Human Capital Leadership

In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Roger Nairn about how and why companies should start and measure the ROI of their own podcast. See the video here: https://youtu.be/247drDSlIHw. Roger Nairn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/rogernairn604/) is a lateral thinker, problem solver, strategist and finder of new ways. He believes in the power of the happy customer and spent yea...

In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Rod Khleif about the psychology of success. See the video here: https://youtu.be/Hi3agH6dovw. Rod Khleif (https://www.linkedin.com/in/rodkhleif/) is a multiple business owner and philanthropist who is passionate about business, high performance, real estate and giving back. As one of the country's top business, real estate and peak p...

In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Luis Merchan about the shifting human capital strategy and acquiring talent in the cannabis industry. See the video here: https://youtu.be/V6I2qakPnaw. Luis Merchan (https://www.linkedin.com/in/merchanluis), President and CEO of Flora Growth Corp., is a New York & Miami -based executive with over a decade of proven experience in ente...

In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Paul Szyarto about AI, deep machine learning, and digital transformation for the future of work. See the video here: https://youtu.be/vRmDu6zQ_B8. Paul Szyarto (https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulszyarto/) is Chief Strategy Officer BOSS AI, Owner of PSG, and Managing Partner A2E. He is an Oxford University and Wharton Business School ed...

In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Scott Novis about using video games to engage workers and build organizational culture in a remote work environment. See the video here: https://youtu.be/od5ebSNyT9U. Since Scott Novis (https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottnovis/) started working GameTruck in 2005, he always felt video games could be a great way to create and enhance fri...

In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Alex Draper about creating the people first and human-centric workplace. See the video here: https://youtu.be/PtRjLskJMuU. Alex Draper (https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-draper/) started life as a trainee school teacher in the UK. In 2002 he moved into adult education joining a global leadership training organization. In 2015, Alex fo...

In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with David Edwards about taking the gamesmanship out of management and leadership and replacing it with authenticity and transparency. See the video here: https://youtu.be/Ooy5rOndmNI. David Edwards (www.linkedin.com/in/david-r-edwards-55ab3450) worked in health care for 35 years. He took what he learned as a CFO, COO, and CEO and built o...

In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Ken Lindner about his book, ASPIRE HIGHER: How to Find the Love, Positivity, and Purpose to Elevate Your Life and the World. See the video here: https://youtu.be/yTCBk8m8kjo. Ken Lindner is the proud founder of POSITIVE LIFE CHOICE PSYCHOLOGY™ and the POSITIVE LIFE CHOICE PSYCHOLOGY LIFESTYLE™. Ken graduated from Harvard University,...

In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Becca Powers about the power of AND - how replacing your "ors" with "and" creates more expansion in your life. See the video here: https://youtu.be/08XCmFKow94. Becca Powers (https://www.linkedin.com/in/beccapowers1313/) is an award-winning hi-tech sales executive and motivational speaker. With over 20 years of experience, her career...

In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with DanRam about Adaptability Quotient (AQ), the new superpower. See the video here: https://youtu.be/mQ6pc4lpjns. DanRam (https://www.linkedin.com/in/iamdanram/) travels the globe as an Event MC & Speaker at over 100 events a year. Hosting changemakers like President Barack Obama, billionaire founders Sir Richard Branson and Reid Hoffma...

In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Robert Overweg about the ability to adapt and change perspective in a world that is constantly changing. See the video here: https://youtu.be/S04LNbxIIIY. Robert Overweg (https://www.linkedin.com/in/robertoverweg/) is the founder of the Adaptable Mindset program. He and his team empower people to develop their own Adaptable Mindset,...

In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Maxine L. Johnson about the 5 critical components for creating global communities of change. See the video here: https://youtu.be/59eLUn0frvM. Maxine L. Johnson (https://www.linkedin.com/in/maxjohns/) is an author, co-author, certified life coach, transformation specialist and expert speaker serving professional women who are purpose...

In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Ted May about the importance of executive presence and overcoming presentation panic. See the video here: https://youtu.be/NlxdkRi0k1A. Ted May (https://www.linkedin.com/in/ted-may-a6b0166/) specializes in Executive Presence and Presentation development. He is an Affiliated Faculty member in three Master's degree programs at George M...

In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Andrew Amann about preparing your teams for unexpected circumstances. See the video here: https://youtu.be/JMvVGAR2wGg. Since co-founding NineTwoThree Venture Studio in 2012, Andrew Amann (https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewamann/) has helped launch countless ventures for clients and emerging companies and turned his business into one...

In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Cory Hyme about emerging trends with distributed teams in the future of work. See the video here: https://youtu.be/mrGTAKWWbKQ. Cory Hymel (https://www.linkedin.com/in/cory-hymel/) leads all things Web3 as the Director of Blockchain at Gigster, a company dedicated to helping businesses develop software applications with the speed of...

In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Murray Sabrin about his book, Navigating the Boom/Bust Cycle: An Entrepreneur’s Survival Guide. See the video here: https://youtu.be/EgcnQxCYnhI. Murray Sabrin, PhD, (https://www.linkedin.com/in/murray-sabrin-46190439/) is emeritus professor of finance at Ramapo College of New Jersey. Sabrin was the New Jersey Libertarian Party nomin...

In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Stephen Halasnik about accepting change, scaling your business, and lessons in leadership. See the video here: https://youtu.be/Go6Ws530OUU. Stephen Halasnik (https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephen-halasnik/) is a serial entrepreneur that has built 7 companies over the last 25 years with yearly revenue in the $5 million-$20 million rang...

In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Don Ransdell and Dan Barker about organizational change and how building consensus/direction takes notable leadership. See the video here: https://youtu.be/JQMPAcSQdxs. Don Ransdell is a Senior Executive with deep experience in providing strategic, fiscal, and operational leadership. Dan Barker is a proven executive with SaaS sales,...

In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Eric D. Brotman about employee financial wellness and the long-term success for the business. See the video here: https://youtu.be/IzmLM80rnlk. Eric D. Brotman, CFP®, AEP®, CPWA® (https://www.linkedin.com/in/ebrotman/) is Chief Executive Officer of BFG Financial Advisors. He began his financial planning practice in 1994 and founded B...

In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Deepa Purushothaman about how women of color can redefine identity and power in the workforce. See the video here: https://youtu.be/5uIv4xXnvlY. Deepa Purushothaman (https://www.linkedin.com/in/deepapuru/) is the co-founder of nFormation which provides brave, safe, new space for professional women of color and a Women and Public Poli...

In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Michael Unbroken about how to own your story and stand out in the marketplace. See the video here: https://youtu.be/BbZRXa3aeeI. Michael Unbroken (https://www.linkedin.com/in/traumasurvivormentorandcoach/) is an entrepreneur, coach, podcast host, award-winning speaker, best-selling author, and advocate for adult survivors of childhoo...

In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Chase Garbarino about how the role HR manager has changed with the shift to a hybrid work culture. See the video here: https://youtu.be/w9YMsfw6A08. Chase Garbarino (https://www.linkedin.com/in/chasegarbarino/) is the co-founder and CEO of HqO. Previously, Chase was the co-founder and CEO of AmericanInno where he helped build a local...

In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Micah J. Wonjoon Kessel about leveraging a sense of belonging to shape an organization's bottom line. See the video here: https://youtu.be/DMatS9zyLcI. For nearly two decades, Micah J. Wonjoon Kessel (https://www.linkedin.com/in/micah-j-wonjoon-kessel-07723244/) has designed empathic experiences applying research on the science of em...

In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Erin Urban about leadership wellbeing and strategies to gain more clarity and confidence. See the video here: https://youtu.be/gGY1GT1tiDY. Erin Urban (https://www.linkedin.com/in/erinurban/) is a certified Leadership & Career Accelerator Coach helping emerging and evolving leaders gain more confidence and clarity to elevate their ca...

In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Carol Sanford about a regenerative paradigm and practice in organizations, roles in society and personal life. See the video here: https://youtu.be/uAPo-9MgyBc. Carol Sanford (https://www.linkedin.com/in/carolsanfordkeynote/) is a consistently positive contrarian working side by side with Fortune 500 and new paradigm executive teams...