In June 2026, I met with Paul Tolchinsky – as I’m privileged to do each month – to discuss our shared interest in Organization Design and Organization Development. This month, I took the opportunity to record our discussion.
Paul Tolchinsky is a true luminary in the fields of Organization Design, Organization Development, and Whole-Scale Change. Beyond his professional contributions, Paul has been a generous mentor to countless practitioners, including myself. This interview is to honor Paul and share his wisdom, warmth, and insights with the broader OD Practitioner Community.
We discuss:
How Paul and I first met and connected.
A Storied Career: How his perspectives evolved over decades of hands-on practice.
Major Influences: The thinkers, experiences, and moments that shaped his development.
The OD Differentiators: What truly separates the best OD practitioners from the crowd.
Why Paul has dedicated so much of his life to generously mentoring the next generation of practitioners.
If Paul has impacted your career, mentored you, or inspired your work, please leave a comment below to share your story and help us celebrate him!
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