Harmonious Workplaces Podcast
Brought to you by experienced Industrial-Organizational Psychology (I-O) practitioners, dedicated Change Management and Organizational Development (OD) Consultants, skilled Human Resources Professionals, and strategic Management Consultants, Harmonious Workplaces is on a mission to help organizations create environments that are safe, inclusive, and exceptionally productive. Our goal is to foster workplaces where employees feel valued, empowered, and motivated to contribute their best — with some laughs along the way.
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Join us as we dive into insightful discussions with industry experts like Rich Cruz, Sharyl Volpe, Ben Kleinman, and a diverse group of I-Os, HRMs, ODs, and more. We cover a broad spectrum of topics that shape the way we work together, from the latest trends in organizational psychology and effective change management strategies to innovative HR practices and management consulting insights. Our conversations are designed to provide you with practical tools and actionable strategies that you can implement in your own workplace to drive positive change and enhance organizational performance.
Each episode of Harmonious Workplaces delves deep into the challenges and opportunities facing today’s organizations. We explore how to build resilient teams, develop strong leadership, and create a culture of continuous improvement. Our expert guests share their real-world experiences, research findings, and best practices, offering a wealth of knowledge that you can apply to your own work.
Whether you are an HR professional looking to improve employee engagement, a manager seeking to lead more effectively, or a consultant aiming to deliver greater value to your clients, Harmonious Workplaces has something for you. Tune in and become part of a community that is passionate about transforming workplaces for the better. Let’s work together to create harmonious, thriving organizations that not only achieve their goals but also make a positive impact on the lives of their employees.
Episode Videos and Transcripts
Ep. 131: When Change Plans Change
Change management is rarely a straight line. Even the most meticulously planned organizational initiatives...
Ep. 130: Change Management Is Not…
When organizations invest millions in new enterprise software or state-of-the-art machinery, leadership often...
Ep. 129: When to Create Awareness vs. Urgency
Navigating organizational change requires a delicate sense of timing. When leaders roll out major...
Ep. 128: As-Is to Prepare for the To-Be
In organizational transformations, leadership teams are often eager to rush toward the future state. Whether...
Ep. 127: Trust & Trustworthiness with Robert Snyder
How do you build a workplace culture that actually works? In Episode 127 of the Harmonious...
Ep. 126: Why Are You Asking For Feedback?
How many times has your organization launched an elaborate employee survey, only for the...
Ep. 125: Workplace of Choice System Featured on SME
In the modern business landscape, the skilled workforce shortage remains one of the most pressing challenges...
Ep. 124: Business Analysis and Change Management
In the fast-paced world of corporate strategy, projects often fail not because the technology is broken, but...
Ep. 123: Inclusive Change Management with Andrew Ourique
When organizations embark on large-scale business transformations, they often focus heavily on technology,...
Ep. 122: Belonging in the Workplace with Dr. Cam Dunson
In today’s rapidly changing corporate landscape, ensuring that your employees feel a true sense of belonging...
Ep. 121: Stakeholder Engagement Techniques, Part 2
In the world of organizational change management, getting your team on board with a new process or system is...
Ep. 120: Stakeholder Engagement Techniques
In the world of organizational change management, tracking how well employees are adapting to a new...
Ep. 119: Agentic Workforce & Human-Centricity in Human x Tech Teaming with Dr. Emi Barresi
As artificial intelligence and robotics reshape the modern workplace, a critical question emerges: how do we...
Ep. 118: Co-Creating Change
https://youtu.be/cJGE5PFqGhQ In episode 118 of the Harmonious Workplaces podcast, organizational development consultant Rich Cruz and...
Ep. 117: Change Leadership to Prevent Practitioner Burnout
In Episode 117 of the Harmonious Workplaces podcast, hosts Rich Cruz and Ben Kleinman tackle a pressing...
Ep. 116: Change Practitioner Burnout
Meta Description: Discover how to identify and overcome change practitioner burnout. Learn boundary-setting...
Ep. 115: Talking AI in Change Management
In episode 115 of the Harmonious Workplaces podcast, organizational development consultant Rich Cruz and...
Ep. 114: Expert HR Perspective From the Field with Jenni Pozar and Katie Bash
Welcome to episode 114 of the Harmonious Workplaces podcast! Hosted by Rich Cruz and Ben Kleinman, this...
Ep. 113: Feedback and Continuous Improvement, Part 2
Welcome to a deep dive into "Harmonious Workplaces" Episode 113, where hosts Rich Cruz and Ben Kleinman...
Ep. 112: Using Feedback Loops to Drive Continuous Improvement
Welcome to another episode recap of the Harmonious Workplaces podcast! In Episode 112, hosts Rich Cruz and...
Ep. 111: Change Management and Project Management
Welcome to Episode 111 of Harmonious Workplaces, a podcast dedicated to corporate culture, organizational...
Ep. 110: Sustaining the Change
In the world of organizational change management, getting your stakeholders to adopt a new system or process...
Ep. 109: Stakeholder Engagement with Rewards and Consequences
In Episode 109 of the Harmonious Workplaces podcast, organizational development consultant Rich Cruz and...
Ep. 108: Managing Change Resistance
Whether you are implementing a new software system or restructuring entire departments, managing stakeholder...
Ep. 107: The Monergy Flow with John Hibbs
What is the one thing you can do to make more money, surround yourself with people you love, and truly make...
Ep. 106: Stakeholder Engagement – Learning & Development
Welcome to another episode recap of the Harmonious Workplaces podcast. In Episode 106, organizational...
Ep. 105: Stakeholder Engagement – No Framework Fits All
In Episode 105 of the Harmonious Workplaces podcast, hosts Rich Cruz and Ben Kleinman tackle a critical truth...
Ep. 104: Stakeholder Engagement
In Episode 104 of the Harmonious Workplaces podcast, hosts Rich Cruz and Ben Kleinman explore the crucial...
Ep. 103: Monitoring & Controlling
Organizations pour massive amounts of time, money, and resources into change initiatives—whether it’s a new...
Ep. 102: Cross-Cultural Challenges in Global Change Initiatives
In today's interconnected business landscape, leaders are constantly asking one critical question: What is...
Ep. 101: Linking SIP to the Knowledge-to-Performance Tree
How to Grow Your Knowledge-to-Performance Tree: Applying the SIP Model to Organizational Development Welcome...
Ep. 100: From Art to Organizational Resilience Using SIP
In the milestone 100th episode of the Harmonious Workplaces podcast, hosts Rich Cruz, Ben Kleinman, and...
Ep. 99: Communication Channels, Tools, & Techniques
In the 99th episode of Harmonious Workplaces, hosts Rich Cruz and Ben Kleinman dive deep into the lifeblood...
Ep. 98: Feedback for Performance
In the corporate world, few words trigger as much anxiety as "Can I give you some feedback?" For many,...
Ep. 97: Urgency – Lighting a Fire Without Causing Panic
In the high-stakes world of organizational development, leaders are constantly looking for the spark that...
Ep. 96: Knowledge Transfer
Have you ever wondered what would happen if your most experienced employee won the lottery tomorrow and never...
Ep. 95: Goal-Setting and Motivation, Part 2
In the latest installment of the Harmonious Workplaces podcast, hosts Rich Cruz and Ben Kleinman reached a...
Ep. 94: Goal-Setting and Motivation
As we kick off 2026, the air is thick with the familiar scent of new beginnings—and the...
Ep. 93: Review of Other People’s 2026 Trends
As we step into 2026, the landscape of work is shifting beneath our feet at an unprecedented pace. In the...
Ep. 92: Planting the Seeds for Knowledge Transfer
In the fast-paced world of corporate growth and change, organizations often struggle to...
Ep. 91: Our 2026 Workplace Predictions
Welcome to the 91st episode of Harmonious Workplaces, a podcast dedicated to exploring, challenging, and...
Ep. 90: Review of Our 2025 Predictions
Predicting the future of the corporate world is never easy, especially given the rapid pace of technological...
Ep. 89: Best of Our Guests
The Best of Workplace Wisdom: Mic-Drop Moments and Key Lessons from the Harmonious Workplaces Podcast Welcome...
Ep. 88: Case Studies in OCM or OD
Welcome to the Harmonious Workplaces blog! We recently dedicated our 88th podcast episode to diving deep into...
Ep. 87: Gratitude
Welcome to a summary of Episode 87 of the Harmonious Workplaces podcast, where organizational development...
Ep. 86: Strategic HR with Hermie the HR Hermit Crab
In the latest episode of the Harmonious Workplaces podcast, Episode 86, "Strategic HR with Hermie," host Ben...
Ep. 85: Is HR Ready for AI?
Welcome to Harmonious Workplaces, where we tackle the most pressing issues transforming the modern workplace....
Ep. 84: Resilience Through Disruption with Quang Le
Welcome to a recap of Harmonious Workplaces Podcast Episode 84, where hosts Rich Cruz and Ben Kleinman sat...
Ep. 83: ADA and Inclusive Culture with Rachel Shaw
Welcome to the Harmonious Workplaces blog! We recently hosted Rachel Shaw, President of Rachel Shaw, Inc. and...
Ep. 82: Pizza Parties and Perception Problems
Pizza Parties and Perception Problems: When Workplace Fun Masks Deeper Corporate Culture Issues Welcome to...
Ep. 81: Power and Agency
In our fast-paced work environments, it's easy to feel like we're just going through the motions. Deadlines,...
Ep. 80: Adaptable Organizations, Part 4 of 4
Of course. Here is a 1200-word blog post with SEO-friendly headings that summarizes the podcast episode and...
Ep. 79: Adaptable Organizations, Part 3 of 4
Is your organization designed to bend, or is it at risk of breaking? In today's volatile market, the ability...
Ep. 78: Adaptable Organizations, Part 2 of 4
Navigating Change: Building Adaptive Teams for Workforce Resilience Welcome to Harmonious Workplaces, Episode...
Ep. 77: Adaptable Organizations, Part 1 of 4
Unlocking Adaptability: Navigating Change in the Modern Organization Welcome to the forefront of...
Ep. 76: Signaling
Welcome, Harmonious Workplaces listeners! In today's dynamic professional landscape, what's one crucial skill...
Ep. 75: Questions to Facilitate Change
Unlock Transformative Change: The Art of Asking Better Questions Welcome to the 75th episode of Harmonious...
Ep. 74: When to Bring in External Change Consultants
Welcome to the latest edition of the Harmonious Workplaces blog! Today, we're diving into a crucial topic...
Ep. 73: Motivation at Work
Unlock Peak Performance: Dive Deep into Workplace Motivation and Goal-Setting with Harmonious Workplaces...
Episode 72: Conducting a Change Readiness Assessment – Why and How
Organizational change is a constant in today's fast-paced world, from digital transformations to culture...

