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Meaningful communication has a dramatic impact on happiness and morale in all facets of life. Join us for this #WorkTrends podcast and Twitter chat as our guest Mike Lindstrom discusses some powerful communication tips and tools to help you better understand the impact of your words on others. We will also cover why engaging people around you on a deeper level actually triggers happiness in the brain and creates a strong rapport. Get out of your own way and join us to discuss this very important topic with Host Meghan M. Biro and Guest Mike Lindstrom on 8/31 at 1pm ET.

Too many organizational leaders are scared of employee empowerment, often coming from cultures of command and control and fear what can happen if they give up that control. However, the greatest customer experience companies empower their teams to solve issues in real-time, resulting in more satisfied customers and fewer escalated issues. Our special #WorkTrends guest Adam Toporek (https://www.amazon.com/Your-Customers-Hero-Real-World-Techniques/dp/0814449050) will speak about customer service examples from Starbucks, Ritz Carlton and his own experience as a small business owner. Come learn these tips about how to Be Your Customer's Hero (http://beyourcustomershero.com/): How smart empowerment does not mean giving a blank check or giving up all control. It is a business decision based on analyzing risks and rewards.Why empowered employees are more dedicated to their jobs and more satisfied with their work.Why employee empowerment is one of the most powerful techniques for preventing poor customer experiences from occurring or escalating. This one-hour live podcast and Twitter chat between Host Meghan M. Biro and Guest Adam Toporek on August 24 at 1pm ET is not one to be missed!

#WorkTrends is back on August 17, 2016 at 1pm ET - join us! We will have guest Chris Cumby, author of The Success Playbook, on the show to we discuss how to build a rich and happy life. Come learn what he has named "The Four Pillars of Success." Chris will discuss what he defines as the fundamental basics to moving the needle in life. Come hear the keys to understanding who you are and how to identify the greatest opportunities. Chris, also known as, "The Kick Ass Sales Guy" will share the foundation for great success. It should be an informational and motivational show!    Mark you calendars every Wednesday at 1pm ET to join host Meghan M. Biro and our star-studded guest line-up. Our first half hour is the live podcast, followed by an active Twitter Chat using the hashtag #WorkTrends.

There is a massive trend right now in the enterprise toward open office environments, and understanding how that trend impacts employees is important. IT should understand the distraction challenges that employees face in different environments. We will also unpack who should manage these issues, the IT impacts, and much more with special guest Jennifer Adams from Plantronics.

So, what's a dragon, you ask? It’s an agile company fit to adapt, innovate and thrive even in disruptive times. The ever-popular unicorn tends to rely on risky and experimental business models. Dragons, however, are established companies that continue to leverage their original startup mentality to systematically innovate their way to profitability. Built on purposeful reinvention, scalable market dominance, and a commitment to long-term success, dragons are increasing in popularity. Come learn more about what it takes to be a dragon from author Daniel Newman, who recently co-wrote the popular business book, "Building Dragons: Digital Transformation in the Experience Economy."

During this exciting #WorkTrends, author and former FBI Lead International Hostage Negotiator Chris Voss will help us explore and understand the art of negotiation. Come learn why saying, “you’re right” and “yes” are at the root of the vast majority of misunderstandings in the workplace today. Do you want to know why, “that’s right” is the gold standard of great responses? Join us to learn why and much more.

When companies start to work on their compensation plans, often they do so with spreadsheets and formulas, far removed from either the people impacted by the compensation plans or the organizational objectives. Modern compensation brings people front and center in the pay business, creating a win/win situation between organizations and individuals. Join special guest Tim Low from Payscale learn more about: Using modern compensation practices to engage, motivate, and reward their top people.How compensation is a team sport, communicated transparently across the organization.Why compensation can be a win/win, not a battle, between employee and employer with fair pay.

Join us on #WorkTrends as we discuss a better way to create strengths-based organizations. Although this idea has been around for over a decade, most organizations have “false-started” on it. We will explore why this “false start” has happened and why it’s time to try a new approach. A truly strengths-based company is the competitive organization of the future - come learn more from author Josh Allan Dykstra.

During this #WorkTrends, Maria Orozova (@theMODstudio, @MariaOrozova) and Scott Thomas (@IntelechyGroup) will address how husband-and-wife entrepreneurs can work cohesively and collaboratively in the business world. There are so many entrepreneurs who have built businesses from the ground up — alongside their partners — but not many talk about the intersection of work and personal lives. Maria and Scott will share their first-hand experiences of working together as partner agency owners. Join us as we discuss how to: - Step forward in your businesses and be confident in forging your own paths - Break the norm by taking non-traditional approaches to partnerships - Build a foundation to feel comfortable when working alongside your partner. We will also review other useful tips you can use every day to make working with a spouse more harmonious.

Snapchat, Blab, Instagram, Periscope, Facebook Live, the list is growing… Live video has exploded onto the scene and now everyone can emulate their favorite talk show host. While video has been around for a while and we've witnessed YouTube sensations become legitimate celebrities, this is a whole new breed of social media. Join guest host Tim McDonald and special guest Brian Fanzo as we dig into the current trend and future promise of live streaming video across all industries.