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 52: Being Fully Human Goes Mainstream

    January 11th, 2022  |  23 mins 14 secs
    business, csuite, executive, hr, human resources, leaders being fully human, leadership, od, organizational development

    In this episode, Bob’nJoyce discuss the shift towards humanizing organizations and leadership.

  • Episode 51: The New Normal: Living with Covid

    January 4th, 2022  |  22 mins 43 secs
    business, covid, csuite, executive, hr, human resources, leadership, od, organizational development

    In this episode, Bob’nJoyce get up close and personal with Covid as one of them tested positive.

  • Episode 50: Uncertainty’s Best Antidote - Shining the Light

    December 28th, 2021  |  26 mins 23 secs
    business, csuite, executive, hr, human resources, leadership, od, organizational development, shine the light, uncertainty

    In this episode, Bob’nJoyce explore the importance of bringing “light” into the tunnel when all seems bleak and uncertain.

  • Episode 49: Confronting Conflict – An Emerging HR/OD Competency

    December 21st, 2021  |  28 mins 36 secs
    business, conflict, csuite, disagreement, executive, hr, human resources, leadership, od, organizational development

    In this episode, we share practical tips on how individuals and groups can effectively navigate difficult conversation.

  • Episode 48: Creating a New Normal - What Stays and What Goes?

    December 16th, 2021  |  25 mins 2 secs
    business, csuite, executive, hr, human resources, leadership, od, organizational development, what goes?, what stays

    In this episode, Bob’nJoyce muse over the new order that is emerging from the chaos of Covid.

  • Episode 47: Riding a Bike is Easy, Sustaining Change Is Not

    December 7th, 2021  |  23 mins 25 secs
    business, csuite, executive, hr, human resources, leadership, od, organizational development, sustaining change

    It turns out we weren’t finished unraveling why sustaining change is so difficult when we go through training.

  • Episode 46: Caution Ahead – Navigating the Perils of Adult Learning

    December 2nd, 2021  |  24 mins 46 secs
    business, csuite, executive, hr, human resources, leadership, learning, od, organizational development, training

    Why does training too often miss the mark? This is the central question we take on in today’s podcast.

  • Episode 45: Lessons From Eating Popcorn – The Perfect Comfort Food

    November 23rd, 2021  |  31 mins 38 secs
    business, csuite, executive, hr, human resources, leadership, od, organizational development, popcorn and thriving in chaos

    In this episode, Bob’nJoyce explore the importance of finding respite and meaningful work in a dispirited, confused world.

  • Episode 44: When Work Works – Merits of a Large Organization

    November 18th, 2021  |  16 mins 23 secs
    business, csuite, executive, hr, human resources, large organizations, leadership, od, organizational development

    This week, Bob’nJoyce take on the merits of working in big organizations.

  • Episode 43: Why Employee Benefits Matter Now More Than Ever

    November 10th, 2021  |  25 mins 26 secs
    benefits and company values, business, csuite, executive, hr, human resources, leadership, od, organizational development

    In this episode, Bob’njoyce explore the importance of employee pay benefits to reflect an organization’s culture and values.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.