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 128: Why Do We Do Bob'nJoyce?

    October 2nd, 2023  |  10 mins 38 secs
    business, csuite, executive, hr, human resources, leadership, od, organizational development, our why

    In this episode, Bob’nJoyce talk candidly about their work and why it matters so much to them.

  • Episode 127: Maximizing Your Most Important Asset - Your People

    September 25th, 2023  |  23 mins 30 secs
    business, csuite, executive, hr, human resources, leadership, mckinsey research on engagement, od, organizational development

    In this episode, Bob’nJoyce explore the latest McKinsey work where they categorize employees based on work performance and engagement.

  • Episode 126: Cultivating a Learning Organization - Part 2

    September 19th, 2023  |  22 mins 7 secs
    business, csuite, executive, hr, human resources, leadership, learning organization, od, organizational development

    In this episode, Bob’nJoyce continue their exploration about what it takes to become a learning organization.

  • Episode 125: Cultivating a Learning Organization

    September 5th, 2023  |  18 mins 50 secs
    business, csuite, executive, hr, human resources, leadership, learning culture, od, organizational development

    In this episode, Bob’nJoyce explore what it takes to become a learning organization.

  • Episode 124: The Super Power of Solitude

    August 30th, 2023  |  18 mins 35 secs
    business, csuite, executive, hr, human resources, leadership, od, organizational development, solitude and leadership

    In this episode, Bob’nJoyce discuss the merits of solitude - being alone with one’s thoughts.

  • Episode 123: How the Mighty Fall

    August 21st, 2023  |  24 mins 37 secs
    business, csuite, executive, hr, human resources, jim collins, leadership, od, organizational development, why the mighty fall

    In Jim Collins latest book, How the Mighty Fall and Why Some Companies Never Give In, he describes the 4 stages of why companies fail. In today’s podcast, Bob’nJoyce rift on the markers (signs of trouble ahead) that Collins suggests leaders look for in their organizations

  • Episode 122: Imposter Syndrome – The Fear of Being Found Out

    August 14th, 2023  |  22 mins 19 secs
    business, csuite, executive, hr, human resources, imposter syndrome, leadership, od, organizational development

    Joyce and I often choose a topic based on an itch we need to scratch. In this episode, Joyce takes umbrage with the phenomenon known as imposter syndrome.

  • Episode 121: Life Lessons From Maria Popova

    August 3rd, 2023  |  16 mins 31 secs
    business, csuite, executive, hr, human resources, leadership, maria popova, od, organizational development

    In this episode, Bob’nJoyce share the brilliant insights of Maria Popova, from her life16 life-learnings from The Marginalian.

  • Episode 120: Designing Effective Meetings

    August 1st, 2023  |  26 mins 54 secs
    business, csuite, designing meetings, executive, hr, human resources, leadership, od, organizational development

    In this episode, Bob’nJoyce discuss the importance of meetings to an organization's success.

  • Episode 119: HR Policies That Work

    July 28th, 2023  |  32 mins 43 secs
    business, csuite, executive, hr, hr policies that work, human resources, leadership, od, organizational development

    In today’s episode, Bob’Joyce discuss the seemingly banal topic of writing HR policy.

  • Episode 118: Why Middle Managers Matter

    July 17th, 2023  |  18 mins 13 secs
    business, csuite, executive, good middle managers, hr, human resources, leadership, od, organizational development

    In this episode, Bob’nJoyce discuss the often maligned and under-appreciated middle manager.

  • Episode 117: Guide to Becoming a Great Interviewer

    July 10th, 2023  |  23 mins 30 secs
    business, csuite, executive, great interview skills, hr, human resources, leadership, od, organizational development

    In this episode, Bob’nJoyce demystify what it takes to become great at interviewing. Most people think they are pretty good at it. Fact is, we can all be better.

  • Episode 116: The Audacity of Hope

    June 26th, 2023  |  15 mins 16 secs
    business, csuite, executive, hope, hr, human resources, leadership, od, organizational development

    Bob’n Joyce attack the seemingly amorphous topic of hope. What we do know is that right now, we need the energy of hope.

  • Episode 115: With Mixed Feelings, We Approach the Topic of Performance Management One More Time

    June 12th, 2023  |  26 mins 53 secs
    business, csuite, executive, hr, human resources, leadership, od, organizational development, performance management again

    Can’t live with them. Can’t Live without them. Yes, we are talking about performance conversations.

  • Episode 114: When Leadership Checks Out

    June 1st, 2023  |  18 mins 50 secs
    business, csuite, executive, hr, human resources, leadership, losing your leadership edge, od, organizational development

    In this episode, Bob’n Joyce discuss what happens when leaders lose their edge when boredom and doubt takes over.

  • Episode 113: The Murky Middle

    May 24th, 2023  |  26 mins 46 secs
    business, csuite, executive, hr, human resources, leadership, od, organizational development, the murky middle

    In this episode, Bob’nJoyce get real about the uncertainty and chaos of today’s world and what we can do to navigate through it.