Transform Your Workplace

Despite the efforts of companies to create a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace and Culture, many still fail to make a meaningful difference. Leaders and top management should understand that people need a reason to bring their whole selves to work, their true identity, and their most authentic selves. How can we elevate organizational Culture and encourage our people to show up? If you’re ready to commit to diversity, equity, and inclusion and achieve collective success in your organization, this episode is for you! In this episode, we’re going to deep dive into the topic of diversity, equity, and inclusion with inclusion strategist Katie Zink! Katie is Founder and Principal Consultant of Social Construct Consulting, where she helps leaders and individuals put an actional DE&I plan in place so they can create a positive and dynamic culture! Start walking the path to collective success together with your team as Katie talks about actionable DE&I plan and how we can make it work! Start Measuring Success in your Organization Culture today! Download the Guide for 5 Ways to Measure Collective Success in Your Organization here! In this episode, you will learn about: Diversity, equity, and inclusion at work Defining the needs in your organization How to successfully implement DEI strategies to your organization Building actionable solutions for lasting change Ways to measure the success of a coalition or a committee The case for visible CEO or Executive backing or buy-in Implicit bias test and other assessment to measure where your organization is at Connect with Katie: LinkedIn Katie Zink website For more information about my Community Call to Action, learn more here.    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.

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 company at its time? Why did Nokia lose over Apple even though they have the technology to compete with them? It's more than a technology or a product problem. These organizations and their downfall had something to do with their culture. Culture is a powerful force that can drive a company to its success. But a poor culture cripples any company or, worse, kills the future of the business. To avoid business failure, culture expert Siobhan Mchahale, author of The Insider's Guide to Culture Change, joins us to share her proven four-step process to demystifying culture transformation and starting down the path to positive change! She has worked with big companies and large organizations, helping leaders create a productive and culturally safe workplace. Siobhan led a low-performing Australian bank and over and over a seven-year change initiative, transformed it into one of the highest performing banks in the world! You don't want to miss this episode as Siobhan shares insider secrets about culture change, how to disrupt patterns of behavior, the power of reframing, and create the culture you desire! Don't forget to grab yourself a copy of Siobhan's  The Insider's Guide to Culture Change: Creating a Workplace That Delivers, Grows, and Adapts here! In this episode, you will learn about: What led Siobhan to write a guide about culture change The value of a good culture and the consequences of a bad culture How the culture of green at Enron led to its downfall Lessons leaders can learn from the collapse of Enron The four steps on how to be intentional about creating the culture that you desire How to affect change in three ways Why patterns are the lifeblood of culture An example of the idea of reframing How to measure culture Why and how employees tend to look for a signal from their leaders about what's important  The culture killer The failing culture of Nokia   Connect with Siobhan: LinkedIn Siobhan Mchale website 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.

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 these times that leaders need to be more empathic while instilling confidence, but how do they do that given the situation? Join me in this episode, as Kate Carney, an experienced business consultant, lawyer, and strategic advisor, provides the answer! Kate Carney is the founder of K8 Carney consulting, where she helps female founders scale businesses they love and make the money they deserve. She also serves as a general counsel for growth companies helping them manage risk and capture opportunities. Nobody wants to be in a tough spot. But when you're a leader, you'll be walking on tightropes most of the time. Find the courage to lead when everything is out of control as Kate talks about her ebook, Leadership & Culture In A Time Of Uncertainty, and how leaders can lead effectively in challenging times. Do you want to thrive during this time of uncertainty? Download Kate's Leadership & Culture In A Time Of Uncertainty ebook here! In this episode, you will learn about: How leaders are leading their organization in these trying times The kind of leader that we need in this new environment How leaders celebrate little victories and make sure their team members are engaged and appreciated How to make sure your employees are motivated, especially in times of uncertainties How to show appreciation and gratitude to your people Why everybody needs a North Star right now? How often should leaders be communicating information about the organization's performance and mission? Why you should be careful of micromanaging Tool recommendations by Kate Connect with Kate: Email: kate@k8carney.com LinkedIn Instagram K8 Carney Consulting Resources from this episode: Tools to maximize productivity: Zoom Slack Microsoft Outlook Microsoft teams 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.

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 indifferently.  The best investment you can make for your company is not automation, technology, nor data. It’s your people! Join me in this episode as Brittany and I will talk about culture and how to change toxic company systems from within so that you’re people are empowered, engaged, and fulfilled in their work! Brittany Hale is the founder and CEO of BND Consulting Group, a consulting firm with an emphasis on human-centered culture creation strategy. If you’re serious on building an inclusive culture for your people to work productively while feeling empowered, then make sure you listen to this episode, as Brittany shares why investing in your people is a great ROI for any employer, and how leaders and employers can build an inclusive culture and support their employees and propel the company forward! In this episode, you will learn about: Why diversity is a huge component to culture Canceling toxic company cultures Example of a toxic workplace culture How to maintain a healthy culture when everyone is spread apart? What it looks like to provide an employee care The business case for diversity How companies and organizations can get involved in social justice movements Connect with Brittany: LinkedIn BND Consulting 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.

“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 the pandemic crisis, leaders are expected to step up their game and rethink their communications strategy if they want to strengthen connections with their people and build a better culture of trust and engagement within the workplace. Effective communications with employees have been particularly important, especially now; But how do you get your messages heard during challenging times? It’s not always easy, but our guest for today has some answers! In this episode, Pam Marmon joins us to share her take on change management! She is the CEO of Marmon Consulting, a change management consulting firm that provides strategy and execution services to help companies transform.  Pam is also the author of the newly released book, No One’s Listening and It’s Your Fault: Get Your Message Heard During Organizational Transformations, where she shares practical ways to implement change to help you get your message heard during organization transformations. Find out how to manage change and what it takes to successfully lead authentic transformation by listening to this episode and witness how healthy communities are built within the workplace! Order a copy of Pam’s book now! Get yours 👉 here! In this episode, you will learn about: Why Pam decided to write a book about the communication aspect of the entire management process How leaders can transform the organization from the inside out The mindset every leader must have Why many leaders fear change and why many struggle with it The model that can help leaders to implement change effectively The role of a leader when it comes to change Project management and change management need to work side by side to achieve organizational goals The case for change The most valuable players in your organization when it comes to change management The process of building a communication strategy for any change that’s happening within your organization What is the “Readiness Assessment” How do you know when a change is happening and how can you measure the effectiveness of it? Connect with Pam: LinkedIn Marmon Consulting   Sign up for the annual Xenium What People Want from Work survey: https://www.xeniumhr.com/what-people-want-from-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.

Every single day, we make hundreds of decisions, consciously, and unconsciously. Some are small and some require more thinking. How we make those decisions will ultimately affect our lives and others. No one wants to be in a position where they have to make hard decisions. It’s not always easy to make the right choice. When time is of the essence, even if the knowledge we have at that time is scarce, we have to think quickly and act immediately. Otherwise, it’ll lead to unfavorable results that we might regret later on. Whether it’s something small and mundane or a matter of life-and-death situation, how do you make better decisions? How do you make choices that’ll positively affect your future and the people around you? You just made the right choice today! And that is to listen to this episode! Get empowered and achieve a higher level of decision-making, as business strategy expert, Robert Dilenscheider joins us to talk about making decisions better decisions and the choices of people who shaped the world we live in today and how we can apply them in our daily life! Robert is the founder and chairman of The Dilenschneider Group, a global public relations, and communications consulting firm headquartered in New York City. He wrote the book Decision: Practical Advice from 23 Men and Women Who Shaped the World, where he helps make life better for people by highlighting the choices of notable peoples from history and how their decisions shaped what’s going tomorrow. Grab yourself a copy of Robert Dilenschneider’s Decisions: Practical Advice from 23 Men and Women Who Shaped the World 👉 here! In this episode, you will learn about: The implications of the decisions that we will make Harry Truman and his decision to use the atomic bomb Malala Yousafzai and her decision to stand up and fight for what she believes in The outcome of Henry Ford’s decision about his workers’ wage  What we can learn from Johann Gutenberg’s decision and having clear goals Common themes among the 23 people who shaped the world through their decisions How to make better decisions Connect with Robert The Dilenschneider Group, Inc. 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.

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

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 with the right tools and training to take on such a task. In today’s episode, Galen Emanuele, the founder of Shift Yes, joins us to talk on the concept of “Yes, And” to develop and transform leadership skills, intentional culture, productivity and play, and how to bring race conversation in the workplace. He is a highly-sought-after speaker and thought leader on business leadership and team culture. He is also a world-class improviser, having taught and performed improv for many years and toured with the cast from Whose Line Is It Anyway?. Galen also works with organizations around the globe including Fortune 500 companies, changing the way teams and leaders communicate, drive culture, and show up in business. Make sure you listen to this episode and gain valuable skills, mindset, and actionable tips you can apply to your team and organizations! In this episode, you will learn about: The best qualities of an improviser Taking a break or playtime to gain more productivity A powerful question to ask your employees How can leaders keep their people engaged and connected? Healthy boundaries and burnout Being intentional with your culture The 3 guiding principles when creating an intentional culture in an organization Firing underperforming employees How a leader can step into conversations about race at work Connect with Gale: LinkedIn Instagram Twitter Facebook YouTube Shift Yes Mentioned in this episode: Yes, And Galen | EP 2 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.

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.