HCI Leadership Revolution

1. S47E13 - Gig Work Trends and How Companies Can Leverage Gig Workers, While Being Fair, with Alex Atwood

In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Alex Atwood about gig work trends and how companies can leverage gig workers, while being fair.Alex Atwood (https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexatwood) has more than 20 years of experience as a serial entrepreneur, helming four startups in the hospitality and staffing space. He has fostered skilled, efficient teams as founder and CEO of Sanistaff, Co-Founder of GravyWork, CEO of PSG Inc., and CEO of the Hospitality Training Institute. Ale

Nov 27,2023 26:24

2. S47E12 - The Role of XQ in Leadership, Teams, and Organizational Culture, with Soren Kaplan

In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Soren Kaplan about the role of XQ in leadership, teams, and organizational culture.Soren Kaplan (https://www.linkedin.com/in/sorenkaplan/) has been named as one of the world's top management experts and consultants by the Thinkers50 and Business Insider. He is a columnist for both Inc. Magazine and Psychology Today where he focuses on how to build high performing, resilient, and innovative teams and organizational cultures. With over 2

Nov 20,2023 25:16

3. S47E11 - Embracing Failure and Creating Psychological Safety, with Joe Schaeppi

In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Joe Schaeppi about embracing failure and creating psychological safety.Joe Schaeppi (https://www.linkedin.com/in/schaeppi/) is a visionary in human cognition who wants to fundamentally change the way brands and audiences connect. As the CEO and founder of Solsten, an AI-powered tool for human-centric experiences, Joe is pioneering the use of video games for cognitive assessment, opening up new possibilities for not only the gaming indu

Nov 13,2023 30:10

4. S47E10 - Why Respect is the Critical Foundation for Inclusion, with Dr. Gena Cox

In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Dr. Gena Cox about why respect is the critical foundation for inclusion.Dr. Gena Cox (https://www.linkedin.com/in/genacox), CEO of Feels Human, LLC, is an organizational psychologist and executive coach who helps leaders optimize their impact and influence, make career pivots, and build inclusive, “Respect2LeadTM organizations. She is the author of Leading Inclusion, an award-winning guidebook that shows how to counter the typically di

Nov 06,2023 24:20

5. S47E18 - What to Do When Your Leaders Struggle to Perform, with Michael Teape

In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Michael Teape about what to do when your leaders struggle to perform.Since 1994, Michael Teape (https://www.linkedin.com/in/teapetraining/) has been conducting business and personal effectiveness design and delivery training, coaching, train-the-trainer, and training strategy development for a wide spectrum of clients. He works for global corporations, leading training firms, and universities as well as small and middle market business

Nov 03,2023 27:48

6. S47E9 - Making TIME For Strategy, with Richard Medcalf

In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Richard Medcalf about his book, Making TIME For Strategy.Richard Medcalf (https://www.linkedin.com/in/richardmedcalf/) describes himself as "what you get if you were to put a McKinsey consultant, a slightly unorthodox pastor and an entrepreneur into a blender". He is the founder of Xquadrant and a trusted advisor to exceptional CEOs and entrepreneurs, and their leadership teams.Check out all of the podcasts in the HCI Podcast Network!

Oct 30,2023 24:29

7. S47E8 - The Challenges of Customer-Facing Teams in a Fully Remote or Hybrid Environment, with Richard White

In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Richard White about the challenges of customer-facing teams in a fully remote or hybrid environment.Richard White (https://www.linkedin.com/in/rrwhite/) is founder and CEO of Fathom.video, a free app that records, transcribes & highlights your calls so you can focus on the conversation instead of taking notes.

Oct 23,2023 24:26

8. S47E7 - The Art of Self-Awareness and Maximizing One’s Impact on Those They Lead, with Brian Smith

In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Brian Smith about the art of self-awareness and maximizing one's impact on those they lead.Brian Smith, PhD, (https://www.linkedin.com/in/yourbizdr/) stands at the helm of IA Business Advisors as its founder and senior managing partner. Having counseled over 20,000 global leaders, ranging from entrepreneurial visionaries to seasoned CEOs, he is a sought-after thought leader in the area of management consulting, culture development and

Oct 16,2023 26:21

9. S47E6 - Creating a Culture of Transparency, with Alexandria Genetti

In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Alexandria Genetti about creating a culture of transparency.Alexandria Genetti (https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandria-genetti-12091387/) is a Global Human Resources Leader with extensive experience in managing every facet of the employee lifecycle, including designing and implementing employee onboarding programs, benefits and total compensation management, policy development, payroll management, HRIS configuration and employee relati

Oct 09,2023 27:54

10. S47E5 - The Definitive Guide to Pay and Benefits: The Road to Systemic Rewards, with Kathi Enderes

In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Kathi Enderes about the recent report from the Josh Bersin Company, The Definitive Guide to Pay and Benefits: The Road to Systemic Rewards.Kathi Enderes (https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathienderes/) is Senior Vice President of Research and a global industry analyst at the human capital advisory firm The Josh Bersin Company, the world's largest community for HR. She has over 20 years global experience in human capital, talent and perform

Oct 02,2023 28:52

11. S47E4 - How to be EPIC at Work ... Even When You Are Working Remotely, with Zander Sprague

In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Zander Sprague about how to be EPIC at work...even when you are working remotely.Zander Sprague (https://www.linkedin.com/in/zandersprague/) is an internationally acclaimed public speaker, author, and Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC). His mission is to help millions of people make the EPIC choices that create an EPIC life. Drawing on his decades of work experience with companies of all sizes, Zander guides teams to achie

Sep 25,2023 29:45

12. S47E3 - Environmental, Social and Governance Report, with Lynnette Heath

In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Lynnette Heath about nVent's Environmental, Social and Governance Report.Lynnette Heath (https://www.linkedin.com/in/lynnetteheath/)is nVent’s Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resource Officer and ESG People pillar executive sponsor. Prior to joining nVent, she was the Senior Vice President of Global Human Resources at Twin Cities-based Entrust Datacard.

Sep 18,2023 27:48

13. S47E2 - How Technology is Fundamentally Changing the Role of HR Professionals, with Saad Siddiqui

In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Saad Siddiqui about how technology is fundamentally changing the role of HR professionals.Saad Siddiqui (https://www.linkedin.com/in/saadsiddiqu) is General Partner at Telstra Ventures, a San Francisco-based VC firm that incorporates data science and quantitative analysis of non-financial data into its mix of investing criteria. He's an investor in HR Tech companies like Certn, Spekit, and Forage. Saad is a Kauffman Fellow and also pre

Sep 14,2023 24:15

14. S43E21 - Happiness is Your Responsibility, with Peggy Sullivan

In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Peggy Sullivan about her book, Happiness is Your Responsibility.Peggy Sullivan is a women’s leadership speaker, mindset expert, and founder of the nonprofit organization, SheCAN!. She is also the author of the book, “Happiness is Your Responsibility”. Peggy is a strong advocate utilizing the power of happiness to achieve personal and professional success. She has won numerous awards and honors, including the 2019 Woman in Leadershi

Feb 24,2023 32:49

15. S43E20 - The Business Case for AI, with Kavita Ganesan

In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Kavita Ganesan about her book, The Business Case for AI.Kavita Ganesan (https://www.linkedin.com/in/kavita-ganesan/), author of The Business Case for AI: A Leader's Guide to AI Strategies, Best Practices & Real-World Applications, is an AI advisor, strategist & educator. She works with senior management and teams across the enterprise to help them integrate AI and get results from initiatives. With over 15 years of experience, Kavi

Feb 23,2023 33:34

16. S43E19 - Gamification in Corporate Learning, with Rob Porter

In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Rob Porter about gamification in corporate learning.Rob Porter (https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-porter-b02b46/) is responsible for developing and executing corporate communications, market programs, market visibility and positioning strategy to expand CoSo’s market share in eLearning. Rob has a successful 25-year track record in instructional design and eLearning programs as well as authoring and presenting on a variety of corporat

Feb 22,2023 30:55

17. S43E18 - Helping Those Who Are Struggling to Perform, Progress, or Return to the Workforce, with Markus Neukom

In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Markus Neukom about helping those who are struggling to perform, progress, or return to the workforce.Markus Neukom (https://www.linkedin.com/in/markusneukom/) is a career coach and business strategist and former Human Resources. Executive and Managing Director himself. He has spent more than twenty years working with managers and professionals that are struggling to perform or progress in the workplace or return to the workforce,

Feb 21,2023 29:33

18. S43E17 - The Power of Art and Creativity, with Michaell Magrutsche

In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Michaell Magrutsche about the power of art and creativity.Michaell Magrutsche (https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaellart/) is a multimedia artist, educator, author of 5 art-related books, creator of the bi-weekly 30 second podcast THE SMART OF ART - The Power of Art and Creativity, where he induce conversations about this limitless power. He is a passionate creativity/art researcher that looks for art/creativity's true values for hum

Feb 20,2023 31:31

19. S43E16 - ”Quiet” Trends in Organizations and What Managers Need Today to be Successful/Effective, with Dr. Erin Eatough

In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Dr. Erin Eatough about "quiet" trends in organizations and what managers need today to be successful/effective.Dr. Erin Eatough (https://www.linkedin.com/in/erineatough/) is an occupational health psychologist who has published research on employee well-being in over 30 outlets such as the Journal of Applied Psychology and has been featured in media outlets such as Harvard Business Review. Erin currently serves BetterUp in translat

Feb 17,2023 31:14

20. S43E15 - The Role Technology Plays in the Evolution of Manufacturing Facilities, with Riley Noland

In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Riley Noland about the role technology plays in the evolution of manufacturing facilities.Riley Noland (https://www.linkedin.com/in/riley-noland-55218654/) is the co-founder of TuMeke Ergonomics, a computer vision platform that automatically assesses injury risk in manufacturing facilities, where he has a strong focus on customer development and strategy. He graduated from Stanford in the Symbolic Systems department, where he was p

Feb 16,2023 29:27

21. S43E14 - The Findings of Simpplr’s Anywhere Work Survey, with Mike Baglietto

In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Mike Baglietto about the findings of Simpplr's Anywhere Work survey.Mike Baglietto (https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikebaglietto/) is senior director of product marketing at Simpplr, the leading AI-powered employee experience platform. Mike has 15+ years experience developing marketing strategies, campaigns and content for addressing the needs of targeted audiences. His experience spans from product management and product marketing to

Feb 15,2023 28:01

22. S43E13 - Adaptability Intelligence as a Key Leadership Skill, with Rich Alderton

In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Rich Alderton about adaptability intelligence as a key leadership skill.Rich Alderton (https://www.linkedin.com/in/rich-alderton-92943a9/) has run a $1b supply chain and been the CEO of a multi-national. On his journey from the shopfloor to the boardroom, he noticed that regardless of position, most people resist most change most of the time. So he set up High Performance Change to help people permanently overcome their resistance

Feb 14,2023 32:06

23. S43E12 - Modernizing Performance Management, with John Schneider and Harini Sridharan

In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with John Schneider and Harini Sridharan about modernizing performance management.John Schneider (https://www.linkedin.com/in/schneider/) brings to Betterworks vast experience and a proven track record of leading large-scale business transformations for growth and position in the marketplace. Prior to joining Betterworks, Schneider was Vice President of Platform and Solutions Marketing at Intapp. In this role, he was responsible for evo

Feb 13,2023 33:24

24. S43E11 - Preventing Burnout in Industries with High Turnover Rates, with Tony Smith

In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Tony Smith about preventing burnout in industries with high turnover rates.Tony Smith (https://www.linkedin.com/in/tony-t-smith/) is Co-Founder and CEO of Restaurant365, the world’s only all-in-one, cloud-based, restaurant-specific accounting, back office and reporting solution. Smith earned his bachelor’s degree in business management and information systems from Brigham Young University. After earning his degree, Smith joined Joh

Feb 10,2023 28:04

25. S43E10 - The Paper Tiger Syndrome: How to Liberate Yourself from the Illusion of Fear, with Rebecca Ward

In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Rebecca Ward about her book, The Paper Tiger Syndrome: How to Liberate Yourself from the Illusion of Fear.Rebecca Ward (https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebeccaward-lmftseppcc/) is an American therapist, author and executive coach. She has nearly 30 years of combined experience in management consulting and executive coaching. More recently, Rebecca has added "author" to her competencies with her new book, The Paper Tiger Syndrome: How t

Feb 09,2023 30:51

26. S43E9 - Remote Work and Persistent Virtual Space in 2023, with Adam Riggs

In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Adam Riggs about remote work and persistent virtual space in 2023.Adam Riggs (https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamriggs) is the former President and CFO of Shutterstock from 2005 to 2010, current Founder and CEO of Frameable.Please consider supporting the podcast on Patreon and leaving a review wherever you listen to your podcasts!Check out Shopify at www.shopify.com/hci.Check out the HCI Academy: Courses, Micro-Credentials, and Certif

Feb 08,2023 30:51

27. S43E8 - The Secret Sauce For Leading Transformational Change, with Ian Ziskin

In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Ian Ziskin about his recent book, The Secret Sauce For Leading Transformational Change.Ian Ziskin (https://www.linkedin.com/in/ian-ziskin-bb1504/), President of EXec EXcel Group LLC, has 40 years of experience as a business and human resources leader, board advisor and member, coach, consultant, entrepreneur, teacher, speaker, and author. His clients and corporate work span the aerospace and defense, automotive, chemical, consumer

Feb 07,2023 33:06

28. S43E7 - The Future Focused Leader, with Dev Patnaik

In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Dev Patnaik about the future focused leader.Dev Patnaik (https://www.linkedin.com/in/devpatnaik/) is the CEO of Jump Associates, the leading independent strategy and innovation firm. He’s a board member of Conscious Capitalism. Dev has been a trusted advisor to CEOs at some of the world’s most admired companies, including Starbucks, Target, Nike, Universal and Virgin. Dev is a frequent keynote speaker at major forums, and his writi

Feb 06,2023 27:04

29. S43E6 - Changing Organizational Ecosystems and Trends in the Future of Work, with Dr. Ciela Hartanov

In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Dr. Ciela Hartanov about changing organizational ecosystems and trends in the future of work.Dr. Ciela Hartanov (https://www.linkedin.com/in/cielahartanov) was part of the founding team of The Google School for Leaders and Head of Next Practice Innovation and Strategy at Google, where she developed projects designed to shape the future of leadership and work. She currently runs humcollective, a boutique strategy and innovation firm

Feb 03,2023 29:28

30. S43E5 - The Power in Neuro-Architecture to Spur Mental Wellbeing in the Workplace, with Judith Carlson

In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Judith Carlson about creating spaces that accommodate a neurodiverse workforce.Judith Carlson (https://www.linkedin.com/in/judith-carlson-5724246/), Workplace Strategy Manager of Ted Moudis Associates, strives to create thoughtful and inclusive workplaces that supports the needs of the entire team. As an advocate of sustainable design practices, Judith pays close attention to creating spaces that accommodate a neurodiverse workforc

Feb 02,2023 31:14

31. S53E4 - The Slow Death of Customer Service, with Adam Alfia

In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Adam Alfia about the slow death of customer service.Adam Alfia (https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamalfia/) is a serial entrepreneur specializing in the hospitality industry and technology sector. He is the Managing Director of Phoneternet LLC, dba. Maestro Personal Assistants is a pioneer in the emerging industry of personal assistance.Please consider supporting the podcast on Patreon and leaving a review wherever you listen to your p

Feb 01,2023 30:33

32. S43E3 - The Importance of Appreciation in the Workplace, with Aaron Rubens

In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Aaron Rubens about the importance of appreciation in the workplace.Aaron Rubens (https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaronrubens/) is the co-founder and CEO of Kudoboard, a platform primarily used for workplace appreciation on special occasions, company events, and everything in between. Rubens, a Tulane graduate with an MBA from Harvard Business School, brings a rich background in education and technology.His early career was focused on e

Jan 31,2023 30:18

33. S43E2 - Using Programmatic Advertising to Market Job Openings, with Steven Rothberg

In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Steven Rothberg about using programmatic advertising to market job openings.Steven Rothberg (https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevenrothberg) is the Founder and Chief Visionary Officer of College Recruiter and Co-Host of the Job Board Geek Podcast. College Recruiter believes that every student and recent graduate deserves a great career. Its customers are primarily Fortune 1,000 companies, government agencies, and other employers who hi

Jan 30,2023 31:26

34. S43E1 - Mindfulness to Help Companies Navigate Work, with Eric Holsapple

In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Eric Holsapple about mindfulness to help companies navigate work.Eric Holsapple (https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-eric-holsapple-57590316/) has a PhD in Economics, has been a real estate CEO and developer for nearly 40 years, lectured real estate at Colorado State University for 20 years, and practiced yoga and meditation for 30 years. Holsapple has a unique perspective on how merging business and mindfulness can be a catalyst in cha

Jan 27,2023 32:51

35. S42E30 - Throwback Thursday - How Ongoing Talent Shortages are Contributing to Major Customer Service Problems in Organizations, with Vasili Triant

In this "Throwback Thursday" HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Vasili Triant about how ongoing talent shortages are contributing to major customer service problems in organizations.As Chief Operating Officer of UJET, Vasili Triant (https://www.linkedin.com/in/vasilitriant/) oversees all Go-to-Market activities including Sales, Channel, Alliances and Customer Success. He is passionate about empowering customers by providing innovative tools and technology that deliver one-o

Jan 26,2023 32:42

36. S42E29 - Best Practices and Strategies to Boost Employee Morale and Productivity, with Fred Hencke

In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Fred Hencke about best practices and strategies to boost employee morale and productivity.Fred Hencke (https://www.linkedin.com/in/fred-hencke-6973231/) is a Senior Vice President in the New York office. He is a transformational and innovative management, workforce and HR consultant focused on helping organizations improve business results, implement and operationalize business strategies and achieve a high-performing workforce. Fr

Jan 25,2023 28:38

37. S42E28 - How 831(b) Plans Can Help Businesses Mitigate Risk, with Van Carlson

In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Van Carlson about how 831(b) plans can help businesses mitigate risk.As Founder & CEO of SRA 831(b), Van Carlson (https://www.linkedin.com/in/vancarlson/) is an innovator, developing products for a variety of industries that can take advantage of adding additional revenues while also mitigating risk. Van has an extensive background in Risk Management, insurance and finance with more than 24 years in the industry. Prior to founding

Jan 24,2023 29:21

38. S42E27 - Helping People Elevate Their Potential and Push the Limits Beyond Their Perceived Capabilities, with Bryan Gillette

In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Bryan Gillette about helping people elevate their potential and push the limits beyond their perceived capabilities.Bryan Gillette (https://www.linkedin.com/in/bryangillette/) is a former Silicon Valley human resource executive, founder of his own leadership consulting business, and amateur ultra-endurance athlete. He has ridden his bike across the United States and run 205 miles around Lake Tahoe. Bryan knows how to connect with b

Jan 23,2023 29:51

39. S42E26 - Utilizing Sleep Performance Innovations to Solve Workplace Problems, with Tara A. Clancy

In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Tara A. Clancy about utilizing sleep performance innovations to solve workplace problems.Tara A. Clancy, M.A. (https://www.linkedin.com/in/taraclancysleepstrategist/) is a High Performance Sleep Strategist and the author of “UP YOURZzz: Level Up Performance and Profits with Cutting-edge Sleep Innovations” to be released this spring. Tara works with organizations who want innovative solutions that supercharge employee engagement to

Jan 20,2023 34:04

40. S42E25 - The Leader Lab: Core Skills to Become a Great Manager Faster, with Tania Luna

In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Tania Luna about her book, The Leader Lab: Core Skills to Become a Great Manager Faster.Tania Luna (Brooklyn, New York; https://www.linkedin.com/in/taniadluna/) is the cofounder of LifeLabs Learning, author of The Leader Lab, and cohost of the podcast Talk Psych to Me. Luna is a researcher, educator, advisor to alt-protein startups, and partner at Columbia University’s eLab — an accelerator for entrepreneurs who increase equity and

Jan 19,2023 32:57

41. S42E24 - Addressing Workforce Gaps Using Contingent Workers, with Tania Fiero

In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Tania Fiero about addressing workforce gaps using contingent workers.Tania is the Chief Human Resources Officer for Innovative Employee Solutions (IES), a nationwide provider of outsourced payroll and HR administrative services. A seasoned professional in the HR industry, Tania began her career in 1995 as a recruiter with TOPS Staffing, specializing in professional placements. In 1999 she was promoted to Regional Operations Manager

Jan 18,2023 32:00

42. S42E23 - The #PACE Process for Early Career Success, with Mark Zides

In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Mark Zides about his book, The #PACE Process for Early Career Success.Mark Zides (https://www.linkedin.com/in/mzides/) is your go-to-guy for all your career advice and business needs. Mark is the founder and CEO of CoreAxis Consulting, an award-winning custom learning & development, professional & leadership development, and talent management firm. CoreAxis partners with companies such as Amazon, Thermo-Fisher Scientific, Netflix,

Jan 17,2023 22:40

43. S42E22 - Macro Economic and Labor Trends in 2023, with Tim Schumm

In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Tim Schumm about macro economic and labor trends in 2023.Tim Schumm (https://www.linkedin.com/in/timschumm) spent 10 years at Aerotek, largest privately held staffing firm in various roles: recruiter, salesperson, national sales, and regional leadership. He was the top salesperson out of 2000 reps for 3 years 2010-2012. Lucas James provides a service that is 40-60% cost savings compared to traditional fee based recruiting firms and

Jan 16,2023 32:13

44. S42E21 - Why Consistency Matters to Customers and Employees, with Tommy Yionoulis

In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Tommy Yionoulis about why consistency matters to customers and employees.Tommy Yionoulis (https://www.linkedin.com/in/tommyy) has been in the restaurant industry for nearly his entire adult life. He has a BSBA from University of Denver’s Hotel Restaurant school in addition to an MBA. This former stand-up comic turned SaaS founder, has extensive experience helping businesses become more efficient and profitable through process, acco

Jan 13,2023 34:03

45. S42E20 - The Pivot: Orchestrating Extraordinary Business Momentum, with Lori Michele Leavitt

In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Lori Michele Leavitt about her book, The Pivot: Orchestrating Extraordinary Business Momentum.Lori Michele Leavitt (linkedin.com/in/lorimicheleleavitt) cares about business vibrancy, and great leadership. She is "The Pivot Catalyst." According to Lori, "A leader’s role is to set direction and to orchestrate change - through many shifts by many people. This requires every person to be inspired by vision and purpose, know how their r

Jan 12,2023 33:42

46. S42E19 - The Way Up: Climbing the Corporate Mountain as a Professional of Color, with Errol Pierre

In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Errol Pierre about his book, The Way Up: Climbing the Corporate Mountain as a Professional of Color.Errol Pierre (https://www.linkedin.com/in/errollpierre/) is the Senior Vice President of State Programs at Healthfirst Inc., the largest nonprofit health plan in New York. He manages their Medicaid and Long-Term Care business unit representing over $8 billion dollars in annual revenue and close to 500 people and operations at more th

Jan 11,2023 28:56

47. S42E18 - Impactful Executive Coaching, with Kevin Kepple

In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Kevin Kepple about impactful executive coaching.Kevin Kepple (https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinkepple/) is an Executive Coach & Host of the Unlock Your Freedom Podcast.Please consider supporting the podcast on Patreon and leaving a review wherever you listen to your podcasts!Check out Shopify at www.shopify.com/hci.Check out the HCI Academy: Courses, Micro-Credentials, and Certificates to Upskill and Reskill for the Future of Work!

Jan 10,2023 29:16

48. S42E17 - How to Make an Impact and be Heard Every Time You Share a Message, with Chloe Oestreich

In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Chloe Oestreich about how to make an impact and be heard every time you share a message.Chloe Oestreich (https://www.linkedin.com/in/developmentalexecutivecoach/) is an executive coach, consultant and speaker. She works with leading organisations and coaches CEOs globally from Fortune 500 companies on how to be heard, lead with impact, and communicate effectively. As a consultant, Chloé equips leaders with the tools and techniques

Jan 09,2023 30:26

49. S42E16 - The Fable: Life on Your Terms, with Kris Kluver

In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Kris Kluver about his book, The Fable: Life on Your Terms.Kris Kluver is a dedicated speaker, facilitator, advisor, seasoned entrepreneur, and bestselling author of The Aspiring Solopreneur: Your Business Start-Up Bible as well as The Fable: Life on Your Terms, part of the Defining What’s Next series. He has helped thousands of individuals, couples, and organizations find balance and achieve more than they ever thought possible usi

Jan 06,2023 31:30

50. S42E15 - A Shifting Approach to Employee Learning and Development, with Tami Wolownik and Christine Laster

In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Tami Wolownik and Christine Laster about a shifting approach to employee learning and development.Tami Wolownik (https://www.linkedin.com/in/tami-wolownik-89b52a2/) is Siemens Mobility’s Head of People and Organization.Christine Laster, Siemens Mobility’s HR DirectorPlease consider supporting the podcast on Patreon and leaving a review wherever you listen to your podcasts!Check out Shopify at www.shopify.com/hci.Check out the HCI A

Jan 05,2023 29:05

51. S42E14 - A Strategic Approach to Employer Branding, with Bryan Adams

In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Bryan Adams about a strategic approach to employer brand that aligns your business strategy with attracting and keeping the people you need to win.Bryan Adams (https://www.linkedin.com/in/bryanadams1/) is the CEO and founder of Ph.Creative, recognized as one of the leading employer brand agencies in the world. Ph. specializes in building world-class employer brand, EVP and talent engagement strategy for companies such as Apple, Ame

Jan 04,2023 30:28

52. S42E13 - Why Decentralized Decision-Making Is So Important, with Alex Vergara

In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Alex Vergara about why decentralized decision-making is so important.Alex Vergara (https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexander-vergara-4078a293) is Community Lead and Founding Member at EarthFund, the decentralized platform for a better tomorrow.Please consider supporting the podcast on Patreon and leaving a review wherever you listen to your podcasts!Check out Shopify at www.shopify.com/hci.Check out the HCI Academy: Courses, Micro-Cred

Jan 03,2023 27:29

53. S42E12 - 5 Secrets to Effective Delegation for Small Business Leaders, with Bill Ringle

In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Bill Ringle about 5 Secrets to Effective Delegation for Small Business LeadersBill Ringle (http://www.linkedin.com/in/billringle) works with senior managers who want to lead high performance teams in high tech companies across North America. He led the Worldwide Training program at Apple, and his mission is to help overwhelmed managers become admired leaders who can grow and scale companies by mastering focus, integrity, delegation

Jan 02,2023 31:44

54. S42E11 - Best of 2022 - Leveraging Leadership Assessment to Develop Trusted Leaders, with Dr. Toby Travis

In this "Best of 2022" throwback HCI Podcast episode, check out the popular episode: Leveraging Leadership Assessment to Develop Trusted Leaders, with Dr. Toby Travis.Please consider supporting the podcast on Patreon and leaving a review wherever you listen to your podcasts!Check out Ka’Chava at www.Kachava.com/HCI.Check out the HCI Academy: Courses, Micro-Credentials, and Certificates to Upskill and Reskill for the Future of Work!Check out the LinkedIn Alchemizing Human Capital Newsletter.Chec

Dec 30,2022 27:13

55. S42E10 - Best of 2022 - Utilizing Virtual Corporate Wellness Initiatives to Support Remote Employees, with Tarin Calmeyer

In this "Best of 2022" throwback HCI Podcast episode, check out the popular episode: Utilizing Virtual Corporate Wellness Initiatives to Support Remote Employees, with Tarin Calmeyer.Please consider supporting the podcast on Patreon and leaving a review wherever you listen to your podcasts!Check out Ka’Chava at www.Kachava.com/HCI.Check out the HCI Academy: Courses, Micro-Credentials, and Certificates to Upskill and Reskill for the Future of Work!Check out the LinkedIn Alchemizing Human Capital

Dec 29,2022 29:48

56. S42E9 - Best of 2022 - Common Pitfalls Around Gathering and Change, with Lindsey Caplan

In this "Best of 2022" throwback HCI Podcast episode, check out the popular episode: Common Pitfalls Around Gathering and Change, with Lindsey Caplan.Please consider supporting the podcast on Patreon and leaving a review wherever you listen to your podcasts!Check out Ka’Chava at www.Kachava.com/HCI.Check out the HCI Academy: Courses, Micro-Credentials, and Certificates to Upskill and Reskill for the Future of Work!Check out the LinkedIn Alchemizing Human Capital Newsletter.Check out Dr. Westove

Dec 28,2022 29:56

57. S42E8 - Best of 2022 - The Biggest Issues Facing Social Innovation and Responsible Capitalism Over the Next Decade, with Dr. Neil Malhotra

In this "Best of 2022" throwback HCI Podcast episode, check out the popular episode: The Biggest Issues Facing Social Innovation and Responsible Capitalism Over the Next Decade, with Dr. Neil Malhotra.Please consider supporting the podcast on Patreon and leaving a review wherever you listen to your podcasts!Check out Ka’Chava at www.Kachava.com/HCI.Check out the HCI Academy: Courses, Micro-Credentials, and Certificates to Upskill and Reskill for the Future of Work!Check out the LinkedIn Alchemi

Dec 27,2022 27:53

58. S42E7 - Best of 2022 - Employers Offer More Flexible Benefits But Eye Cost Containment, with Maria M. Trapenasso

In this "Best of 2022" throwback HCI Podcast episode, check out the popular episode: Employers Offer More Flexible Benefits But Eye Cost Containment, with Maria M. Trapenasso.Please consider supporting the podcast on Patreon and leaving a review wherever you listen to your podcasts!Check out Ka’Chava at www.Kachava.com/HCI.Check out the HCI Academy: Courses, Micro-Credentials, and Certificates to Upskill and Reskill for the Future of Work!Check out the LinkedIn Alchemizing Human Capital Newslet

Dec 26,2022 27:30

59. S42E6 - Best of 2022 - Utilizing Social Learning in Your Enterprise Learning and Development Strategy, with Nellie Wartoft

In this "Best of 2022" throwback HCI Podcast episode, check out the popular episode: Utilizing Social Learning in Your Enterprise Learning and Development Strategy, with Nellie Wartoft.Please consider supporting the podcast on Patreon and leaving a review wherever you listen to your podcasts!Check out Ka’Chava at www.Kachava.com/HCI.Check out the HCI Academy: Courses, Micro-Credentials, and Certificates to Upskill and Reskill for the Future of Work!Check out the LinkedIn Alchemizing Human Capit

Dec 23,2022 29:43

60. S42E5 - Best of 2022 - How Our Mental Wellness Suffers in a Digitally Noisy World and What We Can Do About It, with Andy Mowat

In this "Best of 2022" throwback HCI Podcast episode, check out the popular episode: How Our Mental Wellness Suffers in a Digitally Noisy World and What We Can Do About It, with Andy Mowat.Please consider supporting the podcast on Patreon and leaving a review wherever you listen to your podcasts!Check out Ka’Chava at www.Kachava.com/HCI.Check out the HCI Academy: Courses, Micro-Credentials, and Certificates to Upskill and Reskill for the Future of Work!Check out the LinkedIn Alchemizing Human C

Dec 22,2022 27:43

61. S42E4 - Best of 2022 - How the Pandemic Has Shifted How Employees Are Evaluating Their Work and Their Purpose, with Greg Sloan

In this "Best of 2022" throwback HCI Podcast episode, check out the popular episode: How the Pandemic Has Shifted How Employees Are Evaluating Their Work and Their Purpose, with Greg Sloan.Please consider supporting the podcast on Patreon and leaving a review wherever you listen to your podcasts!Check out Ka’Chava at www.Kachava.com/HCI.Check out the HCI Academy: Courses, Micro-Credentials, and Certificates to Upskill and Reskill for the Future of Work!Check out the LinkedIn Alchemizing Human C

Dec 21,2022 29:59

62. S42E3 - Best of 2022 - The Benefits of Externship Programs for the Student and for Organizations, with Matt Wilkerson

In this "Best of 2022" throwback HCI Podcast episode, check out the popular episode: The Benefits of Externship Programs for the Student and for Organizations, with Matt Wilkerson.Please consider supporting the podcast on Patreon and leaving a review wherever you listen to your podcasts!Check out Ka’Chava at www.Kachava.com/HCI.Check out the HCI Academy: Courses, Micro-Credentials, and Certificates to Upskill and Reskill for the Future of Work!Check out the LinkedIn Alchemizing Human Capital Ne

Dec 20,2022 30:48

63. S42E2 - Best of 2022 - Humanity in the Workplace: A Blueprint for Building an Inclusive and Equitable Company Culture, with Brian McComak

In this "Best of 2022" throwback HCI Podcast episode, check out the popular episode: Humanity in the Workplace: A Blueprint for Building an Inclusive and Equitable Company Culture, with Brian McComak.Please consider supporting the podcast on Patreon and leaving a review wherever you listen to your podcasts!Check out Ka’Chava at www.Kachava.com/HCI.Check out the HCI Academy: Courses, Micro-Credentials, and Certificates to Upskill and Reskill for the Future of Work!Check out the LinkedIn Alchemiz

Dec 19,2022 32:44

64. S42E1 - The Employee Experience Trifecta: HR, IT and Internal Communications, with Carolyn Clark

In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Carolyn Clark about the employee experience trifecta: HR, IT and internal communications.Since starting her career, Carolyn Clark (https://www.linkedin.com/in/carolynjordanclark) intentionally diversified her experience to all facets of communication. From producing news to consumer PR, product PR to media relations and corporate communication, and more recently leading internal and HR communication at major tech companies includin

Dec 16,2022 31:44

65. S41E30 - Global Employment and the Seismic Shift in Current Employment Traditions, with Derek Gallimore

In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Derek Gallimore about global employment and the seismic shift in current employment traditions.Derek Gallimore (https://www.linkedin.com/in/derek-gallimore/) is passionate about outsourcing – it is the most transformative business tool available today. He is committed to helping people integrate it into their businesses and see them thrive. Derek’s blend of extensive international business and travel experience means that outsourci

Dec 15,2022 31:34

66. S41E29 - Blueprints & Frameworks: An Uncommon Method To Avoid Burnout As A Leader, with Michael King

In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Michael King about an uncommon method to avoid burnout as a leader through blueprints and frameworks.Michael King (https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelkingjr75/), founder and CEO of TEAMS.COACH, LLC, is a highly sought-after Executive and Business Leadership Coach, and he helps business leaders clarify and execute at high levels through his proprietary T.E.A.M.S. Methodology to develop measurable business growth and company-wide col

Dec 14,2022 32:18

67. S41E28 - Leading with Heart: Five Conversations That Unlock Creativity, Purpose, and Results, with Edward Sullivan

In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Edward Sullivan about his new book, Leading with Heart: Five Conversations That Unlock Creativity, Purpose, and Results. You can find the book at https://www.leadingwithheartbook.com/.Edward Sullivan (https://www.linkedin.com/in/esullivan1/) is the CEO of Velocity Coaching, an angel investor, and the author of Wall Street Journal bestselling book Leading with Heart. Velocity Coaching brings top tier executive coaching to entrepren

Dec 13,2022 28:40

68. S41E27 - The Globalization of Teams, with Matthew Wilson

In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Matthew Wilson about a recent report titled, “The Globalization of Teams.”Matthew Wilson (https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-wilson-671a757a/) is an experienced entrepreneur and technologist. Prior to founding Omnipresent, he founded and ran an enterprise software business in the pharmaceutical industry, and spent time as a software engineer and product manager. He holds a Master's degree in Theoretical and Mathematical Physics fr

Dec 12,2022 27:56

69. S41E26 - People Management and Culture Building to Service Entrepreneurs and Their Teams, with Nicky Billou

In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Nicky Billou about people management and culture building to service entrepreneurs and their teams.Nicky Billou (https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickybillou/) is the #1 International Best Selling Author of the book: Finish Line ThinkingTM: How to Think and Win Like a Champion, The Thought Leader’s Journey: A Fable of Life, and The Power Of Connecting: How To Activate Profitable Relationships By Serving Your Network. He is an in-demand

Dec 09,2022 28:44

70. S41E25 - Excellence in Company Culture and Employee Satisfaction, with Sheila Marmon

In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Sheila Marmon about excellence in company culture and employee satisfaction.Sheila Marmon (https://www.linkedin.com/in/sheila-marmon-0398074/) has a passion for the launch and operation of new businesses in the digital media industry and has created innovative platforms for over 20 years. As Founder + CEO of Mirror Digital, an interactive media and advertising company, she helps Fortune 500 brands tap into the fastest growing U.S.

Dec 08,2022 28:53

71. S41E24 - What Candidates Are Looking for in Their Future Employer, with Heenle Turner

In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Heenle Turner about what candidates are looking for in their future employer.Heenle Turner (https://www.linkedin.com/in/heenleturner/) is a certified HR Professional with a passion for helping businesses succeed. Heenle has provided HR consulting services to more than 200 businesses varying in size and industry. Heenle's experience in sales, customer service and people management has uniquely positioned her to partner with entrepre

Dec 07,2022 33:21

72. S41E23 - Ideaflow: The Only Business Metric That Matters, with Jeremy Utley

In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Jeremy Utley about his new book, Ideaflow: The Only Business Metric That Matters.Jeremy Utley (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremyutley/) is the Director of Executive Education at Stanford d.school and an Adjunct Professor at Stanford’s School of Engineering. He is the host of the d.school's widely popular program, "Stanford's Masters of Creativity."Please consider supporting the podcast on Patreon and leaving a review wherever you

Dec 06,2022 31:57

73. S41E22 - People as Your Organization’s Competitive Advantage, with Marc Reifenrath

In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Marc Reifenrath about people as your organization's competitive advantage .Marc Reifenrath (https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcreifenrath/) is the CEO & Co-founder of Spinutech, a full-service digital marketing agency with 150+ team members across the U.S. In that capacity, he understands firsthand how critical a company’s culture is to achieving and maintaining success.Please consider supporting the podcast on Patreon and leaving a r

Dec 05,2022 31:06

74. S41E21 - How Teams Can Achieve More by Doing Less, with Crista Grasso

In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Crista Grasso about how teams can achieve more by doing less.Crista Grasso (https://www.linkedin.com/in/cristagrasso/) is the go-to strategic planning and systems expert for online businesses when they want to scale. Known as the "Business Optimizer", Crista has the ability to quickly cut through noise and provide clarity on the core things that will make the biggest impact to scale a business simply and sustainably. She is the fou

Dec 02,2022 32:30

75. S41E20 - Identifying and Developing Potential in Others, with Meredith Fish

In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Meredith Fish about identifying and developing potential in others.With 19+ years of experience identifying & developing potential in others, Meredith Fish (https://www.linkedin.com/in/meredithfish/) has learned her fair share of valuable lessons, but one stands out above the rest: companies need to be more human — weaving empowerment, belonging, and engagement in every fiber of their employee experience. It’s this vision of a work

Dec 01,2022 34:29

76. S41E19 - Building Trust in Hostile Environments, with Darryl Stickel

In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Darryl Stickel about building trust in hostile environments.Darryl Stickel (https://www.linkedin.com/in/darryl-stickel-phd-b544b/?originalSubdomain=ca) has devoted his career to understanding trust, what it is, how it functions, and how to increase it. He holds a PhD in Business from Duke University and wrote his doctoral thesis on building trust in hostile environments. After leaving Mckinsey & Company in 2001, Darryl founded Trus

Nov 30,2022 30:03

77. S41E18 - How to Leverage the Power of Generational Diversity to Create Better Teams, Organizations, and Workplace Relationships, with Chris De Santis

In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Chris De Santis about how to leverage the power of generational diversity to create better teams, organizations, and workplace relationships.Chris De Santis (https://www.linkedin.com/in/cpdesantis) is an independent organizational behavior practitioner, speaker, podcaster, and author, with over thirty-five years of experience working with clients in professional services firms both domestically and internationally. Over the past fi

Nov 29,2022 35:30

78. S41E17 - Scalable and Actionable Human Performance Takeaways for HR Leaders, with Susan Githuku

In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Susan Githuku about scalable and actionable human performance takeaways for HR leaders.Susan Githuku (https://www.linkedin.com/in/sgithuku/) is the Founder & lead consultant at Human Performance Dynamics Africa, an organizational development, and human resources consulting. She has over 25 years of global experience across multiple sectors and specializes in organizational transformations, talent development, executive recruitment

Nov 28,2022 27:48

79. S41E16 - Shifting the Leadership Mindset Around Worker Leave, with Seth Turner

In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Seth Turner about shifting the leadership mindset around worker leave.Seth Turner (https://www.linkedin.com/in/sethgturner/) is the co-founder and chief strategy officer for AbsenceSoft, an absence management SaaS solutions provider that delivers scalable software to manage FMLA, ADA, disability, and other forms of leave easily, efficiently and cost-effectively. Seth has over 20 years of experience helping organizations solve their

Nov 23,2022 31:12

80. S41E15 - Work-Life Blend vs. Work-Life Balance, with Dan Bruder

In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Dan Bruder about work-life blend versus work-life balance.Dan Bruder (https://www.linkedin.com/in/danbruder88/), CEO of Blendification, created Blendification® to build a platform that would return business to its original purpose of providing solutions that positively impact employees, customers, and communities. Dan’s experience and research led to the realization that to achieve human potential, work and life must be blended. Co

Nov 22,2022 29:14

81. S41E14 - How Blockchain is Improving Data Availability, Security, and Flexibility, with Raghu Bala

In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Raghu Bala about how blockchain is improving data availability, security, and flexibility.Raghu Bala (https://www.linkedin.com/in/raghubala/) is the Chief Technology Officer of Kresus Labs and was previously an executive with Yahoo, Infospace, PwC, and with 3 successful startup exits. He also teaches MIT Sloan School of Business/Computer Science and AI Laboratory’s course on the Implications of Artificial Intelligence on Business,

Nov 21,2022 29:28

82. S41E13 - Mental Health at Workplace: The Cost of Coping, with Emma Mainoo and Adrienne Milner

In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Emma Mainoo and Adrienne Milner about the recent report, Mental Health at Work: The Cost of Coping.Emma Mainoo (https://www.linkedin.com/in/emma-mainoo-066b5123/) worked as a senior-level marketing professional within global brands and agencies for a number of years. This brought great professional reward, but at the same time, Emma was hiding in plain sight whilst living with anxiety and depression. In 2012 she began a healing jou

Nov 18,2022 31:53

83. S41E12 - Human Connection, Leadership, and the Foundational Principles of Human Behavior, with Sumit Gupta

In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Sumit Gupta about human connection, leadership, and the foundational principles behind human behavior.Sumit Gupta (https://www.linkedin.com/in/sumit4all/) is founder and leadership coach at the Deploy Yourself School of Leadership. He helps leaders at a crossroads do the work of their life – while making real impact – with people they care about.Please consider supporting the podcast on Patreon and leaving a review wherever you lis

Nov 17,2022 29:28

84. S41E11 - The Future of Human Capital Management, with Hason Greene

In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Hason Greene the future of human capital management.Hason Greene (http://linkedin.com/in/hasongreene) is a full stack HR practitioner and human capital management specialist. He founded HumInt Labs, a human capital management practice, to partner with VC/PE firms to provide human capital expertise to their firms and portfolio companies.Please consider supporting the podcast on Patreon and leaving a review wherever you listen to you

Nov 16,2022 29:57

85. S41E10 - A Personal Journey as a Costa Rican Entrepreneur, with Jose Cayasso

In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Jose Cayasso about his journey and experience as a Costa Rican entrepreneur.Jose Cayasso (Caya) (https://www.linkedin.com/in/caya) is one of the three co-founders, and the CEO at Slidebean; overseeing the company roadmap, strategy, and growth marketing efforts. Slidebean is a venture-backed company founded in 2014 and headquartered in New York City. The company closed its first seed round in 2016 and has since become a multi-millio

Nov 15,2022 30:45

86. S41E9 - Networking for Career Advancement and Building Your Influence, with Palena Neale, Ph.D.

In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Palena Neale, Ph.D. about networking for career advancement and building your influence.Palena Neale, Ph.D. (https://www.linkedin.com/in/palenaneale/) is a women’s leadership coach and educator. She founded unabridged – a boutique leadership development practice based in Paris, France. She has over 20 years’ experience designing and delivering leadership development programs for the UN and other non-profit organizations in Africa,

Nov 14,2022 30:13

87. S41E8 - Considerations for the Future of Business, Society, and The Planet, with Guillaume Wiatr

In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Guillaume Wiatr about consideration for the future of business, society, and the planet.Guillaume Wiatr (https://www.linkedin.com/in/guillaumewiatr/) is the author of Strategic Narrative: A Simple Method That Business Leaders Can Use to Help Everyone Understand Their Business, Get Behind it and Believe In It. His company, MetaHelm, guides CEOs, founders, and business owners of transformative companies to align teams and accelerate

Nov 11,2022 34:57

88. S41E7 - Succession Planning - Mapping the Success of Employees to Future Leadership, with Alexander Kunz

In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Alexander Kunz about succession planning and mapping the success of employees to future leadership.Alexander Kunz (https://www.linkedin.com/in/akunz/) is an accomplished Senior Executive with more than 20 years of success across the energy, renewables, technology, consumer products, cybersecurity, defense, and health & wellness industries. Leveraging extensive experience building and managing high performance teams with a proven re

Nov 10,2022 30:57

89. S41E6 - Talent Insurance, Preventative Mental Health, and the Impact on Productivity, with Tom Finn

In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Tom Finn about talent Insurance, preventative mental health, and the impact on productivity.Tom Finn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomfinnleggup/) is the Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of LeggUP®, the first company to insure employee productivity, wellbeing and retention for their clients. He is also the host of the Talent Empowerment podcast where he sits down with people leaders, talent development savants, founders, and e

Nov 09,2022 27:53

90. S41E5 - What the Role of Recruiter Will Look Like in 2023, with Anil Dharni

In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Anil Dharni about what the role of recruiter will look like in 2023.Anil Dharni (https://www.linkedin.com/in/anildharni/) is Sense CEO and Co-Founder. Sense empowers fast growing companies to simplify and personalize recruiting through AI- driven talent engagement. Sense has raised over $90M led by SoftBank, Accel, and Google Ventures. Before founding Sense, Anil was co-founder and COO at Funzio, which was acquired by GREE in 2012

Nov 08,2022 27:37

91. S41E4 - Building the Skill Set, Mindset, and Behaviors Required to Discuss Mental health, Mental Illness, and stress at work, with Melissa Doman

In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Melissa Doman about building the skill set, mindset, and behaviors required to discuss mental health, mental illness, and stress at work.Melissa Doman, MA (https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissadoman1) is an Organizational Psychologist, Former Clinical Mental Health Therapist, & Author of Yes, You Can Talk About Mental Health at Work (Here’s Why And How To Do It Really Well). Melissa works with companies across industries around the

Nov 07,2022 31:35

92. S41E3 - Leading Culture Change and the Toughest Part of Managing a Strong Culture, with Dr. Shahrzad Nooravi

In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Dr. Shahrzad Nooravi about leading culture change and the toughest part of managing a strong culture.Dr. Shahrzad Nooravi (https://www.linkedin.com/in/shahrzadnooravi/) is a business psychologist, speaker, author, master coach and CEO of Strategy Meets Performance. She empowers leaders of fast-growth to Fortune 500 companies to strengthen their leadership, culture and bottom line through executive coaching, facilitation and skill d

Nov 04,2022 32:58

93. S41E2 - Supporting Holistic Worker Health in Your Organization, with Deb Smolensky

In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Deb Smolensky about supporting holistic worker health in your organization.Deb Smolensky (https://www.linkedin.com/in/debbiesmolensky/) is the SVP of Well-Being and Engagement at leading insurance broker and benefits consultant NFP. She is focused on all solutions in the HR, Benefits, Well-Being and Engagement space. As a passionate leader and futurist, she is dedicated to designing, developing and distributing solutions that empow

Nov 03,2022 32:03

94. S41E1 - Building and Maintaining a Network INTERNALLY in Your Organization, with Alyssa Cox

In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Alyssa Cox about the importance of building and maintaining a network INTERNALLY in your organization to help you meet your goals.Alyssa Cox (https://www.linkedin.com/in/alyssa-cox-8b74932/) is the founder of Blue Swift Consulting and a respected organizational effectiveness strategist with 14 years of experience helping organizations unlock the latent potential in their workforces by taking advantage of the unrealized opportunitie

Nov 02,2022 31:28

95. S40E30 - Work of the Future: The Trends, the Art, and the Practice of Transitioning to a Reimagined Workplace, with Solange Charas and Stela Lupushor

In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Solange Charas and Stela Lupushor about the work of the future and the trends, the art, and the practice of transitioning to a reimagined workplace.Solange Charas (https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-solange-charas/) is the Founder and CEO of HC Moneyball, an Adjunct Professor, and a governance researcher and thought-leader. Dr. Charas’ SaaS product – HCMetrix™ – delivers capabilities for subscribers to quantify the material impact of h

Nov 01,2022 32:48

96. S40E29 - Optimizing Organic Revenue with a Distinctive Blend of Creativity and Logic, with Eli Schwartz

In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Eli Schwartz about optimizing organic revenue with a distinctive blend of creativity and logic.Eli Schwartz (https://www.linkedin.com/in/schwartze/) is a SEO expert and consultant with more than a decade of experience working for leading B2B and B2C companies. His ability to demystify and navigate the SEO process has generated billions of dollars in revenue for some of the internet's top websites, including such clients as Shutters

Oct 31,2022 26:51

97. S40E28 - Staffing Trends Towards Prioritizing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, with Simon Dealy

In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Simon Dealy about staffing trends towards prioritizing diversity, equity, and inclusion.Simon Dealy (https://www.linkedin.com/in/simondealy/) is CEO of HIRE Technologies. He is a senior executive with a wealth of achievement in operations, finance, strategic planning, M&A, business development, and company start-ups. With over 20 years of seasoning across a broad spectrum of industries and multiple countries, Simon has proven exper

Oct 28,2022 27:49

98. S40E27 - The Actor’s Mindset: Acting as a Craft, Discipline and Business, with Craig Archibald

In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Craig Archibald about his book, The Actor's Mindset: Acting as a Craft, Discipline and Business.Craig Archibald is a writer, director, producer, actor and coach whose professional career began at 15 and includes award-winning film and television productions. The founder of the Archibald Studio, he’s worked with countless actors, including Eric Roberts, Dan Futterman, John Slattery, Kathryn Erbe and Constance Wu. A passionate mentor

Oct 27,2022 28:49

99. S40E26 - Data Literacy and How Bias Gets in the Way of Decisions Within Organizations, with Kevin Hanegan

In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Kevin Hanegan about data literacy and how bias gets in the way of decisions within organizations.Kevin Hanegan (https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinhanegan/) is a senior leader who likes to use data and analytics to transform, innovate, and continuously improve organizations to make them the best they can be. His passion is the intersection of business, technology, learning, and psychology. Kevin believes the world is constantly evolv

Oct 26,2022 31:35

100. S40E25 - Corporate Social Responsibility: What do Businesses Owe Society?

In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover shares his recent UVU Ethics Awareness Week panel discussion titled, "Corporate Social Responsibility: What do Businesses Owe Society?"Panelists include:Silvia Clark, Assistant Professor of Organizational Leadership Jeff Peterson, Associate Professor of Business Management Dana Oaks, Professional in Residence, Woodbury School of Business Jill Jasperson, Professor of Organizational Leadership Jon Westover, Chair, Department of Organizational

Oct 25,2022 01:23:29

101. S40E24 - The Shifting Psychological Contract at Work and the Impacts on Employee Engagement, with Gys Kappers

In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Gys Kappers about the shifting psychological contract at work and the impacts on employee engagement.Gys Kappers (https://www.linkedin.com/in/gys-kappers-9aa680/) was born in Cape Town with a strong Dutch heritage and is CEO and a Founder of Wyzetalk. He holds an Executive MBA from the Graduate School of Business at the University of Cape Town. As a consummate businesses builder, he went directly from the sale of one business into

Oct 24,2022 29:50

102. S40E23 - Key Principles to Attract, Engage, and Retain Workers in a Difficult Labor Market, with Alex Pantich

In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Alex Pantich about keep principles to keep in mind when trying to attract, engage, and retain workers, especially in this difficult labor market.Alex Pantich (https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexanderpantich/) is the President and Co-Founder of Upshift (https://www.upshift.work/), an on-demand staffing platform that is helping usher in the future of work. UpShift's platform connects businesses with pre-screened W2 workers to fill a var

Oct 21,2022 30:28

103. S40E22 - Essential Coaching Skills for Managers, with Kevin G. Campbell

In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Kevin G. Campbell about the essential coaching skills for managers.Kevin G. Campbell, M.A. (https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevingeorgecampbell/) is an Employee Experience Scientist at Qualtrics and also a Founder of Lifted Leadership, LLC where he coaches Fortune 500 executives on how to acquire, develop and retain their most valuable asset: their people. He’s spent the last decade of his career building leaders and teams for companie

Oct 20,2022 30:54

104. S40E21 - What Catches Most People by Surprise When They Are in a New Executive Role, with Christian Muntean

In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Christian Muntean about what catches most people by surprise when they are in a new executive role.Christian Muntean (https://www.linkedin.com/in/christianmuntean/) is the owner of Vantage Consulting and works with successful leaders and teams who want to dramatically improve their performance. He partners with clients who are typically in the CEO, President, Executive Director, COO or GM role and helps them with all aspects of lea

Oct 19,2022 29:52

105. S40E20 - What to Do When the C-Suite Executive Isn’t Doing Their Job, with Andrew Rahaman

In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Andrew Rahaman about what to do when the C-Suite executive Isn't doing their job.Andrew Rahaman, Ed.D. (https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-rahaman-edd/) is a co-founder of bluSPARC, a coaching and leadership development organization focused on enterprise learning. He is a senior organizational development consultant with extensive executive coaching and leadership development experience. With industry expertise to support leadershi

Oct 18,2022 34:21

106. S40E19 - How to Make Your Employee Benefits Stand Out From The Rest, with Edward Sutton and Brad Basmajisn

In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Edward Sutton and Brad Basmajisn about how to make your employee benefits stand out from the rest.Edward Sutton (https://www.linkedin.com/in/edward-sutton-90219555/) is Chief Sales Officer at Toco at Work.Brad Basmajisn (https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:6968658703357018113/) is Chief Operating Officer at Toco Warranty.Please consider supporting the podcast on Patreon and leaving a review wherever you listen to y

Oct 17,2022 31:23

107. S40E18 - Teaching Leadership through Star Trek and Pop Culture, with Jeff Akin

In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Jeff Akin about teaching leadership through Star Trek and pop culture.Jeff Akin (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jefftakin/) is a 20-year veteran of the public and private sectors. He has extensive experience in both media and entertainment, as well as over two decades in management and leadership. Jeff specializes in listening to others, helping them unleash their true potential, and giving feedback that is authentic yet kind.Please c

Oct 14,2022 30:29

108. S40E17 - Overcoming Failures, Learning from Setbacks, and Leveraging Technology to Add Value to the Market, with Vikas Singal

In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Vikas Singal about overcoming failures, learning from setbacks, and leveraging technology to add value to the market.Vikas Singal (https://www.linkedin.com/in/thevikassingal/) is an experienced Professional SEO Consultant and Founder of Grownle.com and Samblogs.com. He has been bringing growth, ingenuity, and experience into the SEO World for the last 11+ Years. He is well known for helping various eminent brands and startups, work

Oct 13,2022 21:54

109. S40E16 - The Great Resignation ’Whiplash’ Phenomenon, with Michael Clinton

In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Michael Clinton about the Great Resignation 'whiplash’ phenomenon.Michael Clinton (https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-anthony-clinton/) is the former president and publishing director of Hearst Magazines, and now serves as special media advisor to the Hearst Corporation’s CEO. He is the author of ROAR into the Second Half of Your Life - Before It’s Too Late (Atria Books/Beyond Words, Sept. 2021). From his working class roots to su

Oct 12,2022 30:53

110. S40E15 - Leveraging Gut Feelings to Drive Life Fulfillment and Success, with Vicky McGrath

In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Vicky McGrath about leveraging gut feelings to drive life fulfillment and success.Vicky McGrath (https://www.linkedin.com/in/vicky-mcgrath-5652601a/) is a Certified Life Purpose Medium and 25-year Reiki practitioner who empowers mid-career women to create a life they love using their intuition. Vicky offers a step-by-step approach for motivated, mid-career women to learn about how to use mindset to raise their vibration, discover t

Oct 11,2022 34:05

111. S40E14 - A New Model for DEI Education, with Daniel Sims

In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Daniel Sims about a new model for DEI education.Daniel Sims (https://www.linkedin.com/in/dasims/) is the founder and CEO of Daniel Sims Consulting Group, where he connects data-driven DEI strategies to organizations seeking transformational systemic change. Daniel has nearly 15 years’ experience in fundraising, coaching, strategic planning, & DEI education. Daniel has managed over 140 campaigns, trainings, and strategic plans, rais

Oct 10,2022 32:11

112. S40E13 - How to Scale OKRs in Large, Complex Organizations, with Sameera Moinpour

In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Sameera Moinpour about how to scale OKRs in large, complex organizations.Sameera Moinpour (https://www.linkedin.com/in/sameera-moinpour-74236873/) is VP of Customer Success at WorkBoard Inc. Sameera leads the customer success team at WorkBoard and is perhaps the most experienced OKR coach anywhere. She’s helped hundreds of organizations tailor the OKR process to their culture and align on outcomes. Sameera has coached over 1,000 te

Oct 07,2022 31:07

113. S40E12 - Attracting, Retaining, and Supporting Employees in the Modern World of Work, with Patricia Carl

In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Patricia Carl about attracting, retaining, and supporting employees in the modern world of work.Patricia Carl (https://www.linkedin.com/in/patriciacarl/) Patricia Carl is the CEO of Highland Performance Solutions, a boutique woman-owned organizational consulting firm. Her firm provides inventive solutions that solve a broad range of long-term strategic workforce challenges across the talent lifecycle and close specific gaps to addr

Oct 06,2022 33:25

114. S40E11 - Common Misconceptions about Hiring Remote Developers, with Damien Filiatrault

In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Damien Filiatrault about common misconceptions about hiring remote developers and the evolving distributed staffing model of work.Damien Filiatrault (https://www.linkedin.com/in/damienf/) is the founder and CEO of Scalable Path, a software staffing agency that matches leading companies and startups with vetted, remote software developers. Previously, he headed PHP development at SolutionSet, a multichannel marketing services compan

Oct 05,2022 32:09

115. S40E10 - The Importance of Flexible Design in the Future of Work, with Brian Elliott, Sheela Subramanian, and Helen Kupp

In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Brian Elliott, Sheela Subramanian, and Helen Kupp about the importance of flexible design in the future of work..BRIAN ELLIOTT (https://www.linkedin.com/in/belliott/) is Executive Leader of Future Forum. He has spent three decades leading teams and building companies as a startup CEO, as a product leader at Google, and now at Slack where he is a Senior VP. Brian started his career at Boston Consulting Group, and earned his MBA from

Oct 04,2022 32:39

116. S40E9 - Helping Businesses Thrive Through Disruption, with Mark Moncheck

In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Mark Moncheck about helping businesses thrive through disruption.Mark Moncheck (https://www.linkedin.com/in/markmonchek) is the Founder and Chief Opportunity Officer of Opportunity Lab, a strategy consulting firm focused on helping businesses thrive through disruption. He is the author of the Amazon nonfiction bestseller Culture of Opportunity: How to Grow Your Business in an Age of Disruption. Mark has a passion for empowering con

Oct 03,2022 28:25

117. S40E8 - Creativity, Innovation, and Creativity Blocks, with Costa Michailidis

In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Costa Michailidis about creativity, innovation, and creativity blocks.Costa (https://www.linkedin.com/in/costamichailidis/) began life as a creative misfit, using his imagination to spur havoc, laughter, and the occasional unintended success. Come to think of it, he hasn't changed much over the years. Some of his recent adventures include working with NASA scientists to reimagine the search for life beyond Earth, designing innovati

Sep 30,2022 33:04

118. S40E7 - Mental Wellness in the Workplace, with Johnny Crowder

In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Johnny Crowder about mental wellness in the workplace.Johnny Crowder (https://linkedin.com/in/johnnycrowder) is a suicide/abuse survivor, TEDx speaker, Billboard-charting heavy metal musician, and the Founder & CEO of Cope Notes, a text-based mental health platform that provides daily support to users in nearly 100 countries around the world.Please consider supporting the podcast on Patreon and leaving a review wherever you listen

Sep 29,2022 30:13

119. S40E6- The State of Employee Relations, with Deb Muller

In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Deb Muller about the state of employee relations.Deb Muller (https://www.linkedin.com/in/debbiemuller/) is driven by an obsession to do things the right way, particularly in employee relations, where she has spent her career championing excellence and effectively managing workplace investigations. After serving in executive HR roles at numerous Fortune 500 companies including Honeywell, Citibank, and Marsh & McLennan, Deb launched

Sep 28,2022 27:51

120. S40E5 - The Need of Laughter in a Mental Health Tsunami, with Cathy Nesbitt

In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Cathy Nesbitt about the need of laughter in a mental health tsunami.Cathy Nesbitt (https://www.linkedin.com/in/cathynesbitt/) is a Health and Wellness Advocate. Founder of Cathy's Crawly Composters (est 2002), Cathy's Sprouters and Cathy's Laughter Club. She is a multi award-winning environmental innovator who uses workshops and inspirational speaking to motivate people to live a more sustainable life. Cathy is a certified Laughter

Sep 27,2022 26:35

121. S40E4 - Adaptive Organization Design and the Future of Work, with Rodney Evans

In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Rodney Evans about adaptive organization design and the future of work.Rodney Evans (https://www.linkedin.com/in/rodneyeevans/) is a pioneer in adaptive organization design and the future of work. With 20 years of experience in all things transformation, she has researched, developed, and taught new ways of working in dozens of complex environments including Airbnb, Cooper Hewitt Museum, Macy’s, Intuit, and Johnson & Johnson. The R

Sep 26,2022 32:12

122. S40E3 - Successful Talent Acquisition in the Tech Job Market, with James Mackey

In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with James Mackey about successful talent acquisition in the tech job market.James Mackey (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimmymackey/) is the CEO of SecureVision. Since 2015, SecureVision has partnered with over 140 VC-backed tech companies, ranging from growth-stage to enterprise clients to recruit talent in every department. James is passionate about building talent acquisition solutions that align with real business outcomes and ending

Sep 23,2022 28:35

123. S40E2 - How to Transform Your Life, Embrace the Human Connection and Lead with Meaning, with Genevieve Piturro

In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Genevieve Piturro about her book, Purpose, Passion and Pajamas: How to Transform Your Life, Embrace the Human Connection and Lead with Meaning.Genevieve Piturro (https://www.linkedin.com/in/genevievepiturro/) is all about Purpose and The Human Connection. She was a successful television marketing executive until she dramatically changed the direction of her life. She found her true purpose when a sudden inner voice challenged her l

Sep 22,2022 32:17

124. S40E1 - Sustainability as a Leadership Competence and Turning Sustainability Pledges into Everyday Practices, with Clarke Murphy

In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Clarke Murphy about sustainability as a leadership competence and turning sustainability pledges into everyday practices. See the video here: https://youtu.be/6UqZctfFVMM.Clarke Murphy (https://www.linkedin.com/in/clarkemurphy/) is the former CEO of Russell Reynolds Associates. He advises the world’s top companies on leadership strategies that fuel profitable growth and value for all stakeholders. He is dedicated to helping CEOs an

Sep 20,2022 31:36

125. S39E30 - Micromanaging, Quiet Quitting, and the Great Resignation, with Ian MacLeod

In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Ian MacLeod about micromanaging, quiet quitting, and the Great Resignation.Ian MacLeod (https://www.linkedin.com/in/ian-macleod-68673a6a/) provides leadership training and consultation to individuals and businesses with a focus on performance management. He leverages his 15 years of management experience in various supervisory roles up to senior manager. Ian has combined his film making hobby with his passion for leadership develop

Sep 20,2022 29:27

126. S39E29 - Understanding Your Work Capacity, with Rob Dube

In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Rob Dube about understanding your work capacity.Rob Dube (https://www.linkedin.com/in/robdube/) is the co-founder of ImageOne and the visionary behind The 10 Disciplines, a program that helps business leaders bring more balance and purpose back to their lives. He launched the program alongside Gino Wickman to help leaders take their success and happiness to the next level.Please consider supporting the podcast on Patreon and leavin

Sep 19,2022 29:04

127. S39E28 - Overcoming Destructive Habits to Develop Positive Super Habits, with Dr. Jon Finn

In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Dr. Jon Finn about overcoming destructive habits to develop positive super habits.Dr. Jon Finn (www.linkedin.com/in/dr-jon-finn) wrote his best-selling book ‘The Habit Mechanic’ (which took him over 20 years) because his life’s mission is to help people to be their best in the challenging modern world. This book is proven to change lives. People have said it is a ‘MANUAL FOR LIFE’, and a ‘TOOL KIT FOR SUCCESS’. It contains over 30

Sep 16,2022 35:21

128. S39E27 - Helping Entrepenurial Leadership Teams Get Traction in Their Business, with Tabetha Sheaver

In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Tabetha Sheaver about helping entrepreneurial leadership teams get traction in their business.Tabetha Sheaver (https://www.linkedin.com/in/tabethas/) is COO and EOS Implementer. Her first entrepreneurial venture left her frustrated and burnt out. She knew there had to be a better way and pursued a certification from PMI.org which led to consulting entrepreneurial leadership teams on process and change management. Since then Tabetha

Sep 15,2022 32:14

129. S39E26 - August Human Workplace Index: Unleashing the Human Element at Work, with Chris French

In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Chris French about two recent reports, the August Human Workplace Index, as well as Workhuman-Gallup report: Unleashing the Human Element at Work..Chris French (https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisfrench39/) is Executive Vice President of Customer Strategy at Workhuman. Workhuman® is the world’s fastest-growing integrated Social Recognition® and continuous performance management platform. Our human applications are shaping the future

Sep 14,2022 32:46

130. S39E25 - How to Raise Funding for Startups, with Hall T. Martin

In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Hall T. Martin about how to raise funding for new startups.Hall T. Martin (https://www.linkedin.com/in/halltmartin/) is the Founder and CEO of TEN Capital and Host of the Investor Connect podcast program He launched the firm as the Texas Entrepreneur Networks in 2009. Today, TEN Capital has over 15,000 investors in its network, and has helped startups raise over $900M. Mr. Martin serves as the Vice-Chair of the Baylor Angel Network

Sep 13,2022 30:38

131. S39E24 - What it Means to Create an “Authentic” Workplace for Today’s Employees, with Gemma Burgess

In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Gemma Burgess about what it means to create an “authentic” workplace for today’s employees.Gemma Burgess (https://www.linkedin.com/in/gemmaburgess/) is Chief Executive Officer of Ferguson Partners and leads Ferguson Partners’ global business. Based in the firm’s New York office, Gemma is actively involved in the firm’s Executive/Board Search practice and works closely with Private Equity, Investment Management, Real Estate Investme

Sep 12,2022 27:39

132. S39E23 - The Secret Model for Exponential Growth - Build Innovation Teams, with Steve Hoffman

In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Steve Hoffman about the secret model for exponential growth - build innovations teams.Steve Hoffman (https://www.linkedin.com/in/foundersspace/) is the Chairman & CEO of Founders Space, a global innovation hub for entrepreneurs, corporations, and investors, with over 50 partners in 22 countries. Hoffman is also a venture investor, founder of three venture-backed and two bootstrapped startups, and author of several award-winning boo

Sep 09,2022 34:18

133. S39E22 - How Bad Bosses Are Destroying Employee Happiness and What to Do about It, with Jaime Dunaway-Seale

In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Jaime Dunaway-Seale about how bad bosses are destroying employee happiness and what to do about it.Jaime Dunaway-Seale (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaime-dunaway-seale-660028158/) is a content writer at Clever Real Estate, the leading real estate education platform for home buyers, sellers, and investors. Prior to joining Clever, Jaime worked full time as a journalist. Her writings about education, government, business, and sports

Sep 08,2022 32:37

134. S39E21 - Overcoming Failures & Obstacles, with Ken Wimberly

In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Ken Wimberly about overcoming failures and obstacles.Ken Wimberly (https://www.linkedin.com/in/kenwimberlyccim/) is the founder and visionary behind Legacy of Love, Inc. and the Legacy Journal App. He is married to his soulmate, Amber, and has three children, Grace, Knox, and Kai. Ken is a bit of a serial entrepreneur. He is the founder of KW Net Lease Advisors, a commercial real estate brokerage and investment firm headquartered i

Sep 07,2022 31:53

135. S39E20 - Regenerative Development, Permaculture, and Ecovillage Design, with Zola Rose

In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Zola Rose about regenerative development, permaculture, and ecovillage design.Zola Rose (https://www.linkedin.com/in/zola-rose-b4998670/) is currently working in the alternative housing & intentional community sector offering consulting, training, facilitation and network weaving services to enable regenerative housing communities through her social enterprise, Common Ground, based on the principles of regenerative development, per

Sep 06,2022 32:52

136. S39E19 - How Ongoing Talent Shortages are Contributing to Major Customer Service Problems in Organizations, with Vasili Triant

In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Vasili Triant about how ongoing talent shortages are contributing to major customer service problems in organizations.As Chief Operating Officer of UJET, Vasili Triant (https://www.linkedin.com/in/vasilitriant/) oversees all Go-to-Market activities including Sales, Channel, Alliances and Customer Success. He is passionate about empowering customers by providing innovative tools and technology that deliver one-of-a-kind customer exp

Sep 05,2022 32:42

137. S39E18 - How to Start Making a Bigger Impact with Your Business, with LeiLani E. Quiray

In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with LeiLani E. Quiray about how to start making a bigger impact with your business.LeiLani E. Quiray (https://www.linkedin.com/in/leilaniquiray/) is the Founder and CEO of be the change HR, Inc., a social impact business providing HR support for small-to-medium sized businesses nationwide in any facet of HR from pre-hire to post-term and everything else that happens in between. She and her team also teach free job readiness courses and

Sep 02,2022 26:49

138. S39E17 - Developing a Data Culture in Order to Best Leverage Your Human Capital, with Jonathan Fowler

In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Jonathan Fowler about developing a data culture in order to best leverage your human capital.Jonathan Fowler (https://www.linkedin.com/in/fowlercs/) is founder of Logicle Analytics and technical lead, currently serving as CEO. He has been in the data/analytics field since 2007. His background in the humanities gives him a unique perspective on data analytics as narrative, and experience in education as a teacher and counselor help

Sep 01,2022 31:53

139. S39E16 - The Impact of the Economic Downturn on HR Teams, with Luke Switkowski

In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Luke Switkowski about the impact of the economic downturn on HR teams.With more than a decade of Workday experience and as the CEO and co-founder of Kognitiv, Luke (https://www.linkedin.com/in/luke-switkowski/) oversees sales and emerging services/products for Kognitiv. Most notably Rooster, a candidate scheduling platform that is fully integrated with Workday. Prior to co-founding Kognitiv in 2016, Luke spent 5 years managing the

Aug 31,2022 28:48

140. S39E15 - Preparing Students for the Workplace and Preventing the Growth of the Great Resignation, with Austin J. Franklin

In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Austin J. Franklin about preparing students for the workplace, creating an engaged environment, and preventing the growth of the great resignation. Austin J. Franklin ( https://www.linkedin.com/in/austin-j-franklin-a1a477111/) is the CEO & co-founder of Good-Natured Life, an educational company that delivers exceptional keynotes, workshops, and consulting in leadership, rhetoric, and etiquette for youths and adults. As an internati

Aug 30,2022 29:30

141. S39E14 - Thriving in the Partnership Economy, with David Yovanno

In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with David Yovanno about thriving in the partnership economy.David Yovanno (https://www.linkedin.com/in/dyovanno/) is responsible for Marin’s overall strategic direction and execution. Prior to joining Marin in May 2014, Dave first joined Conversant, Inc. (formerly ValueClick, Inc.) in 2000 and held a number of leadership positions for U.S. media including executive vice president of sales and marketing, general manager and chief operat

Aug 29,2022 29:34

142. S39E13 - Success, Prioritization, and Entrepreneurship, with Adam Coughlin

In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Adam Coughlin about success, prioritization, and entrepreneurship.Adam Coughlin (https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamcoughlin/) is co-founder, CMO and managing partner at York IE where he leads the company's marketing efforts and its advisory services practice. Adam works with startups on foundational messaging, content and communications, go-to-market strategy and corporate story-telling. He also helps entrepreneurs find their voice a

Aug 26,2022 33:30

143. S39E12 - The Inclusion Revolution and the Lessons Within It, with Daisy Auger-Dominquez

In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Daisy Auger-Domínguez about the inclusion revolution and the lessons within it.Daisy Auger-Domínguez (https://www.linkedin.com/in/daisyaugerdominguez/) has made it her mission to make workplaces more equitable and inclusive. As the Chief People Officer at VICE Media Group, Daisy leads a global team responsible for people operations, diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives, corporate facilities and real estate, procurement and s

Aug 25,2022 29:49

144. S39E11 - Inclusion, Optimizing Talent, and Female Leadership in the Workplace, with Dr. Lauren Tucker

In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Dr. Lauren Tucker about inclusion, optimizing talent, and female leadership in the workplace.Dr. Lauren Tucker (https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurensolutionhacker/) is founder and CEO of Do What Matters, an inclusion management consultancy, challenges the advertising industry’s cultural homogeneity through inclusion management solutions designed to foster greater creativity and innovation and drive growth. Using insights from behavio

Aug 24,2022 34:26

145. S39E10 - Processing Optimization, Organizational Development, and Business Development, with Melissa Ambers

In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Melissa Ambers about process optimization, organizational development, and business development.Melissa Ambers (https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissaambers/) is the President and Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) of Strategic Blueprint Consulting LLC and SAVVY Media Group, Inc. Melissa has extensive experience in Business Operations, Process Improvement/Modernization, and Leadership Management. She has four (4) stages to strengthen

Aug 23,2022 30:20

146. S39E9 - Supporting the Mental and Physical Health of Your People, with Justin Bethoney

In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Justin Bethoney about supporting the mental and physical health of your people. See the video here: https://youtu.be/UTJrh9ltJwo.Justin (https://www.linkedin.com/in/justin-bethoney-b3025) currently operates a private practice as a psychiatric nurse practitioner in Bend, OR. His practices focuses on helping both children and adults overcome common mental illness symptoms through a combination of therapy, health coaching, and limited

Aug 22,2022 28:07

147. S39E8 - Ways HR Teams Can Utilize Video Platforms to Level Up Amongst Stakeholders, with Guy Atzmon

In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Guy Atzmon about ways HR teams can utilize video platforms to level up amongst stakeholders. See the video here: https://youtu.be/rw1Q6dDfZL8.Guy Atzmon ( https://www.linkedin.com/in/gatzmon/) joined SundaySky to form and lead the in-house creative department. Today, he oversees personalized video solutions for global brands, implementing them into our vertical offerings and platform strategy. Guy started his career as a freelance

Aug 19,2022 28:44

148. S39E7 - Adopting Lean Principles and Agile Thinking, with Dr. Justin Graham

In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Dr. Justin Graham about adopting Lean principles and agile thinking. See the video here: https://youtu.be/3x9Tleqo5VQ.How can adopting Lean principles and Agile thinking improve your team? (it helps Dr. Graham run his medical team)At GYANT, we strive to provide better access to care and a better healthcare experience to our patients. Justin Graham (https://www.linkedin.com/in/justinvgraham/) am a Chief Medical Officer with over 20

Aug 18,2022 29:37

149. S39E6 - Why the Number One Problem Facing Businesses is Listening, with Christine Miles

In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Christine Miles about why the number one problem facing businesses is listening, and what we can do about it. See the video here: https://youtu.be/dx2sdD3TiEM.For over 25 years, Christine Miles (https://www.linkedin.com/in/cmileslistens/) has been training individuals and organizations on how to listen in ways that transform how they connect, influence, solve, and succeed in every aspect of life. Through her company, EQuipt, she te

Aug 17,2022 31:07

150. S39E5 - Leveraging Your HCM System to Simplify the Technology Stack Beyond HR, with Kathi Enderes

In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Kathi Enderes about a new report out from the Josh Bersin Company about leveraging your HCM system to simplify the technology stack beyond HR. See the video here: https://youtu.be/bK7V1tFZRhQ.Kathi Enderes (https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathienderes/) is Vice President Research at The Josh Bersin Company, the world's largest community for HR. She has over 20 years global experience in human capital, talent and performance management,

Aug 16,2022 31:14

151. S39E4 - Connecting Employees with Their Company’s Direction, Mission, and Purpose, with Dan Bruder

In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Dan Bruder about connecting employees with their company's direction. See the video here: https://youtu.be/vZm-bqxUFGU.Dan Bruder (https://www.linkedin.com/in/danbruder88/), Cofounder and CEO of Blendification, created Blendification ® to harmonize work and life. Dan originally developed and enhanced the Blendification ethos by delivering the Strategy Whiteboard and Personal Whiteboard programs through conventional consulting, teac

Aug 15,2022 27:35

152. S39E3 - Solving People Issues, Time Issues, and Profit Issues, with Ryan Parshall

In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Ryan Parshall about solving people issues, time issues, and profit issues to help your organization succeed. See the video here: https://youtu.be/BU73TCgaRHQ.In Ryan Parshall's (https://www.linkedin.com/in/coach-ryan-parshall/) career he has helped over 200+ small to mid-sized business owners, entrepreneurs and companies grow to their potential using: strategy, process, organization, branding, marketing and sales. Ryan is a busines

Aug 14,2022 29:30

153. S39E2 - Acquiring and Retaining Key Top Talent and Managing a Multinational Team, with Raj Grover

In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Raj Grover about acquiring and retaining key, top talented, team members and managing a multinational team. See the video here: https://youtu.be/kSc7M1NocuA.Since starting his first company at the age of 22, Raj ( https://ca.linkedin.com/in/raj-grover-86a182185 ) has established himself as one of Canada’s foremost business strategists and deal makers. He is the founder of High Tide and its subsidiary companies of Valiant Distributi

Aug 13,2022 28:24

154. S39E1 - Upending the Culture of Networking & Landing Interviews, with Anish Majumdar

In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Anish Majumdar about the culture of networking, landing interviews, and constructing a resume. See the video here: https://youtu.be/JbP8piJ1TCU.Anish Majumdar (https://www.linkedin.com/in/anishmajumdar/) is a Career Coach and expert in the Hidden Job Market. Over the past 12 years, he has helped thousands of professionals around the world take the reins of their professional destiny and break free of the necessity of “job searching

Aug 12,2022 35:48

155. S38E30 - Why Organizations Are Failing to Stem the Great Resignation, with Rob Dubin

In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Rob Dubin about why organizations are failing to stem the Great Resignation. See the video here: https://youtu.be/zdgXna8g48s.Rob Dubin (https://www.linkedin.com/in/robdubin/) helps HR departments struggling with the Great Resignation keep key employees by showing burned out workers how to tap into a happier life so they can reap engaging careers and fulfilling lives. After a 20 year career as a filmmaker working around the world f

Aug 11,2022 29:49

156. S38E29 - Utilizing Social Learning in Your Enterprise Learning and Development Strategy, with Nellie Wartoft

In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Nellie Wartoft about utilizing social learning in your enterprise learning and development strategy. See the video here: https://youtu.be/1McHZABDvyI.Nellie Wartoft started as a young entrepreneur in her early teen years in Sweden. After winning several trophies in skeet shooting, Nellie turned her attention to educating the elderly on the internet and digital literacy to improve their qualities of life. This social enterprise was

Aug 10,2022 29:43

157. S38E28 - Utilizing Virtual Corporate Wellness Initiatives to Support Remote Employees, with Tarin Calmeyer

In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Tarin Calmeyer about utilizing virtual corporate wellness initiatives to support remote employees. See the video here: https://youtu.be/W64at3rPE70.Tarin Calmeyer (https://www.linkedin.com/in/tarincalmeyer) is the South African-American CEO and founder of the world’s first virtual corporate wellness company, Remote Team Wellness. After 10 years of teaching yoga and mindfulness, leading team retreats, and consulting she founded Remo

Aug 09,2022 29:48

158. S38E27 - Leveraging Leadership Assessment to Develop Trusted Leaders, with Dr. Toby Travis

In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Dr. Toby Travis about leveraging leadership assessment to develop trusted leaders. See the video here: https://youtu.be/Sb4v54GKaDg.Dr. Toby Travis (https://www.linkedin.com/in/drtobytravis) is the head of School for The Village Christian Academy, founder and developer of TrustED, a research and evidence-based framework for school improvement focused on developing trusted school leaders. The framework serves as the basis for the "T

Aug 08,2022 27:13

159. S38E26 - Employers Offer More Flexible Benefits But Eye Cost Containment, with Maria M. Trapenasso

In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Maria M. Trapenasso about recent NFP data about how employers are offering more flexible benefits but carefully eying cost containment. See the video here: https://youtu.be/ienxg9NT_No.Maria M. Trapenasso (https://www.linkedin.com/in/maria-m-trapenasso-shrm-scp/) is the VP, National Practice Leader of HR Solutions for NFP. Maria leads the HR consulting practice and offers NFP’s clients strategic guidance on HR related functions suc

Aug 07,2022 27:30

160. S38E25 - Strengthen Our Commitment to Creating a More Diverse Workplace, with Kimberly S. Reed

In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Kimberly S. Reed about strengthening our commitment to creating a more diverse workplace. See the video here: https://youtu.be/gwH4Cctxqno.Kimberly S. Reed (https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimberlysreeddiversity) is an award-winning international speaker, author, corporate trainer and diversity, equality, and inclusion executive. With more than 20 years in HR, talent/recruitment acquisition, diversity, equality and inclusion expertise,

Aug 06,2022 32:07

161. S38E24 - The Biggest Issues Facing Social Innovation and Responsible Capitalism Over the Next Decade, with Dr. Neil Malhotra

In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Dr. Neil Malhotra about the biggest issues facing social innovation and responsible capitalism over the next decade. See the video here: https://youtu.be/S3Nm43Gd-1U.Neil Malhotra (https://www.linkedin.com/in/neil-malhotra-011b1459/) is Edith M. Cornell Professor of Political Economy in the Graduate School of Business at Stanford University. He also holds a courtesy appointment in the Department of Political Science. He serves as t

Aug 05,2022 27:53

162. S38E23 - The Benefits of Externship Programs for the Student and for Organizations, with Matt Wilkerson

In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Matt Wilkerson about the benefits of externship programs for the student and for organizations. See the video here: https://youtu.be/0MhTslAtMGM.Matt Wilkerson (https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattwilkerson/) is the Co-founder & CEO of Paragon One which scales real work and experiential learning between companies, schools, and students. The company’s flagship product, Remote Externships, are an alternative to internships that provide s

Aug 04,2022 30:48

163. S38E22 - How Our Mental Wellness Suffers in a Digitally Noisy World and What We Can Do About It, with Andy Mowat

In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Andy Mowat about how our mental wellness suffers in a digitally noisy world and what we can do about it. See the video here: https://youtu.be/FPMofl6WGLE.Andy Mowat (https://www.linkedin.com/in/amowat/) is Co-Founder and CEO of Gated. He has built 3 unicorns, including in his prior role growing Culture Amp from $5 to $75 million. Previously, Andy ran operations at Upwork and Box. Andy has spent much of his career in human capital a

Aug 03,2022 27:43

164. S38E21 - Humanity in the Workplace: A Blueprint for Building an Inclusive and Equitable Company Culture, with Brian McComak

In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Brian McComak about his book, Humanity in the Workplace: A Blueprint for Building an Inclusive and Equitable Company Culture. See the video here: https://youtu.be/828rOL7GuVM.Brian McComak (https://www.linkedin.com/in/bmccomak/) is a diversity and inclusion consultant, speaker, author, and facilitator with over twenty years of experience in D&I, HR, company culture, change management, internal communications, and employee experienc

Aug 02,2022 32:44

165. S38E20 - Utilizing Remote Internship Programs to Feed an Overall DEI Strategy, with Ahva Sadeghi

In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Ahva Sadeghi about utilizing remote internship programs to feed an overall DEI strategy. See the video here: https://youtu.be/8Ik0LpF81RU.Ahva Sadeghi (https://www.linkedin.com/in/ahvasadeghi/) is a passionate social entrepreneur and co-founder of Symba, a venture-backed and all-female founded tech startup on the future of work. Ahva is an economist and researcher focused on remote work and workforce development. Prior to launching

Aug 01,2022 28:47

166. S38E19 - How the Pandemic Has Shifted How Employees Are Evaluating Their Work and Their Purpose, with Greg Sloan

In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Greg Sloan about how the pandemic has shifted how employees are evaluating their work, and their purpose? See the video here: https://youtu.be/6mMOZbbHyJ0.Greg Sloan (https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregonpurpose/) is a serial founder and started his first business nearly 30 years ago. In 2006, he found himself at the peak of his professional career as a Vice President for Goldman Sachs, the premier brand within the investment banking

Jul 31,2022 29:59

167. S38E18 - Common Pitfalls Around Gathering and Change, with Lindsey Caplan

In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Lindsey Caplan about common pitfalls around gathering and change. See the video here: https://youtu.be/EMmFxZmntaE.Lindsey Caplan (https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindseycaplan/) is an organizational psychologist and communication strategist. She helps HR, Marketing, and Business Leaders script employee experiences that help boost morale, engagement, and retention for the long term via her consultancy, The Gathering Effect. Please cons

Jul 30,2022 29:56

168. S38E17 - The Advantages and Disadvantages of Leveraging ESOPs in Your Organization, with Shawn Burcham

In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Shawn Burcham about the advantages and disadvantages of leveraging ESOPs in your organization. See the video here: https://youtu.be/ZIoCOWPYW0w.Shawn Burcham (https://www.linkedin.com/in/shawnburcham/), author of Keeping Score with GRITT: Straight Talk Strategies for Success, is the founder & CEO of PFSbrands, which he and his wife, Julie, started out of their home in 1998. The company has over 1,500 branded foodservice locations a

Jul 29,2022 26:19

169. S38E16 - How Companies Are Adopting On-Demand Payroll Practices to Attract and Retain Talent, with Jim Colassano and Eric Wade

In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Jim Colassano and Eric Wade about how companies are adopting on-demand payroll practices to attract and retain talent. See the video here: https://youtu.be/ku5hbiArpq4.Jim Colassano (https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-colassano-8466096/) is senior vice president of product development and strategy at The Clearing House. Mr. Colassano has more than 25 years of experience in all facets of the Payments and Cash Management business. He

Jul 28,2022 32:30

170. S38E15 - Helping Employees to Respond to Technological Disruption of the Workplace, with Patrick Cootes

In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Patrick Cootes about helping employees to respond to technological disruption of the workplace. See the video here: https://youtu.be/aQUprkW1ANc.Patrick Cootes (linkedin.com/in/patrick-cootes-87a513193) spent nearly twenty years in teaching before co-founding Mindstone (https://www.mindstone.com). As a teacher of philosophy and ethics, Patrick’s mission is to bring about eudaimonia, the flourishing of human potential, through learn

Jul 27,2022 37:02

171. S38E14 - Maximizing Your Team’s Capacity with a Secure, AI-Native Support Automation Platform, with David Karandish

In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with David Karandish about maximizing your team’s capacity with a secure, AI-native support automation platform. See the video here: https://youtu.be/ftAjW_tXfJk.David Karandish (https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidkarandish/) is Founder & CEO of Capacity – an enterprise SaaS company headquartered in St. Louis, MO. Capacity is an AI-powered support automation platform that connects your entire tech stack to answer questions, automate repet

Jul 26,2022 31:50

172. S38E13 - Change from the Inside Out: Making You, Your Team, and Your Organization Change-Capable, with Erika Andersen

In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Erika Andersen about her book, Change from the Inside Out: Making You, Your Team, and Your Organization Change-Capable. See the video here: https://youtu.be/UkrUevR_AHA.Erika Andersen (https://www.linkedin.com/in/andersenerika/) is the founding partner of Proteus International, a coaching, consulting, and training firm that focuses on leader readiness. For over three decades, she’s served as a consultant and advisor to top executiv

Jul 25,2022 33:30

173. S38E12 - How to Successfully Onboard Remote Employees, with Panos Siozos

In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Panos Siozos about how to successfully onboard remote employees. See the video here: https://youtu.be/8QLCby9QR3I.Panos Siozos (https://www.linkedin.com/in/siozos/) is the co-founder and CEO of LearnWorlds. He has a Ph.D. in Educational Technology, researching and designing e-learning applications for over 20 years. Panos has extensive work experience as a software engineer, e-learning researcher, and science educator. Before launc

Jul 24,2022 33:45

174. S38E11 - Empowering Women to Go After What They Want and to Dream Big, with Genecia Alluora

In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Genecia Alluora about empowering women to go after what they want and to dream big. See the video here: https://youtu.be/QShuuu-WfaY.Genecia Alluora (https://www.linkedin.com/in/genecia/) is a former beauty queen and the Founder of Soul Rich Woman, South East Asia's leading network for female entrepreneurs connecting 12,000+ women and 200,000 subscribers across the region. The network helps women to build their brand recognition a

Jul 23,2022 29:11

175. S38E10 - Reimagining Onboarding to Attract and Retain Top Talent, with Barry Rosen

In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Barry Rosen about reimagining onboarding to attract and retain top talent. See the video here: https://youtu.be/7rMm08pm9vA.Barry Rosen (https://www.linkedin.com/in/barryarosen/) serves as the Chief Executive Officer of Interaction Associates, a pioneer in creative problem-solving, collaborative leadership, and group facilitation. As CEO, Barry’s mission is to empower associates to make decisions and provide services that help clie

Jul 22,2022 33:38

176. S38E9 - The Secret Habits Apex Performers Use to Get the Most Out of Life, with Jerome Myers

In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Jerome Myers about the secret habits apex performers use to get the most out of life . See the video here: https://youtu.be/zf2bFzX2bec.Jerome Myers (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeromemyers/) left corporate America because he realized that although he had many accomplishments, he had not gained significance because he was not leading a centered life. Now, as a leadership coach, he uses his personal journey and unique training metho

Jul 21,2022 29:52

177. S38E8 - The Biggest Obstacles to Success in Today’s Organizations, with Kimberly Wiefling

In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Kimberly Wiefling about the biggest obstacles to success in today's organizations. See the video here: https://youtu.be/8AzyIt1CiX0.Kimberly Wiefling (https://www.linkedin.com/in/scrappykimberlywiefling/) is known for her authentically scrappy style. At Hewlett Packard she felt like a hired assassin where she prioritized projects over people. After 10 years working in technology, she realised that technology fails far less frequent

Jul 20,2022 31:58

178. S38E7 - Why Restrictive Covenants, or Noncompetes, Are a Hot Topic Right now, with Joshua Hawks-Ladds

In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Joshua Hawks-Ladds about why restrictive covenants, or noncompetes, are a hot topic right now. See the video here: https://youtu.be/BJb-IukParU.Joshua Hawks-Ladds (https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshua-hawks-ladds-a738731/) is co-chair of the Labor, Employment Law and Employee Benefits Department at the law firm Pullman & Comley. He practices in Connecticut, New York, Massachusetts and Rhode Island and serves as outside general counse

Jul 19,2022 33:21

179. S38E6 - Helping Business Owners Hire Quality Remote Team Members, with Noel Andrews

In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Noel Andrews about helping business owners to hire quality remote team members. See the video here: https://youtu.be/mNncGkHWLWU.After spending 15 years recruiting and leading teams within large corporate technology functions, Noel Andrews (https://www.linkedin.com/in/noelandrews/) bought JobRack to help bring the wonders of Eastern European remote workers to business owners all over the world. JobRack has been helping business own

Jul 18,2022 28:27

180. S38E5 - Building Great Leadership Teams, with Jack McGuinness

In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Jack McGuinness about his recent book, Building Great Leadership Teams. See the video here: https://youtu.be/Tg-pheke_NQ.Jack McGuinness (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jackmcguinness/) is co-founder of Relationship Impact (RI), a consulting firm focused on working with CEOs to unleash the full potential of their leadership teams. His experience as a management consultant, CEO of a contract packaging company and co-founder of RI influ

Jul 17,2022 29:04

181. S38E4 - HR Tech and Upskilling, Learning, and Development Prioritization in the Workplace, with Jessica Baker

In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Jessica Baker about HR tech and upskilling, learning, and development prioritization in the workplace. See the video here: https://youtu.be/lDsW5c6-wQg.Jessica Baker (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessica-aryn-baker/), VP of Digital Technologies for Enterprise Ireland, works with Irish HR/Talent tech companies expanding into the North American market and U.S. based companies looking for innovative solutions. Please consider supportin

Jul 16,2022 28:36

182. S38E3 - The Connection Crisis: Why Community Matters in the New World of Work, with Dr. Erin Eatough

In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Dr. Erin Eatough about the new BetterUp report, "The Connection Crisis: Why Community Matters in the New World of Work." See the video here: https://youtu.be/exj-2iJV9Co.Dr. Erin Eatough is researcher, author, speaker, and consultant and serves BetterUp as Manager, Behavioral Science. She is the researcher and author behind BetterUp’s Research & Insights blog column and speaks regularly about the science behind human thriving at bo

Jul 15,2022 32:23

183. S38E2 - Building a Successful, Self-Sustaining Company, with Michael J. McFall

In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Michael J. McFall about building a successful, self-sustaining company. See the video here: https://youtu.be/bb4DwkfpQ0I.Michael J. McFall (https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-biggby) is Co-Founder and Co-CEO at BIGGBY COFFEE, the US' third largest coffee franchise. Mike is the Everyman CEO--he doesn't have a yacht, a podcast or an MBA, and you won't hear him talking about being disruption, leveraging assets or changing paradigms. He

Jul 14,2022 31:06

184. S38E1 - Connecting Athletics and Employment Marketplaces, with Vin McCaffrey

In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Vin McCaffrey about connecting athletics and employment marketplaces. See the video here: https://youtu.be/kkwmfVivwBc.Vin McCaffrey (https://www.linkedin.com/in/vinmccaffrey/) is the founder and CEO of Game Plan, the fastest growing software company that connects the athletics and employment marketplaces. Vin founded Game Plan in 2008 as a process to help college athletes find jobs. It has grown and transformed into a platform tha

Jul 13,2022 32:26

185. S37E30 - Hiring Biases and Their Long-Term Effects on Organizations, with Michael Yinger

In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Michael Yinger about hiring biases and their long-term effects on organizations. See the video here: https://youtu.be/K3svracWjJk.Michael Yinger (https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikeyinger/) is a high-performance, forward-thinking executive with 20+ years of experience in building teams, managing global organizations, and providing strategic guidance to C-Suite and Board of Directors. As co-founder and COO of ResumeSieve, an HR tech st

Jul 12,2022 30:06

186. S37E29 - Reinvigorating Marketing Leadership within Organizations, with Jeff Reynolds

In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Jeff Reynolds about reinvigorating marketing leadership within organizations. See the video here: https://youtu.be/PmcfVKlwaMQ.Jeff Reynolds (https://www.linkedin.com/in/thinkjeffthink/) is an entrepreneur, author, and business advisor who coaches established companies to think and act more like startups and startup founders grow into established companies. In his recent book “The Monster That Ate Marketing,” Jeff lays out a framew

Jul 11,2022 31:44

187. S37E28 - As Seen on Forbes - Deliberate Job Design And How You Can Craft More Purpose Into Your Work

In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover shares his recent Forbes article, Deliberate Job Design And How You Can Craft More Purpose Into Your Work. See the article here: https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbescoachescouncil/2022/06/01/deliberate-job-design-and-how-you-can-craft-more-purpose-into-your-work/?sh=3b79adba7d2c.Please consider supporting the podcast on Patreon and leaving a review wherever you listen to your podcasts!Go to cardiotabs.com/innovations and use code innovations t

Jul 10,2022 12:07

188. S37E27 - Balancing Virtual Work, Digital Security, and Employee Experience, with Denis O’Shea

In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Denis O’Shea about balancing virtual work security with employee experience; running a paper-less, server-less, password-less business. See the video here: https://youtu.be/1rZTHzPLRQQ.Denis O’Shea (https://www.linkedin.com/in/denisosheamobilementor/) founded Mobile Mentor in New Zealand in 2004. Since then, the company has helped millions of people unlock the full potential of their technology. In 2017, O’Shea moved to Nashville,

Jul 09,2022 27:14

189. S37E26 - Creating and Maintaining Company Culture through Play, with Devon Chulick

In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Devon Chulick about creating and maintaining company culture through play. See the video here: https://youtu.be/2EIaSF88JBg.Devon Chulick (https://www.linkedin.com/in/devonchulick/) has dedicated the last 15 years of his career to building communities and building innovative eCommerce products and experiences. As a founder of former Haight Street gallery and printshop DSF, Chulick helped organize monthly art walks, activated plans

Jul 08,2022 26:31

190. S37E25 - The Basics of Healthcare Innovation in Large- and Small-Scale Organizations, with Unmesh Srivastava

In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Unmesh Srivastava about the basics of healthcare innovation in large and small scale organizations. See the video here: https://youtu.be/Dv0QJn5RV6I.Unmesh Srivastava (https://www.linkedin.com/in/unmeshsrivastava/) is Chief Digital & Technology Officer at Clever Care Health Plan. Over the years, Unmesh and his teams have helped US healthcare with opportunities to drive innovation and disruptive transformation using digital enableme

Jul 07,2022 32:56

191. S37E24 - The Good Entrepreneur: An Insider’s Guide to Building a Principled Business and a Powerful Personal Legacy, with Nick Kennedy

In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Nick Kennedy about his book, The Good Entrepreneur: An Insider’s Guide to Building a Principled Business and a Powerful Personal Legacy. See the video here: https://youtu.be/65LnW1ACx0M.Nick Kennedy (https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickkennedycoaching/) is a serial entrepreneur and an executive coach with over 20 years of experience building successful ventures. After accumulating over two million airline miles traveling for work while

Jul 06,2022 30:41

192. S37E23 - People Ignorant: Unlocking Success, Confidence & Influence, with Ben Bressington

In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Ben Bressington about his book, People Ignorant: Unlocking Success, Confidence & Influence. See the video here: https://youtu.be/KYZ09hHrs0M.Ben Bressington (https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjaminbressington) is a Speaker and Author of multiple books. With the latest book “People Ignorant: Unlocking Success, Confidence & Influence.” Ben has a Law & Criminology degree from Australia. Ben spent 10 years helping Fortune 1000 companies a

Jul 05,2022 32:04

193. S37E21 - Leading as Facilitating, with Adam Kahane

In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Adam Kahane about leading as facilitating; that leadership is not telling staff what to do, but enabling people to work together. See the video here: https://youtu.be/kk1vXFmQlpo.Adam Kahane (https://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-kahane/) is a Director of Reos Partners, an international social enterprise that helps people move forward together on their most important and intractable issues. Adam is a leading organizer, designer and faci

Jul 04,2022 33:01

194. S37E20 - Why Organizations Need to Redesign for ’Modern Work,’ with Caitlin Guilfoyle

In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Caitlin Guilfoyle about why organisations need to redesign for 'modern work'. See the video here: https://youtu.be/tjG8sEYWBGY.Caitlin Guilfoyle (https://www.linkedin.com/in/caitlin-guilfoyle-88034235/) is a Workforce Transformation specialist with over 15 years’ experience in Australia and globally in roles within public and private enterprise. A leader within PwC’s Future of Work practice, Caitlin researches global market trends

Jul 03,2022 29:49

195. S37E19 - Attracting and Retaining Talent, with Thad Price

In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Thad Price about attracting and retaining talent. See the video here: https://youtu.be/ojr2TuFM5h4.Thad Price (https://www.linkedin.com/in/thad-price-2368b/) is CEO at Austin-based Talroo, the award-winning talent data-driven job advertising platform, where he provides leadership, strategy, and guidance to all departments. With more than 17 years of experience in online recruitment and the job search vertical, Thad is a recognized

Jul 02,2022 28:36

196. S37E18 - Improving Retention and Engagement of Employees Who Are New Parents, with Dirk Doebler

In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Dirk Doebler about improving retention and engagement of employees who are new parents. See the video here: https://youtu.be/zCehfFrAcTs.Dirk Doebler (https://www.linkedin.com/in/ddoebler/) is the founder and CEO of Parento. With Parento, Dirk is transforming the landscape for employers and making increased retention and engagement of parents a reality. He is committed to helping businesses capture the missing $12 trillion in globa

Jul 01,2022 31:37

197. S37E17 - Leveraging Gardening as a Benefit in Individual, Team, and Corporate Wellness, with Doug Platts

In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Doug Platts about leveraging gardening as a benefit in individual, team, and corporate wellness. See the video here: https://youtu.be/Qz7AsCYZxuI.Today, as the COO of retail and technology startup Gardenuity, Doug Platts (https://www.linkedin.com/in/dougplatts/) drives business growth and define scalable operations to support a growing customer base and product range. He helps lead growth and partnerships with companies across the

Jun 30,2022 30:24

198. S37E16 - 9 Abilities of Agile Leaders, with Manish Bundhun

In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Manish Bundhun about his book, Disruptor: 9 Abilities of Agile Leaders. See the video here: https://youtu.be/mKICS0hSkrI.Manish Bundhun (https://www.linkedin.com/in/bundhun/) is Chief Human Resources Executive at the Rogers Group and his span of responsibility covers 5,500+ employees over 13 countries and 7 business sectors (Aviation, FinTech, Leisure, Hospitality, Logistics, Real Estate and Agribusiness). With over 20 years in Hum

Jun 29,2022 31:49

199. S37E15 - Why Playing It Safe is the Most Dangerous Thing You Can Do, with David Wood

In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with David Wood about why playing it safe is the most dangerous thing you can do. See the video here: https://youtu.be/gf7dfjzNr4I.David Wood (https://www.linkedin.com/in/focus-ceo) is a former consulting actuary to Fortune 100 companies. He built the world’s largest coaching business, becoming #1 on Google for life coaching and coaching thousands of hours in 12 countries around the globe. As well as helping others, David is no stranger

Jun 28,2022 34:15

200. S37E14 - The Unlimited Potential of the Human Mind, with Masha Malka

In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Masha Malka about the unlimited potential of the human mind. See the video here: https://youtu.be/SPgiFZB7XMg.Masha Malka (https://www.linkedin.com/in/theoneminutecoach/) has a master’s degree in Higher Education, a diploma in Clinical Hypnotherapy, training certificates in Accelerated Learning Techniques, NLP, Transformational Thinking, the Science of Wellbeing, Law of Attraction Advanced Practitioner, and a graduate certificate i

Jun 27,2022 34:08

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