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 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Episode 26: Managing Versus Leading

    July 6th, 2021  |  25 mins 54 secs
    business, csuite, executive, hr, human resources, leadership, leading, managing, od, organizational development

    In this episode, Bob and Joyce talk about the difference between leading and managing.

  • Episode 25: Making Lemonade from Lemons - Creating Good From Nothing

    June 29th, 2021  |  24 mins 34 secs
    business, csuite, executive, hr, human resources, leadership, od, open space, organizational development

    Bob 'n Joyce talk about unexpected or "no obvious solution" moments where there is no time for a planned OD intervention.

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    Episode 24: Hire Right or Else

    June 22nd, 2021  |  21 mins 30 secs
    business, csuite, executive, hire right, hr, human resources, leadership, od, organizational development

    In this episode, Bob 'n Joyce talk about the hiring process and the demand on HR/OD to get it right.

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    Episode 23: Guided Imagery – A Powerful Alignment/Visioning Tool

    June 15th, 2021  |  26 mins 21 secs
    business, csuite, executive, guided imagery, hr, human resources, leadership, od, organizational development

    In this episode, Bob 'n Joyce share how the use of guided imagery helped kick off a profound culture shift in the Hannaford Supermarkets of New England.