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 their lives. In the workplace, happier employees translate to increased productivity, better team coordination, and it creates a more positive workplace and culture.  In this episode, happiness researcher, Nic Marks, joins us to talk about happiness! Nic is the CEO and founder of Friday Pulse, a firm that aims to improve the world of work so that every day, all of us can work happier.  Find out how you can have a happier workplace as Nic will explain how he measures happiness, it’s drivers, and how leaders/managers can contribute to their people’s happiness. Nic also shares the five ways you need to know to increase happiness at work! In this episode, you will learn about: The state of happiness in light of what’s happening today What drives happiness What led Nic to study the subject of happiness and how he made it his profession The policy side of happiness How Nic measures happiness Drivers of happiness at work Five ways to increase and experience happiness at work Connect with Nic LinkedIn nicmarks.org Friday Pulse   Resources: The Happy Planet Index Nic Marks TEDx talk 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.

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 without stress, we can learn how to keep it at bay. Is stress getting to you lately? Or most of the time? Worry no more because today, we will talk about effective stress management tips to help you live a balanced life.  In this episode, Genella Macintyre, the author of “5 Steps to Reducing Stress: Recognizing What Works”, joins the show to talk about essential strategies on understanding stress and how to reduce it. She is a corporate trainer, a psychology expert, and the President of Partners in Discovery Ltd., she is on a mission to improve people’s quality of living by teaching them how to manage and reduce their stress. Discover what your stress triggers are and recognize what works for you as Genella offers practical advice on relaxation and lowering your stress levels that can calm your mind and body. Grab a copy of 5 Steps to Reducing Stress: Recognizing What Works 👉 here.  In this episode, you will learn about: How much is too much stress How stress is similar to carrying a luggage Identifying what triggers stress The impact of stress when we don’t manage it Stress cycles How can we help people who are under stress Steps to reducing stress The role of leaders in reducing their people’s stress levels   Connect with Genella LinkedIn Partners in Discovery   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.

Giving and receiving constructive criticism is a regular part of work. When done well, it can help someone understand strengths and weaknesses, and it guides them to improve in specific areas. Feedback is a valuable tool in the workplace. In this episode, we’re going to talk about the value and benefits of constructive feedback in the workplace and how to do it right with Sarah Torres-Ferrick! Sarah is a human resources officer and the creator of the FUN Feedback Framework. She has worked over a decade with executives at government agencies on growing and sustaining high performing workforces. Find out how you can give constructive feedback without having to worry about being awkward or feeling unpleasant as Sarah shares her process as well as the mistakes we need to avoid. In this episode, you will learn about: How to get better at giving feedback to other people Practicing constructive criticism More listening and less talking Roleplay about constructive criticism and feedback How Sarah does follow-ups Mistakes people tend to make about giving constructive feedback Connect with Sarah LinkedIn 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.

Anne Donovan, President of Xenium HR, and Brandon Laws, Director of Marketing at Xenium HR, co-host and moderate a discussion with Economist John Mitchell about the state of the economy during the artificially induced recession, coined as the "Great Pause."  What we cover: Differences between the Great Recession and the Great Pause Policy responses by political leaders Current Data How will we come out of this? Long-term impacts  Watch this on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=--4AIa2XYHA   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.

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 appreciation in different ways; the Same goes for their motivation and encouragement. To improve their performance, leaders, and managers, you must learn to express it in a way that’s meaningful to them, express it in their language. Find out how to communicate genuine appreciation as Dr. Paul White joins us in this episode to talk about the five languages of appreciation in the workplace! He is a psychologist, speaker, consultant and co-authored the book, The 5 Languages of Appreciation in the Workplace with Gary Chapman, wh, the author of The 5 Love Languages. Today, Dr. Paul White walks us through the languages of appreciation and how we can use it at work and in our everyday life. He shares about how we can make people aware of our language and what we can do to better enhance our relationship, and ultimately transform the workplace! Grab yourself a copy of The 5 Languages of Appreciation in the Workplace 👉 here  In this episode, you will learn about: Dr. Paul White’s motivation for writing the book How workplaces and industries are responding to the appreciation languages The difference between the five love languages and the language of appreciation in the workplace Dr. Paul’s learnings when the book came out vs. now Recognition vs appreciation How to speak another person’s language of appreciation How to use and apply the languages of appreciation in your daily life Understanding other’s language of appreciation Connect with Dr. Paul White Dr. Paul White’s website LinkedIn LinkedIn Group Twitter Facebook   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.

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 and can’t cope with the unpleasant work environment anymore?  Whatever your issues may be, you must learn how to protect your employees or workmates and prevent toxic workplaces from developing and employees from violating others’ rights. Join me in this episode as we explore more of the HR world, the law, and employment rights with the funniest podcast duo, Marc and Kate! They are both employment lawyers and together, they host the Hostile Work Environment podcast! Marck and Kate will share their expertise and some crazy workplace stories and the insane cases they’ve dealt with! Make sure you listen to this fun episode as they share their smart takes with a splash of humor on the HR world and employment laws! In this episode, you will learn about: Community and engagement pods A good way to show up and lead The most insane case that Marc & Kate ever discussed Direct evidence and age discrimination Lessons for employers and HR people from the bloomin' onion case Connect with Marc & Kate Hostile Work Environment Podcast Facebook Twitter YouTube Channel   Marc   LinkedIn Twitter   Kate   LinkedIn tHRive Law & Consulting This episode's sponsor is The Personal Revolution Podcast Ready for your own Personal Revolution? Listen to all episodes of the show here: https://www.himalaya.com/revolution1 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.

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 needs, but how we value, prioritize and apply it determines the trajectory of our life. Every day, we are driven by the need to meet our needs. We do what we do because we want to feel satisfied or we unconsciously fulfill it because it’s part of our human instincts. When you meet these universal human needs, you’ll experience joy and fulfillment. But when you don’t meet these needs, you’ll feel dissatisfied and feeling miserable. What are these universal human needs? How do we meet them and how does this play a role in the workplace? Jennifer Blankl, a Certified Relationship & life coach, speaker, trainer, and workshop leader, joins us to talk about these universal needs. She helps professional individuals in their struggles in order to live a successfully fulfilled life. Find out how you can meet your primal needs as Jennifer breaks it all down for us! Understanding these needs will help us unlock a life filled with fulfillment and joy! Learn more about you! Take the Six Human Needs Assessment 👉 here  In this episode, you will learn about: How these universal needs play a role in what’s happening in the world What growth means and how to determine if you’re growing Our human need to connect The importance of significance Certainty and uncertainty Living a significant life How we can use the six universal human needs in the workplace Connect with Jennifer Blankl Jennifer’s website LinkedIn Resources: Learn Your Top 2 Needs   This episode's sponsor is The Personal Revolution Podcast Ready for your own Personal Revolution? Listen to all episodes of the show here: https://www.himalaya.com/revolution1 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.

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 conflict can be good once in a while. It opens doors for opportunities and growth. If your team is avoiding conflict, you and your team might be missing out on innovation and productivity. So, how do we embrace conflict to get better results? In this episode, you’re going to learn why conflict is beautiful with CrisMarie Campbell and Susan Clarke, the authors of the book, “The Beauty of Conflict: Harnessing Your Team’s Competitive Advantage”. CrisMarie and Susan are also the founders of Thrive!, a coaching and consulting firm that specializes in helping individuals, leaders, teams and entire companies learn how to deal with differences to ignite creativity and innovation. Find out why conflict is beneficial to your organization as CrisMarie and Susan share their expertise on how to deal with those “oh shit!” moments in the workplace and at home.  Embrace conflict now and make it work to your team’s advantage! Grab yourself a copy of CrisMarie Campbell and Susan Clarke’s The Beauty of Conflict: Harnessing Your Team’s Competitive Advantage 👉 here! In this episode, you will learn about: Benefits of conflict Oh $h!t! Moments Why opting out of conflict is a bad idea Building your capacity to tolerate tension Desire for efficiency Vulnerability + Curiosity = Creativity The levels of opting in How teams should utilize open discussions about team norms Connect with CrisMarie & Susan LinkedIn - CrisMarie Campbell LinkedIn - Susan Clarke Thrive! Facebook Page Resources: The Beauty of Conflict Podcast The Beauty of Conflict for Coupled: Igniting Passion, Intimacy and Connection in your Relationship by CrisMarie Campbell & Susan Clarke   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.

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 times when you’re involved in a team that doesn’t match your interest? How do you avoid issues and build trust among the members? In order to drive change and business growth, leaders must form strategic teams. How do you get the right people to work for the right teams, in the right roles, and with the right goals? In this episode, you’ll learn how strategic teams are formed and what defines them with Daniel Wolf. Daniel is the President and Co-Founder of Dewar Sloan, a firm that provides advice to executives and governance to leaders about teams and strategy executions. Daniel is also the author of Strategic Teams and Development along with two other books about strategic direction and execution management for leaders. He will share his expertise on strategy, building strategic teams, and how to fully execute team strategies. We talk about the talent blocks and beams that cover expertise, experience, behavior, competence, and many more! We also cover the issue of building trust within the team, why effective teams are cultural assets to an organization, as well as Dan’s core model in building strategic teams! If you want to build an effective team and make strategy happen then make sure to give this episode a listen! Grab yourself a copy of Daniel Wolf’s Strategic Teams and Development: The Fieldbook for People Making Strategy Happen 👉 here! In this episode, you will learn about: What makes us a strategic team The types of strategic teams within organizations What happens when someone is involved in a team that doesn’t match their interest Talent blocks and beams Why effective teams are our cultural assets How teams are formed? Dan’s core model for building strategic teams The ideal size for a strategic team and their roles Ways to avoid personal issues and develop trust within a team Developing a habit of zooming in and out of issues How strategic teams develop and evolve Connect with Daniel Wolf LinkedIn   Resources: Dewar Sloan 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.

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 millennials, it’s who they are.” But did it ever cross your mind that we’re irresponsibly labeling them based on age, what year they were born, and what group they’re in without really getting to know or without really trying to understand them? The workplace is rapidly changing. Employers need to shift their focus in order to adapt to the future workplace. Toxic company culture, work-life balance, workplace stereotypes, these are just some of the gaps that need to be bridged in today’s work environment. Join me in this episode, as I talk to Eric Termunede the author of Rethink Work about how we should rethink work in order to keep the right people. He is a global leader and keynote speaker who speaks about people and work. He’s on a mission to empower companies to build better teams, establish deep trust, and ultimately create an environment where everyone thrives together! Find out the fix to your workplace problem as we tackle issues on company culture, workplace communications, as well as workforce stereotypes. Eric shares his take on how the future of the workplace would be and what HR’s and employers can do to adapt quickly. He also talks about his story and how he got into where he is right now. Moreover, you’ll learn how you can keep your company ahead of others as he explains the One Degree Shift approach to build a great place to work where everyone is fulfilled! Grab yourself a copy of Eric’s Rethink Work: Finding & Keeping The Right Talent  👉 here! In this episode, you will learn about: Why people in their 20s are quitting their jobs The huge communication gap between companies and job hunters The problem with job descriptions Deconstructing generations Understanding the HART of your team The 1% Approach Values that inspired Eric to do the work that he does Connect with Eic Termuende Eric Termuende - Website LinkedIn Twitter Instagram Facebook Resources: Bigger than Work |  Eric Termuende | TEDxBCIT Basecamp CTO and co-founder on Why it’s so crazy at work   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.