Human Capital Leadership

In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Christen Steele about early talent recruitment trends and the connection with DEI. Christen Steele (https://www.linkedin.com/in/christensteele/) is a University Recruitment Consultant and a Certified CliftonStrengths Coach. In her role at Yello, she works with employers to achieve their D&I goals, by helping them virtually recruit qu...

In this HCI Podcast episode, Jonathan H. Westover talks with Yamila H. Harris about exploring the "art of the possible". Yamila is a dynamic global IT executive, board member, public speaker and mentor with 30 years of leadership experience across multiple IT and Business disciplines including Service Delivery, Organizational Change Management (OCM), Workplace Services and End User Experience (UX)...

In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Bobby Harrington about the importance of self-trust, self-belief, and self-leadership. Bobby Harrington (https://www.linkedin.com/in/bobby-harrington/) is the founder of the Rubicon Course of Action (COA) Immersive Leadership Development company, specializing in performance programs and immersive leadership development events. He has...

In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Clint Van Marrewijk about the critical importance of proactive employee risk management. Clint Van Marrewijk is the CEO and co-founder of SaferMe. He is a serial entrepreneur that specializes in startup businesses that tackle new and difficult safety problems. Now he’s championing SaferMe’s mission to help businesses, schools and gov...

In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with James Brogan about building team experience in your organization. James Brogan (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamesbrogan1/) is CEO and Co-founder of PepTalk. PepTalk is a team experience platform that enables teams to engage and perform at their best. Part of the LinkedIn Podcast Network #LinkedInPresents Please consider supporting th...

In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Nicky Billou about his book, The Power Of Connecting: How To Activate Profitable Relationships By Serving Your Network. Nicky Billou (https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickybillou/) is the #1 International Best Selling Author of the book: Finish Line Thinking: How to Think and Win Like a Champion, The Thought Leader’s Journey: A Fable of L...

In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Patti P. Phillips and Jack J. Phillips about showing the value of what you do. Patti P. Phillips, Ph. D., (https://www.linkedin.com/in/pattipphillips/) is a consultant and researcher. Her workshops and conference presentations inspire audiences to align their work with outcomes that matter. When she is not consulting with clients, re...

In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Projjal Ghatak about how businesses can embrace and empower hybrid or remote teams. Projjal Ghatak (https://www.linkedin.com/in/pgonloop/) founded OnLoop in 2020 to create a category called Collaborative Team Development (CTD) to fundamentally reinvent how hybrid teams are assessed and developed. This was after over a decade of frust...

In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Hamza Khan about reinventing leadership for the future of work. Hamza Khan (linkedin.com/in/khanhamza/) is a best-selling author and global keynote speaker whose TEDx talk “Stop Managing, Start Leading” has been viewed nearly two million times. He is a top-ranked university educator and respected thought leader whose insights have be...

In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Arthur Woods about his book, Hiring for Diversity: The Guide to Building an Inclusive and Equitable Organization. Arthur Woods (https://www.linkedin.com/in/arthurwoods/) is a social entrepreneur and LGBTQ+ advocate working at the intersection of equity, inclusion, and technology. He is an Amazon National Bestselling author of the boo...

In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Vishal Kumar about the impact of technology on the workers of today. Vishal Kumar (https://www.linkedin.com/in/vishaltx/) is one of the leading thinkers in the field of #FutureOfWork in the age of technology & machine learning. He has been an outspoken advocate for the role of society and government in building a flourishing future f...

In this "Throwback Friday" HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Mark Minukas about his book, Unfear: Transform Your Organization to Create Breakthrough Performance and Employee Well-Being. Mark Minukas (https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-minukas-9333011/) is managing partner at Co-Creation Partners. Part of the LinkedIn Podcast Network #LinkedInPresents Please consider supporting...

In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Catherine Bell about how we can build thriving, healthy organizational cultures in challenging times. Catherine Bell is a successful entrepreneur, business leader and best-selling business author.  Catherine founded BluEra, a Profit 500 executive search and team transformation company. As a top 200 growing company in Canada, top 10 i...

In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Dan Harrison about quantifying human capital and maximizing your employees' experience. Dr. Dan Harrison (https://www.linkedin.com/in/dan-harrison-719a655) is the founder and CEO of Harrison Assessments. The company’s award-winning, cloud-based technology provides secure, job-specific predictive analytics that enhance the candidate a...

In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Shamil Idriss about shifting organizational strategies and the search for common ground to transform violent conflict. Shamil Idriss (https://www.linkedin.com/in/shamil-idriss-776b7750) is the Chief Executive Officer of Search for Common Ground, the world’s largest dedicated peacebuilding organization. In his current capacity as CEO,...

In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Jeffrey Deckman about his book, Developing the Conscious Leadership Mindset for the 21st Century. Jeffrey Deckman (https://www.linkedin.com/company/jeffreydeckmanconsciousleadershipinaction/) is a nationally recognized thought leader and award winning author on the next evolution of leadership: Conscious Leadership. His background is...

In this "Throwback Friday" HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Jeannine K. Brown about sustaining diversity, equity, inclusion, & belonging efforts in organizations. Jeannine K. Brown (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeanninekbrown/) is the founder and Managing Director of Everyday Lead headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. She is an award-winning leader and an active advocate for in...

In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Teresa Mitrovic about the role psychological safety plays in employee retention. Teresa Mitrovic (https://www.linkedin.com/in/teresamitrovic/) is the founder of ORO Collective, as well as a consultant, coach, course creator and author specializing in performance, psychological safety and trust. In her past life as a corporate leader,...

In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Kevin Gausch about change management and adopting a continuous improvement mindset. Kevin Gausch (https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevingausch/) has 16 years in the construction industry with experience in management, quality, project management, and continuous improvement. He spent 13 years at a utility contractor called Henkels and McCo...

In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Christine Valente about how talent demands change as businesses face talent shortages. Christine Valente, Vice President of Delivery and Operations for Meridian Technologies, has more than 15 years of experience in the technology workforce solutions space. As a dynamic, transformational leader, Christine has earned a reputation in th...

In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Bill George about his book, True North: Emerging Leader Edition. Bill George (https://www.linkedin.com/in/williamwgeorge/) is the former chairman and chief executive officer of Medtronic. He joined Medtronic in 1989 as president and chief operating officer, was chief executive officer from 1991-2001, and board chair from 1996-2002. H...

In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Rebecca Babcock about how to go from "stuck" to fulfilled in your career and passionate about your life. Rebecca Babcock (http://www.linkedin.com/in/rebeccababcock1) is a Certified Life and Career Coach. She is the founder of The Babcock Method, a proven system that helps busy professionals stop feeling stuck and start building fulfi...

In this "Throwback Thursday Inspiring TED Talks" HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover explores Nilofer Merchant's famous 2013 TED Talk, "Got a Meeting? Take a Walk." See the video here: https://youtu.be/iE9HMudybyc  Video Overview: "Nilofer Merchant suggests a small idea that just might have a big impact on your life and health: Next time you have a one-on-one meeting, make it into a "wal...

In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with LaToria Pierce about the future of job-sharing. LaToria Pierce (https://www.linkedin.com/in/latoriapierce/) has a unique mosaic of exciting and gritty paths, as she has built solutions and led initiatives, at both the community level and national scale in private and public sectors, across media networks, and a couple of her own star...

In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Darrin Jahnel about developing amazing teams with a dynamic culture. Darrin Jahnel (https://www.linkedin.com/in/darrin-jahnel/) is the founder and CEO of Jahnel Group, a 150-person software consulting company headquartered in Schenectady, NY. Darrin leads with energy and is maniacally focused on creating an amazing work environment f...