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Let’s Fix Work Episode 69Bill Perry is the founder of The Innovatus Group. Bill was referred to me by one of the listeners of the show. They described him as a Sherpa. Yes, a Sherpa. While that phrase is often overused, Bill is the real deal. He offers extremely personalized executive development, coaching, and team training. The people who work with him rave about their results. Bill comes at his work from the heart. He is plainspoken. He does not use any buzzwords and he believes in a better you, better teams, better business, and better life. Bill truly believes that in order to be a good employee, you have to live with integrity. If you want to be a leader, you have to live from the inside out. Today we talk about working human and leading from the heart. So if you're interested in listening to a conversation about consulting and leadership and hearing from someone who brings his whole heart to the conversation, I know you're going to enjoy this episode of Let’s Fix Work. In this episode, you’ll hear: Over-indexing on careers when things are broken at home or under-indexing on their careers when things are broken at work and why it happens A conversation about integrity, Bill’s personal take on it and how he makes it a part of his work The biggest challenge leaders are facing in order to restore integrity to themselves, plus what is holding leaders back How self-care is important, including getting quality sleep, moving more, and eating healthy  The biggest challenges small teams face and how Bill is helping to solve them As a coach, when do you know it’s time to send someone to a therapist versus continuing to stay along with them We talk about how appreciation is the language of engagement, discuss our different love languages and how it all plays into fixing work Resources from this episode:TheBillPerryShow.comInstagram: thebillperryshowTwitter: @innovatusgroupGrab Bill’s PDF Download: How To Tell If Your Top Performers Are Ready to Leave***EPISODE CREDITS:If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Danny Ozment.He helps thought leaders, influencers, executives, HR professionals, recruiters, lawyers, realtors, bloggers, coaches, and authors create, launch, and produce podcasts that grow their business and impact the world.Find out more at https://emeraldcitypro.com 

Let’s Fix Work Episode 68This week I welcome Dan Cockerell to the show. Once upon a time, Dan was the VP of Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom. He is now an Executive Coach, Keynote Speaker, and Leadership Mentor. Because this is a podcast about leadership and work, it was only fitting to have an ex-Disney executive on to talk about leadership. In this episode, we talk about how and why Disney became the gold standard of employee experience, training, and development. Then we talk in-depth about dilemmas versus problems, as well as professional detachment and some ways Dan is currently fixing work. So if you want to learn from someone who knows a thing or two about the gold standard of work and how to fix it, then sit back and listen to this episode of Let’s Fix Work. In this episode, you’ll hear: What makes Disney the gold standard regarding employee experience, training, and development About corporations that provide such great wealth but also struggle at the bottom end of the spectrum to meet certain basic needs and why it happens The difference between a problem and a dilemma How Dan looks at dilemmas and some ways he is currently fixing work What do you do if the labor pool isn't meeting your standards Dan’s advice to the 20-year-old version of himself  Resources from this episode:DanCockerell.comTo receive Dan’s article of the week, text DANAOW to 44222Dan’s Podcast: https://dancockerell.com/blog/podcast/Dan Cockerell on LinkedIn

Let’s Fix Work Episode 67This week’s guest is Mandie Brice. She's a hair and makeup artist, a model, and the host of The Bold Moves Podcast. I first met Mandie when I needed a hair and makeup artist for an event. When Mandie came into my hotel room, I didn't know a thing about her. I soon found out she's a phenomenally talented individual who's a former Milwaukee Public School teacher. She didn't like the political system in Milwaukee, the state of Wisconsin, or America and decided to transform her side hustle into her full-time job. This episode represents a moment in my life when I was curious enough about someone to just shut up and listen to them tell a story. While she was doing my hair and makeup, I played podcast host without even realizing it, I asked her some questions and she told me her life story. It was so interesting and fascinating that I knew I needed to ask her to be a guest on Let’s Fix Work to do it all over again. So if you've ever wondered how to make a move from the thing that you're doing today to something else that you love and still pay your bills, then sit back and listen to this episode of Let’s Fix Work. In this episode, you’ll hear: The reason why Mandie decided to leave her career as a teacher to become a makeup artist How and why she chose makeup and beauty as her entrepreneurial journey What Mandie deems the most surprising about the makeup and beauty industry Mandie turns the tables and picks my brain on public speaking What I love and don't love about speaking How to get paid to speak or rather how to get started Why currency isn't just cash currency Resources from this episode:www.MandieBrice.com www.MakeupByMandieBrice.comwww.facebook.com/BetterWithMandieBrice  www.MandieBrice.com/writing @MandieBrice on Twitter &Instagram + @MakeupByMandieBrice on Instagram

Let’s Fix Work Episode 66My first guest of the summer is Danny Fahey, owner of Castle Fitness. He also happens to be my personal trainer. Danny isn't just a strength coach and personal trainer, he’s an entrepreneur too. One of the reasons I love Danny is because he's not afraid to tackle the myths of wellness and wellbeing. And he is also not afraid to create unique training experiences for his clients. Through his company, he is providing virtual exercise via a Facebook portal. I've done it and it’s amazing. He is trying to disrupt the experience we get at the gym by bringing you the best of personal training and strength coaching, but also allowing you to do it in your living room, your basement, your dining room, or wherever you hook up to your Facebook portal. In today’s episode, we talk about his creative use of an interesting and emerging piece of technology for health and wellness. I'm honored to be his friend, I'm honored to talk about his business, and I really hope you enjoy this episode with Danny Fahey. In this episode, you’ll hear: The concept of strength and why it's so important Some common myths around fitness, strength, and wellbeing Is there a right way or optimal way for people to eat in this world or should eating be an individualized approach? The supplement market - what’s the real deal? The difference between Planet Fitness and Lifetime Fitness and whether or not this type of gym membership is effective Can people actually get strong without the help of a coach? Danny shares his thoughts  Home-based training (aka virtual exercise), the advent of technology and how it is reshaping the fitness industry  Resources from this episode:Castle Fitness website: https://www.castle.fit/Castle Fit Live: https://www.facebook.com/CastleFitLive/

Namely believes there’s one team that can help make your workplace great: HR. When their days are filled with administrative to-dos, they can’t focus on the big stuff—like parental leave and promotions. Namely’s all-in-one HR, payroll, and benefits platform makes their lives easier, saving them an average of 11 hours each week. Over 1,000 companies use Namely to build a better workplace. Get a free demo at Namely.com/podcastLet’s Fix Work Episode 65Up until recently, I was using the words job description and job posting interchangeably. They are two very different things. A job description is a technical document and it includes some high-level esoteric stuff, like competencies, abilities, and requirements. You cannot have a fair and equitable work environment unless you have a clear and specifically delineated job description. And well, a job posting is what you put on the Internet (or back in the “olden” days, in the newspaper).In this episode, I speak with Don Berman, COO of HRTMS. HRTMS is evangelical about belonging, inclusion, and diversity in the workforce. You may have guessed, their perspective focuses on getting the job description right from the get-go. Because, if you get the job description right, you can't help but pay, treat, and consider people in a fair and just way.I was so fascinated by this conversation. It’s really about getting things right and about operational and organizational excellence. So if you're looking to tackle job descriptions, find out what they really are and what they are not, then sit back and listen to this episode of Let’s Fix Work.In this episode, you’ll hear: The differences between job descriptions and job postings Why recruiters and HR teams are not spending time and money on job descriptions Writing job descriptions: the need to remove the incumbent or the person who's doing the work from the individual description itself Why a job description needs to be used as a tool by which we measure performance Over 70% of those surveyed said they were unhappy with the state of their job descriptions and why people have resigned themselves to the idea that job descriptions will always be a mess How we can fix job descriptions for today’s workforce “The job description has the responsibility to be the empirical piece. The piece that says this is what the job should be. And this way it gives you a way to measure people who either under or overachieve.” Don Berman, COO, HRTMSResources from this episode:Thanks to our sponsor: Namely.com/podcastConnect with Don Berman on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/donberman/HRTMS website: https://www.hrtms.comA free download of our eBook “10 Ways To Improve Your Job Descriptions” -  https://www.hrtms.com/10- ways-ebook---promo 

Namely believes there’s one team that can help make your workplace great: HR. When their days are filled with administrative to-dos, they can’t focus on the big stuff—like parental leave and promotions. Namely’s all-in-one HR, payroll, and benefits platform makes their lives easier, saving them an average of 11 hours each week. Over 1,000 companies use Namely to build a better workplace. Get a free demo at Namely.com/podcastLet’s Fix Work Episode 64This week I welcome Eric Knudsen to the podcast. Eric is the Manager of People Analytics at Namely, the all-in-one HR, payroll, and benefits platform built for today’s employees. Namely is also the sponsor and underwriter for Let’s Fix Work for the month of June, so I am thrilled to welcome Eric to the show.In today’s show, Eric and I talk all about data. We talk in-depth about the world of data and its effect on informed decision-making in human resources today. So if you love hearing about organized data, messy data, or HR data, then stick around for this episode of Let’s Fix Work.In this episode, you’ll hear: How we should be using data to make decisions in the workplace Some positive examples of companies doing some smart things with HR data Being focused on optimizing client decision-making Messy data is a reality, whether you're 50,000 employees or 50 employees, it’s always there Eric’s thoughts on whether or not work is broken Data in the world of human resources “I love helping people see through perceived obstacles. I think there is a strong perception that data is for companies and bigger folks. The reality is, despite the fact that small and midsize businesses do often have a lower volume of data and sometimes even lack of skills or resources to really execute on a strong and long-term vision for data. It's actually the most critical time, when you're small or midsize to put the foundational pieces in place for a data practice later.” Eric Knudsen, Manager of People Analytics, NamelyResources from this episode:Thanks to our sponsor: Namely.com/podcastConnect with Eric on LinkedIn8 Tips to Nail Your Next HR Presentation: How to give a killer presentation that showcases your people data and drives business results from Namely

Namely believes there’s one team that can help make your workplace great: HR. When their days are filled with administrative to-dos, they can’t focus on the big stuff—like parental leave and promotions. Namely’s all-in-one HR, payroll, and benefits platform makes their lives easier, saving them an average of 11 hours each week. Over 1,000 companies use Namely to build a better workplace. Get a free demo at Namely.com/podcastLet’s Fix Work Episode 63This week I welcome Lindsey Pollak to the Let’s Fix Work lounge. Lindsey is a multigenerational workplace expert, keynote speaker, and author of the book, The Remix. She is one of the earliest people to talk about the Strauss-Howe Generational Theory. She does not like generational shaming or stereotypes. I just love Lindsey and we have a super fun show in store for you today.In this episode, we talk about how five generations are working in the workforce right now. Plus, we talk in-depth about how we can take the best from all five generations, learn from one another and actually have some fun in the world of work. So if you'd like to hear two Gen Xers being a little nostalgic and talking about work, you're going to love this episode of Let’s Fix Work. In this episode, you’ll hear: What inspired Lindsey to write her book, The Remix “Rules” of the workspace, one size fits none philosophy and the “solution” for workspaces Current trends in the workforce, including personalization and transparency Some assumptions made about today’s workforce, like everyone wants to work from home What we are missing from work in today’s society Shaming and blaming of generations, and re-entering the workforce after some time  Resources from this episode:Thanks to our sponsor: Namely.com/podcastLindsey’s websiteThe Remix Drop This Beat: Lindsey Pollak Is Remixing The Workplace

Namely believes there’s one team that can help make your workplace great: HR. When their days are filled with administrative to-dos, they can’t focus on the big stuff—like parental leave and promotions. Namely’s all-in-one HR, payroll, and benefits platform makes their lives easier, saving them an average of 11 hours each week. Over 1,000 companies use Namely to build a better workplace. Get a free demo at Namely.com/podcastHave you ever been in a situation at work where you witnessed something uncomfortable but you didn’t say anything? Or have you seen leaders exhibit behaviors that are rude or offensive but you were unsure what to do about it? I’ve been there and it was highly uncomfortable. In fact, the situation still bothers me to this day. Here’s the CliffNotes version: Very early in my career, I watched a VP come on strong to a coworker, he befriended her and gave her some additional opportunities at work. Then he loaned her money and they started dating “in secret.” Eventually he had a meltdown and abandoned her. Her career stalled and she ultimately quit. Guess what, everyone? Nobody ever got mad at that VP. Not a single person! Well, that’s not true. I started asking questions of her, but I didn't know what to say.On today's show I'm talking to Morgan Mercer, founder and CEO of Vantage Point. She is an expert in this field and I am hopeful we can all learn a thing or two from her. Vantage Point uses virtual reality (yes, you read that correctly) to immerse employees, leaders, and managers into scenarios just like the one I described. They then train and test the same individuals on how to respond to difficult situations at work, appropriately.If you want to hear some of the best ways to handle sexual harassment at work and how virtual reality is paving the way to help us learn how to deal with these scenarios with compassion and empathy, then sit back and listen to this episode of Let’s Fix Work. In this episode, you’ll hear:  What standalone virtual reality is and how it can help with anti-sexual harassment training How virtual reality scenarios help people allocate all of their resources to solving an issue and how it helps people to translate feelings into information Why and how Vantage Point started with anti-sexual harassment training The idea that technology can teach you to be compassionate and can teach you empathy, but can it actually change behaviors and change attitudes through this type of training? Why sexual harassment training through virtual reality is important for employers, what they learn, and how they can set future training scenarios Morgan shares some stories of how Vantage Point’s technology has been shown to change behaviors, outcomes, or moved organizations forward Morgan shares her personal why, including why she is interested in fixing work from this perspective Why Morgan does the work she does: “Women don't speak out unless they speak up in unison. When you realize the level of inequality that so many people live with and face across the board, from economic background to various genders, their ethnicity to whatever it may be, it's really impossible for me not to care. When I leave the world one day I want to look back and I want to feel like I made an impact.” Morgan Mercer, Founder and CEO, Vantage PointResources from this episode:Thanks to our sponsor: Namely.com/podcastTryvantagepoint.com Can VR teach us how to deal with sexual harassment? Can VR make us more empathetic? How Virtual Reality Is Helping To Empower WomenCan Sexual Harassment Training Come of Age?

Do you love listening to other people’s stories and experiences from their daily lives? If so, you are not alone! This has become a major industry, with “influencers” showing up across multiple social media platforms and playing a role in the decisions people make. Being an influencer may seem like the perfect job. After all, some of them make huge incomes from their blogs, vlogs, and YouTube channels! But is it right for everyone?I’ve been sharing my experiences with others since very early in my HR career. I emailed stories about myself to illustrate elements of my life so that people could learn something from those experiences I was having. Today we refer to this practice as “lifecasting,” and on this episode, we’re going to talk about the ins and outs of lifecasting.Through my lifecasting, you've got a front row seat to my life! I've always been a lifecaster, even when I worked in human resources and I only had access to email years ago. That was my original way to get my message out. However, as the technology has changed, the distribution methods for my message have as well. In today’s episode, we’ll explore the idea of lifecasting, and I’ll give you my thoughts on the practice.In this episode, you’ll hear: How I got into lifecasting and my success with it What lifecasting is and reasons to do it or not to do it Knowing what is inbounds and what is out of bounds for sharing Ways to test out this lifestyle to see if blogging/vlogging/sharing is for you Resources from this episode:Thanks to our sponsor: Greenhouse.ioBrittany Hennessy “Influencer” Lifecasting: What It Is and How It Will Change Societygreenhouseopen.com/ Use code fixwork for 25% off your ticket Thank you to our sponsor, Greenhouse Software! At Greenhouse OPEN 2019, their annual conference, they are celebrating the Talent Makers – the people who have figured out how great hiring drives business growth. Registration is open for the conference. I’ll be there speaking and I would love to see you! Head on over to GreenHouseOpen.com and use code fixwork for 25% off discount your conference ticket. Then I’ll see you in New York in June!

What does the future of finding work look like? Well, my friends, it is challenging, of course. We all know that. Our guest today will help guide us through some of the struggles people face in a transition between jobs. Patrick Lynch is the President of CMP Southeast Region, a talent and transition firm that helps HR leaders develop their people and teams across the full talent life cycle – from talent acquisition and leadership development to organization development and outplacement support.In this conversation, we speak honestly about the challenges of finding work, especially if you're over 50, you're a woman, or you're differently abled. We talk about the ways in which outplacement can help you develop a network, grow your network, and find a job that you can actually be successful in. Plus, we talk about some of the challenges workers of all types are facing in today’s job economy. So if you want to think more strategically about the future of finding work or learn more about outplacement, check out this episode of Let’s Fix Work.In this episode, you’ll hear: What outplacement is and the ways this service can benefit you How getting a new job is changing and how to look at networking in the 21st century How an introvert really can be effective at networking Pat’s take on the future of work That older candidates must be creative at finding new work The importance of taking control and being a lifelong learner “Things are moving at such a fast rate that you have to be always keeping yourself current because some industry darling all of a sudden could be disrupted in a matter of a few short years. Now what do you do? And so you have to have that ability to adapt and be flexible.” ~ Pat Lynch, CMPResources from this episode:Thanks to our sponsor: Greenhouse.ioConnect with Patrick on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patricklynchcmp/CMP website: https://www.careermp.com/greenhouseopen.com/ Use code fixwork for 25% off your ticketThank you to our sponsor, Greenhouse Software! At Greenhouse OPEN 2019, their annual conference, they are celebrating the Talent Makers – the people who have figured out how great hiring drives business growth. Registration is open for the conference. I’ll be there speaking and I would love to see you! Head on over to GreenHouseOpen.com and use code fixwork for 25% off discount your conference ticket. Then I’ll see you in New York in June!