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. 71: Managing Expectations and Leveraging Rumors with Jenni Pozar
This summary outlines key discussions from the "Harmonious Workplaces - Ep 71: Special Guest Jenni Pozar"...
Ep. 70: Innovation and Thought Leadership with Mike Palmer
Welcome to a deep dive into the 70th episode of the "Harmonious Workplaces" podcast, featuring special guest...
Ep. 69: Building Change-Resilient Organizational Structures
Welcome to a summary of "Harmonious Workplaces, Ep. 69: Building Change-Resilient Organizational Structures,"...
Ep. 68: Adaptive Change in the Face of VUCA with Dr. Casey DeBruyn
In Episode 68 of Harmonious Workplaces, hosts Rich Cruz, Sharyl Volpe, and Ben Kleinman welcomed Dr. Casey...
Ep. 67: How to Manage Competing Priorities During Change
In the bustling landscape of modern workplaces, change is the only constant. Yet, the path to successful...
Ep. 66: Employee Well-Being During Change
In Episode 66 of the "Harmonious Workplaces" podcast, hosts Rich Cruz and Ben Kleinman dive deep into...
Ep. 65: ACMP Conference Summary
Welcome, Harmonious Workplaces listeners! In their 65th episode, hosts Rich Cruz, Sharyl Volpe, and Ben...
Ep. 64: Neurodiversity in the Workplace with Mary Pat Kochenash
In this podcast episode summary, we're diving into a crucial topic for modern workplaces: Neurodiversity....
Harmonious Workplaces, Ep. 63: Toxic Positivity in Change Management
Welcome, Harmonious Workplaces Listeners! In our 63rd podcast episode, we dove into a critical topic: the...
Ep. 62: Continuous Improvement & Structured Problem Solving w Dan Pinkham
In the 62nd episode of the Harmonious Workplaces podcast, hosts Rich Cruz, Sharyl Volpe, and Ben Kleinman...
Ep. 61: Bridging the Generational Gap During Organizational Change
Organizational change is an inherent aspect of the modern workplace. Successfully navigating these...
Ep. 59: Leading through Uncertainty with Dr Jonna van Thiel
In the 59th episode of the Harmonious Workplaces podcast, hosts Rich Cruz, Sharyl Volpe, and Ben Kleinman...
Ep. 58: The Role of Mentoring / Coaching in Supporting Change
Welcome, fellow harmonious workplace seekers! In episode 58 of the Harmonious Workplaces podcast, hosts Rich...
Ep. 57: How to Create a Sense of Urgency Without Panic
Welcome to a deeper dive into Episode 57 of the Harmonious Workplaces podcast, where hosts Rich Cruz, Sharyl...
Ep. 56: When to Push, When to Pause in Change Management
Organizational change is a constant in today's dynamic environment. Whether it's implementing new...
Ep. 55: Leveraging Play with Intentionality feat. Rachel Kaberon
Welcome to the 55th episode of the Harmonious Workplaces podcast! Hosts Rich Cruz, Sharyl Volpe, and Ben...
Ep. 54: Harnessing the Power of Micro Changes
This blog post summarizes a podcast episode exploring the impact of micro-changes in the workplace. The...
Ep. 53: Gamifying Change
Level Up Your Workplace: Using Gamification to Drive Meaningful Change Welcome, change agents and curious...
Ep 52: Putting Fun into Change Management
The Harmonious Workplaces podcast, in its 52nd episode, addresses the often-overlooked aspect of fun in...
Ep. 51: All About Organizational Assessments
In episode 51 of the Harmonious Workplaces podcast, Rich Cruz, Sharyl Volpe, and Ben Kleinman speak with...
Ep. 50: Our Favorite Learnings
The Harmonious Workplaces podcast has reached its 50th episode, a milestone marked by a reflective discussion...
Ep. 49: Mourning the Past to Unlock the Future
In Episode 49 of the Harmonious Workplaces Podcast, Rich Cruz, Sharyl Volpe, and Ben Kleinman discuss the...
Ep 48: Create Habits and Rituals to Sustain Change
In this episode of Harmonious Workplaces, hosts Rich Cruz, Sharyl Volpe, and Ben Kleinman explore the power...
Ep. 47: Building Trust in the Workplace
In this episode of Harmonious Workplaces, hosts Rich Cruz, Sharyl Volpe, and Ben Kleinman welcome Alix...
Ep 46: Adapting Change Strategies for Different Personality Types
In episode 46 of the Harmonious Workplaces podcast, hosts Rich Cruz, Sharyl Volpe, and Ben Kleinman delve...
Ep. 45: Imposter Syndrome / Crisis of Confidence
In this episode of Harmonious Workplaces, Rich Cruz, Sharyl Volpe, and Ben Kleinman delve into...
Ep 44: Organization Change Trends and Predictions for 2025
Welcome to 2025! In this episode of the Harmonious Workplaces podcast, Rich Cruz, Sharyl Volpe, and Ben...
Ep 43: Improving Collaboration and Change Through Elegance
In this episode of Harmonious Workplaces, hosts Rich Cruz, Sharyl Volpe, and Ben Kleinman are joined by...
Ep. 42: Ethical Considerations in Change Management
In Episode 42 of the Harmonious Workplaces podcast, Rich Cruz, Sharyl Volpe, and Ben Kleinman delve into the...
Ep 41: Change Management for Small Businesses
This blog summarizes episode 41 of the Harmonious Workplaces podcast, "Change Management for Small...
Ep 40: Measuring the Success of Change Initiatives
This blog summarizes Harmonious Workplaces Episode 40, "Measuring the Success of Change Initiatives,"...
Ep 39: From Research to Reality, an I-O Practicioner Perspective
https://youtu.be/5so_PF7FA88 This episode of the Harmonious Workplaces podcast, "From Research to Reality, an I/O Practitioner...
Ep 38: Leveraging Communication Tools for Change Management
This blog summarizes the Harmonious Workplaces podcast episode "Leveraging Communication Tools for Change...
Ep. 37: Scary Stories of Change Management Gone Bad
This blog post summarizes episode 37 of the Harmonious Workplaces podcast, "Scary Stories of Change...
Ep. 36, Navigating the Dark Triad at Work
The episode features hosts Rich Cruz, Sharyl Volpe, and Ben Kleinman who discuss the Dark Triad personality...
Ep 35: Converting Change Doubters to Allies with Russ Lange
Russ Lange, co-founding partner of CMG, a growth consultancy, joined the Harmonious Workplaces Podcast to...
Episode 34: Managing Change in Remote or Hybrid Work Environments, Part 2
The shift to remote and hybrid work environments, accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic, has presented...
Episode 33: Managing Change in Remote or Hybrid Work Environments
The COVID-19 pandemic was a massive change for all businesses. One of the biggest changes was the shift to a...
Episode 32: Navigating the Change Curve
Change is a constant in the workplace, and successfully navigating the emotional and psychological responses...
Episode 31: Resilience Through Empathy
In this episode of Harmonious Workplaces, Rachel Minion, Head Rockstar at Rockstarr and Moon, a marketing...
Episode 30: The Importance of Flexibility in Change Management
Change is a constant in the business world. Whether it's driven by new technologies, evolving markets, or...
Episode 29: Stakeholder Engagement in Change Management
Communication is key to successful change management, but even with clear, concise messaging, you'll always...
Episode 28: Building a Culture of Change
In today's rapidly evolving business landscape, change is not just a constant; it's an avalanche....
Episode 27: Impact of Change on Organizational Culture
Change is a constant in the business world. Whether it's a new technology, a merger or acquisition, or simply...
Episode 26: Institutional Knowledge Transfer Tips and Tactics
Knowledge transfer is more important than ever in today’s rapidly changing business landscape. Companies are...
Episode 25: Organizational Culture and Institutional Knowledge
As companies grapple with a rapidly changing business landscape, retaining institutional knowledge has become...
Episode 24: Use Communication Theory to Communicate Better
Effective communication is crucial for any successful organization. However, achieving clear and impactful...
Episode 23: Surviving a Downsizing
The sources highlight the significant role middle management plays in supporting employees after a...
Episode 22: Downsizing
Downsizing can be a challenging and emotional process for everyone involved. The sources highlight some key...
Episode 21: Ship of Theseus
The ancient Greek paradox of the Ship of Theseus raises the question of whether an object that has had all of...
Episode 20: Stories of Organizational Change
The 20th episode of the "Harmonious Workplaces" podcast focuses on change management, sharing insightful...
Episode 19: Active Listening
Active listening is a powerful skill that can transform your workplace and personal life. This blog post will...
Episode. 18: Bad Leadership – How You Can Make It Better
Bad leadership can make any job a nightmare. The sources discuss the various types of bad...
Episode 17: Handling Stress and Pressure as a Change Leader
The sources, a podcast episode from Harmonious Workplaces and its accompanying show notes, explore the topic...
Episode 16: Leadership in Times of Calm and Crisis
According to the podcast "Harmonious Workplaces," a successful leader needs to adapt...
Episode 15: Improving Outcomes Through Leadership
This blog post explores the concept of leadership styles and how understanding these can...
Podcast Ep 14: Leadership Buy-In for Successful Change
Change is often met with resistance in organizations. A key to breaking down that resistance is leadership...
Podcast, Ep. 13: Crisis Management
Audio Every business, regardless of size or industry, will inevitably face a crisis. The...
Ep. 12: SIOP Conference 2024 Summary
Welcome to the latest insights from "Harmonious Workplaces," the podcast where independent consultants Rich...
Ep 11: Getting Comfortable with Ambiguity
Welcome to "Harmonious Workplaces," the podcast that delves into corporate culture, organizational change...

