Episode Archive
228 episodes of Bob 'n Joyce Talk HR 'n OD since the first episode, which aired on November 9th, 2020.
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Episode 226: The Problem Isn’t the Strategy — It’s the Thinking
February 25th, 2026 | 23 mins 36 secs
business, csuite, de bono lateral thinking, executive, hr, human resources, leadership, od, organizational development
What if the biggest obstacle in your organization isn’t resistance — but thinking? In this episode, Bob ’n Joyce explore why smart leaders keep applying logical, linear solutions to problems that require something different.
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Episode 225: The Culture You Have (Not the One You Talk About)
February 16th, 2026 | 12 mins 44 secs
business, csuite, de bono, executive, hr, human resources, lateral thinking for defining culture, leadership, od, organizational development
In this episode, Bob ’n Joyce challenge leaders and OD practitioners to stop treating culture like a slogan and start treating it like a system.
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Episode 224: OD’s 2026 Reality Check: What Actually Deserves Your Attention
February 10th, 2026 | 23 mins 13 secs
business, csuite, executive, hr, human resources, leadership, od, od's focus for 2026, organizational development
If you’re in OD or a leadership role, chances are your 2026 priorities already look familiar—and that might be the problem. In this episode, Bob and Joyce unpack what a group of seasoned OD practitioners believe must be at the center of OD and leadership attention in the year ahead.
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Episode 223: Clearing the Fog: Why Decluttering Isn’t the Point
January 30th, 2026 | 14 mins 33 secs
business, csuite, declutter the top of my bureau, executive, hr, human resources, leadership, od, organizational development
It’s January—the season of clean closets, organized drawers, and freshly emptied garages. In this episode, Bob ’n Joyce look beyond the annual cleanup ritual to ask a more interesting question: Does decluttering actually change anything, or does it just make us feel productive for a while?
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Episode 222: What the Business Demands from Its Leaders This Year
January 19th, 2026 | 22 mins 49 secs
2006 top 3 leadership competencies, business, csuite, executive, hr, human resources, leadership, od, organizational development
In today’s episode, Bob ’n Joyce take on a question many organizations avoid—but can’t afford to ignore: What does the business actually need from its leaders right now?
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Episode 221: Come Play in Our 2026 Rejuvenation Sandbox
January 15th, 2026 | 20 mins 41 secs
business, csuite, executive, hr, human resources, inquiry play sandbox, leadership, od, organizational development
What happens when you slow down, ask better questions, and resist the urge to rush to answers? In this episode, Bob ’n Joyce model a real-time reflection that sparks insight, tension, and surprising clarity for the year ahead.
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Episode 220: Starting Fresh: What Actually Makes a Reset Stick
January 5th, 2026 | 18 mins 29 secs
business, csuite, executive, future search conference in the new year 2026, hr, human resources, leadership, od, organizational development
In today’s episode, Bob ‘n Joyce reflect on the start of a new year and the importance of pausing to renew and reset our intentions.
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Episode 219: Happiness at Work: The Data Leaders Can’t Ignore
December 19th, 2025 | 24 mins 7 secs
business, csuite, executive, gallup 2025 world happiness report, hr, human resources, leadership, od, organizational development
In this episode, Bob ’n Joyce explore key findings from Gallup’s 2025 World Happiness Report.
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Episode 218: A Practical Way to Read What Your Organization Is Trying to Tell You
December 17th, 2025 | 18 mins 53 secs
business, csuite, executive, hr, human resources, joyce's org diagnostic, leadership, od, organizational development
In today’s episode, Bob ’n Joyce unpack an article Joyce wrote years ago on a powerful OD technique she used to assess organizational wellness.
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Episode 217: Unlocking Human Potential: A Conversation with Alfredo Borodowski, PhD, MSW
December 9th, 2025 | 46 mins 19 secs
alfredo brordowski, business, csuite, executive, hr, human resources, leadership, od, organizational development
In today’s episode, Bob ‘n Joyce are joined by Alfredo Borodowski for an energizing and insightful conversation on positivity, resilience, purpose, and happiness.
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Episode 216: How the Words We Use Lift — or Limit — Us
November 24th, 2025 | 18 mins 18 secs
business, csuite, executive, hannaford our words, hr, human resources, leadership, od, organizational development, suite
In this episode, Bob ‘n Joyce explore how the words we think and speak shape the world we live in.
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Episode 215: Speaking Truth to Power: A Conversation with Bernie Youngblood
November 18th, 2025 | 44 mins 12 secs
bernie youngblood, business, csuite, executive, hr, human resources, leadership, od, organizational development
Today, Bob ’n Joyce welcome Bernie Youngblood — a force of nature who brings passion, candor, and a deep sense of purpose to everything he touches.
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Episode 214: Outsourcing HR: What Could Possibly Go Wrong?
November 10th, 2025 | 19 mins 12 secs
business, csuite, executive, hr, human resources, leadership, od, organizational development, outsourcing hr services
In today’s episode, Bob ‘n Joyce dive into the pitfalls that often accompany the perceived benefits of outsourcing HR services.
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Episode 213: Leading with Purpose and Passion — A Conversation with Bishop Kevin Foreman
November 3rd, 2025 | 49 mins 8 secs
bishop foreman, business, csuite, executive, hr, human resources, leadership, od, organizational development
In today’s episode, Bob ‘n Joyce welcome Bishop Kevin Foreman — a powerhouse of purpose, energy, and impact. A success coach, author, philanthropist, entrepreneur, and founding Pastor of Harvest Church, Bishop Foreman has spent his life helping people rise above their circumstances and lead with intention.
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Episode 212: 🎙️ From Dismissal to Discovery: Finding Purpose After a Layoff with Steve Jaffe
October 20th, 2025 | 39 mins 50 secs
business, csuite, executive, hr, human resources, leadership, od, organizational development, steve jaffe
In today’s episode, Bob ‘n Joyce welcome Steve Jaffe, author of The Layoff Journey: From Dismissal to Discovery, for a powerful conversation about turning job loss into personal growth.
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Episode 211: Safe Spaces in a Fractured World: Leading with Intention
October 1st, 2025 | 22 mins 19 secs
business, csuite, executive, hr, human resources, leadership, od, organizational development, safe spaces in chaos
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 help leaders respond with intention.