About the show

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 OD C-suite executives who share their successes, failures, and hacks. They believe that it's an exciting time for this work and give specifics around acquisitions, policy nightmares, and grand moments. This podcast is to support your work and to take a moment to step away from the daily chaos. Come on in, grab a snack, and welcome!

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Episodes

  • Episode 180: Managing Without Power – A conversation with Joris Merks-Benjaminsen

    January 17th, 2025  |  54 mins 24 secs
    business, csuite, executive, hr, human resources, joris merks-benjaminsen, leadership, od, organizational development

    Today, Joris Merks-Benjaminsen joins us from the Netherlands to share his work helping companies cultivate leaders who emphasize both accountability and human connection to achieve extraordinary results.

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    Episode 179: 2025 - The Year of Doing Something! (Some will work, others won’t)

    January 8th, 2025  |  30 mins 12 secs
    2025 workplace trends, business, csuite, executive, hr, human resources, leadership, od, organizational development

    Bob’ n Joyce look ahead to 2025 and share what workplace pundits tell us what we can expect this year.

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    Episode 178: This Podcast: A Refuge for Inspiration and Recharging

    December 30th, 2024  |  16 mins 48 secs
    business, csuite, executive, hr, human resources, leadership, od, organizational development, our why 2024

    In this episode, Bob ‘n Joyce put the spotlight on OD/HR practitioners and their role helping organizations navigate these exhilarating but terrifying times. Institutions, governments, and people worldwide are being challenged in ways not seen before.

  • Episode 177: Bittersweet Tidings: The paradox of Holiday Cheer

    December 23rd, 2024  |  26 mins 27 secs
    baah humbug, business, csuite, executive, hr, human resources, leadership, od, organizational development

    In this episode, Bob ‘n Joyce talk about the emotional highs and lows that surround the holidays.

  • Episode 176: Honoring OD/HR: The Legacy We Leave Behind

    December 16th, 2024  |  22 mins 48 secs
    business, csuite, executive, hr, human resources, joyce's legacy, leadership, od, organizational development

    In today’s episode, Bob’nJoyce discuss the impact OD/HR practitioners have shaping culture and transforming organizations.

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    Episode 175: Workplace Connection – The Cure for Loneliness

    December 9th, 2024  |  20 mins 51 secs
    building community, business, csuite, executive, hr, human resources, leadership, od, organizational development

    In this episode, Bob’nJoyce discuss why building community and connection in the workplace should be every leader’s responsibility.

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    Episode 174: DEI 2.0: Reinventing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

    December 5th, 2024  |  24 mins 44 secs
    business, csuite, dei, executive, hr, human resources, leadership, od, organizational development

    In this episode, Bob’nJoyce rift on the recent trend of abandoning DEI programs in organizations and institutions.

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    Episode 173: TeamSpeak: Unlocking Potential Through Dialogue

    November 26th, 2024  |  19 mins 35 secs
    business, csuite, executive, hr, human resources, leadership, od, organizational development, the power of dialogue

    In this episode, Bob’nJoyce discussed the power of guided dialogue for jumpstarting a team.

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    Episode 172: What Keeps Us ‘All In’ Despite Life’s Curveballs

    November 15th, 2024  |  23 mins 19 secs
    all in, business, csuite, executive, hr, human resources, leadership, od, organizational development

    In this episode, Bob’nJoyce muse about the paradox of being 'all in.'

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    Episode 171: The X Factor in Leadership

    November 7th, 2024  |  20 mins 14 secs
    2024 election, business, csuite, executive, hr, human resources, leadership, od, organizational development

    In this episode, Bob’nJoyce muse on the X factor in why some leaders excel and thrive. The context is today’s podcast was recorded on November 5th, America’s election day and a new leader will be chosen.

  • Episode 170: Getting Unstuck When Rules & Norms No Longer Apply

    October 30th, 2024  |  25 mins 42 secs
    2024 presidential election, business, csuite, executive, hr, human resources, leadership, od, organizational development

    In this Episode, exactly one week before the U.S. elections, Bob’nJoyce take on the timely topic of getting unstuck when uncertainty and anxiety run rampant.

  • Episode 169: What Makes a Great CEO? (It's Not What You May Think)

    October 22nd, 2024  |  23 mins 28 secs
    business, csuite, executive, hr, human resources, leadership, od, organizational development, what makes great ceo's

    In this episode, Joyce shares the characteristics and unique qualities of high performing CEO’s she has worked with over her career.

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    Episode 168: A Conversation with Corey Spitzer – Humble Start-up Guru & Sausage Maker

    October 8th, 2024  |  37 mins 14 secs
    business, corey spitzer, csuite, executive, hr, human resources, leadership, od, organizational development

    In this episode, Bob’nJoyce interview Corey Spitzer - serial entrepreneur, IT expert, start-up guru, and business change agent.

  • Episode 167: Lessons from Fender Bender Entrepreneurs

    September 27th, 2024  |  28 mins 50 secs
    business, car repair, csuite, executive, hr, human resources, leadership, od, organizational development

    In this episode, Bob’nJoyce discuss how a network of auto repair tradespeople loosely organize as entrepreneurs to provide value and quality.

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    Episode 166: The Antidote to Dull Thinking

    September 13th, 2024  |  27 mins 18 secs
    breakthrough thinking, business, csuite, executive, hr, human resources, leadership, od, organizational development, synectics

    In this episode, Bob’nJoyce discuss ways to unleash our best thinking when feeling stuck.

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    Episode 165: CEO Flaws and Flubs

    September 4th, 2024  |  27 mins 13 secs
    business, ceo flaws, csuite, executive, hr, human resources, leadership, od, organizational development

    In this episode, Bob’nJoyce discuss CEO flaws and flubs they observed while working with them.