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OD Master Series: An Estonian OD Jedi

A Science of Change

Release Date: 08/07/2025

Episode 50: Chris Crosby interviews Robert Crosby about citizen engagement OD show art Episode 50: Chris Crosby interviews Robert Crosby about citizen engagement OD

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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! 

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Heartnomics: A conversation with OD professional Hanna Bauer show art Heartnomics: A conversation with OD professional Hanna Bauer

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Hanna reached out to me and we had a lovely conversation about her approach to leadership and change in organizations. 

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Nevalliance: Dr. Neva Alexander interviews Gilmore Crosby! show art Nevalliance: Dr. Neva Alexander interviews Gilmore Crosby!

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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. 

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Family matters: An OD of love with my Uncle, Lew Frees show art Family matters: An OD of love with my Uncle, Lew Frees

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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. 

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Voice of a Leader: Paul Hinnenkamp COO (retired) - Intent versus Impact show art Voice of a Leader: Paul Hinnenkamp COO (retired) - Intent versus Impact

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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. 

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Leadership, EQ, Groups: A conversation with Lee Povey show art Leadership, EQ, Groups: A conversation with Lee Povey

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Listen in as Lee Povey and I get to know each other, while exploring a range of topics which we both apply in similar yet unique ways in our work with leaders, organizations, and groups. 

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OD Master Series: An Estonian OD Jedi show art OD Master Series: An Estonian OD Jedi

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A powerful chat with Elar Killumets, a bright and creative Estonian OD professional, friend, and colleague. 

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Leadership and the Frontline Workforce: An AI podcast about my new book! show art Leadership and the Frontline Workforce: An AI podcast about my new book!

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Listen in to an AI talk show on my latest book, Leadership and the Frontline Workforce: Lessons from the Targets of Change. This book is yet another labor of love, bringing to life the vision of my dearly departed friend and colleague Cotton Mears, as well as the stories of workers and bosses who were there before, during, and after Lewinian OD interventions. In the spirit of Studs Terkel, the book is built on interviews...the methods are taught while the stories are told. Enjoy!

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LIOS reborn: A conversation with LIOS President Chris Crosby show art LIOS reborn: A conversation with LIOS President Chris Crosby

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An exciting conversation with my brother Chris about the rebirth of the Leadership Institute of Seattle LIOS). Enrollment is open for Fall 2025 in this unique T-group based program, offering unparralleled learning and a  masters degree in Leadership, Management, and Organization Development (MSLMOD). 

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Spirituality and EQ: Another AI Deep Dive into one of my books show art Spirituality and EQ: Another AI Deep Dive into one of my books

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Listen in once again as my team of AI generated podcasters have an effective and lively discussion of my 2021 book Spirituality and Emotional Intelligence, which explores EQ by combining social science, neuroscience, and multi-cultural spiritual wisdom from throughout the ages. 

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A powerful chat with Elar Killumets, a bright and creative Estonian OD professional, friend, and colleague.