Diagnosing The Workplace: Not Just An HR Podcast
Join James and Coby from Roman 3 as they diagnose issues and prescribe solutions to today's most important workplace challenges.
Episodes
103 episodes
Is Comfort Making Us More Productive or More Complacent?
This episode touches on the theme of Practical Psychology and Strengthening Culture.In this episode, we explore the double-edged sword that is being comfortable. We dig into the psychology and realities of both sides of comfort in our j...
Doing More With Less: How Do You Succeed During Hard Times?
This episode touches on the theme of Strengthening Culture.In this episode, we explore some practical examples of what businesses can do to stay effective during difficult times. Much of this advice is not simple or quick to implement, ...
Why Do Incompetent People Think They’re Great?
This episode touches on the theme of Practical Psychology and Developing Leaders.In this episode, we explore the Dunning–Kruger Effect and the "why" behind overconfidence and the blind spots it creates. We dig into how the Dunning–Kruge...
Leadership Tips: "Yes, if", Listening/Hearing, Balancing Self-Preservation
This episode touches on the theme of Developing Leaders.In this episode, we explore 3 (hopefully) helpful management tips, understanding and dealing with:"Yes, if" and "No, but"Listening is the willingness to change...
Equality Or Equity — Or Is It Special Treatment?
This episode touches on the themes of Strengthen Culture and Practical Psychology.In this episode, we explore the difference between Equality, Equity, Special Treatment, and Targeted Support. We also dig into what holds back the impleme...
How Do You Turn Around A Toxic Workplace Culture?
This episode touches on the theme of Strengthening Culture.In this episode, we explore the ways that toxic behavior, dynamics, and work relationships enter our organizations. We provide a number of real-life examples to guide you so you...
Why Do Leaders Feel Isolated?
This episode touches on the theme of Developing Leaders.In this episode, we explore the old expression "It's lonely at the top". We dig into “leadership loneliness” and “executive burnout” and how leaders, managers, executives, and entr...
What Trends Should I Pay Attention To In 2026?
This episode touches on the theme of Strengthen Culture.In this episode, we dig into some buzzwords, like Coffee Badging, Fauxductivity, and Bare Minimum Mondays, so James can rant about how lame they are. We also explore trends and ter...
What Is Some Practical Psychology For The Workplace? [PART 3]
This episode touches on the theme of Practical Psychology.In this episode, we explore some psychological concepts and principles that can help us better understand both those we work with and ourselves.Coby walks us through these...
Why Do Managers Feel Powerless and Disrespected?
This episode touches on the themes of Strengthen Culture and Developing Leaders.In this episode, we explore the types of cultures and workplace norms that leave supervisors and managers feeling that they are powerless and/or their emplo...
Leadership Tips: Communication, Transforming Behavior, Bringing Solutions
This episode touches on the theme of Developing Leaders.In this episode, we explore 3 (hopefully) helpful management tips to support new and existing leaders with:Communicating Early and OftenTransforming Behavior&n...
How Do You Confront Passive-Aggressive Behavior Professionally?
This episode touches on the theme of Strengthen Culture.In this episode, we explore both Passive-Aggressive and Aggressively-Passive behaviour. We dig into how and why it exists in our workplaces and, most importantly, how to address it...
Why Am I So Exhausted After Work Every Day?
This episode touches on the theme of Practical Psychology.In this episode, we explore the Physical, Mental, and Emotional reasons why employees go home so exhausted after work. We dig into the psychology behind these factors and look at...
Why Does It Feel Like Us vs Them At Work?
This episode touches on the theme of Strengthen Culture.In this episode, we explore workplace silos; what causes them, how they impact the workplace, and, most importantly, how do we tear them down.Our prescription for this epis...
How Do I Fix A Competitive Or Hostile Team Culture?
This episode touches on the theme of Strengthen Culture.In this episode, we explore why we have teams, departments, or locations that are often at war with each other. Some of our workplaces have Slios, others have Stronghold, and neith...
Leadership Tips: Friend/Friendly, Respond/React, Emotional Load
This episode touches on the theme of Developing Leaders.In this episode, we explore 3 (hopefully) helpful management tips, understanding and dealing with:Friends vs FriendlyResponding vs ReactingEmotional L...
How Do You Create Psychological Safety In Trauma Infused Workplaces?
This episode touches on the themes of Strengthen Culture and Practical Psychology.In this episode, we explore what infuses trauma and toxic stress into our workplaces, and examine the 3 steps to address them. This is also the first epis...
Season 4 Trailer - Diagnosing The Workplace
Our new season drops next week, and we are really excited for the new look and some new changes!Make sure you catch us when the new episode drops, and don't be fooled by our new look!
Implementation Gaps, Avoiding Micromanagement, Recruiting in 2025 - Answering Listener Questions
In this episode, we explore 3 questions from listeners and conversations with clients:What are businesses missing in implementation?How do I make sure I am not micromanaging? •What are some tips for recruitmen...
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Guest Appearance Trailer - Dear Corporate... Love Stores
Check out the podcast episodes: Episode 11: Performance Management in Retail (Part 1 - August 14, 2025)Episode 11: Performance Management in Retail (Part 2 - August 28, 2025)
What Does Employee Engagement Look Like When Done Badly?
In this episode, we explore common yet ineffective employee engagement activities. We recap some points around employee engagement from past episodes, while providing some clarity on why what you might be implementing is not working.Our ...
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What Do I Need To Know To Be An Effective Leader?
In this episode, we explore the causes of poor leadership and dig into what it takes to lead with integrity effectively. This is a must-listen conversation for managers. Also, Coby apologies for the poor quality of his mic.O...
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What Happens When There Is A Disconnect Between HR Strategy And Operational Strategy?
In this episode, we dig into how important the connection between HR and Operations is to an organization's success and scalability.Our prescription for this episode is to take a hard look at who HR reports to and what HR's role in the ...
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Does Culture And Performance Increase A Company’s Worth?
In this episode, we explore how companies are commonly evaluated for their total worth for acquisition, and what elements impact that evaluation. If you work for a company that is maybe not seeing the direct value of investing in employee perfo...
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How Does Stability Improve Your Ability To Attract Investment?
In this episode, we explore the necessary prerequisites that organizations (whether it is private investment or public funding) require for you to receive funding successfully. Whether you are a nonprofit or small business, this is a conversati...
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