Episodes

  • Episode 175: Workplace Connection – The Cure for Loneliness

    Episode 175: Workplace Connection – The Cure for Loneliness
    Dec 9 2024
    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, OD, and Leadership is that a healthy workplace can be just what is needed for people to feel connected and seen. Bob’nJoyce put forward practical steps that leaders can take to promote true connection and camaraderie between employees. These actions, when done well are a win – win – win: * Productivity improves. * Worker engagement is enhanced. * And employees feel less alone and hopeless. Come on in. Grab a healthy holiday snack. Welcome!
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    21 mins
  • Episode 174: DEI 2.0: Reinventing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

    Episode 174: DEI 2.0: Reinventing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
    Dec 5 2024
    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 reasons for DEI’s demise - a prevailing scarcity mentality (I got mine, go get yours), and the far-right political tsunami to name a few. We believe smart organizations are bucking this trend and are continuing DEI work for the very reason they began them - the business case demands a high performing organization. Call it by another name if you must, but leaders, HR, and OD must carry this work forward. Come on In. Grab a snack/ Welcome!
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    25 mins
  • Episode 0: Welcome to the Bob 'n Joyce Talk HR 'n OD Podcast!

    Episode 0: Welcome to the Bob 'n Joyce Talk HR 'n OD Podcast!
    Nov 9 2020
    Welcome to the Bob 'n Joyce Talk HR 'n OD Podcast. Meet us, find our why we are doing this podcast, and what our hope is for you, our listeners. Don't forget to review us on Apple Podcasts, and to check out our Facebook page by searching for bobnjoyce. View more information at www.bobnjoyce.com.
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    2 mins
  • Episode 173: TeamSpeak: Unlocking Potential Through Dialogue

    Episode 173: TeamSpeak: Unlocking Potential Through Dialogue
    Nov 26 2024
    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 methodology, in our experience, works better than most other interventions. We resisted calling this a retreat (Breaking from day-to-day) as the work is a high intensity development experience for participants. The outcome is an accelerated getting clear about the who (we are), the where (we are going), and the why (it matters). Here are a couple of rules that makes this approach work : * No Selling, No Telling. * Taking the 60 second pause * When asking a question, people can say not now. * Declaring I want…. We need… * No notetakers or recording Come on in. Grab a snack. Welcome!
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    20 mins
  • Episode 172: What Keeps Us ‘All In’ Despite Life’s Curveballs

    Episode 172: What Keeps Us ‘All In’ Despite Life’s Curveballs
    Nov 15 2024
    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 start with the best of intentions and then life gets in the way. Well Joyce and I have been thrown a lot of life’s curveballs and we are still ‘all in’ on doing this work together. Join us to find out why we think this is so. Come on in. Grab a Snack. Welcome!
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    23 mins
  • Episode 171: The X Factor in Leadership

    Episode 171: The X Factor in Leadership
    Nov 7 2024
    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 that the winner possessed many of the attributes of this X Factor. The bottom line is that while literally tens of thousands of leadership models have been written (We’ve created some of our own), what it often comes down to are a couple of the attributes you will hear today. So, Come on in. Grab a snack. Welcome.
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    20 mins
  • Episode 170: Getting Unstuck When Rules & Norms No Longer Apply

    Episode 170: Getting Unstuck When Rules & Norms No Longer Apply
    Oct 30 2024
    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 what worked before no longer does. Bob’nJoyce lean into their experience and share lessons about ways to get organizations and its people unstuck and moving forward. Come joins us in this doozy (Joyce’s word) of a topic and join us in taking a much-needed respite from political ads. Come on in. Grab a snack. Welcome!
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    26 mins
  • Episode 169: What Makes a Great CEO? (It's Not What You May Think)

    Episode 169: What Makes a Great CEO? (It's Not What You May Think)
    Oct 22 2024
    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 she shares may surprise you. In Episode #165, Joyce shared a list of CEO flaws and flubs so it is only fair that we balance that with this episode. It is important to remember that all CEOs have flaws and signature strengths. This “perfect imperfection” is what makes a CEO both fully human and a leader worth following. There is a lot of really good ‘stuff’ packed in today’s conversation. Come on in. Grab a snack. Welcome!
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    23 mins