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Darrell Rounds, FMA, C.E.M. is Operations Group Manager at General Motors in Detroit, MI where he is a leader of all things Facilities Management for GM's World HQ at Renaissance Center and 30 regional sites across the U.S. Mike Petrusky asks Darrell about his career journey in facilities operations and asset management which leads to a broad-reaching discussion around "starting with why", strategic decision-making and recognition of the fact that people are the greatest assets in our organizations. Darrell offers recommendations for music and books and shares inspirational quotes to help FM and asset leaders navigate the unprecedented times in which we now live while delivering practical advice that is relevant for both today and into the future. Enjoy this special preview of the new "Asset Champion Podcast"! Connect with Darrell on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darrell-rounds-fma-c-e-m-b1a14312/ Read Darrell's most recent article on FMD: https://www.facilitiesnet.com/maintenanceoperations/article/Safe-at-Work-Creating-Healthy-Workplaces-During-Coronavirus-Pandemic--18916 Learn more about the "Asset Champion Podcast": https://www.assetchampion.com/ Share your thoughts with Mike via email: podcast@iOFFICECORP.com

Dan Bladen is Co-Founder & CEO at Chargifi and Peter Ankerstjerne is Global Facility Management & Employee Services Lead at JLL and First Vice Chair of the IFMA Global Board of Directors. Dan and Peter joined Mike Petrusky and his co-host Madison Dujka on a recent "Workplace Innovator Interactive Livestream" to discuss facility management technologies, advancement in wireless charging, touch-free office experiences and workplace strategies to help leaders keep their workforce safe when returning to the office during the COVID-19 pandemic. This highlight episode offers a look into some of the fun and inspirational conversations taking place during our weekly live broadcasts every Wednesday at Noon ET! Connect with Dan on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danbladen/ Connect with Peter on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/peter-ankerstjerne-1aa9121/ Listen to the full livestream recording: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/recording/839259832278560771 Register for future "Workplace Innovator Interactive" livestreams: https://www.iofficecorp.com/live-webinar-2020-weekly-livestream Discover free resources and explore past interviews at: https://www.workplaceinnovator.com/ Connect with Mike on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikepetrusky/ Share your thoughts with Mike via email: podcast@iOFFICECORP.com

Wayne Whitzell, LEED AP, CEST, AIPE, BEP, GBO is Executive Vice President at DFS Green and Gordon Wright is the director of HOK's global WorkPlace practice and a member of HOK's global Board of Directors. Wayne and Gordon joined Mike Petrusky and his co-host Madison Dujka on a recent "Workplace Innovator Interactive Livestream" to discuss some practical ideas around workplace safety and how facility management and real estate professionals might better understand how to approach things while they work to help navigate their organizations through these very complex and challenging times. Connect with Wayne on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wayne-whitzell-leed-ap-cest-aipe-bep-gbo-147870b/ Connect with Gordon on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gordonwright1/ Watch the full livestream video: https://register.gotowebinar.com/recording/3172895196480877057 Register for future "Workplace Innovator Interactive" livestreams: https://www.iofficecorp.com/live-webinar-2020-weekly-livestream Discover free resources and explore past interviews at: https://www.workplaceinnovator.com/ Connect with Mike on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikepetrusky/ Share your thoughts with Mike via email: podcast@iOFFICECORP.com

Kelly Johnson is Director of Facility Services at the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) and Geoff Snavely is Vice President and General Manager at Millicare Floor & Textile Care and they both are leaders at the Capital Chapter of IFMA in Washington, DC. Kelly and Geoff joined Mike Petrusky and his co-host Madison Dujka on a recent "Workplace Innovator Interactive Livestream" to discuss return to the office planning and how trust plays an essential role in helping individuals in our organizations navigate the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. This podcast episode captures a little bit of the fun, conversational tone of our livestream broadcasts while also providing amazing insights and practical advice for workplace leaders as they plan to support their workforce during these difficult times. Connect with Kelly on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelly-johnson-8786378/ Connect with Geoff on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/geoffsnavelymillicare/ Watch the full livestream video: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/recording/2666910940030144268 Register for future "Workplace Innovator Interactive" livestreams: https://www.iofficecorp.com/live-webinar-2020-weekly-livestream Discover free resources and explore past interviews at: https://www.workplaceinnovator.com/ Connect with Mike on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikepetrusky/ Share your thoughts with Mike via email: podcast@iOFFICECORP.com

Rex Miller is a consultant, speaker, and the author of several books including "Whole - What Teachers Need to Help Students Thrive" and "The Healthy Workplace Nudge: How Healthy People, Culture, and Buildings Lead to High Performance". In April 2020, Mike Petrusky hosted a live webinar broadcast called "Managing Stress & Humanizing the Workplace Machine in Unprecedented Times" where Rex discussed our human behavior and how stress often drives us to make poor decisions at critical times. Rex has gained many insights from research on wellbeing in the workplace, extensive studies around workplace wellness programs, and an understanding of how to manage stress by creating healthier environments. Rex shared his thoughts on unprecedented changes in our world while offering strategic foresight about culture change and the need for collaboration to shift behavioral health in the workplace. Connect with Rex on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rexmiller/ Learn more about Rex and his work: https://rexmiller.com/ Watch the full webinar video with Rex, Madi and Mike: https://www.iofficecorp.com/webinar-download-managing-stress-with-rex-miller Register for future "Workplace Innovator Interactive" livestreams: https://www.iofficecorp.com/live-webinar-2020-weekly-livestream Watch Mike on OSW Daily, a YouTube livestream: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9X1busb2H6aJbfQocWZRdw Discover free resources and explore past interviews at: https://www.workplaceinnovator.com/ Connect with Mike on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikepetrusky/ Share your thoughts with Mike via email: podcast@iOFFICECORP.com

Steve Todd is AVP, Global Head of Workplace at Nasdaq and Founder of Open Sourced Workplace where Mike Petrusky visits with him every morning for a YouTube livestream to discuss workplace issues during the COVID-19 pandemic. Mike asks Steve about how he is holding up personally after more than two months in lockdown as we are all forced to adapt to our "quarantine life". During a particularly busy week, Mike opens up about his Zoom fatigue and a feeling of burnout brought on by constant digital interactions. Steve and Mike explore both the challenges and opportunities for workplace leaders during the global pandemic and they share some of the struggles they have faced living and working during these unprecedented times. Connect with Steve on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevetoddexec/ Connect with Mike on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikepetrusky/ Watch the full video with Steve & Mike on OSW Daily, a YouTube livestream: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FU_hT2x099s&feature=youtu.be Register for future "Workplace Innovator Interactive" livestreams: https://www.iofficecorp.com/live-webinar-2020-weekly-livestream Learn more about Space-Right™ and explore past interviews at: https://www.workplaceinnovator.com/ Share your thoughts with Mike via email: podcast@iOFFICECORP.com

Chad Smith is Vice President of Product Strategy at iOFFICE and Lorri Strasser is Vice President of Global Solutions at NELSON Worldwide. On May 12, 2020, Mike Petrusky hosted a live webinar broadcast called "Design a Safer Workplace with Appropriate Physical Distancing" where Chad and Lori shared a vision of the strategies and technologies that will allow organizations to plan an effective return to the workplace during the COVID-19 global pandemic. During this webinar, Chad shared ways to leverage new and upcoming functionality from iOFFICE to enhance your workplace experience in these changing times including a new physical distancing tool called Space-Right®. Lori explained what she is hearing from clients about the top considerations when planning a return to the office for your workforce. Connect with Chad on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chaddavidsmith/ Connect with Lori on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lori-strasser-0b5a192/ Watch the full webinar video with Chad and Lori: https://www.iofficecorp.com/webinar-download-design-a-safer-workplace-with-appropriate-physical-distancing Register for future "Workplace Innovator Interactive" livestreams: https://www.iofficecorp.com/live-webinar-2020-weekly-livestream Watch Mike on OSW Daily, a YouTube livestream: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9X1busb2H6aJbfQocWZRdw Learn more about Space-Right® and explore past interviews at: https://www.workplaceinnovator.com/ Connect with Mike on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikepetrusky/ Share your thoughts with Mike via email: podcast@iOFFICECORP.com

Kay Sargent is Senior Principal and Director of WorkPlace at HOK where she is a recognized expert on workplace design and strategy issues. She is an award-winning designer who has worked with several Fortune 500 companies to optimize their global real estate portfolios and create innovative work environments. This week's podcast episode features highlights from the "Workplace Innovator Interactive Livestream" which was broadcast on April 22, 2020 in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. Mike Petrusky and Madison Dujka co-host a discussion about the many challenges and opportunities arising as workplace leaders plan for a return to the physical office. Kay shares her concerns about organizations rushing to make decisions when there is no "one size" solution for workplaces. She offers her ideas around the case for a hands-free workplace and gives us a vision for the future of the office in both the near and long term during our journey through this global pandemic. Connect with Kay on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kay-sargent-53b2431/ Learn more about HOK's WorkPlace offering: https://www.hok.com/projects/market/workplace/ Watch the full livestream video with Kay, Mike and Madi: https://register.gotowebinar.com/recording/6161199574568020240 Register for future "Workplace Innovator Interactive" livestreams: https://www.iofficecorp.com/live-webinar-2020-weekly-livestream Watch Mike on OSW Daily, a YouTube livestream: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9X1busb2H6aJbfQocWZRdw Discover free resources and explore past interviews at: https://www.workplaceinnovator.com/ Connect with Mike on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikepetrusky/ Share your thoughts with Mike via email: podcast@iOFFICECORP.com

Stormy Friday is an internationally recognized speaker in facility management, is Chair of the ProFMI Commission, and has served on the IFMA Board of Directors and the BOMI International Board of Trustees, Stan Mitchell is CEO of Key Facilities Management International and a recognized pioneer in the development of FM as a professional discipline worldwide, and Kylash Ramesh serves as a Management Analyst in the Division of Facilities Operations & Maintenance at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in Bethesda, MD. In April 2020, Mike Petrusky had the chance to ask each of these FM leaders questions about the COVID-19 crisis when he hosted the sold-out, one-hour ProFM Town Hall event called "Short and Long-Term Implications of the Pandemic on Facility Management". They discussed the immediate impact the coronavirus lockdown has had on jobs, shared highlights of the unsung heroes of facility management, provided advice on how to handle the re-opening of facilities, and they looked ahead to the lasting effect of the pandemic on facility management. Connect with Stormy on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stormy-friday-93351b12/ Connect with Stan on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stan-mitchell/ Connect with Kylash on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kylash-ramesh-b81001a0/ Watch the full ProFM Town Hall video: https://www.profmi.org/town-hall/ Register for future "Workplace Innovator Interactive" livestreams: https://www.iofficecorp.com/live-webinar-2020-weekly-livestream Watch Mike on OSW Daily, a YouTube livestream: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9X1busb2H6aJbfQocWZRdw Discover free resources and explore past interviews at: https://www.workplaceinnovator.com/ Connect with Mike on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikepetrusky/

Tyrel Melville, FMP is the Senior Regional Manager, Real Estate & Facilities for Scotiabank and an Adjunct Lecturer for UWI - ROYTEC's suite of Real Estate courses. In March 2020, Mike Petrusky hosted a live webinar broadcast called "The Intelligent Facility Management Transition - How FMs Start Smartly in New Roles" where Tyrel Melville talked about why job transitions matter to facility managers in 2020, what are the top 5 challenges FMs will face when entering into new roles, and he shared advice from FMs on facing workplace transition challenges. Tyrel delivered this presentation during IFMA's World Workplace 2019 in Phoenix, AZ and he offers his top findings from a survey completed by more than 460 FM professionals about the challenges of transitioning to a new role, including the transfer of knowledge from a predecessor, dealing with team dynamics, plus client and stakeholder management. Connect with Tyrel on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tyrelmelville/ Take Tyrel's FM survey: https://www.empiricalsolutions.biz/startsmartsurvey Watch the full webinar video with Tyrel and Mike: https://www.iofficecorp.com/webinar-download-the-intelligent-facility-management-transition Register for future "Workplace Innovator Interactive" livestreams: https://www.iofficecorp.com/live-webinar-2020-weekly-livestream Watch Mike on OSW Daily, a YouTube livestream: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9X1busb2H6aJbfQocWZRdw Discover free resources and explore past interviews at: https://www.workplaceinnovator.com/ Connect with Mike on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikepetrusky/