Global Leadership Conversations

In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Angela Johnson about creating a collaborative leadership team. Angela Johnson (https://www.linkedin.com/in/angelajohnsonscrumtrainer/) is a successful entrepreneur, author, educator and coach who founded Collaborative Leadership Team in 2010. She mentors, trains and empowers people to use a variety of techniques to achieve their professi...

In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Tiana Sanchez about how leaders and organizations can increase employee engagement and effectiveness in 2024.Tiana Sanchez is CEO and Founder of TSI LLC, a Number 1 Bestselling Author, Keynote Speaker, and Host of the Like a REAL Boss podcast with 100 episodes reaching 26 countries. Tiana Sanchez International (TSI LLC) is a Certified Wo...

In this podcast episode, Dr. Angela Schill and Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talk with Jennifer McCollum about the benefits of women led companies and women leaders. Jennifer McCollum is on a mission to create better leaders and workplaces, by advancing women and promoting inclusivity. She’s an accomplished CEO, speaker and consultant, and the author of the new book "In Her Own Voice: A Woman's Rise to...

In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Jack Wiley about his book, The Employee-Centric Manager, 8 keys to people-management effectiveness. Dr. Jack Wiley is an award-winning organizational psychologist, researcher, author and leadership consultant. He is the author of three books, most recently: The Employee-Centric Manager, 8 keys to people-management effectiveness. Check ou...

In this podcast episode, Dr. Angela Schill and Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talk with Delia Gutierrez McLaughlin about changing the face of the game and the art of negotiation. Delia Gutierrez McLaughlin is nothing short of a luminary in the technology sector—a Digital Transformation Leader with over two decades of unparalleled expertise, and a STEM and DEI steadfast advocate. A first-generation colle...

In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Dr. Noor Ali about the future of healthcare and health insurance. Dr. Noor (https://www.linkedin.com/in/drnoorhealth/) is a Bangladeshi-American medical doctor turned health insurance expert from NYC. She currently runs her own health insurance consulting practice out of Tampa, Florida offering healthcare insurance strategy to entreprene...

In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Alex Kostecki about how HR can develop a financial wellness benefits strategy for employees. Alex Kostecki (https://www.linkedin.com/in/kosteckia/) is Co-Founder & Chief Revenue Officer of Clair. He previously worked in Mergers & Acquisitions at Deloitte for clients including Mastercard and American Express, gaining insight and e...

In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Tim Vandehey about his book, Swipe: The Science Behind Why We Don't Finish What We Start. Tim Vandehey (https://www.linkedin.com/in/tvandehey) is a New York Times bestselling ghostwriter and co-author who's written 60+ books in genres like business, advice, parenting, and true crime. Check out all of the podcasts in the HCI Podcast Netwo...

In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Jeffrey Klubeck about how to gain respect, appreciation, and your team's support. Jeffrey Klubeck is an upbeat and charismatic coach and consultant. He focuses on how to make businesses and entrepreneurs thrive while not losing a sense of what makes a company outstanding: leadership. Jeffrey is a successful author that has worked with sm...

In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Alex Goryachev about his book, FEARLESS INNOVATION: Going Beyond The Buzzword To Continuously Drive Growth, Improve The Bottom Line, And Enact Change. Alex Goryachev (linkedin.com/in/alexgoryachev), author of FEARLESS INNOVATION: Going Beyond The Buzzword To Continuously Drive Growth, Improve The Bottom Line, And Enact Change, is the for...

In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with David Noble about real-time and 3-dimensional leadership. David Noble (https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-noble-468222) is a coach and strategist who works with CEO’s and their teams, investors and star athletes. Named by Thinkers50 last month as one of the world’s top 8 coaches, he is also a senior advisor to the Institute of Coaching (a...

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 San...

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 u...

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 t...

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 glob...

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...

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.

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 CEO...

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 co...

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 la...

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...

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 Citi...

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...

In this episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with John Morgan about the new LHH report on the key challenges to leadership development programs and creating L&D buy-in for talent attraction and retention. John Morgan (https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-paul-morgan-lhh/) is President of LHH’s Career Transition and Mobility and Leadership Development businesses and has more than 20 years of exp...

In this episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Erin Marcus about learning to "Fall and Fail Forward."Erin Marcus, Founder and CEO of Conquer Your Business is a former corporate executive turned entrepreneur, as well as powerlifter, animal activist, tattoo enthusiast and 5 ft badass. She has been mentoring, training, teaching and coaching for more than twenty years and excels at helping peopl...