did you think of this episode? Give us a 5-star rating and write a review on Apple Podcasts, or take our survey. Contact Brandon: 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.

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 seekers? In a sea of job postings, how do you help a qualified individual seeking for a job find your job posts?  In this episode, we are joined by the career expert Mac Prichard to answer questions related to job search and job postings! Mac is a Communications Strategist and the Founder and Publisher of Mac’s List, a top source for job listings in Portland, Oregon aimed at professionals who’re looking for a personally fulfilling career. He is also the host of Find Your Dream Job podcast where they provide inspiration, empathy, insider secrets, and actionable advice to help you find purposeful work! Check out my guest appearance on Mac’s show! At Mac’s List, they believe that behind every successful career, there’s a smart, effective job seeker. And Mac will share tips for job seekers and how employers can create a compelling job post and help others build a great career! In this episode, you will learn about: Update on the current volumes of job postings on Mac’s list Job losses and recovery Passive job seekers and job seeking for survival How employers can make their job post appealing How to have a clear hiring process Why you should be giving much information as possible before an interview  What constitute a good job interview? How to write a job posting in a compelling way Connect with Mac: LinkedIn Twitter @Mac_Prichard Facebook Twitter @Macs_List Instagram @macs_list Mentioned in this episode: Mac’s List Find Your Dream Job Podcast What did you think of this episode? Give us a 5-star rating and write a review on Apple Podcasts, or take our survey. Contact Brandon: 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.

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 a dynamic leader who knows how to empower and bring out the best in their team? Find out the answer today as former pro athlete Mike Robbins teaches us how to create a team culture of high performance, authenticity, trust, and belonging! Mike is a sought-after motivational keynote speaker, seminar leader, and the author of five books, including his latest, We’re All in This Together. Robbins spent the past 15 years researching and speaking about essential human experiences in the workplace. Robbins' work is centered around emotional intelligence, leadership, teamwork, authenticity, appreciation, compassion, and vulnerability at work and in life.  Make sure you don’t skip this episode, as Mike provides essential tips on how to create a strong culture of empowerment, trust, and performance and how to sustain it to accomplish exceptional results! Grab a copy of Mike’s We’re All in This Together: Creating a Team Culture of High Performance, Trust, and belonging 👉 here!   In this episode, you will learn about: Lessons that Mike learned from his sports playing days on what makes a great team Team chemistry in sports The challenges of moving from team to team Lessons on how the Golden State Warriors and their psychologically safe organization were able to turn things around in a difficult match Creating an environment where people feel safe to share their ideas and thoughts without feeling shamed Authenticity continuum and bringing your whole self to work The Authenticity Equation How the “If you really knew” exercise helps with vulnerability issues The difference between diversity and inclusion The importance of inclusion and belonging The “Trash can exercise” and how you can best use your education to help others who don’t have the same privilege as you do Embracing the sweaty palm conversation The appreciation seat exercise Connect with Mike: Mike Robbins - website LinkedIn Instagram @mikedrobbins Twitter @mikedrobins Facebook Mentioned in this episode: Amy Edmondson on Creating Better Organizations by Building Psychological Safety in the Workplace Bring your whole self to work | Mike Robbins | TEDxBerkeley Mike’s books: Focus on the Good Stuff: The Power of Appreciation Bring Your Whole Self To Work: How Vulnerability Unlocks Creativity, Connection, and Performance Nothing Changes Until You Do Bring Your Whole Self To Work: How Vulnerability Unlocks Creativity, Connection, and Performance Be Yourself, Everyone Else is Already Taken: Transform Your Life with the Power of Authenticity What did you think of this episode? Give us a 5-star rating and write a review on Apple Podcasts, or take our survey. Contact Brandon: 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.

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, stress, and sickness.  If you are not in your top condition, you’re more absent and disengaged at work. But when you’re in a space that empowers you to be healthy and happy, it’ll reflect on your work! Join me in this episode as we talk about how to create safe spaces and build accountability connections within your organizations with Emily Elrod! She is an experienced corporate consultant and the President of Workzbe, a company with a mission to creating environments where people can have accountability, long-lasting connections, and favorable results. Find out how you can create wise work that your people need as Emily shares her knowledge and expertise so you have a culture that empowers people to show up, contribute, collaborate, and have fun in what they do! In this episode, you will learn about: Creating safe spaces or accountability connection Building through trust Implementing programs and processes that’ll make your people’s lives better Why information is not always power Why it’s important to have a conversation about stress The ideal work environment Why you should help yourself first to help others Why you should strive to know your people first before you start allocating your resources Connect with Emily: Workzbe LinkedIn Instagram @emmyelrod Facebook Mentioned in this episode: Watch Brandon's guest appearance on Emily's podcast How to Say Anything to Anyone: A Guide to Building Business Relationships That Really Work by Shari Harley Everybody Matters: The Extraordinary Power of Caring for Your People Like Family by Bob Chapman What did you think of this episode? Give us a 5-star rating and write a review on Apple Podcasts, or take our survey. Contact Brandon: 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.

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 will always be to serve. But many aren’t aware of that. They just simply don’t understand what leadership is supposed to be and what it is not.  If you’re serious about developing organizational leadership skills, then make sure you listen to today’s episode! Our guest today, Alain Hunkins, is a sought-after speaker, consultant, trainer, and coach, who is passionate about building influential leaders. He wrote the book Cracking the Leadership Code: 3 Secrets to Building Strong Leaders, where he shares valuable principles and practices that he developed and refined over 20 years working with leaders.  Unlock your leadership potential and create the best possible results for your team and organization as we crack the leadership code on how to build strong leaders so you can become the effective leader you aspire to be! Grab yourself a copy of Alain’s Cracking the Leadership Code: 3 Secrets to Building Strong Leaders 👉 here! You can also read the first chapter of the book (FREE) 👉 here!  In this episode, you will learn about: The inspiration behind “Cracking The Leadership Code” The importance of having the right mindset to lead better The “aha moment” Influence over authority - understanding what leadership isn’t and what it really is 3 secrets to building a strong leader How poor leaders are developed How access to information causes leaders to grow and lead differently Creating the best possible results when leading Having self-awareness about everything you say and do What Alain learned about empathy How to become an effective communicator Tactical things we can do to create a collaborative environment Connect with Alain: Alain Hunkins Twitter @AlainHunkins   This episode is sponsored by Swanson Health. If you want to try any of Swanson Health’s great products for yourself, use code WORK20 for 20% off on swanson.com. What did you think of this episode? Give us a 5-star rating and write a review on Apple Podcasts, or take our survey. Contact Brandon: 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.

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 integrity and wasn’t committed enough to follow ethical principles and values. When companies don’t talk about integrity, it creates an air of ambiguity about right and wrong. In this episode, we are joined by Airbnb Chief Ethics Officer, Rob Chesnut to discuss the crucial element of the corporate culture - integrity! He is the author of "Intentional Integrity: How Smart Companies Can Lead An Ethical Revolution," where he offers a 6 step process for leaders to foster and manage a culture of integrity at work. He previously led eBay’s North America legal team, where he founded the Internet’s first e-commerce person to person platform Trust and Safety team. Transform how your business gets done the right way as Robert talks about intentional integrity, common issues relating to integrity and ethics, and how we can guide our people to encourage integrity in the workplace! Grab yourself a copy of Robert’s Intentional Integrity: How Smart Companies Can Lead An Ethical Revolution 👉 here! In this episode, you will learn about: Why Robert wrote Intentional Integrity Robert’s definition of stakeholder and what’s essential for the longevity of a company Code of ethics, principles, and rules to protect the company, employees and its customers How silence about integrity creates ambiguities The issue with Donald Sterling and other workplaces ethical issues Most common integrity issues Guiding employees on what they should and shouldn’t post on social media  Connect with Robert LinkedIn Resources: Intentional Integrity | Official Website Xenium Webinars DEI Resource Center COVID Resource Center  

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 fairly and politely. But sadly, in reality, not many are willing to give others back the respect they want to be given. Just as the platinum rule suggests, to be respected, you must first give respect. Join me in this episode as we learn what respectful leadership is all about with the guru of respect, Gregg Ward! Gregg is a thought leader, speaker, author, consultant, trainer, executive coach, and entrepreneur. He wrote the book The Respectful Leader: Seven Ways to Influence Without Intimidation presented in a true-to-life business fable where he shares how to build and show respect to all people on all levels regardless of ranks. If you want to create a winning culture based on leading with respect, then make sure you listen to this episode as Gregg talks about his book and explains the respectful do’s so that you can avoid mediocrity and serve your people and company better! Grab yourself a copy of Gregg Ward’s The Respectful Leader: Seven Ways to Influence Without Intimidation by Gregg Ward 👉 here!   In this episode, you will learn about: What made Gregg decide to write a non-fiction business fable Why command & control is not always the best management leadership style The direct and indirect cost of disrespect What is ‘Respectful leadership’? Why you shouldn’t fight disrespect with more disrespect Lessons and helpful practices you’ll learn from The Respectful Leader Connect with Gregg LinkedIn Gregg Ward Group What did you think of this episode? Give us a 5-star rating and write a review on Apple Podcasts, or take our survey. Contact Brandon: 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.

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 their people and keep up with the competition. Unfortunately, Some areas of organizations are slow to change, such as how we train and develop our employees, and Wendy Morgan and Maggie Hubbel, co-founders of Shift Bias, are here to change that. In this episode, Morgan and Hubbel describe how virtual reality training can more effectively train people on diversity, equity, and inclusion. They call it the "empathy machine" because it allows people to walk in others' shoes. Listen in for an engaging conversation about technology, new methods of training, and how they're helping the fight against COVID-19 using their technology. What did you think of this episode? Give us a 5-star rating and write a review on Apple Podcasts, or take our survey. Contact Brandon: 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.

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 Latino community and culture. She will help us better understand your Latino employees, and ultimately create an inclusive workplace.   Carolina shares her experience as a Mexican working in the US and talks about the differences in culture as well as the cultural aspect of being a Mexican and coming into America to work. She also talks about the common misconceptions and biases that surround the Latino community. Moreover, we cover the topic of diversity and implicit bias and how we can make our workplace more inclusive and less biased. In this episode, you will learn about: Migrating from Mexico to the US Carolina’s working experience in the US Common themes of the Latino community The common biases and misconceptions when it comes to the Latino population Diversity and implicit bias Connect with Carolina Castañeda del Río LinkedIn Resources Harvard Implicit Bias Test What did you think of this episode? Give us a 5-star rating and write a review on Apple Podcasts, or take our survey. Contact Brandon: 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.