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Transform Your Workplace

Transform Your Workplace

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The "Transform Your Workplace" podcast, renowned as a top-rated HR and leadership podcast, covers into all aspects necessary for creating an outstanding workplace. It features a diverse lineup of industry experts, authors, speakers, HR professionals, and entrepreneurs worldwide who share their insights and big ideas for organizational transformation. Every week, the podcast explores a fresh topic, encompassing various subjects such as human resources, effective communication, cultural development, personal and business growth, leadership, and the latest workplace trends, such as A.I.2012-2026 Xenium Resources, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Economía Gestión Gestión y Liderazgo
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  • The Leadership Skill No One Talks About (But Everyone Needs) with Margaret Andrews

    The Leadership Skill No One Talks About (But Everyone Needs) with Margaret Andrews
    Apr 3 2026
    Most leaders get promoted because they're great at their job. But being great at your job and being a great leader are two very different things. In this episode, Brandon sits down with Margaret Andrews, leadership educator and author of Manage Yourself to Lead Others, to explore why self-understanding is the real foundation of effective leadership. Margaret shares stories from decades of working with executives, including the moment a high-achieving engineer stood up in front of his peers and admitted he'd been a terrible manager. They dig into why 85% of the reasons people choose their best boss come down to interpersonal skills, what happens when your intentions don't match your behaviors, and how to build the muscle of pausing before you react. Whether you're a new manager trying to find your footing or a seasoned leader who's hit a wall, this conversation will challenge you to look inward before you try to lead outward. Timestamps 0:00 Welcome and Xenium HR sponsor message2:30 Intro to Margaret Andrews and episode preview3:00 The Dr. Ventura story and why high achievers see themselves in it6:30 Why talent, hard work, and good intentions aren't enough7:00 There's no single right way to lead. So how do you find yours?9:30 The Best Boss Exercise and what 85% of people say14:14 The gap between intentions and behaviors15:45 What happens when leaders stop growing17:30 Phil's story and finding your own definition of leadership20:30 Bad Mood Beth and why self-awareness without self-management falls short22:30 Using the pause between stimulus and response25:45 Sharon's approach to getting the best out of her team27:00 Culture makers vs. culture takers31:30 The John Reed story and why small ethical lapses matter33:00 Why people fear their potential more than their limitations A QUICK GLIMPSE INTO OUR PODCAST Podcast: Transform Your Workplace, sponsored by Xenium HR Host: Brandon Laws In Brandon's own words: "The Transform Your Workplace podcast is your go-to source for the latest workplace trends, big ideas, and time-tested methods straight from the mouths of industry experts and respected thought-leaders." About Xenium HR Xenium HR is on a mission to transform workplaces by providing expert outsourced HR and payroll services for small and medium-sized businesses. With a people-first approach, Xenium helps organizations create thriving work environments where employees feel valued and supported. From navigating compliance to enhancing workplace culture, Xenium offers tailored solutions that empower growth and simplify HR. Whether managing employee relations, payroll processing, or implementing impactful training programs, Xenium is the trusted partner businesses rely on to elevate their workplace experience. Discover how Xenium can transform your workplace: Learn more Connect with Brandon Laws: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lawsbrandon Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lawsbrandonAbout: https://xeniumhr.com/about-xenium/meet-the-team/brandon-laws Connect with Xenium HR: Website: https://xeniumhr.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/xenium-hr Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/XeniumHR Twitter: https://twitter.com/XeniumHR Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/xeniumhr YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/XeniumHR #Leadership #SelfAwareness #ManageYourself #LeadershipDevelopment #WorkplaceCulture #EmotionalIntelligence #TransformYourWorkplace #HRLeadership #NewManagers #InterpersonalSkills
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    36 m
  • What Small Business Leaders Need to Know About the Economy Right Now

    What Small Business Leaders Need to Know About the Economy Right Now
    Mar 31 2026
    What happens when the labor shortage economists warned about finally arrives, AI reshapes entire industries overnight, and the economic outlook is anything but certain? Economist Dr. Bill Conerly joins Brandon Laws to break it all down. With over 1,400 speaking engagements and decades of experience advising business leaders, Bill brings a rare combination of sharp data analysis and plain-spoken clarity. This conversation covers the demographic forces squeezing the labor market, why AI's impact on jobs is more uneven than the headlines suggest, how small businesses can start adopting AI without overthinking it, and what a "flexible stance" looks like when the range of economic possibilities keeps widening. If you're a business owner, HR leader, or anyone making workforce decisions right now, this is the episode you need to hear. Timestamps 0:00 Introduction and episode overview2:00 The labor shortage economists predicted is now here5:30 Why doom and gloom forecasts keep missing the mark7:30 Is the pipeline behind Baby Boomers enough to fill the gap?9:30 How an era of labor abundance created sloppy management habits11:00 Are there people who could work but choose not to?13:00 The trades shortage and whether younger workers are filling it15:00 What skills people should be learning in the age of AI17:30 Are AI-driven layoffs real or a convenient excuse?20:00 Could we see 10% GDP growth and 10% unemployment at the same time?23:00 The shift from wanting stuff to wanting experiences26:00 The productivity paradox of doing more but not working less28:00 How small businesses should start adopting AI32:00 Is AI an existential threat?35:00 Fed decision, inflation, and the economic outlook38:00 Why small businesses are struggling while the stock market climbs41:30 What's underhyped and overhyped in the economy right now44:00 What's going on in Oregon's economy45:30 What a flexible stance looks like for business leaders right now A QUICK GLIMPSE INTO OUR PODCAST Podcast: Transform Your Workplace, sponsored by Xenium HR Host: Brandon Laws In Brandon's own words: "The Transform Your Workplace podcast is your go-to source for the latest workplace trends, big ideas, and time-tested methods straight from the mouths of industry experts and respected thought-leaders." About Xenium HR Xenium HR is on a mission to transform workplaces by providing expert outsourced HR and payroll services for small and medium-sized businesses. With a people-first approach, Xenium helps organizations create thriving work environments where employees feel valued and supported. From navigating compliance to enhancing workplace culture, Xenium offers tailored solutions that empower growth and simplify HR. Whether managing employee relations, payroll processing, or implementing impactful training programs, Xenium is the trusted partner businesses rely on to elevate their workplace experience. Discover how Xenium can transform your workplace: Learn more Connect with Brandon Laws: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandonlaws Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brandonlawsAbout: https://www.intakecreative.com/about Connect with Xenium HR: Website: https://www.xeniumhr.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/xenaborhood Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/xeniumhr Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/xenaborhood Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/xeniumhr YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/xeniumhr Connect with Bill Conerly: Website: https://www.conerlyconsulting.com
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    49 m
  • High Functioning Alcoholism Is the Workplace Problem Nobody Talks About with Sarah Allen Benton

    High Functioning Alcoholism Is the Workplace Problem Nobody Talks About with Sarah Allen Benton
    Mar 24 2026
    In this eye-opening episode of Transform Your Workplace, host Brandon Laws sits down with Sarah Allen Benton, licensed mental health counselor, treatment program owner, and author of Understanding the High-Functioning Alcoholic: Breaking the Cycle and Finding Hope. Together, they unravel one of the most misunderstood issues affecting modern professionals and workplaces today: high‑functioning alcoholism. Sarah shares her personal journey to sobriety, the psychology behind addiction, and the cultural and workplace systems that keep high achievers hidden in plain sight. She offers practical guidance for leaders and HR professionals on creating healthier work cultures, supporting employees in recovery, and recognizing silent struggles before they escalate. This conversation is raw, insightful, and essential for anyone committed to fostering a workplace where people can truly thrive. This is a powerful conversation that every workplace leader, team member, and caring human should hear. Key Timestamps 00:02 — Brandon welcomes guest Sarah Allen Benton to discuss high‑functioning alcoholism. 00:39 — How high-functioning alcoholism hides in plain sight. 01:53 — What defines an alcoholic vs. a high-functioning alcoholic. 02:43 — The danger of craving, obsession, and loss of control. 03:19 — Sarah's personal story: from early drinking to "functioning" success. 05:04 — The strict rules high-functioning alcoholics create to justify drinking. 06:15 — Reaching a breaking point and the failed attempts to control alcohol. 07:03 — Sobriety begins: the moment things had to change. 08:20 — The internal motivators that pushed Sarah to recovery. 09:17 — The illusion of "not hitting bottom" and why accountability matters. 10:43 — Why Sarah believes the workplace is full of high-functioning alcoholics. 12:06 — The harmful stereotype of the "chronic severe alcoholic" and why it misleads us. 13:37 — How workplace culture and performance expectations keep problems hidden. 15:05 — The legal field and professions with high rates of alcohol use disorder. 16:28 — How alcohol becomes normalized in workplace cultures. 17:20 — Why alcohol-centered workplace events can be harmful. 18:03 — Rethinking workplace wellness: burnout, alcohol, and healthier alternatives. 19:26 — Younger generations drinking less—what it means for culture. 20:20 — How alcohol-focused events impact employees in recovery. 22:42 — Respecting personal choices: why some people don't drink. 23:18 — The moments and seasons that make sobriety hardest. 25:22 — What happens in the brain: genetics, dopamine, and self-medication. 28:42 — When alcohol stops "working" and the fear that follows. 29:01 — Talking to kids about alcohol and family risk factors. 31:54 — Shame, guilt, and the stigma surrounding alcoholism. 35:47 — Building pride in recovery and finding support. 36:50 — What leaders and HR can do to support employees struggling or in recovery. 39:18 — The first step someone can take if they're questioning their alcohol use. 41:14 — Where to find Sarah's work and additional resources. A QUICK GLIMPSE INTO OUR PODCAST Podcast: Transform Your Workplace, sponsored by Xenium HR Host: Brandon Laws In Brandon's own words: "The Transform Your Workplace podcast is your go-to source for the latest workplace trends, big ideas, and time-tested methods straight from the mouths of industry experts and respected thought-leaders." About Xenium HR Xenium HR is on a mission to transform workplaces by providing expert outsourced HR and payroll services for small and medium-sized businesses. With a people-first approach, Xenium helps organizations create thriving work environments where employees feel valued and supported. From navigating compliance to enhancing workplace culture, Xenium offers tailored solutions that empower growth and simplify HR. Whether managing employee relations, payroll processing, or implementing impactful training programs, Xenium is the trusted partner businesses rely on to elevate their workplace experience. Learn more: https://www.xeniumhr.com/ Connect with Brandon Laws LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lawsbrandon Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lawsbrandon About: https://xeniumhr.com/about-xenium/meet-the-team/brandon-laws Connect with Xenium HR Website: https://xeniumhr.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/xenium-hr Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/XeniumHR Twitter: https://twitter.com/XeniumHR Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/xeniumhr YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/XeniumHR
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