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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.

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.