Joyce Wilson-Sanford has more than 25 years of professional experience in progressive and bold global organizational development work at the C-suite level. She is retired after her most recent role as Executive Vice President of Strategic Organizational Development with the Delhaize Group, now Ahold. In that position, Wilson-Sanford designed succession planning, created a high potential global program, and instituted a global leadership college. She was integral to acquisition work, as well as cultural due diligence and synergy work. Wilson-Sanford executed self-managed leadership development groups, introduced OD principles, values, and methods across nine companies, as well as developed over 25 CEOs.
Joyce has two books in draft, “OD Maven” and “CEO Note to Self: The Blind Spots of Power.”
Find out more using the links above to visit her website and social media.
Joyce Wilson-Sanford has hosted 172 Episodes.
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Episode 42: Asking “What if…” – A Powerful Idea Generator
November 2nd, 2021 | 25 mins 12 secs
business, csuite, executive, hr, human resources, leadership, od, organizational development, what if
In today’s episode we explore a brainstorming technique called, “What if…”, a conversation exercise that unleashes creativity, innovation, and new ideas.
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Episode 41: HR/OD’s Duty to Speak Truth to Power
October 26th, 2021 | 29 mins 42 secs
business, csuite, executive, hr, human resources, leadership, od, organizational development, truth to power
Blind spots exist in every organization. They conceal organizational truths, that when left uncovered, hinder effectiveness and stifle innovation. In this episode, Bob and Joyce explore HR/OD’s responsibility to speak truth to power.
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Episode 40: Overcoming Burnout - An Interview with Joe Doty
October 18th, 2021 | 30 mins 31 secs
business, csuite, executive, hr, human resources, joe doty, leadership, od, organizational development
In today’s podcast, our guest, Joe Doty, shares how to be aware of and overcome workplace burnout.
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Episode 39: 7 Smart Strategies for Self-Management in Tough Times
October 11th, 2021 | 28 mins 3 secs
business, csuite, executive, hr, human resources, leadership, od, organizational development, thriving in chaos
Chaos and uncertainty has become the new normal and, as a result, we find ourselves at the beginning of the learning curve to cope. In this episode, Bobn’Joyce suggest strategies to not only survive, but thrive when chaos and uncertainty exist.
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Episode 38: Nobody Likes Pain - Especially Organizational Pain
September 28th, 2021 | 30 mins 29 secs
business, csuite, executive, hr, human resources, leadership, od, organizational change, organizational development, pain
In this episode, we explore the sources and implications of organizational pain.
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Episode 37: Let’s Get Goofy – The Power of Humor
September 21st, 2021 | 22 mins 2 secs
business, csuite, executive, hr, human resources, humor, leadership, od, organizational development
In this episode, Bob’NJoyce explore the benefits, and yes, the power of humor and play.
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Episode 36: All Things HR
September 14th, 2021 | 31 mins 11 secs
business, csuite, executive, hr, human resources, leadership, od, organizational development
In this episode, Bob’nJoyce get granular on all things HR. Joyce interviews Bob on the arc of his career in HR and his perspectives on the power of HR when aligned with OD and leadership.
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Episode 35: A Conversation with John Vegas on HR/OD's Impact
September 7th, 2021 | 33 mins 20 secs
business, csuite, executive, hr, human resources, john vegas, leadership, od, organizational development
In this episode, our guest, John Vegas, speaks about the role of HR/OD in an organization’s success.
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Episode 34: See Your Blind Spots (or Else)
August 31st, 2021 | 23 mins 43 secs
blind spots, business, csuite, executive, hr, human resources, leadership, od, organizational development
Blind spots can be the Achilles heel of leadership. In this episode, we explore why our blind spots hinder our effectiveness and an organization's success.
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Episode 33: Mentoring – A Catalyst for Development
August 24th, 2021 | 20 mins 20 secs
business, csuite, executive, hr, human resources, leadership, mentoring, od, organizational development
The saying, “When the student is ready, the teacher will appear,” is at the heart of successful mentoring. In this episode, we will explore mentoring programs and why some work but many don’t.
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Episode 32: Workplace Reinvention – An Opportunity
August 17th, 2021 | 22 mins 21 secs
business, csuite, executive, hr, human resources, leadership, od, organizational development, reinventing the workplace
Organizations are grappling with reinventing their workplace to attract and retain talent. In this episode, Bob’nJoyce noodle over what is possible when companies are imaginative and courageous in rethinking their workplaces.
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Episode 31: The Role of Third-Party Facilitation in HR/OD
August 10th, 2021 | 24 mins 46 secs
business, csuite, executive, hr, human resources, leadership, od, organizational development, third party facilitation
Third Party Facilitation (TPF) is an underappreciated role that HR & OD practitioners play. In this episode, we explore the importance and complexity of TPF.
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Episode 30: College Recruiting – An Innovative Approach with Extraordinary Results
August 3rd, 2021 | 29 mins 38 secs
business, csuite, executive, hr, human resources, leadership, od, organizational development, rmt
In this episode, we explore one company’s innovative, counterintuitive approach to hiring high potential college graduates into an accelerated learning program.
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Episode 29: Stepping Into the Unknown
July 27th, 2021 | 26 mins 8 secs
business, csuite, executive, hr, human resources, leadership, od, organizational development, unknown dilemma
Looking ahead there are more unknowns for families, institutions, and organizations as we emerge from the pandemic. In today’s episode, we take on the discomfort and demands of stepping into the unknown.
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Episode 28: Why Leaders Need To Be More Curious
July 20th, 2021 | 22 mins 29 secs
business, creativity, csuite, curiosity, executive, hr, human resources, innovation, leadership, od, organizational development
In this episode, Bob’nJoyce explore why curiosity is a critical 21st Century leadership skill.
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Episode 27: Hats Off to HR/OD Heroes
July 13th, 2021 | 22 mins 7 secs
business, csuite, executive, hr, hr heroes, human resources, leadership, od, organizational development
This episode salutes front line HR/OD professionals who do the tough work every day to move people and organizations forward.