Harmonious Workplaces Podcast

In this episode, we talk about something that consistently drives interest, questions, and frankly, frustration in organizations' goal-setting and motivation. What's the one thing leaders, managers, and individuals can do differently  in 2026 to turn goal-setting from an annual exercise into a driver of execution, engagement, and performance? Keep listening to find out. Find more episodes at www.h...

 Welcome to our 93rd podcast. Today, we're reviewing other people's 2026 trends to see how they compare with our predictions. What trends did others find that we missed? Keep listening to find out.  Visit our website for more episodes: www.harmoniousworkplaces.com #trends #predictions #workplace #workplaceculture #changemanagement #organizationaldevelopment #iopsychology #humanresources

In this episode, we're planting the seeds for knowledge transfer. What's one thing you can do now to take tacit knowledge and convert it to performance? Keep listening to find out. For more episodes, visit www.harmoniousworkplaces.com Visit the link below to learn more about our Knowledge Continuity Program and start growing your organization's future today: https://harmoniousworkplaces.com/knowle...

In this episode, we're making our 2026 predictions for US workplaces. Do you agree? Disagree. Keep listening to find out. Visit www.harmoniousworkplaces.com for more episodes.  #changemanagement #organizationaldevelopment #workplaceculture #humanresources #makechangeyourfriend

In this episode, we review our 2025 predictions. How do we do? Did we come close? Did we predict accurately or miss the target completely?  Keep listening to find out. For more episodes, visit www.harmoniousworkplaces.com #organizationaldevelopment #changeleadership #changemanagement #makechangeyourfriend

Welcome to our 89th podcast. Today we're doing something a little different and a little special. Since we've started, we've had the privilege of learning from leaders, thinkers, and practitioners who are shaping the future of work in real time. So in this episode, we're bringing you the best of the guests, a curated collection of standout moments, mic drop lessons, and memorable insights from our...

Welcome to our 88th podcast. Today we're talking about case studies in successful change management or organizational development. What's one thing you could do now to help your change management or organizational development initiatives succeed? Keep listening to find out. To read case studies, visit: https://harmoniousworkplaces.com/about/case-studies/ For more podcast episodes, visit: https://h...

In this episode, we discuss gratitude and how it leads to both improved financial performance and better organizational cultures. What's one thing you can do now to build gratitude within your organization? Keep listening to find out. Find more podcast episodes on our website at https://www.harmoniousworkplaces.com . #changemanagement #makechangeyourfriend #organizationaldevelopment #workplacecult...

In this episode, we talk about HR and strategy with our special guest, Hermie the HR Hermit Crab. What's one thing you can do now to involve human resources in strategic planning and execution? Keep listening to find out! Find more podcast episodes at www.harmoniousworkplaces.com. Visit Hermie the HR Hermit Crab and ask him your burning questions about the workplace at www.harmoniousworkplaces.com...

In this episode, we discuss AI's impact on HR, and specifically what happens when routine paperwork becomes fully automated. What's one thing you can do now to help HR professionals  avoid getting bulldozed by AI?  Keep listening to find out. Get more episodes, take our Workplace Culture Scorecard, or meet our cartoon Hermie the HR Hermit Crab at www.harmoniousworkplaces.com .

In this episode, we discuss disruption and how to cope with our special guest, Quang Le. What's one thing you can do now to minimize the sense of doom and dread and instill a sense of hope and resilience? Keep listening to find out. Learn more about Le Transformations at https://letransformations.com/ For more podcast episodes, visit https://www.harmoniousworkplaces.com  

In this episode, we'll discuss how the Americans with Disabilities Act or ADA, can help workplace culture with our special guest, Rachel Shaw. What's one thing you could do now to improve your disability accommodation program? Keep listening to find out. Contact Rachel Shaw at her website: https://www.shawhrconsulting.com Catch more Harmonious Workplaces Podcast episodes: https://harmoniousworkpla...

In this episode, we talk about pizza parties. Can you have too much of a good thing... and are they the right thing? What's one thing you could do now to throw a pizza party... without taking a pie to the face? Keep listening to find out. For more episodes, visit https://www.harmoniousworkplaces.com For the blog post which inspired this episode, visit https://harmoniousworkplaces.com/you-cant-pizz...

In this episode, we talk about power and agency inspired by Viktor Frankl's perspectives in his book, Man's Search for Meaning. What's one thing you can do now to help your team find power and agency through meaningful work? Keep listening to find out.  For more episodes, visit www.harmoniousworkplaces.com . Discover how to align your workforce to the purpose of your business with our Visioning Se...

We continue our discussion about adaptable organizations. In this episode, we discuss how all this work building adaptability can lead to organizational resilience and how that resilience can help you thrive under uncertainty. This is the fourth episode in a four-part series. What's one thing you can do now to lead your organization into resilience? I keep listening to find out. Find more episodes...

We continue our discussion about adaptable organizations. In this episode, we discuss how organizational designs, policies, and processes can either enable or block adaptability. This is the third in a four-part series. What's one thing you can do now to help your organization bend before it breaks? Keep listening to find out! Listen to more episodes at www.harmoniousworkplaces.com . Learn about A...

We continue our discussion about adaptable organizations. In this episode, we explore some of the human side of change. This is the second in a four-part series. What's one thing you can do now to build adaptive teams and turn change resistance into resilience? Keep listening to find out. For more episodes, visit www.harmoniousworkplaces.com . Learn more about AdaptX and take the free scorecard at...

In this episode, we discuss organizational design and how traditional structures can hinder successful change. This is the first in a four-part series about building adaptable organizations. What's one thing you can do now to determine whether you should consider restructuring before it's too late? Keep listening to find out. Take the first step towards a more adaptable future today! Visit www.har...

In this episode, we talk about signaling, what it means at work, and how you can leverage it for positive results, no matter where you are in the org chart. What's one thing you can do now to benefit yourself or your team  through the mastery of signaling? Keep  listening to find out. For more podcast episodes, visit www.harmoniousworkplaces.com . To download Sharyl's white paper on signaling, vis...

In this episode, we talk about questions, what makes a good question, and how good questions can facilitate change. We'll also share some key takeaways. What can you do to ask good questions for better change? Keep listening to find out. Listen to more podcast episodes at www.harmoniousworkplaces.com.

In this episode, we talk about when to bring in change consultants. What's one thing you can do now to add value to your organization by planning with a consultant? Keep listening to find out.  For more episodes, visit www.harmoniousworkplaces.com . We're launching something big to help your organization adapt and increase your return on investment in your people. Get on the waitlist: https://harm...

In this episode, we talk about motivation and share some key takeaways. What's one thing you can do to help your team stay motivated? Keep listening to find out.  For more episodes, visit www.harmoniousworkplaces.com.

In this episode, we talk about why and how to conduct a Change Readiness Assessment. What’s the one thing you can do now to help your organization prepare for change? Keep listening to find out! Find more Harmonious Workplaces podcasts: https://harmoniousworkplaces.com/podcast/ We can help with assessing your organization, including people and processes, for their change readiness: https://harmoni...

In this episode, we talk about managing expectations and leveraging rumors in the workplace with our very special guest, Jenni Pozar. What's the one thing you could do now to start a rumor in a good way? Keep listening to find out... Contact Jenni Pozar via LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenni-pozar63596359/ For more podcast episodes, visit www.harmoniousworkplaces.com  

In this episode, we discuss embracing innovation and growing your voice as a thought leader with our very special guest, Mike Palmer. What’s one thing you can do now to distinguish your voice and promote your purpose as a thought leader? Keep listening to find out! Connect with Mike Palmer on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelppalmer/ Visit Palmer Media: https://palmer.media/ Find more...