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Unboxing OD is your guide to making sense of Organizational Development - one thoughtful conversation at a time. Hosted by Kenneth Pearson, seasoned OD practitioner and author of The Flow of Five Tiers, this podcast unpacks the complexity of organizational life with clarity, compassion, and a bit of edge.
Whether you're an early-career OD professional, a leader trying to navigate change, or simply someone who believes workplaces can be more human, you'll find grounded insights and actionable takeaways here. While most episodes are solo deep dives into the fieldwork and philosophy behind OD, we also feature voices from the field, bringing in experts, newcomers, and those who challenge the status quo.
No jargon. No endless theory. Just practical wisdom, lived experience, and a steady focus on making organizations better for the people who keep them alive.
Ready to deepen your OD practice? Connect with Kenneth on LinkedIn at www.linkedin.com/company/unboxing-od-podcast or visit the Pearson & Pearson LLC website at www.pearsonpearson.llc.
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Episode 36: Creating Joyful Workplaces - Curiosity, Learning, and Growth with Yolanda Fraction
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Apr 24, 2026 |
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Episode 35: Strategy, Systems, and Succession - Inside STL-ODN's Growth Story
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Mar 05, 2026 |
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Episode 34: Making Change Human Again - A Conversation with Dr. Jason Guttadauria
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Jan 16, 2026 |
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Episode 33: The Recruitment System is Broken - Now What?
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Jan 09, 2026 |
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Episode 32: The OD Perspective on Wellness - A Conversation with Dr. Katina Sawyer
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Oct 29, 2025 |
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Episode 31: Pop Culture, Real Lessons - Teaching Leadership with Dr. Sy Islam
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Oct 10, 2025 |
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Episode 30: Hustling With Heart - Jenn Stevens on Presence, Ownership, and Developing Leaders from Any Seat
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Sep 26, 2025 |
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Episode 29: Strategic Clarity, Leadership, and AI - Marcus Dudley on Modern Leadership in the Digital Age
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Sep 19, 2025 |
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Episode 28: The Invisible Medal - Leading with a Higher Purpose with Chris Richie
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Sep 05, 2025 |
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Episode 27: Unspoken Truths, Quiet Legacies - Five Reflections on Work and Self
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Aug 25, 2025 |
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Episode 26: The Inner Work of Leadership - A Conversation with Poor Bear Chalepah
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Aug 19, 2025 |
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Episode 25: OD Burnout Is Real - Protecting Your Capacity in the Work That Holds So Much
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Aug 11, 2025 |
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Episode 24: Change by Design - A Conversation with Melissa Donegan
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Aug 07, 2025 |
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Episode 23: Inclusion, Community, & Compassion - Alex Ochoa & The Work of Becoming
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Jul 21, 2025 |
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Episode 22: When the Diagnosis Hurts - Telling the Truth in OD
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Jul 14, 2025 |
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Episode 21: Navigating the Transition from L&D to OD with Bethany Rios, MPH
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Jul 01, 2025 |
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Episode 20: The Silent Partner - Power in Organizations
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Jun 26, 2025 |
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Episode 19: Allyship in Action with Dr. Victoria Mattingly
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Jun 16, 2025 |
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Episode 18: The Myth of the Quick Fix - Why OD Work Takes Time
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Jun 09, 2025 |
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Episode 17: From Idea to Impact - Designing Strategic, Human-Centered Interventions
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May 26, 2025 |
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Episode 16: The Power of Storytelling in Organizational Development
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May 14, 2025 |
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Episode 15: The Flow of Five Tiers - Seeing the Whole System
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Apr 30, 2025 |
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Episode 14: Building Trust & Credibility as an OD Practitioner
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Apr 21, 2025 |
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Episode 13: A Day in the Life - The Key Responsibilities of an OD Professional
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Apr 13, 2025 |
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Episode 12: Followership - The Unsung Power Behind Great Leadership
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Mar 31, 2025 |
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Episode 11: Systems, Ethics, Balance, & Growth - The OD Practitioner Mindset
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Mar 16, 2025 |
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Episode 10: What Does an Organizational Development Professional Actually Do?
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Mar 04, 2025 |
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Episode 09: Leading with Purpose - The Connection Between Leadership & Management (Bonus Episode)
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Feb 26, 2025 |
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Episode 08: From Silence to Strength - How OD Practitioners Encourage Psychological Safety in the Workplace
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Feb 10, 2025 |
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Episode 07: Leading the Way - How Leadership Defines the Success of Organizational Development
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Feb 03, 2025 |
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Episode 06: More Than Words - Aligning Culture and Strategy for Real Impact
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Jan 29, 2025 |
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Episode 05: From Metrics to Meaning - Evaluating OD Success
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Jan 16, 2025 |
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Episode 04: The OD Practitioner - Detective, Architect, & Culture Shaper
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Dec 30, 2024 |
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Episode 03: Communication - The Heartbeat of Organizational Success
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Dec 23, 2024 |
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Episode 02: The Human Side of Change - Keys to Leading Successful Transitions
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Dec 16, 2024 |
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Episode 01: Introducing Organizational Development - The Human-Centered Approach
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Dec 06, 2024 |