Beste HR TALK Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 185: Speaking Up or Staying Silent? Leadership in a Polarized World 24:02

1d ago24:02

24:02

In this episode, we tackle a conversation we’d rather avoid—but know we must have. How can leaders create the conditions for constructive dialogue in divisive times? Do they take a stand based on their company’s vision, values, and business needs, even if it alienates some? Or do they stay silent, wary of the risks in today’s political climate? We …

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Episode 184: Lead with Intention: Make Every Moment Count 24:25

9d ago24:25

24:25

In this episode, Bob ‘n Joyce explore the power of deliberate and intentional leadership. Too often, we miss opportunities to maximize our impact by reacting impulsively to the chaos around us. Instead of leading with purpose, we get swept up in the moment. Leading with intention means consciously choosing our words and actions to shape outcomes ra…

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Episode 183: Lead Like a Person, Not a Position - A Conversation with Mark Carpenter 35:56

15d ago35:56

35:56

In today’s episode, Bob ‘n Joyce welcome Mark Carpenter, author and leadership consultant, to discuss his work helping leaders bring their full humanity to work. Mark’s leadership premise is that there are leadership positions and there are leaders and that the two should not be confused. They may coexist together but too often they don’t. Mark hel…

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Episode 182: Rethinking Leadership: The 5 Must-have Qualities for Today’s World 24:22

23d ago24:22

24:22

In this episode, Bob ‘n Joyce discuss the findings of a Strategy + Business Newsletter article on the 5 qualities that leaders must possess to succeed in today’s world. These qualities imply a shift from the metrics of efficiency and performance to managing the more intangible aspects of the business such as governance, environmental impact, and a …

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Episode 181: Blue Collar Power From the Ground Up – A Conversation with Ryan Englin 41:19

1M ago41:19

41:19

In this episode, Bob’nJoyce talk with Ryan Englin about what businesses can do to fully leverage the power of the people closest to the work. Englin is a gritty, no bull coach who helps business owners get real about what’s needed to build strong teams that drive business success. Some of Ryan’s thought-provoking insights include: Being authentic t…

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Episode 180: Managing Without Power – A conversation with Joris Merks-Benjaminsen 54:24

1M ago54:24

54:24

Today, Joris Merks-Benjaminsen joins us from the Netherlands to share his work helping companies cultivate leaders who emphasize both accountability and human connection to achieve extraordinary results. Joris is an award-winning author, brand and marketing expert, successful business leader, and entrepreneur. In 2022, after 22 years in various cor…

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Episode 179: 2025 - The Year of Doing Something! (Some will work, others won’t) 30:12

2M ago30:12

30:12

Bob’ n Joyce look ahead to 2025 and share what workplace pundits tell us what we can expect this year. Instead of regurgitating a boring list, they synthesize them down to the 4 biggies, and then play their “What-if?” game to stimulate our thinking about actions we can take. There are some pleasant surprises about what the experts* predict resultin…

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Episode 178: This Podcast: A Refuge for Inspiration and Recharging 16:48

2M ago16:48

16:48

In this episode, Bob ‘n Joyce put the spotlight on OD/HR practitioners and their role helping organizations navigate these exhilarating but terrifying times. Institutions, governments, and people worldwide are being challenged in ways not seen before. What can organizational development and HR people do help their companies thrive in these times? A…

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Episode 177: Bittersweet Tidings: The paradox of Holiday Cheer 26:27

2M ago26:27

26:27

In this episode, Bob ‘n Joyce talk about the emotional highs and lows that surround the holidays. At a time when people feel compelled to be joyful, the holidays can also be a profoundly sad time. Today, we explore the power of expressing both the negative and positive emotions on any given situation or topic. We use the context of the holidays but…

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Episode 176: Honoring OD/HR: The Legacy We Leave Behind 22:48

2M ago22:48

22:48

In today’s episode, Bob’nJoyce discuss the impact OD/HR practitioners have shaping culture and transforming organizations. The spotlight, much to her chagrin, is on Joyce and her impact first at Central Maine Power, and later at Hannaford and Delhaize. It underscores the importance of what great leaders do – drive positive change while focusing on …

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Episode 175: Workplace Connection – The Cure for Loneliness 20:51

3M ago20:51

20:51

In this episode, Bob’nJoyce discuss why building community and connection in the workplace should be every leader’s responsibility. Research shows that the loneliness crisis is worsening as people are feel more isolated and marginalized. When this is prevalent in the workplace, overall morale, productivity, and safety suffer. The opportunity for HR…

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Episode 174: DEI 2.0: Reinventing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion 24:44

3M ago24:44

24:44

In this episode, Bob’nJoyce rift on the recent trend of abandoning DEI programs in organizations and institutions. Companies that once were the champions of making all voices heard and valued, are tiptoeing, and in some instances, running away from their diversity initiatives. Spoiler alert – we think this is ill-advised and harmful. There are many…

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Episode 173: TeamSpeak: Unlocking Potential Through Dialogue 19:35

3M ago19:35

19:35

In this episode, Bob’nJoyce discussed the power of guided dialogue for jumpstarting a team. This is a non-linear approach where new or struggling teams get together and use the power of dialogue to open up new possibilities and build trust. In HR/OD, some of our most important work involves getting teams and organizations unstuck. This inquiry meth…

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Episode 172: What Keeps Us ‘All In’ Despite Life’s Curveballs 23:19

3M ago23:19

23:19

In this episode, Bob’nJoyce muse about the paradox of being 'all in.' With the world in disarray, many consider withdrawing and checking out but more often than not end up choosing engagement and purpose. So what is going on here? Being all in requires discipline and commitment to weather the tough patches. There is an expression that most of us st…

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Episode 171: The X Factor in Leadership 20:14

4M ago20:14

20:14

In this episode, Bob’nJoyce muse on the X factor in why some leaders excel and thrive. The context is today’s podcast was recorded on November 5th, America’s election day and a new leader will be chosen. By the time you read this, we all will know the results and hopefully, what we shared will make sense of why either Trump or Harris won. My bet is…

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Episode 170: Getting Unstuck When Rules & Norms No Longer Apply 25:42

4M ago25:42

25:42

In this Episode, exactly one week before the U.S. elections, Bob’nJoyce take on the timely topic of getting unstuck when uncertainty and anxiety run rampant. As a country, we are trying to figure out how to move forward post-election despite half of the country being disappointed and angry. The same is true when a business is suddenly disrupted and…

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Episode 169: What Makes a Great CEO? (It's Not What You May Think) 23:28

4M ago23:28

23:28

In this episode, Joyce shares the characteristics and unique qualities of high performing CEOs she has worked with over her career. Again, Joyce reaches into her treasure chest of written reflections and makes them available to you, our valued listeners. Her observations are anything but your typical list of traits or rigid leadership models. What …

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Episode 168: A Conversation with Corey Spitzer – Humble Start-up Guru & Sausage Maker 37:14

5M ago37:14

37:14

In this episode, Bob’nJoyce interview Corey Spitzer - serial entrepreneur, IT expert, start-up guru, and business change agent. Corey is a fractional CTO who helps clients solve the thorniest of product development and business growth challenges. He describes himself as an interpreter of sorts helping tech and business development people communicat…

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Episode 167: Lessons from Fender Bender Entrepreneurs 28:50

5M ago28:50

28:50

In this episode, Bob’nJoyce discuss how a network of auto repair tradespeople loosely organize as entrepreneurs to provide value and quality. There are a lot of ideas and lessons to be gleaned from this entrepreneurial innovation - think outsourcing done where everyone, especially the customer, wins. What can the rest of us learn from their example…

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Episode 166: The Antidote to Dull Thinking 27:18

6M ago27:18

27:18

In this episode, Bob’nJoyce discuss ways to unleash our best thinking when feeling stuck. We share concrete ideas to go from linear to lateral thinking that gets the creative juices following. In a world where dull thinking is way too common, these simple but effective ideas promote creativity and new thinking. You will get: Meeting check-ins that …

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Episode 165: CEO Flaws and Flubs 27:13

6M ago27:13

27:13

In this episode, Bob’nJoyce discuss CEO flaws and flubs they observed while working with them. CEO’s are human and therefore imperfect. The good news is that those we worked with possessed strengths that offset their shortcomings. Come listen and assess which flaws you may have. Some of the flaws they observed include: Failure to stay disciplined a…

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Episode 164: Getting from Checked Out to All In 19:29

6M ago19:29

19:29

In this episode, Bob’nJoyce address the challenge of moving from personal or organizational lethargy to vitality. Good leaders can sense the pulse of an organization and find ways to move the needle on the cultural vibe. So the question becomes how do you engage employees in order to make the shift? Here are a couple of areas we mused on: Respondin…

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Episode 163: The Goal-Setting Conundrum 25:04

7M ago25:04

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In this episode, Bob’nJoyce muse on the merits and limitations of setting goals. Goal setting can both energize and move you to action but can also discourage and demotivate. It begs the question as to how you accomplish the former and avoid the latter. This topic is timely given the 2024 Paris Olympics and the stories athletes share about how they…

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Episode 162: Be Someone Worth Following 19:26

7M ago19:26

19:26

In this episode, Bob’nJoyce, go through a recent post where the author describes leadership attributes that makes a person worth following. While there are many leadership models, this one focuses on affinity, the ability to connect with others based on mutual respect and trust. The behaviors and attributes described in today’s podcast serves as a …

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Episode 161: Company Culture – Making the Invisible Seen 25:09

7M ago25:09

25:09

In this episode, Bob’nJoyce rift on the importance of an organization’s culture being seen and understood. Our definition of culture is the way that a group solves problems, make decisions, and gets the work done. When these norms or assumptions no longer work, making your culture tangible and seen, is the first step to cultural change. To do this,…

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Episode 160: Essential OD Values 24:20

7M ago24:20

24:20

In this episode, Bob’nJoyce share a list of OD values created by a team Joyce worked with several years ago. The list resonated with them but what matters more is if they ring true to you. These values are not exclusive to OD practitioners and apply to all of us who lead and we all lead at something. You probably won’t find these values on the ODN …

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Episode 159: Stuff That Irritates Us – Part 2 20:16

8M ago20:16

20:16

In this episode, Bob’nJoyce discuss the importance of HR/OD abandoning worn out approaches and rules that no longer cut it. In fact, past practices too often stifle creativity and employee engagement. The role of OD is to “supersize” the capacity and potential of their workforce. Sounds too idealistic and soft? We think not. Taking this on demands …

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Episode 158: Stuff That Irritates Us 25:49

8M ago25:49

25:49

In this episode, Bob’nJoyce speak out about stuff that irritates the heck out of them. Leaders too often fail to treat employees respectfully, especially at times that matter most. It is almost as if common sense and decency go out the window. Here is some of the stuff that irritates them: The arrogance of viewing employees as problems to be solved…

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Episode 157: People Analytics Is More Than Just Data – A Conversation with Andrea Derler 44:49

8M ago44:49

44:49

In this episode, our guest, Andrea Derler, shares how people analytics empowers HR and leaders to align HR strategy with business goals like never before. Organizations are increasing under greater pressure to increase employee engagement and performance outcomes. Join us today to learn how people analytics can unlock the untapped value of your emp…

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Episode 156: The Power and Irritation of a Good Question 27:06

9M ago27:06

27:06

In this episode, Bob’nJoyce share thought-provoking question for leaders and HR/OD practitioners. Some questions come from Gallup consulting, and the rest from Joyce’s own writings. Asking a powerful question is a valuable tool for providing insights, shifting perspectives (in a good way), and revealing blind spots. They can also irritate the dicke…

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Episode 155: The Magic of Self-Organizing Communities 21:22

9M ago21:22

21:22

In this episode, Bob’nJoyce rift on the merits and relevance of creating self-organizing communities. Whether it be in the fabric of an organization’s culture or a one-time intervention, taking a decentralized approach for problem solving, co-creation, and vitality works. In this episode we asks as many questions as we answers so buckle up because …

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Episode 154: The Power of Setting Work Norms 23:47

9M ago23:47

23:47

In this episode, Bob’nJoyce delve into the practice of setting norms of behavior for meetings. Norm setting is a game changer for effective engagement but too often doesn’t work. We provide tips and ideas on how to establish norms that work. Why is this an important topic? • Many meetings are waste of time and talent. • Meetings done well are where…

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Episode 153: Leading Big Change: CIO Insights with Terry Morgan 39:48

10M ago39:48

39:48

In this episode, Bob’nJoyce sit down with Terry Morgan, an accomplished executive known for his change leadership as a CEO, CIO, interim executive, and technology consultant. Terry has led large scale transformations at companies including Food Lion, Delhaize, and Lowe's Home Improvement. Terry shares insights for navigating significant change with…

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Episode 152: Navigating Big Change: Principles Every Leader Should Know 23:31

10M ago23:31

23:31

In this episode, Bob’nJoyce share 12 principles or truths about organizational change. This list is based on the work of Margaret Wheatley, author, leadership guru, and management consultant. We time-test these truths using our experiences and invite you to do the same. Here is sample of some: Whatever the problem, community is the answer. Diversit…

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Episode 151: Deep Leadership – An Interview with Jon Rennie 42:51

10M ago42:51

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In this episode, Bob’nJoyce meet with Jon Rennie, author, podcaster, and business executive, who shares his unique perspective on what it means to be a good leader . Jon is a former U.S Navy Nuclear Submarine Officer with seven deployments during the Cold War. Today, Jon is President and CEO of Peak Demands, a premier manufacturer of critical compo…

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Episode 150: Avoiding the Slippery Slope 21:46

11M ago21:46

21:46

In this 150th episode, Bob’nJoyce riff on the conditions necessary for an organization to avert decline and irrelevance. All companies, at some point, confront internal and external forces that put their success at risk. Today we lean into Jim Collins’s work on the disciplines required to ‘right the ship’ and get back on track. These ideas are so p…

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Episode 149: Just Say Yes! 17:18

11M ago17:18

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In this episode, Bob’nJoyce take on the merits of taking risk in life and work. The problem is that most of us are risk adverse and prefer to play it safe. Our risk-taking premise is that saying yes and getting out on the skinny branches leads to a life filled with possibility and breakthroughs. If true, how does a leader cultivate a company cultur…

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Episode 148: Go South Young Man - Baptism by Fire 25:56

11M ago25:56

25:56

In this episodes, Bob’nJoyce explore the dynamic of how a big challenge can bring out our best and accelerate people development. Joyce interviews Bob about his going south (North Carolina) from Maine to help create a division of stores in a new market. Taking on work with unknowns and challenges, expected and unexpected, is both terrifying and thr…

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Episode 147: Why We Do This... 17:32

11M ago17:32

17:32

In today’s episodes, Bob’nJoyce get real about why they are committed to doing this podcast. They share their ‘Why’ to give context to the topics they choose and their unique perspectives on everything HR/OD. As a regular listener, it is important that you know where the passion for this work comes from. Today, more than ever, OD is an island of sa…

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Episode 146: I'm Exhausted...What About You? 19:01

12M ago19:01

19:01

In this episode, Bob’nJoyce riffs on pervasive workplace exhaustion and what to do about it. The pressure on organizations for high performance has never been greater despite workers being less engaged and motivated. Bob’nJoyce provide 25 practical ideas that gets us moving and out of the doldrums. A couple of them include: • Eating a meal with peo…

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Episode 145: Building Resilience Amidst Workplace Chaos 21:45

12M ago21:45

21:45

In this episode, Bob’nJoyce riff on ways to build resilience in the midst of significant workplace disruption. This includes everything from a major organizational overhaul to the sudden departure of a popular leader. The question is what practical steps can leaders and HR/OD practitioners do to ground employees and maintain business focus. Disrupt…

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Episode 144: The Discomfort of Learning Something New 24:16

1y ago24:16

24:16

In this episode, Bob and Joyce take on the discomfort, sometimes embarrassment, of learning something new. There is a period where we often go backwards, stumble and fall when learning something new. The expectation of most people is that once the learning process begins, improvement quickly follows. When it doesn't go this way, disappointment and …

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Episode 143: The Courage of Being a Third-Party Facilitator 21:50

1y ago21:50

21:50

In this episode, Bob’nJoyce speak to the importance and challenge of third-party facilitation. As HR/OD practitioners, we are often called upon to facilitate open and productive conversations between two parties. This is an important and often underappreciated role that we play. In this episode, you will get: What it looks like when done well The p…

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Episode 142: Addressing Cynicism in the Workplace 25:41

1y ago25:41

25:41

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 hour…

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Episode 141: Transforming How Work Gets Done 23:04

1y ago23:04

23:04

In this episode, Bob’nJoyce share OD principles that foster true collaborative workplaces where dignity and meaning prevail. They highlight an approach, STS (Socio Technical Systems), a collaborative change process introduced by Bernard Mohr some 30 years ago at a new Hannaford warehouse. A team of people doing the work (receivers, packers, selecto…

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Episode 140: Beyond Crucial Conversations–Advice on Leveraging Differences in the Room 11:16

1y ago11:16

11:16

In this episode, Bob’nJoyce share ideas on facilitating powerful conversations when differences exist in the room (BTW, differences always exist). As OD practitioners, we are all familiar with the setting of norms for teams to engage in respectful, bold dialogue. Today, Joyce reaches into her treasure trove of practical guidelines to facilitate rea…

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Episode 139: What Workers Want From Their Leader 25:12

1y ago25:12

25:12

In this episode, Bob’nJoyce, explore leadership expectations through the lenses of their people. Joyce shares from a paper she recently wrote on what people want and expect from their boss. These are universal and timeless truths that serves as a litmus test for leadership effectiveness. In the spirit of the new year and renewal, we challenge you t…

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Episode 138: What Are You Willing to be Measured on in 2024? 18:12

1y ago18:12

18:12

In the spirit of the new year, Bob’nJoyce share a process that creates rigorous accountability for top leaders. This is based on a process that Joyce created with a senior team to set intentions for organizational and personal wellness and success. It takes courage for a senior team to take a stand for what they are willing to be measured by and me…

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Episode 137: Let 'er Rip! Let’s Celebrate Every Holiday Tradition 19:14

1y ago19:14

19:14

In this episode, Bob’nJoyce challenge the tendency to walk on eggshells when celebrating holiday traditions in the workplace. Too often, people and organization tamp down celebrating a holiday tradition to not offend. In the name of fairness, companies put restrictions on holiday celebrations that stifles inclusiveness and learning. We encourage co…

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#377 - THE BOYS ARE BACK! 1:01:43

1y ago1:01:43

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The boys are BACK! After months of being off the air Ricky and JC are back on the hot seat talking about the latest and greatest HR trends!Von Ricky Baez and JC

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