In this episode, Bob’nJoyce discuss why rituals must evolve to meet the changing needs of families and organizations. In Episode 75, we discussed the importance of rituals bringing soothing comfort to ground and support organizational success. Today, we look at the importance of rethinking rituals in times of disruption and big change.

Bob’nJoyce offer advice on:

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In this episode, Bob'nJoyce explore the need to rethink HR/OD rules, practices, and processes in a post pandemic world. These rules dictate everything we do from how we hire, develop, and reward employees to how we structure organizations, and shape cultures, to name a couple.

In this episode, we explore:

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In this episode, Bob’nJoyce share a process on how to accelerate learning for front line supervisors. People new to supervising a team are often confronted with issues that challenge their judgment. Over time, a new supervisor grows in their judgment and wisdom. Today’s podcast provides ideas to short circuit this process.

In this episode, Bob’nJoyce will:

• Underline the importance of the front-line supervisor role.

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With Thanksgiving Day arriving, Bob’nJoyce thought a break from HR/OD would be good and instead talked about her inspriational book, I Pray Anyway - Devotions for the Ambivalent. It is a book about faith, spirituality, and striving for meaning.

I Pray Anyway - Devotions for the Ambivalent has been described as much more than a book but more like a wise, patient friend. That’s a good description for Joyce, don’t you agree?

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In this episode, Bob’nJoyce explore ideas on career pathing for future CEO’s. We discussed conventional wisdom on CEO competencies that no longer apply. With the workplace democratization and modern market complexity, future CEO’s must have skill sets and experience much different than their predecessors.

In this episode, we rift on:

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In this episode, Bob’nJoyce explore the term “Quiet Quitting” and why they believe it’s meaning misses the mark. Quiet quitting has gone from a life hack on social media to a global phenomenon. So what is going on? Are people checking out, recalibrating their life balance, or just fed up with toxic workplaces? We jump into the debate with our own research and intuitive instincts to offer our opinion on what is really happening.

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In this episode, Bob’nJoyce explore the conditions that promote an entrepreneurial culture in large organizations. This timely topic, we call it "intrepeneurialism," is what organizations need to compete in today’s marketplace. The problem is many current company cultures do not encourage risk taking, experimentation, and failing forward. We offer ideas that help leaders and OD/HR practitioners create the conditions that unleash employees.

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In this episode, Bob’nJoyce offer an alternative to dated traditional performance appraisal practices. This is a follow-up to last week's episode (E.87) where we came down on the side of a structured performance conversation between boss and employee several times a year.

In this episode, you will get:

• Powerful questions that stimulate candid conversations between boss and employee.

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In this episode, Bob’nJoyce join the debate about scrapping traditional performance appraisal practices. We suggest that HR/OD replace traditional practices with a less confrontational, more co-equal process between leaders and their direct reports. We discuss practical, simple ways to make this happen:

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In this episode, Bob’nJoyce discuss the merits of giving up and letting go. ‘Giving up’ cuts against the grain of persistence and endurance. Most of us struggle with giving up despite it being the right thing to do in some situations. Why is this an important topic? Many times when you let something go, another opportunity presents itself.

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