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Bob 'n Joyce Talk HR 'n OD
The Bob 'n Joyce Talk HR 'n OD podcast, hosted by Bob Stapleton and Joyce Wilson-Sanford, is for Human Resources and Organizational Development change-makers committed to bold work in an era that calls for the skills, values and partnership of these two disciplines. Bob and Joyce are former HR and O...
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Episode 211: Safe Spaces in a Fractured World: Leading with Intention
The world feels broken — and so do many workplaces. In this episode, Bob ’n Joyce explore how a systems-based approach to Organization Development can...

Episode 210: Why Neurodivergent Leaders Hold Untapped Power: Insights from Rita Ramakrishnan, PCC, ACTC
In this episode, Bob ’n Joyce sit down with Rita Ramakrishnan, executive coach and neurodivergent leadership expert. Rita shares her passion for worki...

Episode 209: Quit the Guilt Trips, Get Real Buy-In
In this episode, Bob ’n Joyce call out those pushy political solicitations — the emails and texts that try to guilt or scare you into giving your time...

Episode 208: The Power of Grit: Blue-Collar Heroes Among Us
In this Labor Day episode, Bob ’n Joyce shine a spotlight on the blue-collar heroes who keep our communities and organizations running. These men and...

Episode 207: Hard Lessons, Simple Rules: What Really Works in OD
In this episode, Bob ’n Joyce share the hard-earned principles that helped their OD work actually stick. Too often, change efforts fail because the “r...

Episode 206: Resistance Isn’t the Enemy
In this episode, Bob ’n Joyce explore the surprising benefits of resistance to change. Too often, resistance is seen as a problem to squash — but that...

Episode 205: Unleashing Energy Part 2: The Hidden Force in Leadership and Culture
In this episode, Bob ‘n Joyce pick up where they left off in Episode 204, exploring the infectious power of energy. Too often overlooked, energy shape...

Episode 204: The Power We Don’t See (But Feel Everywhere)
In this episode, Bob ’n Joyce tap into the invisible but undeniable power of energy. What happens when we look at organizations — and even society — t...

Episode 203: Exploring Joyce’s Career Path: Twists, Turns, and Boyfriends
In this episode, Bob ‘n Joyce shine the spotlight on Joyce and her winding journey to becoming an OD expert. It’s a story filled with unexpected turns...

Episode 202: Assessment Grit: Knowing Before Doing
In this episode, Bob ‘n Joyce dig into the underrated superpower of knowing before doing. Before charging ahead, what if we paused to truly assess wha...

Episode 201: The Power of “I Want…”
In this episode, Bob ‘n Joyce explore a simple yet powerful technique called “I want…”—a way to name our desires and aspirations out loud. As we cross...

Episode 200: Episode 200 – Time to Reflect, Celebrate, and Appreciate
Today marks a major milestone—our 200th episode! For over four years, we’ve shown up every Tuesday morning, come rain or shine. This ritual has been o...

Episode 199: Thriving in Chaos: It's Happening to All of Us
In this episode, Bob ’n Joyce dive into what it takes for organizations to stay grounded when chaos and uncertainty are no longer the exception—they’r...

Episode 198: Michelle Griffin Ph.D.: Building a Business and a Life That Works
In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Michelle Griffin, CEO and founder of Griffin Resources—an entrepreneur who truly has the "right stuff." Whether...

Episode 197: 🎙 Resiliency Face-Off, Part 2: Spoiler—Ours Wins
In this second part of our resiliency deep dive, Bob ‘n Joyce take a close look at MIT Sloan’s latest take on what makes a culture truly resilient. Do...

Episode 196: The Resilience Face-Off: Street Smarts Meets Sloan MIT Smarts
In this episode, Bob ‘n Joyce dive into how to create and sustain organizational resiliency—a must-have competency in today’s fast-changing business w...

Episode 195: Flugidity Revisited: Why We’re Still Talking About Structure vs. Flexibility Back by popular demand… or maybe just our own curiosity.
After we hit “stop” on our last episode, Tight Ship or Jazz Band?, we realized the conversation wasn’t over. The tension between discipline and flexib...

Episode 194: Tight Ship or Jazz Band? Finding Balance in Today’s Workplace
Bob ‘n Joyce riff on how much structure is too much — and when it’s time to improvise.
In this episode, they dive into the ongoing tug-of-war be...

Episode 193: Beyond Ping Pong Tables: How to Build a Culture of Care
In this episode, Bob ‘n Joyce explore what it really takes to create a workplace where people thrive — and it’s a lot more than free snacks and ping p...

Episode 192: The Chosen Few: A Talent Strategy That’s Holding You Back
In this episode, Bob ’n Joyce explore the common practice of relying on the same group of people—time and again—to get important work done. Joyce call...

Episode 191: Creating Islands of Sanity in the Chaos – Part 2
In today’s episode, Bob ‘n Joyce pick up where they left off in episode 185, diving deeper into how leaders can navigate turbulent and unsettling time...

Episode 190: Getting Unstuck with Ernesto Gómez Arzapalo – OD Expert, Author, Academic, Entrepreneur... and All-Around Great Human
In this episode, Bob 'n Joyce sit down with someone who really knows how to spark transformation from the inside out—Ernesto Gómez Arzapalo. He’s worn...

Episode 189: Letting Employees Go – Do It Right or Pay the Price
In this episode, Bob and Joyce explore the critical importance of handling employee terminations the right way. When done poorly, these moments don’t...

Episode 188: OD Challenge: Who Do We Choose to Be?
In this episode, Bob and Joyce reflect on the evolving role of HR and OD amidst today’s profound global disruptions. Drawing inspiration from Meg Whea...

Episode 187: Where Science Meets OD Practice – A Conversation with Dr. Rob Lion
In this episode, Bob ‘n Joyce welcome Dr. Rob Lion, a strategist, professor, and expert in workplace culture, leadership development, and performance...

Episode 186: Brace for Impact: How to Survive Workplace Change
In today’s episode, Bob ‘n Joyce dive into how people react to change—especially in the workplace. If you’re a change agent or work in organizational...

Episode 185: Speaking Up or Staying Silent? Leadership in a Polarized World
In this episode, we tackle a conversation we’d rather avoid—but know we must have. How can leaders create the conditions for constructive dialogue in...

Episode 184: Lead with Intention: Make Every Moment Count
In this episode, Bob ‘n Joyce explore the power of deliberate and intentional leadership. Too often, we miss opportunities to maximize our impact by r...

Episode 183: Lead Like a Person, Not a Position - A Conversation with Mark Carpenter
In today’s episode, Bob ‘n Joyce welcome Mark Carpenter, author and leadership consultant, to discuss his work helping leaders bring their full humani...

Episode 182: Rethinking Leadership: The 5 Must-have Qualities for Today’s World
In this episode, Bob ‘n Joyce discuss the findings of a Strategy + Business Newsletter article on the 5 qualities that leaders must possess to succeed...

Episode 181: Blue Collar Power From the Ground Up – A Conversation with Ryan Englin
In this episode, Bob’nJoyce talk with Ryan Englin about what businesses can do to fully leverage the power of the people closest to the work. Englin i...

Episode 180: Managing Without Power – A conversation with Joris Merks-Benjaminsen
Today, Joris Merks-Benjaminsen joins us from the Netherlands to share his work helping companies cultivate leaders who emphasize both accountability a...

Episode 179: 2025 - The Year of Doing Something! (Some will work, others won’t)
Bob’ n Joyce look ahead to 2025 and share what workplace pundits tell us what we can expect this year. Instead of regurgitating a boring list, they sy...

Episode 178: This Podcast: A Refuge for Inspiration and Recharging
In this episode, Bob ‘n Joyce put the spotlight on OD/HR practitioners and their role helping organizations navigate these exhilarating but terrifying...

Episode 177: Bittersweet Tidings: The paradox of Holiday Cheer
In this episode, Bob ‘n Joyce talk about the emotional highs and lows that surround the holidays. At a time when people feel compelled to be joyful, t...

Episode 176: Honoring OD/HR: The Legacy We Leave Behind
In today’s episode, Bob’nJoyce discuss the impact OD/HR practitioners have shaping culture and transforming organizations. The spotlight, much to her...

Episode 175: Workplace Connection – The Cure for Loneliness
In this episode, Bob’nJoyce discuss why building community and connection in the workplace should be every leader’s responsibility. Research shows tha...

Episode 174: DEI 2.0: Reinventing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
In this episode, Bob’nJoyce rift on the recent trend of abandoning DEI programs in organizations and institutions. Companies that once were the champi...

Episode 173: TeamSpeak: Unlocking Potential Through Dialogue
In this episode, Bob’nJoyce discussed the power of guided dialogue for jumpstarting a team. This is a non-linear approach where new or struggling team...

Episode 172: What Keeps Us ‘All In’ Despite Life’s Curveballs
In this episode, Bob’nJoyce muse about the paradox of being 'all in.' With the world in disarray, many consider withdrawing and checking out but more...