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UNBOXING OD: Exploring the Work Behind the Work
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.
UNBOXING OD: Exploring the Work Behind the Work
Latest Episodes
Episode 36: Creating Joyful Workplaces - Curiosity, Learning, and Growth with Yolanda Fraction
Sometimes, the path into Organizational Development begins with a single moment. A moment where someone recognizes potential and opens the door to something more.In this episode of Unboxing OD, Kenneth Pearson sits down with Yol...
Episode 35: Strategy, Systems, and Succession - Inside STL-ODN's Growth Story
What happens when Organizational Development Professionals apply their own principles to their own organization? In this episode of Unboxing OD, Kenneth Pearson sits down with members of the executive team from the St. Loui...
Episode 34: Making Change Human Again - A Conversation with Dr. Jason Guttadauria
What actually happens after the survey closes, the insights are delivered, and the change initiative officially “launches”?In this episode of Unboxing OD, Kenneth Pearson sits down with Dr. Jason Guttadauria, founder of J...
Episode 33: The Recruitment System is Broken - Now What?
Applying for a job shouldn’t feel like shouting into a void. Yet for many candidates today, the recruitment process is defined by silence, redundancy, rigid requirements, and being ghosted after investing real time and effort. Organizations cla...
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Episode 32: The OD Perspective on Wellness - A Conversation with Dr. Katina Sawyer
In this episode of Unboxing OD, Kenneth Pearson is joined by Dr. Katina Sawyer, co-founder of Workr Beeing, Associate Professor of Management and Organizations at the Eller College of Management, and co-author of <...
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