In Media
On this page, you will find the growing body of publications where Rich Cruz has contributed content.
Blogs and Articles
Periodicals – Magazines / Journals
These publications feature various topics pertaining to HR, entrepreneurship, business development, communications, I-O psychology, and more.
- TD Magazine (ATD): “Plant the Seeds for Knowledge Transfer”: https://www.td.org/content/td-magazine/plant-the-seeds-for-knowledge-transfer
- PlanetLaundry, January 2024: https://digitaleditions.walsworth.com/publication/?m=7424&i=811885&p=8&ver=html5
- PlanetLaundry, March 2024: https://digitaleditions.walsworth.com/publication/?i=816683&p=20&view=issueViewer&pp=1
- PlanetLaundry, June 2024: https://digitaleditions.walsworth.com/publication/?m=7424&i=823060&p=20&ver=html5
- PlanetLaundry, July 2025: https://digitaleditions.walsworth.com/publication/?i=848537&p=32&view=issueViewer
Interviews
Sharyl was interviewed by Authority Magazine: Navigating Workplace Toxicity: Sharyl Volpe Of Harmonious Workplaces On Strategies for a Healthier Work Environment – An Interview With Vanessa Ogle
Rich Cruz was interviewed by Digital Reference: https://www.digitalreference.co/insights/revenue-professionals/sales-and-business-development-consultants-in-chicago-to-watch
Podcast Guest Appearances
Here are some guest appearances:
- The Leader’s Toolbox with Andre Young: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1066093/episodes/17512964-leadership-nuggets-with-special-guest-sheryl-volpe
- Founders Future Podcast: https://music.amazon.ca/fr-ca/podcasts/317e8ef7-0fdf-4eb7-923f-00cfd8d905b0/episodes/6b27f039-7106-4ad6-a9d5-6db6ad9db940/founders-future-designing-harmonious-workplaces-with-rich-cruz
- The Advisor with Stacey Chillemi – Jul 2025: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/invest-in-your-people-watch-profits-soar–66930178
- The Advisor with Stacey Chillemi – March 24, 2025: https://www.podbean.com/ew/dir-qn3h6-2480eb8c
- The Advisor with Stacey Chillemi – March 10, 2025: https://www.podbean.com/ew/dir-nscqn-243dc9f2
- Helena Goto: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1CYal9fqjXxLtBFcwFWplU?si=1PyPywytTEqO3qh9L8kRFw
- The Advisor with Stacey Chillemi – Feb 2025: https://youtu.be/_XlL8MoaJlU
- The Breakfast Show Podcast on The Voice of Islam: https://soundcloud.com/voislam/breakfast-show-podcast-26-12-2024-organized-living-lessons-from-al-musawwir-boxing-day-insights?utm_source=clipboard&utm_campaign=wtshare&utm_medium=widget&utm_content=https%253A%252F%252Fsoundcloud.com%252Fvoislam%252Fbreakfast-show-podcast-26-12-2024-organized-living-lessons-from-al-musawwir-boxing-day-insights
- The Chris Voss Show Podcast: https://thechrisvossshow.com/the-chris-voss-show-podcast-creating-harmonious-workplaces-culture-leadership-and-employee-engagement-with-richard-cruz/
- The Advisor with Stacey Chillemi 2024: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/embracing-change-cultivating-harmonious-workplaces/id1650329251?i=1000664778736
- Joyous Profits – Aug 2024: https://www.podbean.com/media/share/dir-gq62b-20a4b85f
- Constant Contact Be a Marketer Podcast: https://community.constantcontact.com/t5/Be-A-Marketer/61-Putting-People-First-with-Rich-Cruz/ba-p/423311
- Never Been Promoted Podcast: https://youtu.be/OXNvGUdKSxY?si=35VZDggI4M3yc1X0
- Renee Perry: https://youtu.be/xXTfE9lvsXc?si=j25IgdbhQx4MlBhX
Society of Evidence-Based Organizational Consulting
These articles feature content pertaining to the psychology of work:
- What Do You Say? Can We Communicate Better at Work?: https://www.seboc.com/post/support-performance-and-engagement-with-better-communication
- Does Your Delivery of Feedback Cost Your Business Money?: https://www.seboc.com/post/does-your-delivery-of-feedback-cost-your-business-money
- Training Not Effective? You Might Have a Leadership Problem: https://www.seboc.com/post/training-not-effective-you-might-have-a-leadership-problem
- Aggressive Management: Legal but Not Ethical or Cheap: https://www.seboc.com/post/aggressive-management-it-s-legal-but-it-s-not-ethical-or-cheap
Associations
We have written recently for the following associations:
- IMC USA: https://imcusa.org/ethically-managing-consulting-client-expectations/
- IMC USA: https://imcusa.org/what-does-it-take-to-be-a-management-consultant/
- IMC USA: https://imcusa.org/education-and-training-as-a-pathway-to-consulting-success/
Harmonious Workplaces
Visit this blog at Medium.com for information about I-O Psychology, organizational development, change management, strategic human resources, and leadership.
WorkCookie Podcast
This weekly podcast ranks as the #1 Industrial-Organizational Psychology podcast on the Internet.
- Ep. 260 The Real Cost of “Figure It Out” Culture: https://seboc.podbean.com/e/ep-260-the-real-cost-of-figure-it-out-culture/
- Ep. 258 Why Your Feedback Isn’t Working (And How to Fix It): https://seboc.podbean.com/e/ep-258-why-your-feedback-isn-t-working-and-how-to-fix-it/
- Ep. 256 Psychological Safety: Trust, Trauma, and Team Performance: https://seboc.podbean.com/e/ep-255-open-discussion-psychological-safety-trust-trauma-and-team-performance/
- Ep. 254 Building a Future-Ready Workforce: https://seboc.podbean.com/e/ep-254-building-a-future-ready-workforce/
- Ep. 250 Delegating for Growth and Success: https://seboc.podbean.com/e/ep-250-delegating-for-growth-and-success/
- Ep. 249 Calm Amongst Chaos: https://seboc.podbean.com/e/calm-amongst-chaos/
- Ep. 235 You Can Cut through the Noise: https://seboc.podbean.com/e/you-can-cut-through-the-noise-how-recruiters-can-overcome-challenges-and-job-seekers-can-stand-out/
- Ep. 234 Your I/O Job-Seeking Reality: Navigating the Full-Time Job of Job Hunting: https://seboc.podbean.com/e/ep-234-your-io-job-seeking-reality-navigating-the-full-time-job-of-job-hunting/
- Ep. 232 Building Trust and Inclusion in Tech-Hybrid Teams: https://seboc.podbean.com/e/ep-232-building-trust-and-inclusion-in-tech-hybrid-teams/
- Ep. 230 The Shadow of Self-Doubt: Strategies to Help Employees Overcome Imposter Syndrome: https://seboc.podbean.com/e/ep-230-the-shadow-of-self-doubt-strategies-to-help-employees-overcome-imposter-syndrome/
- Ep. 229 Micromanagement Monsters: Turning on the Light for More Effective Leadership Behaviors: https://seboc.podbean.com/e/ep-229-micromanagement-monsters-turning-on-the-light-for-more-effective-leadership-behaviors/
- Ep. 223 Organizational Culture Challenges in Modern Policing: https://seboc.podbean.com/e/ep-223-organizational-culture-challenges-in-modern-policing-io-psychology-solutions-1729413252/
- Ep. 222 Transformative Leadership in Policing IO Psychology Insights and Strategies: https://seboc.podbean.com/e/ep-222-transformative-leadership-in-policing-io-psychology-insights-and-strategies-1729413193/
- Ep. 219 Communication in Crisis: Guiding Your Team Through Uncertainty: https://seboc.podbean.com/e/ep-219-communication-in-crisis-guiding-your-team-through-uncertainty/
- Ep. 218 Adaptive Leadership: Pivoting Strategies for Success in Turbulent Environments: https://seboc.podbean.com/e/ep-218-adaptive-leadership-pivoting-strategies-for-success-in-turbulent-environments/
- Ep. 213 AI Leadership: Redefining Roles and Responsibilities in the Digital Era: https://seboc.podbean.com/e/ep-213-ai-leadership-redefining-roles-and-responsibilities-in-the-digital-era/
- Ep. 211 Managing from Afar: Leadership Practices for Remote Managers: https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-ck2h8-1656518
- Ep. 210 Balancing Act: Juggling Flexibility and Accountability in Remote Work: https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-9kb34-1656d0a
- Ep. 209 Building Trust at a Distance: Strategies for Remote Team Trust: https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-6a3by-16437d8
- Ep. 208 Leveraging Strategic Alignment to Boost Your Recruitment Efforts: https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-6cwzu-1642af5
- Ep. 207 Aligning for Engagement: Exploring the Connection Between Employee Alignment and Engagement: https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-yhef7-162d330
- Ep. 204 – Maximizing Impact and Benefits of Strategic Organizational Alignment: https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-its2c-160d2e6
- Ep. 203 Developing Your Team as a New Leader: Cultivating Talent and Potential: https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-ujae4-160d2e7
- Ep. 201 Finding Your Authentic Voice as a New Manager: Defining Your Personal Brand: https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-35ibd-15ef36e
- Ep. 200 Navigating the Transition: From Team Member to Leader: https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-xatjq-15ef32d
- Ep. 194 Challenges and Triumphs: Navigating Prosocial/Pro Bono I/O Psychology Terrain: https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-42t3h-15a3509
- Ep. 193 Applying I/O Psychology Research: From Scholar to Practitioner: https://seboc.podbean.com/e/ep-193-applying-io-psychology-research-from-scholar-to-practitioner/
- Ep. 191 Unveiling Prosocial/Pro Bono I/O Psychology: What It Is and Why: https://seboc.podbean.com/e/ep-191-unveiling-prosocialpro-bono-io-psychology-what-it-is-and-why/
- Episode 190 The Team Tapestry: Weaving Group Interactions at Work: https://seboc.podbean.com/e/ep-190-the-team-tapestry-weaving-group-interactions-at-work/
- Episode 189 From Clash to Cohesion Pt 2: Resolving Conflict Between Separate Work Groups https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-3i9ej-156d514
- Episode 188 From Clash to Cohesion Part 1: Resolving Conflict Between Intact Work Groups: https://seboc.podbean.com/e/ep-188-from-clash-to-cohesion-part-1-resolving-conflict-between-intact-work-groups/
- Episode 187 Decision Dynamics: Igniting Group Choices for Success: https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-mqqs6-1555dcd
- Episode 185 Cultivating a Culture of Empowerment: Employee Engagement: https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-sdcjg-153e670
- Episode 184 Positive Psychology at Work: Cultivating Flourishing Teams: https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-xs5t4-1532bce
- Episode 183 Mindfulness and Mental Resilience: Nurturing Employee Well-Being: https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-p9b49-1533211
- Episode 178 Sustainability Leadership: Ethical Leadership in the Age of Purpose: https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-934va-150178b
- Episode 173 The Role of I/O Psychologists in Space Exploration and Extraterrestrial Workforce: https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-imngn-14d2691
- Episode 172 Virtual Reality in Training and Development: Redefining Learning: https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-zh86s-14abb2e
- Episode 171 Embracing the Gig Economy: The Rise of On-Demand Talent: https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-gvzrj-14a9e2b
- Episode 169 Intrapreneurship in I/O Psychology: Driving Innovation within Organizations: https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-6q3d4-149d4d0
- Episode 147 Implementing Workforce Analytics and Data-Driven Decision Making in HR (Panel + Audience): https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-qb8ep-146802e
- Episode 145 Developing and Implementing Competency Frameworks for Performance Management (Panel + Audience): https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-uf38f-145ffa3
- Episode 143 Designing and Conducting Effective Employee Surveys for Organizational Diagnosis (Panel + Audience): https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-ge2fj-145762f
- Episode 140 Data Literacy: Building Competence in Data Analytics and Interpretation (Panel + Audience): https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-ut4e7-143e875
- Episode 137 Part 2: How AI Can Help Humans Become Communicators Through I/O Psychology Principles (Panel + Audience): https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-bc8pj-142159b
- Episode 135 Data Literacy: Building Competence in Data Analytics and Interpretation (Panel + Audience): https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-pwr5k-1418070
- Episode 134 Transformation of Business Through AI (Panel + Audience): https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-pak7a-140b952
