web02.fireside.fm Thu, 16 Apr 2026 10:35:34 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) Bob 'n Joyce Talk HR 'n OD - Episodes Tagged with “Thriving In Chaos” https://bobnjoyce.fireside.fm/tags/thriving%20in%20chaos Wed, 09 Jul 2025 08:15:00 -0400 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 199: Thriving in Chaos: It's Happening to All of Us http://bobnjoyce.fireside.fm/199 57c4ea20-7335-4e8b-b6a8-c8c86a525a2d Wed, 09 Jul 2025 08:15:00 -0400 Bob Stapleton and Joyce Wilson-Sanford 199 Thriving in Chaos: It's Happening to All of Us full Bob Stapleton and Joyce Wilson-Sanford In this episode, Bob ’n Joyce dive into what it takes for organizations to stay grounded when chaos and uncertainty are no longer the exception—they’re the backdrop. 18:46 no In this episode, Bob ’n Joyce dive into what it takes for organizations to stay grounded when chaos and uncertainty are no longer the exception—they’re the backdrop. As global and local challenges intensify, leaders face a new mandate: create environments where people can stay resilient, think creatively, and feel safe enough to perform at their best. We explore: - Why taking a systems view helps leaders intervene with clarity and intention - The anchors—rituals, values, and human connection—that steady teams in turbulent times - How real-time agility beats long-term planning in a world that won’t sit still This is a practical, hopeful conversation about leading with heart and strategy when the world gets wobbly. Grab a snack and come on in—welcome. human resources, organizational development, business, leadership, csuite, executive, HR, OD, Chaos, eroding institutions, uncertainty, healthy workplace In this episode, Bob ’n Joyce dive into what it takes for organizations to stay grounded when chaos and uncertainty are no longer the exception—they’re the backdrop. As global and local challenges intensify, leaders face a new mandate: create environments where people can stay resilient, think creatively, and feel safe enough to perform at their best.

We explore:

  • Why taking a systems view helps leaders intervene with clarity and intention
  • The anchors—rituals, values, and human connection—that steady teams in turbulent times
  • How real-time agility beats long-term planning in a world that won’t sit still

This is a practical, hopeful conversation about leading with heart and strategy when the world gets wobbly. Grab a snack and come on in—welcome.

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We explore:

  • Why taking a systems view helps leaders intervene with clarity and intention
  • The anchors—rituals, values, and human connection—that steady teams in turbulent times
  • How real-time agility beats long-term planning in a world that won’t sit still

This is a practical, hopeful conversation about leading with heart and strategy when the world gets wobbly. Grab a snack and come on in—welcome.

]]> Episode 39: 7 Smart Strategies for Self-Management in Tough Times http://bobnjoyce.fireside.fm/39 df32f3a8-fb8e-4eee-b259-f7ab0d14912e Mon, 11 Oct 2021 12:45:00 -0400 Bob Stapleton and Joyce Wilson-Sanford 39 7 Smart Strategies for Self-Management in Tough Times full Bob Stapleton and Joyce Wilson-Sanford 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. 28:03 no 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. You will get: * 7 clear strategies to navigate tough times * Why being in the ‘murky middle’ is an opportunity to create and innovate * The power of storytelling and taking the long view in providing perspective and hope * Leadership’s role in combating fear, calling-out unrealistic expectations, and providing context to get people unstuck * How to use de Bono’s lateral thinking to uncover solutions in murky times * Ways to create smooth edges and open-up thinking when all seems hopeless Get ready to be uncomfortable so make sure to have a snack, and soothing beverage as you listen. human resources, organizational development, business, leadership, csuite, executive, HR, OD, de Bono, lateral thinking, coping, Dealing with chaos, uncertainty, pandemic 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.

You will get:

  • 7 clear strategies to navigate tough times
  • Why being in the ‘murky middle’ is an opportunity to create and innovate
  • The power of storytelling and taking the long view in providing perspective and hope
  • Leadership’s role in combating fear, calling-out unrealistic expectations, and providing context to get people unstuck
  • How to use de Bono’s lateral thinking to uncover solutions in murky times
  • Ways to create smooth edges and open-up thinking when all seems hopeless

Get ready to be uncomfortable so make sure to have a snack, and soothing beverage as you listen.

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You will get:

  • 7 clear strategies to navigate tough times
  • Why being in the ‘murky middle’ is an opportunity to create and innovate
  • The power of storytelling and taking the long view in providing perspective and hope
  • Leadership’s role in combating fear, calling-out unrealistic expectations, and providing context to get people unstuck
  • How to use de Bono’s lateral thinking to uncover solutions in murky times
  • Ways to create smooth edges and open-up thinking when all seems hopeless

Get ready to be uncomfortable so make sure to have a snack, and soothing beverage as you listen.

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