View from a Target - Blue collar OD guy - An electrician meets applied behavioral science
Release Date: 08/02/2024
OD Master Series: Ilsa Duverney and the Caribbean Center for OD Excellence
A Science of Change
Join Ilsa and I as we explore the world of OD, including the Caribbean Center for OD Excellence, or CARI-CODE, which she founded. Ilsa has always been a visionary, and her current vision is the application of OD to the recovery of Jamaica from Hurricane Melissa. In the spirit of Kurt Lewin that would mean supporting the people in the hardest hit regions as they come up with their own solutions to the task of recovery and survival.
info_outline
A T-group comparison: The LIOS and DGGO (German Society for Group Dynamics) methods
A Science of Change
My second interview of friend and colleague Monika Stuetzle-Hebel, who has hosted me twice to lead LIOS (Leadership Institute of Seattle) style T-groups in Germany. Listen in as we compare the two methodologies, from the history to the focus and process.
info_outline
The Chris March success formula
A Science of Change
Kick off 2026 by listening in to this lively conversation between Australian leadeship coach Chris March and I. We covered a lot of territory, from his "Success" model of leadership to authority realtionships, followership, the problem with 360 feedback and anonymous surveys, the Interpersonal Gap, Kurt Lewin, and more. Enjoy.
info_outline
Amos Balongo: The four pillars of leadership
A Science of Change
I start my fourth year of podcasting with an exploration of leadership with Amos Balongo, an international speaker and leadership, life & communication coach. Website: Camp Ohana Foundation:
info_outline
Christian Ray Flores: An immigrant ponders and appreciates America
A Science of Change
Listen in as I chat with Christian Ray Flores, coach, entrepreneur, philanthropist, artist, and author, as he discusses his book and the thinking behind it, Little Book of Big Reasons to Love America: A Love Letter from an Immigrant. For me this was a welcome upbeat conversation about this country that we both love, despite the current challenges we face.
info_outline
Episode 50: Chris Crosby interviews Robert Crosby about citizen engagement OD
A Science of Change
Listen in as guest host Chris Crosby interviews our 97 year-old father, Robert Crosby, about his many citizen participation projects, just two weeks before dad and I present at the Organization Development Network's 2025 conference, in Spokane, Washington. Our presentation is on the 1984 Riverfront Park project for Spokane, which was my first OD experience. Dad did many such projects, and details his approach and the essential requirements for success in this far-ranging talk. Enjoy!
info_outline
Heartnomics: A conversation with OD professional Hanna Bauer
A Science of Change
Hanna reached out to me and we had a lovely conversation about her approach to leadership and change in organizations.
info_outline
Nevalliance: Dr. Neva Alexander interviews Gilmore Crosby!
A Science of Change
Listen in as I am the guest of Dr. Neva Alexander's Nevalliance podcast, or watch at . Dr. Alexander posed some interesting questions and we covered a lot of ground in this lively 30 minute chat.
info_outline
An OD of love with my Uncle, Lew Frees
A Science of Change
A conversation with my 89 year old Uncle, Lew Frees, who in partnership with his wife, Ann Frees has created a unique OD approach, one rooted in love and connection.
info_outline
Voice of a Leader: Paul Hinnenkamp COO (retired) - Intent versus Impact
A Science of Change
Listen in as Paul and I discuss our 26 year long collaboration as he led in many situations, consistantly using OD to foster healthy group and organizational dynamics, and to hone his own leadership. The session ranges from our beginning at Peach Bottom Atomic Power Station, to his series of roles including nuclear plant VP, head of an innovative team started from scratch, and COO of a major utility.
info_outlineListen in as Mark Horswood, former union stward and electrician at the Alcoa Warrick auluminum smelter tells the story of his life as an hourly worker before and after Gil Crosby and his team conducted Lewinian OD in the Indiana plant.