As we wrap up Season 1 of The HR Plug, your host LaShawn takes a look back on some of the biggest lessons and takeaways learned from its early episodes. Tune in to also find out what shifts and transitions are underway for Season 2 and how you can stay more connected and get involved in the show!

Thank you so much for your support and for tuning in to The HR Plug Season 1 - if you have any questions for LaShawn, email them over to info@thehrplug.com and you could have them answered on the show! 

KEY POINTS:

• Looking back at Season 1. 
• What to expect in Season 2! 
• Ways you can connect with The HR Plug. 
• About I Am Perfectly Essential.

QUOTABLES:

“It's your listening, it's your feedback, it's your support, that helps me to keep going and keep moving and keep pushing.”

PRODUCTS / RESOURCES:

Visit The HR Plug website at thehrplug.com/

Get the book I Am Perfectly Essential at thehrplug.com/imperfectly-essential 

IG | @the_hr_plug - instagram.com/the_hr_plug/

FB | facebook.com/EmployeesMatter/ 

TikTok | @thehrplug - tiktok.com/@thehrplug?

Got any questions for LaShawn? Email them over to info@thehrplug.com and you could have them answered on the show! 

The HR Plug is edited by Instapodcasts (visit at instapodcasts.com) 

As workplace cultures continue to evolve, the lines between personal and business get more and more blurred each day. So it may not come as a surprise that managers are struggling to find the perfect balance between the two. If you find yourself going through a similar struggle, then this episode is a must-listen. Be sure to take down notes as LaShawn shares the 6 ways you can hit those company targets without compromising on the needs of your team members. Tune in now and uncover the key to growing and maintaining faith, trust, and respect from your employees. 

KEY POINTS / MAIN TAKEAWAYS:

• Case studies of the Avoiding Conflict Approach. 
• Why do we need to have uncomfortable conversations? 
• Thoughts on the Sports Team Mentality approach. 
• 6 ways to foster inclusiveness in the workplace. 

QUOTABLES:

“A lot of businesses make the mistake of trying to keep personal and business separate. What we have to navigate towards is understanding that business is about employees. The employee is a part of the business. It's not just about the customer, because the employees are your link and connections to the customer.”

PRODUCTS / RESOURCES:

Visit The HR Plug website at https://www.thehrplug.com/

Follow The HR Plug on TikTok @thehrplug - https://www.tiktok.com/@thehrplug?

Follow The HR Plug on Instagram @the_hr_plug - https://www.instagram.com/the_hr_plug/?hl=en

The HR Plug is edited by Instapodcasts (visit at www.instapodcasts.com) 

Are you feeling underappreciated for the work you do at your company? Or are you perhaps struggling to compensate your high-performing employee due to budget restrictions? If your answer is yes to either of the two, then grab a pen and paper. Because in this episode, LaShawn talks about the important role leaders play in advocating for their employees and shares some creative ways to do so other than simply asking for a pay increase. Tune in and learn how to make your employees feel valued, or if you are an employee, how to advocate for yourself effectively. 

KEY POINTS / MAIN TAKEAWAYS:

• The importance of advocating for your employees.  
• What can leaders do to make their employees feel valued? 
• The consequences of not advocating for your employees.
• What to do if your leader is not advocating for you. 
• Why you shouldn’t be asking for a “pay raise” or “promotion”. 

QUOTABLES:

“Don't leave it up to these employees to come to you to ask for the things that you know they deserve. Employees will feel so much more valued, so much more appreciated, so much more respected when you recognize the work that they're doing and you initiate the process to make it right for them.”

PRODUCTS / RESOURCES:

Visit The HR Plug website at https://www.thehrplug.com/

Follow The HR Plug on TikTok @thehrplug - https://www.tiktok.com/@thehrplug?

Follow The HR Plug on Instagram @the_hr_plug - https://www.instagram.com/the_hr_plug/?hl=en

The HR Plug is edited by Instapodcasts (visit at www.instapodcasts.com) 

In order to be an effective leader, you have to constantly evolve by being open to change and the uncomfortable. In this episode, your host LaShawn Davis shares the moment she decided to try something she was completely unfamiliar with - TikTok. After posting a 60-second video with the help of her 15-year old daughter, that video has since then racked up a whopping 1.8 million views! Tune in and see how stepping out of your comfort zone can be scary and daunting but also incredibly fulfilling and exciting. 

KEY POINTS / MAIN TAKEAWAYS:

• The power of stepping out of your comfort zone. 
• How to get creative with your business and branding.
• The importance of being open and receptive.
• Why you need to respect and value your team. 

QUOTABLES:

“As leaders, you have to understand that the members of your team sometimes will have knowledge that you don't. And it's not uncommon to have to rely on them to help you get things done, or to help you move to that next goal in a more seamless way or in a way that you may not have thought about.”

PRODUCTS / RESOURCES:

I Am Perfectly Essential by LaShawn Davis - get your copy here: https://www.thehrplug.com/books-more

Visit The HR Plug website at https://www.thehrplug.com/

Follow The HR Plug on TikTok @thehrplug - https://www.tiktok.com/@thehrplug?

Follow The HR Plug on Instagram @the_hr_plug - https://www.instagram.com/the_hr_plug/?hl=en

The HR Plug is edited by Instapodcasts (visit at www.instapodcasts.com) 

Negotiating can be such a daunting thing to do for many of us… How do I justify my worth? How do I ask for more money without being pushy? What other things should I be negotiating for other than my salary? There is so much to navigate and it may all seem overwhelming. But not to worry, because LaShawn will guide you through the entire negotiation process in this episode. Find out how to negotiate like a pro so that you can get what you want and deserve from your hiring company! Learn all about counter offering, bonuses, benefits, and a whole lot more with LaShawn. Negotiating shouldn’t be a scary task, and sometimes all you need to do to get what you want, is ask! 

KEY POINTS / MAIN TAKEAWAYS:

• What to say when you are asked about your salary expectations.  
• The importance of researching the industry and market you are in. 
• How to justify what you are asking for. 
• 10 things outside of salary you should negotiate when accepting a new job. 

QUOTABLES:

“Everything is up for negotiation. Don't settle. If you have in mind what you want to make if you have in mind what you need to make it acceptable for you to work somewhere, ask for it.” 

“Think big picture because your salary is not what's going to keep you at that job. What's going to keep you at that job is going to be your level of comfort, your ability to have work-life balance, not working in a stressful work environment, and working somewhere where you feel that you can get everything you need to be successful. So don't be afraid to ask for those things.”

PRODUCTS / RESOURCES:

Visit The HR Plug website at https://www.thehrplug.com

Follow The HR Plug on Instagram @the_hr_plug - https://www.instagram.com/the_hr_plug/?hl=en

The HR Plug is edited by Instapodcasts (visit at www.instapodcasts.com) 

Engagement. You’ve probably heard this term being thrown around in your workplace a lot, but what does it really mean to be engaged in something or someone? Tune in as LaShawn shares what her definition of engagement is and what that should look like in the workplace. Find out how to connect with your employees on a deeper level so that they become more invested in you as a leader and in your business. LaShawn also explores some authentic and even fun ways for you to engage with your team! 

KEY POINTS / MAIN TAKEAWAYS:

• What defines true engagement? 
• What poor engagement looks like in your team. 
• Why should you be engaging with your team? 
• Ways to engage with your team members. 
• The difference between engagement and recognition. 
• The Empty Box Challenge. 

QUOTABLES:

“You can't expect your customers to be engaged in your business if you in turn are not engaged in the people who make your business: your employees.”  

PRODUCTS / RESOURCES:

Visit The HR Plug website at https://www.thehrplug.com

Follow The HR Plug on Instagram @the_hr_plug - https://www.instagram.com/the_hr_plug/?hl=en

The HR Plug is edited by Instapodcasts (visit at www.instapodcasts.com) 

There are plenty of tools, seminars, and courses out there that can help us become better leaders. But did you know that another way to level up your leadership capabilities is to invest? In this episode, LaShawn talks about the top 3 things you need to start investing in as a leader. Learn about the importance of investing in each of those things and how exactly to go about investing in them. So if you are looking to grow as a leader and form a stronger team, grab a pen and paper, and tune in to this episode now. 

KEY POINTS / MAIN TAKEAWAYS:

• How to invest in time with your team. 
• The different ways to compensate your team. 
• The importance of investing in yourself and your well-being.
• The consequences of not investing in your team. 

QUOTABLES:

“Don't be cheap when it comes to paying the talent that you seek. Because if you don't pay now, you will end up paying later.”  

PRODUCTS / RESOURCES:

Visit The HR Plug website at https://www.thehrplug.com

Follow The HR Plug on Instagram @the_hr_plug - https://www.instagram.com/the_hr_plug/?hl=en

The HR Plug is edited by Instapodcasts (visit at www.instapodcasts.com) 

A huge part of leadership is making sure that the needs of your team members are being met. And that includes keeping to the promises that you make to them. In this episode, LaShawn recounts the moments where she and her friends had been given false promises in their separate workplaces and how that compromised their trust in their leaders and in their companies. It’s time to stop expecting higher-level work that the company is unable or unwilling to compensate for! Tune in to hear her thoughts on the situation, and how you can handle such scenarios if you find yourself in a similar one. 

KEY POINTS / MAIN TAKEAWAYS:

• Why you need to take care of your team. 
• How making false promises can compromise your leadership.
• How to ensure that you get what you were promised (or what to do if you don't!)

QUOTABLES:

“If you make the false promises, you're going to have people on your team who are just there to collect a paycheck. And they will leave at the first opportunity that they can”  

PRODUCTS / RESOURCES:

Visit The HR Plug website at https://www.thehrplug.com

Follow The HR Plug on Instagram @the_hr_plug - https://www.instagram.com/the_hr_plug/?hl=en

The HR Plug is edited by Instapodcasts (visit at www.instapodcasts.com)