web01.fireside.fm Wed, 08 Apr 2026 04:24:52 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) Bob 'n Joyce Talk HR 'n OD - Episodes Tagged with “Cynicism” https://bobnjoyce.fireside.fm/tags/cynicism Mon, 05 Feb 2024 10:00:00 -0500 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! en-us episodic A podcast about success, failure, and hacks in HR/OD. Our goal is to help HR and OD practitioners, working in large organizations, be bolder and generate new ideas for higher impact. Bob Stapleton and Joyce Wilson-Sanford 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! no human resources, organizational development, business, leadership, csuite, executive, HR, OD Bob Stapleton and Joyce Wilson-Sanford bobnjoycepodcast@gmail.com Episode 142: Addressing Cynicism in the Workplace http://bobnjoyce.fireside.fm/142 ffa8bbfc-08b0-4dda-92fc-e0c69bbac99b Mon, 05 Feb 2024 10:00:00 -0500 Bob Stapleton and Joyce Wilson-Sanford 142 Addressing Cynicism in the Workplace full Bob Stapleton and Joyce Wilson-Sanford In this episode, Bob’nJoyce rift on creating a healthy work culture in a world where cynicism about institutions has become the norm 25:41 no In this episode, Bob’nJoyce rift on creating a healthy work culture in a world where cynicism about institutions has become the norm. Many workers today are tired, bored, and disillusioned. Given this current reality, what can leaders and HR/OD practitioners to turn the ship around? Bob’nJoyce would offer those cosmetic solutions like flexible hours, ping pong tables, and pizza parties are nice but are not the answer. They discuss the roots of cynicism and then offer ideas and actions to consider. Here are some ideas they offer: Name what is happening correctly to understand the nuances behind the cynicism. Ask, "Is the current cynicism episodic (one time event/impact) or is chronic and pervasive?" The answer to this question will inform what to and what not to do. Ask employees the question, ‘What would create positive energy for your daily work.” You can also ask what is creating negative energy in your daily work. Resist the urge to act to “fix it” in a parental way. Involve employees to co-create solutions. Come on in. Grab a snack. Welcome! human resources, organizational development, business, leadership, csuite, executive, HR, OD, Hannaford, cynicism, boredom, quiet quitting, health work culture, toxic workplace In this episode, Bob’nJoyce rift on creating a healthy work culture in a world where cynicism about institutions has become the norm. Many workers today are tired, bored, and disillusioned. Given this current reality, what can leaders and HR/OD practitioners to turn the ship around?

Bob’nJoyce would offer those cosmetic solutions like flexible hours, ping pong tables, and pizza parties are nice but are not the answer. They discuss the roots of cynicism and then offer ideas and actions to consider. Here are some ideas they offer:

  • Name what is happening correctly to understand the nuances behind the cynicism.
  • Ask, "Is the current cynicism episodic (one time event/impact) or is chronic and pervasive?" The answer to this question will inform what to and what not to do.
  • Ask employees the question, ‘What would create positive energy for your daily work.” You can also ask what is creating negative energy in your daily work.
  • Resist the urge to act to “fix it” in a parental way. Involve employees to co-create solutions.

Come on in. Grab a snack. Welcome!

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Bob’nJoyce would offer those cosmetic solutions like flexible hours, ping pong tables, and pizza parties are nice but are not the answer. They discuss the roots of cynicism and then offer ideas and actions to consider. Here are some ideas they offer:

  • Name what is happening correctly to understand the nuances behind the cynicism.
  • Ask, "Is the current cynicism episodic (one time event/impact) or is chronic and pervasive?" The answer to this question will inform what to and what not to do.
  • Ask employees the question, ‘What would create positive energy for your daily work.” You can also ask what is creating negative energy in your daily work.
  • Resist the urge to act to “fix it” in a parental way. Involve employees to co-create solutions.

Come on in. Grab a snack. Welcome!

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