What if your next workplace change didn’t cause chaos—just clarity? 🦀✨

On this episode of The Advisor with Lisa Urbanski, special guest Hermie the HR Hermit Crab (from the Harmonious Workplaces series) shares a fun, practical guide to adapting to change without the crabbiness. From tech rollouts to policy shifts, Hermie breaks down how to reduce resistance, boost engagement, and keep teams moving in the same direction. You’ll learn how to:

• 🧭 Guide change with clarity: Set shared goals and a simple rollout plan
• 🗣️ Communicate smarter: Blend open forums with structured feedback for psychological safety
• 🧑‍🏫 Train for adoption: Map current workflows, offer just-in-time training, and support champions
• 🤝 Leverage strengths: Put the right people in the right roles during transitions
• 🧰 Use Hermie’s crew: Meet Gary the IT Gecko & Rocco the Custodian—character tips you’ll actually remember
• 🌊 Stay human: Mindset, forgiveness, and patience to keep morale high while you modernize

Before your next change, write one page: goals, who’s affected, 3 key messages, training plan, and how you’ll collect feedback. Share it with the team first.

• 📘 Book — Hermie the HR Hermit Crab → https://www.harmoniousworkplaces.com
• 🌐 Website → https://www.harmoniousworkplaces.com
• 🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/richardjacruz
• 🐦 X (Twitter) → https://www.twitter.com/richcruzchicago
• 📸 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/hermiehrcrab
• ✉️ Contact → [email protected]

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Is your team running on autopilot?

Host Lisa Urbanski sits down with workplace-culture strategist Richard Cruz of Harmonious Workplaces to tackle the crisis of global disengagement and reveal the proven levers that reignite productivity.

This episode covers:

• Why 70 % of employees tune out—and the hidden costs to growth.
• Flattening hierarchies & building psychological safety that sparks innovation.
• Turning clandestine “work-arounds” into streamlined, tech-savvy workflows.
• Remote-first realities: balancing freedom with the power of face-to-face moments.
• Harmonious Health Check™—Rich’s 2-week blueprint to diagnose and supercharge organizational health.

By the end, you’ll know EXACTLY how to invest in people, embrace change, and watch your bottom line soar.

🔗 Ready to transform your workplace? Explore Rich’s tools and book a Harmonious Health Check™ at HarmoniousWorkplaces.com

📲 Connect with Rich on LinkedIn ➜ https://www.linkedin.com/in/richardjacruz

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Let’s be honest—workplace culture is broken in a lot of places. People are burnt out, misaligned, and afraid to speak up. But here’s the truth: you don’t need a complete overhaul—you need clarity, communication, and the courage to change.

In this episode, Lisa Urbanski teams up with Rich Cruz, author of Hermie the HR Hermit Crab, to drop some serious wisdom (and a few laughs) on how to build a workplace that actually works—for everyone. 

They’re digging into:
✅ What psychological safety really means (and why your team craves it)
✅ How humor can break down walls and start real conversations
✅ The blueprint for building a strong, unified culture—without losing your mind
✅ Why change is messy—but absolutely necessary

Whether you're a CEO, manager, or team member tired of the BS, this episode gives you real strategies to create a culture where people actually thrive. 

🔗 Discover how to build a better workplace at harmoniousworkplaces.com.
📘 Grab your copy of Hermie the HR Hermit Crab and learn how to build a healthier, more human workplace—available now at harmoniousworkplaces.com! 

🎧 Hit play. It’s time to stop surviving at work and start leading something that matters.

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Life’s Tough—But Your Story Should Be Even Tougher. We all face obstacles. But what if you could take those struggles and turn them into something powerful? In this inspiring episode, Stacey Chillemi sits down with bestselling author Rich Cruz to break down how to turn life's challenges into a story of victory.

Rich dives deep into:
✅ How to transform pain into purpose through storytelling
✅ The lessons behind his latest book, Hermie, and why it’s a must-read
✅ How to craft a narrative that inspires, motivates, and makes an impact
✅ Why YOUR story—no matter how messy—deserves to be told

Your setbacks don’t define you—what you do next does. This episode is your roadmap to turning obstacles into opportunities.

🎧 Hit play NOW and start writing your own triumph story!
🔗 Get inspired at harmoniousworkplaces.com.

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Feeling overwhelmed by stress and anxiety at work? Longing for a safe haven that nurtures productivity, creativity, and well-being? Join Lisa Urbanski in this episode as she delves into the critical significance of psychological safety in the workplace with guest Richard Cruz. Together, they explore the unique challenges and opportunities that arise amidst organizational change, offering valuable insights on how their organization guides companies through transitions and culture assessments.

Tune in for practical tips and strategies on creating a safe, focused, and motivating workspace. Whether it's decluttering your environment or establishing healthy boundaries with colleagues, we've got you covered. Stick around until the end to discover how to craft a workspace that not only boosts productivity but also fosters your mental and emotional well-being.

To learn more about fostering healthier work environments through practical insights on psychological safety in the workplace, visit https://www.harmoniousworkplaces.com


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Join host Stacey Chillemi and guest Rich Cruz in a transformative discussion on fostering harmonious workplaces by making change your ally. Dive into organizational development, resilience, and reinvention as Rich shares his journey of embracing change to redefine success. Discover how a shift in mindset can lead to a thriving work environment and personal growth that resonates beyond the traditional bounds. Tune in to unlock the key to unlocking your organization's true potential.

Experience the transformative power of harmonious workplaces at  www.workbalanceconsulting.com!

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