What does a baby boomer do when he finds himself the fish-out-of-water at a tech startup? Well, if you’re Dan Lyons, you write about it and expose a side of startup culture that we don’t usually see in the news. Xenium’s Brandon Laws leads a discussion with Tyler Meuwissen of Lyon’s latest book, Disrupted: My Misadventure in the Start-Up Bubble. We’ll touch on all the hot topics, from “unicorns” and Silicon Valley culture to the free candy and flip flops, and offer our HR perspective on Lyons’ most interesting insights.  

When it comes to business, great leaders aren't born, they're made. So how do we ensure we're doing what we can to empower our employees? Deb Calvert, bestselling author and president of People First Productivity Solutions, joins us to discuss the importance of leadership development in your business. We'll cover all the latest trends in training and development—from engagement to productivity to the best tactics for developing the millennial workforce into the leaders of tomorrow.

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Articles & Resources

• Get the free Emerging Leaders training course: http://bit.ly/20O8iJC
• Link to the BrightTALK on how to build the business case for leadership development: https://www.brighttalk.com/webcast/13989/195203
• Article on Youth Leadership Development: http://bit.ly/1Wq4OO

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When it comes to business, great leaders aren’t born, they’re made. So how do we ensure we’re doing what we can to empower our employees? Deb Calvert, bestselling author and president of People First Productivity Solutions, joins us to discuss the importance of leadership development in your business. We’ll cover all the latest trends in training and development—from engagement to productivity to the best tactics for developing the millennial workforce into the leaders of tomorrow.

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Articles & Resources

• Get the free Emerging Leaders training course: http://bit.ly/20O8iJC 
• Link to the BrightTALK on how to build the business case for leadership development: https://www.brighttalk.com/webcast/13989/195203
• Article on Youth Leadership Development: http://bit.ly/1Wq4OO

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Follow Brandon Laws on Twitter @BrandonLaws

Follow Deb Calvert on Twitter @PeopleFirstPS

Visit the People First Productivity Solutions website

How can asking questions lead to being an effective leader? Let's find out. Michael Bungay Stanier, author and founder of Box of Crayons, joins us to discuss his latest book, The Coaching Habit: Say Less, Ask More & Change the Way You Lead Forever. Known for his coaching programs that help time-crunched managers develop their coaching skills in 10 minutes or less, Michael breaks down his coaching methodology, the best ways to jumpstart deep conversation and the smart habits that effective leaders embrace.

Buy The Coaching Habit for $0.99 May 23rd through June 1st. Buy the audiobook for $10 May 23rd - 25th.

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How can asking questions lead to being an effective leader? Let’s find out. Michael Bungay Stanier, author and founder of Box of Crayons, joins us to discuss his latest book, The Coaching Habit: Say Less, Ask More & Change the Way You Lead Forever. Known for his coaching programs that help time-crunched managers develop their coaching skills in 10 minutes or less, Michael breaks down his coaching methodology, the best ways to jumpstart deep conversation and the smart habits that effective leaders embrace.

Buy The Coaching Habit for $0.99 May 23rd through June 1st. Buy the audiobook for $10 May 23rd - 25th.

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The Department of Labor has officially updated the overtime regulations of the Federal Fair Labor Standards Act, or the FLSA. These updates are going to affect over 4 million workers in the United States—and by extension, their employers. Molly Kelley, Sr. HR Business Partner of Xenium, is our resident expert on the subject. She joins us to explain the current guidelines, break down the new language and its effects and offers next steps for employers and HR professionals to ensure compliance with the new regulations.

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• Final Overtime Rule - DOL

The Department of Labor has officially updated the overtime regulations of the Federal Fair Labor Standards Act, or the FLSA. These updates are going to affect over 4 million workers in the United States—and by extension, their employers. Molly Kelley, Sr. HR Business Partner of Xenium, is our resident expert on the subject. She joins us to explain the current guidelines, break down the new language and its effects and offers next steps for employers and HR professionals to ensure compliance with the new regulations.

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• Final Overtime Rule - DOL

Whether it's the office note-leaver or the backhanded compliment master, everyone has witnessed passive aggressive behavior in the workplace. But why does it happen? And what can we do about it? Berry Kruijning of Crowning Communications joins us for a candid talk about passive aggressive behavior. We'll discuss how to spot it, why it happens and how it can impact the workplace. Finally, we'll go over some ways you can manage your passive aggressive employees to create a more positive workplace.

Tell Us What You Think! https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/hr-small-biz-survey

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Supporting Articles:

• How to Deal with a passive Aggressive Co-Worker
• 7 Reasons Why People Use Passive Aggressive Behavior
• Confronting Passive Aggressive Behavior
• How to Manage Passive-Aggressive People

Whether it’s the office note-leaver or the backhanded compliment master, everyone has witnessed passive aggressive behavior in the workplace. But why does it happen? And what can we do about it? Berry Kruijning of Crowning Communications joins us for a candid talk about passive aggressive behavior. We’ll discuss how to spot it, why it happens and how it can impact the workplace. Finally, we’ll go over some ways you can manage your passive aggressive employees to create a more positive workplace.

Tell Us What You Think! https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/hr-small-biz-survey

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Supporting Articles:

• How to Deal with a passive Aggressive Co-Worker
• 7 Reasons Why People Use Passive Aggressive Behavior
• Confronting Passive Aggressive Behavior
• How to Manage Passive-Aggressive People

It’s clear that the wearable trend is here to stay. From counting steps to interrupting our sedentary habits—wearable technology helps us make healthier choices—and give us a nudge when we’re not. So, what about bringing it to the workplace? Benjamin Prinzing, CEO of Kadalyst, joins us to discuss the trends and challenges around wearable programs in the workplace—who’s doing it well, things to look out for, and how you can incorporate this technology to step up your own wellness program.

Tell Us What You Think! https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/hr-small-biz-survey

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