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Harmonious Workplaces Podcast

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Brought to you by Industrial-Organizational Psychology (I-O) practitioners, Change Management and Organizational Development (OD) Consultants, Human Resources Professionals, and Management Consultants, Harmonious Workplaces seeks to help organizations compose safe, inclusive, and productive organizations. Join Rich Cruz, Sharyl Volpe, Ben Kleinman, and other I-Os, HRMs, ODs, and more for discussions on topics that shape the way we work together.

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richcruzchicago

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Jul 6, 2026

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Episodes

Harmonious Workplaces, Ep. 119: Agentic Workforce & Human-Centricity in Human x Tech Teaming with Emi Barresi 06.07.2026

 Welcome to our 119th podcast with our special guest, Dr. Emi Barresi. In this episode, we discuss the agentic workforce and human times tech teaming. What's one thing you can do to maintain human centricity in your use of technology? Keep listening to find out. Learn more about HEARTH and Dr. Emi here: https://www.hearthteamleadership.com/   Find more podcast episodes here: https://www.harmonious...

Harmonious Workplaces, Ep. 118: Co-Creating Change 29.06.2026

In this episode, we talk about co-creating change. What's one thing you can do to help your peers to co-create change in the most co-createy way possible without devolving into anarchy? Keep listening to find out. For more episodes, visit www.harmoniousworkplaces.com .  #changemanagement #changeleadership #organizationaldevelopment #makechangeyourfriend

Harmonious Workplaces, Ep. 117: Change Leadership to Prevent Practitioner Burnout 22.06.2026

In this episode, we discuss change leadership to prevent practitioner burnout.  What's one thing you can do to be a better leader and help your colleagues from getting burned out? Keep listening to find out. For more episodes, visit www.harmoniousworkplaces.com   #changemanagement #changeleadership #organizationaldevelopment #leadership #burnout #makechangeyourfriend

Harmonious Workplaces, Ep. 116: Change Practitioner Burnout 15.06.2026

In this episode, we talk about change practitioner burnout. What's one thing you can do to make sure your change practitioners don't burn out when you need them the most? Keep listening to find out. Take our workplace culture scorecard here: https://harmoniousworkplaces.com/workplace-culture-scorecard/ Get more episodes on our website at www.harmoniousworkplaces.com   #changemanagement #changelead...

Harmonious Workplaces, Ep. 115: Talking AI in Change Management 08.06.2026

In this episode, we're talking about AI with perspectives on the recent ACMP Change Orlando conference. What's one thing you can do to benefit from AI while retaining your own voice and humanity? Keep listening to find out/ Find more podcast episodes at www.harmoniousworkplaces.com .  #changemanagement #ai #artificialintelligence #workplaceculture #organizationaldevelopment #makechangeyourfriend

Harmonious Workplaces, Ep. 114: Expert HR Perspective From the Field with Jenni Pozar and Katie Bash 01.06.2026

We welcome our special returning guest, Jenni Pozar, and her sister, Katie Bash. In this episode, we talk about perspectives on talent acquisition, job searches, and the impact of AI on HR. What's  one thing you can do to keep the human touch in talent  acquisition? Keep listening to find out. For more episodes, visit www.harmoniousworkplaces.com. Connect with Jenni Pozar: https://www.linkedin.com...

Harmonious Workplaces, Ep. 113: Feedback and Continuous Improvement, Part 2 25.05.2026

In this episode, we continue our discussion about feedback and continuous improvement. What's one thing you can do to sustain your continuous improvement ecosystem? Keep listening to find out. For more episodes, visit our website at www.harmoniousworkplaces.com #changemanagement #organizationaldevelopment #workplaceculture #makechangeyourfriend

Harmonious Workplaces, Ep. 112: Using Feedback Loops to Drive Continuous Improvement 18.05.2026

In this episode, Ben and Rich talk about using feedback loops to drive continuous improvement. What's one thing you can do to ensure your hard-earned change doesn't stagnate, but serves as a foundation for continuous improvement? Keep listening to find out. For more podcast episodes, visit www.harmoniousworkplaces.com .  #changemanagement #organizationaldevelopment #workplaceculsture #makechangeyo...

Harmonious Workplaces, Ep. 111: Change Management and Project Management 11.05.2026

In this episode, Rich and Ben discuss how change management and project management are different, but both are required to deliver value.  And what's one thing you could do to ensure your change management and  project management processes and teams are optimized to  deliver maximum value? Keep listening to find out. Find more episodes at www.harmoniousworkplaces.com    #changemanagement #projectm...

Harmonious Workplaces, Ep. 110: Sustaining the Change 04.05.2026

In this episode, we talk about sustaining the change. What's one thing you can do to ensure all your hard work helping stakeholders adopt a change becomes embedded? Keep listening to find out. For more episodes, visit www.harmoniousworkplaces.com .  For more on our change execution and adoption services, visit https://harmoniousworkplaces.com/change-execution-adoption/   #changemanagement #changel...

Harmonious Workplaces, Ep. 109: Stakeholder Engagement with Rewards and Consequences 27.04.2026

In this episode, we continue our conversations about stakeholder engagement, concentrating on rewards and consequences to support change initiatives. What's one thing you can do to motivate others or right the ship? To keep the flywheel of change from spinning out of control by reinforcing organizational citizenship behaviors and reducing counterproductive work behaviors. Keep listening to find ou...

Harmonious Workplace, Ep. 108: Managing Change Resistance 21.04.2026

In this episode, we discuss managing stakeholder resistance to a change. What's one thing you could do in a short circuit? Stakeholder resistance and wire your organization to adopt change successfully? Keep listening to find out. #changemanagement #organizationaldevelopment #changeleadership #changeresistance #makechangeyourfriend

Harmonious Workplaces, Ep. 107: The Monergy Flow with John Hibbs 13.04.2026

Welcome to our 107th podcast with our special guest, John Hibbs. In this episode, we discuss John's concept of the Monergy flow, which connects profits, people, and purpose. What's one thing you could do to make more money,  surround yourself with people you love, and make  the world a better place? Keep listening to find out. Since screen sharing wasn't available, here are the links to John's mod...

Harmonious Workplaces, Ep. 106: Stakeholder Engagement - Learning & Development 06.04.2026

In this episode, we continue our discussion about stakeholder engagement, focusing on learning, development, training, and discovery activities. What's one thing you can do to make sure your people have the knowledge, skills, and abilities they need to have the capabilities  to adapt to changes? Keep listening to find  out. For more episodes, visit www.harmoniousworkplaces.com . Discover Hermie th...

Harmonious Workplaces Podcast, Ep. 105: Stakeholder Engagement - No Framework Fits All 30.03.2026

In this episode, we continue our discussion about stakeholder  engagement from our last episode, moving from  communication to learning and development, and rewards and reinforcement. What's one thing you could do to effectively help enable learning within your organization and establish the mechanisms to keep your team satisfied, productive, and engaged? Keep listening to find out. For more episo...

Harmonious Workplaces, Ep. 104: Stakeholder Engagement 23.03.2026

In this episode, Ben and Rich discuss stakeholder engagement.  What's one thing you can do to effectively ensure the people involved in your change initiative have their requirements met and meet those requirements? Keep listening to find out. Visit www.harmoniousworkplaces.com for more podcast episodes. Find Hermie the HR Hermit Crab books, cartoons, and videos at www.hermiehrcrab.com .  #organiz...

Harmonious Workplaces, Ep. 103: Monitoring & Controlling 16.03.2026

 Welcome to our 103rd podcast. Today, we're talking about monitoring your transformation. Why do it, why it's often overlooked and undervalued, and how to get started. If you're not sure how, what's one thing you  could do to make sure your hard work is actually working?  Keep listening to find out. Get more episodes at www.harmoniousworkplaces.com   #changemanagement #knowledgecontinuity #organiz...

Harmonious Workplaces, Ep. 102: Cross-Cultural Challenges in Global Change Initiatives 09.03.2026

Welcome to our 102nd podcast. In this episode, we discuss cross-cultural challenges in global change initiatives. What's one thing you can do to keep your global teams engaged and aligned with your change  initiatives? Keep listening to find out. For more episodes, visit www.harmoniousworkplaces.com #organizationaldevelopment #changemanagement #culture #workplaceculture #makechangeyourfriend

Harmonious Workplaces, Ep. 101: Linking SIP to the Knowledge-to-Performance Tree 02.03.2026

Welcome to our 101st podcast. In this episode, we talk about how sequences, iterations, and permutations can help you grow your own knowledge performance tree. What's one thing you could do to plant your own knowledge performance tree within your workplace? Keep listening to find out. For more episodes, visit www.harmoniousworkplaces.com To learn more about our Knowledge-to-Performance Tree model...

Harmonious Workplaces, Ep. 100: From Art to Organizational Resilience Using SIP 23.02.2026

Welcome to our 100th podcast! Woo-hoo. We welcome back to the stage our cohost, coauthor, and content partner, Sharyl Volpe, in this milestone episode. Together, we talk about how concepts from the arts can reduce uncertainty and make your business more resilient. What's one thing you can do to reduce the cost of uncertainty? Like an art form? Keep listening to find out.  For more episodes, visit...

Harmonious Workplaces, Ep. 99: Communication Channels, Tools & Techniques 16.02.2026

In this episode, we talk about communication channels, tools, and techniques within organizations. What's one thing you can do to make the way you communicate with others more effective on the job? To turn knowledge into capability? Keep listening to find out. For more episodes, visit https://www.harmoniousworkplaces.com #changemanagement #communication #organizationaldevelopment #makechangeyourfr...

Harmonious Workplaces, Ep. 98: Feedback for Performance 09.02.2026

In this episode, we discuss feedback in organizations. What are the best practices for soliciting and providing feedback? What's one thing you can do to make feedback usable by deciding in advance how you'll respond to it purposefully?  Keep listening to find out.  Visit www.harmoniousworkplaces.com for more podcast episodes. #changemanagement #knowledgecontinuity #feedback #organizationaldevelopm...

Harmonious Workplaces, Ep. 97: Urgency - Lighting a Fire Without Causing Panic 02.02.2026

Welcome to our 97th podcast. Today we're talking about urgency. When is it helpful, and when does it cause panic? What's one thing you can do to get people moving without panicking? Keep listening to find out. Find more podcasts at www.harmoniousworkplaces.com. #organizationaldevelopment #changemanagement #changeleadership #makechangeyourfriend #workplace #culture

Harmonious Workplaces, Ep. 96: Knowledge Transfer 26.01.2026

In this episode, we talk about knowledge transfer in the workplace. This relates to our article in TD Magazine, "Plant the Seeds for Knowledge Transfer." What's one thing you could do to make sure your unwritten know-how doesn't leave when people walk out the door? Keep listening to find out. For more podcast episodes, visit www.harmoniousworkplaces.com . #knowledgetransfer #knowledgecapture #busi...

Harmonious Workplaces, Ep. 95: Goal-Setting and Motivation, Part 2 19.01.2026

In this episode, we continue our conversation about goal-setting and motivation, specifically digging more into motivation. What's one thing you could do to create motivation or keep it going? Keep listening to find out. For more episodes, visit www.harmoniousworkplaces.com/podcast #organizationalpsychology #iopsychology #motivation #goalsetting #changemanagement #makechangeyourfriend

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