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Rex Miller is a consultant, speaker, and the author of several books including "Whole - What Teachers Need to Help Students Thrive" and "The Healthy Workplace Nudge: How Healthy People, Culture, and Buildings Lead to High Performance". In April 2020, Mike Petrusky hosted a live webinar broadcast called "Managing Stress & Humanizing the Workplace Machine in Unprecedented Times" where Rex discussed our human behavior and how stress often drives us to make poor decisions at critical times. Rex has gained many insights from research on wellbeing in the workplace, extensive studies around workplace wellness programs, and an understanding of how to manage stress by creating healthier environments. Rex shared his thoughts on unprecedented changes in our world while offering strategic foresight about culture change and the need for collaboration to shift behavioral health in the workplace. Connect with Rex on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rexmiller/ Learn more about Rex and his work: https://rexmiller.com/ Watch the full webinar video with Rex, Madi and Mike: https://www.iofficecorp.com/webinar-download-managing-stress-with-rex-miller Register for future "Workplace Innovator Interactive" livestreams: https://www.iofficecorp.com/live-webinar-2020-weekly-livestream Watch Mike on OSW Daily, a YouTube livestream: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9X1busb2H6aJbfQocWZRdw Discover free resources and explore past interviews at: https://www.workplaceinnovator.com/ Connect with Mike on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikepetrusky/ Share your thoughts with Mike via email: podcast@iOFFICECORP.com

Steve Todd is AVP, Global Head of Workplace at Nasdaq and Founder of Open Sourced Workplace where Mike Petrusky visits with him every morning for a YouTube livestream to discuss workplace issues during the COVID-19 pandemic. Mike asks Steve about how he is holding up personally after more than two months in lockdown as we are all forced to adapt to our "quarantine life". During a particularly busy week, Mike opens up about his Zoom fatigue and a feeling of burnout brought on by constant digital interactions. Steve and Mike explore both the challenges and opportunities for workplace leaders during the global pandemic and they share some of the struggles they have faced living and working during these unprecedented times. Connect with Steve on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevetoddexec/ Connect with Mike on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikepetrusky/ Watch the full video with Steve & Mike on OSW Daily, a YouTube livestream: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FU_hT2x099s&feature=youtu.be Register for future "Workplace Innovator Interactive" livestreams: https://www.iofficecorp.com/live-webinar-2020-weekly-livestream Learn more about Space-Right™ and explore past interviews at: https://www.workplaceinnovator.com/ Share your thoughts with Mike via email: podcast@iOFFICECORP.com

Chad Smith is Vice President of Product Strategy at iOFFICE and Lorri Strasser is Vice President of Global Solutions at NELSON Worldwide. On May 12, 2020, Mike Petrusky hosted a live webinar broadcast called "Design a Safer Workplace with Appropriate Physical Distancing" where Chad and Lori shared a vision of the strategies and technologies that will allow organizations to plan an effective return to the workplace during the COVID-19 global pandemic. During this webinar, Chad shared ways to leverage new and upcoming functionality from iOFFICE to enhance your workplace experience in these changing times including a new physical distancing tool called Space-Right®. Lori explained what she is hearing from clients about the top considerations when planning a return to the office for your workforce. Connect with Chad on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chaddavidsmith/ Connect with Lori on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lori-strasser-0b5a192/ Watch the full webinar video with Chad and Lori: https://www.iofficecorp.com/webinar-download-design-a-safer-workplace-with-appropriate-physical-distancing Register for future "Workplace Innovator Interactive" livestreams: https://www.iofficecorp.com/live-webinar-2020-weekly-livestream Watch Mike on OSW Daily, a YouTube livestream: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9X1busb2H6aJbfQocWZRdw Learn more about Space-Right® and explore past interviews at: https://www.workplaceinnovator.com/ Connect with Mike on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikepetrusky/ Share your thoughts with Mike via email: podcast@iOFFICECORP.com

Kay Sargent is Senior Principal and Director of WorkPlace at HOK where she is a recognized expert on workplace design and strategy issues. She is an award-winning designer who has worked with several Fortune 500 companies to optimize their global real estate portfolios and create innovative work environments. This week's podcast episode features highlights from the "Workplace Innovator Interactive Livestream" which was broadcast on April 22, 2020 in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. Mike Petrusky and Madison Dujka co-host a discussion about the many challenges and opportunities arising as workplace leaders plan for a return to the physical office. Kay shares her concerns about organizations rushing to make decisions when there is no "one size" solution for workplaces. She offers her ideas around the case for a hands-free workplace and gives us a vision for the future of the office in both the near and long term during our journey through this global pandemic. Connect with Kay on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kay-sargent-53b2431/ Learn more about HOK's WorkPlace offering: https://www.hok.com/projects/market/workplace/ Watch the full livestream video with Kay, Mike and Madi: https://register.gotowebinar.com/recording/6161199574568020240 Register for future "Workplace Innovator Interactive" livestreams: https://www.iofficecorp.com/live-webinar-2020-weekly-livestream Watch Mike on OSW Daily, a YouTube livestream: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9X1busb2H6aJbfQocWZRdw Discover free resources and explore past interviews at: https://www.workplaceinnovator.com/ Connect with Mike on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikepetrusky/ Share your thoughts with Mike via email: podcast@iOFFICECORP.com

Stormy Friday is an internationally recognized speaker in facility management, is Chair of the ProFMI Commission, and has served on the IFMA Board of Directors and the BOMI International Board of Trustees, Stan Mitchell is CEO of Key Facilities Management International and a recognized pioneer in the development of FM as a professional discipline worldwide, and Kylash Ramesh serves as a Management Analyst in the Division of Facilities Operations & Maintenance at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in Bethesda, MD. In April 2020, Mike Petrusky had the chance to ask each of these FM leaders questions about the COVID-19 crisis when he hosted the sold-out, one-hour ProFM Town Hall event called "Short and Long-Term Implications of the Pandemic on Facility Management". They discussed the immediate impact the coronavirus lockdown has had on jobs, shared highlights of the unsung heroes of facility management, provided advice on how to handle the re-opening of facilities, and they looked ahead to the lasting effect of the pandemic on facility management. Connect with Stormy on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stormy-friday-93351b12/ Connect with Stan on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stan-mitchell/ Connect with Kylash on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kylash-ramesh-b81001a0/ Watch the full ProFM Town Hall video: https://www.profmi.org/town-hall/ Register for future "Workplace Innovator Interactive" livestreams: https://www.iofficecorp.com/live-webinar-2020-weekly-livestream Watch Mike on OSW Daily, a YouTube livestream: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9X1busb2H6aJbfQocWZRdw Discover free resources and explore past interviews at: https://www.workplaceinnovator.com/ Connect with Mike on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikepetrusky/

Tyrel Melville, FMP is the Senior Regional Manager, Real Estate & Facilities for Scotiabank and an Adjunct Lecturer for UWI - ROYTEC's suite of Real Estate courses. In March 2020, Mike Petrusky hosted a live webinar broadcast called "The Intelligent Facility Management Transition - How FMs Start Smartly in New Roles" where Tyrel Melville talked about why job transitions matter to facility managers in 2020, what are the top 5 challenges FMs will face when entering into new roles, and he shared advice from FMs on facing workplace transition challenges. Tyrel delivered this presentation during IFMA's World Workplace 2019 in Phoenix, AZ and he offers his top findings from a survey completed by more than 460 FM professionals about the challenges of transitioning to a new role, including the transfer of knowledge from a predecessor, dealing with team dynamics, plus client and stakeholder management. Connect with Tyrel on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tyrelmelville/ Take Tyrel's FM survey: https://www.empiricalsolutions.biz/startsmartsurvey Watch the full webinar video with Tyrel and Mike: https://www.iofficecorp.com/webinar-download-the-intelligent-facility-management-transition Register for future "Workplace Innovator Interactive" livestreams: https://www.iofficecorp.com/live-webinar-2020-weekly-livestream Watch Mike on OSW Daily, a YouTube livestream: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9X1busb2H6aJbfQocWZRdw Discover free resources and explore past interviews at: https://www.workplaceinnovator.com/ Connect with Mike on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikepetrusky/

Cristina Herrera, Prosci, and Simone Fenton-Jarvis, BSc, MBA, FIWFM are change management experts with a passion for creating people-centric workplaces and offering inspiration during these challenging times. This week's podcast episode features highlights from the "Workplace Innovator Interactive Livestream" which was broadcast on April 8, 2020 in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. Mike Petrusky and Madison Dujka co-host a discussion about supporting our colleagues by creating workplaces where the psychology of safety is a priority and the needs of individuals are accounted for when planning a return to physical office spaces. "Fear is stronger than data" so workplace leaders must combine a data-driven strategy with an understanding of the human emotions that will influence decision-making and comfort levels as we consider re-opening the built environment. Connect with Cristina on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/misscristinaherrera Connect with Simone on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/simone-fenton-jarvis-bsc-mba-fiwfm-026a4251/ Watch the full livestream video with Cristina and Simone: https://register.gotowebinar.com/recording/452352683915157251 Register for future "Workplace Innovator Interactive" livestreams: https://www.iofficecorp.com/live-webinar-2020-weekly-livestream Watch Mike on OSW Daily, a YouTube livestream: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9X1busb2H6aJbfQocWZRdw Discover free resources and explore past interviews at: https://www.workplaceinnovator.com/ Connect with Mike on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikepetrusky/ Share your thoughts with Mike via email: podcast@iOFFICECORP.com

Jodi Parrott is Facilities Planning Manager at FBL Financial Group, Inc. in Des Moines, Iowa where she uses her background in design to manage spaces and elevate the workplace. Mike Petrusky asks Jodi about the importance of change management and collaboration across departments and they discuss why having a positive mindset is essential in our changing world. Jodi and Mike agree that FM leaders must get out of their comfort zones, reach out to others, and communicate effectively as we head into the future workplace together. During challenging times, this episode was inspired with musical magic and may be the single most "podcast karaoke" filled ever for this show...so enjoy! Connect with Jodi on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jodi-parrott-a211bba/ Learn more about FBL Financial Group: http://www.fblfinancial.com/ Register for "Workplace Innovator Interactive" – our weekly livestream: https://www.iofficecorp.com/live-webinar-2020-weekly-livestream Watch Mike on OSW Daily, a YouTube livestream: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9X1busb2H6aJbfQocWZRdw Discover free resources and explore past interviews at: https://www.workplaceinnovator.com/ Connect with Mike on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikepetrusky/ Share your thoughts with Mike via email: podcast@iOFFICECORP.com

During the global coronavirus crisis, Mike Petrusky and Madison Dujka are hosting a weekly, interactive livestream version of the Workplace Innovator Podcast. Each Wednesday, at Noon ET, Mike and Madi chat with workplace leaders about their experiences and lessons they are learning, while also taking questions from the live audience about how we can continue to encourage and inspire each other during these challenging times. This week's podcast episode features highlights from the first few livestream broadcasts with guests Elizabeth Redmond, Steve Todd, Lorri Rowlandson, David Wagner, Vik Bangia, Rex Miller & Kerry Wekelo. Join us each week to share your personal stories and ask the experts your questions about the current state of our world and the future of the workplace! Watch the 3/18/20 livestream with Elizabeth Redmond of CoWorkr & Steve Todd of NASDAQ: https://register.gotowebinar.com/recording/1574017271503100673 Watch the 3/25/20 livestream with Lorri Rowlandson of BGIS, David Wagner of Nelson & Vik Bangia of Verum Consulting: https://register.gotowebinar.com/recording/589394713379870472 Watch the 4/1/20 livestream on wellbeing and culture with Authors Rex Miller & Kerry Wekelo: https://register.gotowebinar.com/recording/2181667870461308936 Register for future "Workplace Innovator Interactive" livestreams: https://www.iofficecorp.com/live-webinar-2020-weekly-livestream Watch Mike on OSW Daily, a YouTube livestream: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9X1busb2H6aJbfQocWZRdw Discover free resources and explore past interviews at: https://www.workplaceinnovator.com/ Connect with Mike on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikepetrusky/

Dawn Mueller, CFM is the Facilities Manager at World Resources Institute and a long-time leader in the IFMA community where she has a passion for the professional development of its members. Mike Petrusky asks Dawn to share her FM story and they reminisce about connecting at World Workplace and how they have found value in networking at local IFMA chapters and events. They also share an understanding of the unique opportunities that facility management leaders have to help their organizations elevate the employee experience with technology tools while emphasizing the needs of human beings in the workplace. Dawn and Mike explore their common interest in 80's music and offer inspirational quotes and experiences that will bring a smile to your face. Connect with Dawn on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dawn-mueller-cfm-6987363/ Learn more about World Resources Institute: https://www.wri.org/ Register for "Workplace Innovator Interactive" – our weekly livestream: https://www.iofficecorp.com/live-webinar-2020-weekly-livestream Watch Mike on OSW Daily, a YouTube livestream: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9X1busb2H6aJbfQocWZRdw Discover free resources and explore past interviews at: https://www.workplaceinnovator.com/ Connect with Mike on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikepetrusky/ Share your thoughts with Mike via email: podcast@iOFFICECORP.com