Human Capital Leadership

In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with DDS Dobson-Smith about specific steps for HR/People Ops Leadership to create an experience of belonging. See the video here: https://youtu.be/4X3UoDRBE14. DDS Dobson-Smith is the founder and CEO of the executive coaching consultancy Soul Trained - and consults for big brands like Target, Spotify, and Udemy. As a licensed psychotherap...

In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Dr. Rajesh Kumar about how a lack of understanding of the national culture impacts a company's global performance. See the video here: https://youtu.be/JftNVIQyU8c. Dr. Rajesh Kumar (http://www.linkedin.com/in/rajesh-kumar-81aa6a10) is a consultant and a retired business academic specializing in global business. He has an undergradua...

In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Matthew Stibbe about the best way for a tech company to demonstrate thought leadership. See the video here: https://youtu.be/gGEsMtKufGw. Matthew Stibbe (https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthewstibbe/) is a serial entrepreneur, marketing maven, writer, pilot, and wine enthusiast. But not necessarily in that order. He created marketing st...

In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Caleb Gardner about the importance of strong internal communications to drive sustainable, meaningful change. See the video here: https://youtu.be/5dGHoK_glmE. Caleb Gardner (https://www.linkedin.com/in/calebgardner/) is an insatiably curious ethical innovation strategist and change management expert with unique experience that inclu...

In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Patrick B. Parker about leadership techniques for creating a successful team. See the video here: https://youtu.be/-l3dk7-QpP8. Patrick B. Parker (https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrickbparker/) is an accomplished Tech Executive turned Founder with domestic and international experience in operations, custom software development, multi-c...

In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Neil Bedwell about why HR practitioners should think and work like marketers to build belief, fuel adoption, and create opportunities for all employees to become owners of change in their organizations. See the video here: https://youtu.be/_PHDIhlkR5U. Neil Bedwell (https://www.linkedin.com/in/neilrbedwell/) is a partner and Presiden...

In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Ben Richardson about the impacts of Covid-19 on the learning and development industry. See the video here: https://youtu.be/IM3xQ1u9SC8. Ben Richardson (https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-richardson-2596338/) joined Go1 in January as their Chief Content Officer. As CCO, Ben will oversee internal and external content initiatives across m...

In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Martine Kalaw about her book, The ABCs of Diversity: A Manager's Guide to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the New Workplace. See the video here: https://youtu.be/xrNtGCfK_9U. Elevation strategist and organizational development expert Martine Kalaw understands the challenges of creating inclusive work environments. Her book, The A...

In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Cathy Lanzalaco about equipping new college graduates to meet the challenges of a competitive job search. See the video here: https://youtu.be/vVBxD5AlVtE. Cathy Lanzalaco (https://www.linkedin.com/in/cathylanzalaco/) is CEO of Inspire Careers, a full-service career marketing firm based in Buffalo, NY and serving job seekers across t...

In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Carrie-Lynn Hotson about interview preparation and common errors people make. See the video here: https://youtu.be/7zMxJI7wVR4. Carrie-Lynn holds (https://www.linkedin.com/in/carrie-lynn-hotson-45a56b191/) a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) from Carleton University in Criminology and has a postgraduate certificate in Human Resources Manage...

In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Madelaine Claire Weiss about peak performance decision making and the impact of decision making on work and life. See the video here: https://youtu.be/guajOA9-xJk. Madelaine Claire Weiss, LICSW, MBA, BCC (https://www.linkedin.com/in/madelaineweiss/) is a Harvard trained Licensed Psychotherapist, Mindset Expert, and Board-Certified Ex...

In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Blaine McKee & Hollis Scarborough about how to know your collaborations work. See the video here: https://youtu.be/ggjWnDgGpf8. Blaine McKee and Hollis Scarborough are best friends and founders of Hullabaloo Book Company. Over 25 years of friendship, they embarked upon varied and sometimes eclectic career paths leading to their most...

In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Kathryn Hutchison and Dan Hogancamp about team culture and what it’s like to be a small organization that drives innovation within a larger company. See the video here: https://youtu.be/Yxa34UxPJiM. Kathryn Hutchison (https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathrynhutchison/) is the Senior Director for Threadsy.com, one of the nation’s leading o...

In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Dr. Anthony Harris about how businesses can have workplace safety within the realm of new COVID strains and mandates. See the video here: https://youtu.be/5_ve0DO2ocU. Dr. Anthony Harris, M.D., M.B.A., M.P.H., (https://www.linkedin.com/in/harrisan/) is the Owner of HFit Health and the former Chief Innovation Officer and Medical Direc...

In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Darby Vannier about the power of past experience to current and future success. See the video here: https://youtu.be/ZvuSCGN6jHI. Darby Vannier (https://www.linkedin.com/in/darbyvannier/) has over 20 years of experience in leadership development and strategic consulting. He has led effective teams of more than a 100 employees, coache...

In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Sri Chellappa about how the Japanese philosophy of Ikigai can be applied to the workplace. See the video here: https://youtu.be/BVQTYOaQqpA. Sri Chellappa (https://www.linkedin.com/in/srikantchellappa/) is the President and Co-Founder of Engagedly, a people strategy platform software that redefines performance appraisals by simplifyi...

In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Eric Pliner about key principles leaders should use to guide their decision making. See the video here: https://youtu.be/5WuhZbEmflI. With more than twenty years’ experience in leadership development, organizational culture, and strategic diversity and inclusion initiatives, Eric Pliner (https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericpliner/) was a...

In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Kevin Krenitsky M.D. about his book, The Still Point: The Simplicity of Spiritual Enlightenment. See the video here: https://youtu.be/3p0P0FsT3Jc. Kevin Krenitsky M.D. (https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-krenitsky-m-d-0267969/) is an experienced executive with a demonstrated record of success working in the biotechnology and diagnosti...

In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Victoria Dew about employee experience communication and employee value proposition. See the video here: https://youtu.be/8MyD5LYeLs0. Victoria Dew, SCMP is the Founder& CEO of Dewpoint Communications, a firm focused on helping people-powered businesses to better communicate with their employees every day, and works with clients rang...

In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Bethany Snyder about using advocacy to grow your organization’s power and influence. See the video here: https://youtu.be/UNI9j4ZGdQ4. Bethany Snyder (www.linkedin.com/in/bethanysnyder) is the founder of Snyder Strategies, LLC, and a nonprofit advocacy strategist, enthusiast, and optimist. She works with nonprofit organizations to he...

In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Cyndi Lynne about how companies can support returning employees who've experienced a serious illness or chronic diagnosis. See the video here: https://youtu.be/bW_iUBuBW9k. With 25+ years of nursing experience and successfully navigating numerous health challenges of her own, Cyndi Lynne (https://www.linkedin.com/in/cyndilynne/) has...

In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Dane Espegard about creating and driving positive company culture. See the video here: https://youtu.be/9DbueUZSJ4o. Dane Espegard (https://www.linkedin.com/in/daneespegard/) is a culture consultant who teaches, assists and executes the implementation of a Culture centered around Dream Achieving. The system is bottom-up and puts the...

In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Bryna Haynes about the role of consciousness and self-inquiry in making the leap from being an expert to being a thought leader. See the video here: https://youtu.be/5ixiEqcpSRQ. Bryna Haynes (https://www.linkedin.com/in/bryna-haynes/) is the founder and CEO of WorldChangers Media. As a nationally-known book strategist, speaker, ghos...

In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Emily Sander about her book, Hacking Executive Leadership. See the video here: https://youtu.be/RkwhQ6DfUM0. Emily Sander is a C-Suite Executive and Founder of Next Level Coaching. As an ICF-Certified Coach, she guides clients towards new perspectives that enable them to adapt and evolve as leaders. She is the author of the book, Hac...

In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Janet Mertens about the new report from the Josh Bersin Company, The Definitive Guide to Recruiting: Human-Centered Talent Acquisition. See the video here: https://youtu.be/jjezALMbXUM. Some highlights from the report: The research, based on more than 600 responses from HR professionals around the world, found that old-style job post...