Human Capital Leadership

In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Liz Kislik about how conflict-averse leaders can deal with conflict responsibly. See the video here: https://youtu.be/5tiHY_7GNzs. Liz Kislik (https://www.linkedin.com/in/lizkislik/) is a management consultant and executive coach, and a frequent contributor to Harvard Business Review and Forbes. Her TEDx “Why There’s So Much Conflict...

In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Kirby Ingles about developing genuine workplace relationships for personal and organizational success. See the video here: https://youtu.be/2PC5E3h8QFg. Kirby Ingles (https://www.linkedin.com/in/kirbyingles/) provides high-potential, busy corporate professionals with results-driven, laser-focused coaching in 30-minutes sessions. His...

In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover with Ken Knorr about how to intentionally build your company culture. See the video here: https://youtu.be/UE9TnPRT9hE. Ken Knorr (https://www.linkedin.com/in/kknorr/) is CEO and founder of the white label digital marketing company “That Company”. Yes, the company name is literally That Company. For over a decade he’s built a company that suppo...

In this HCI Podcast "Throwback Tuesday" episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Dr. Scott Christianson about artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning and implications for students and universities, employees and employers, and how it will impact the future of work (originally aired on June 3, 2020). See the video here: https://youtu.be/oppi9qrRPkQ.  Scott Christianson (https://www.li...

In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover shares a recent article he and several of his colleagues published in HR.com's Leadership Excellence magazine. The the article and the full issue here: http://design.hr.com/ExcellenceEssentials/LE/2020/November/page_1.html. Maureen Snow Andrade is a professor in the Organizational Leadership Department at Utah Valley University. She has an EdD...

In this HCI "Inc. Insights" Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover explores Srikumar Rao's recent Inc. video, "To Become an Inspiring Leader Don't Even Try." See the video and details here: https://youtu.be/RvvLXGZxGXg. Video Overview: "Author Srikumar Rao believes if you want to become an inspiring leader you should stop focusing on leadership and discover sincere personal inspiration. Then yo...

In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover briefly describes the results of the 2020 U.S. Presidential Election (particularly for the benefit of HCI's international listeners). Ranked in the Top 10 Performance Management Podcasts: https://blog.feedspot.com/performance_management_podcasts/ ; Ranked in the Top 10 Workplace Podcasts: https://blog.feedspot.com/workplace_podcasts/ ; Ranked i...

In this "HBR Minute" HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover explores the recent HBR video, "The Explainer: Solving Problems by Starting with the Worst Idea Possible." See the video and details here: https://youtu.be/XOA6s6YCKnQ. Video Overview: "Sometimes wrong thinking can lead to the right answer. There are many creative tools a designer uses to think differently, but none is more counter...

As part of our "Inspiring TED Talks" series, spotlighting can't-miss TED Talks and their key takeaways, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover explores Yves Morieux's famous 2013 TED Talk, " As Work Gets More Complex, Six Rules to Simplify."  See the video and details here: https://www.ted.com/talks/yves_morieux_as_work_gets_more_complex_6_rules_to_simplify?language=en Video Overview: "Everyone knows that a sta...

In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Michael Parker about becoming a positive influence leader. See the video here: https://youtu.be/3okCXS0LmbU. Michael Parker (https://www.linkedin.com/in/parkermichaelp/) is a senior executive with over 26 years of experience and success in financial services. His areas of expertise include, strategic growth, business development, rel...

As part of our "Forbes Feature" series, spotlighting thought-provoking Forbes videos and their key takeaways, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover explores Kathy Caprino's recent Forbes video, "How To Find A Supportive Manager Using Ten Important Questions." See the video and details here: https://youtu.be/O-rMMQUbByM. Video Overview: "Leadership involves embracing new strategies and approaches that allow man...

In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover shares his recent presentation as part of the UVU Provost COVID-19 Academic Seminar series. See the video here: https://youtu.be/JsXqMpWTOM4. Consider how the nature of work has shifted over the past 50 years. With increased globalization, rapid technological advancement, and a shift in economic composition, the average jobs today look very lit...

In this HCI Podcast "Throwback Tuesday" episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Dr. Frederick White about the verticals of power, sycophant syndrome, and how both harm organizations, with a special focus on Vladimir Putin's Russia and the higher education context (originally aired June 8, 2020). See the video here: https://youtu.be/hUcCLAtxL8A. Dr. Frederick H. White (https://www.linkedin.com...

In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Thalma E. Lobel about her book, Whatever Works: The Small Cues That Make a Surprising Difference in our Success at Work—and How to Create a Happier Office. See the video here: https://youtu.be/HF2VQ5iVYTs. Thalma E. Lobel is an internationally recognized psychologist who has served as the chair at the School of Psychological Sciences...

In this HCI "Inc. Insights" Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover explores Simon Sinek's recent Inc. video, "Want to Become a Great Leader? Act Like a Student, Not an Expert." See the video and details here: https://youtu.be/sXhagdV2Ug8. Video Overview: "Simon Sinek, bestselling author of Start With Why, explains that leadership isn't a rank you achieve. It's a skill you need to practice your...

In this "HBR Minute" HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover explores Dan Richards' recent HBR video, "#1 Key to Motivation." See the video and details here: https://youtu.be/cC74Xde1FVU. Video Overview: "In a multi-year study, researchers at the Harvard Business School first asked 600 managers from dozens of different companies to rank the impact of five factors that are normally associated...

As part of our "Inspiring TED Talks" series, spotlighting can't-miss TED Talks and their key takeaways, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover explores Dr. Julia Milner's famous 2019 TED Talk, " The surprising truth in how to be a great leader." See the video and details here: https://www.ted.com/talks/julia_milner_the_surprising_truth_in_how_to_be_a_great_leader Video Overview: "The surprising truth in how to...

In this HCI podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Shonna Waters about uncertainty, resilience, and employee wellbeing. See the video here: https://youtu.be/63mo9wiN6bo. BetterUp VP of Behavioral Science, Shonna Waters (https://www.linkedin.com/in/shonna-waters-607a156/detail/photo/) is a PhD and Associate Certified Coach who has worked with leaders as a consultant and coach for over...

In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Yuri Kruman about fostering trust and empowering employees. See the video here: https://youtu.be/4rLzQzDaidc. Yuri Kruman (linkedin.com/in/yurikruman) is the Interim CHRO / Chief People Officer of Healthflex HHS and CEO of HR, Talent & Systems Consulting, an award-winning HR consultancy. A certified SHRM-SCP, he is likewise a sou...

In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover and Dr. Eric Russell continue their weekly servant leadership discussions and explore the concept of empathy in servant leadership. See the video here: https://youtu.be/Xn4s1HM03AA. Dr. Eric J. Russell is an Associate Professor in the Emergency Services department at UVU. His writings and research involve the influence of homeland security educ...

In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Daniel Sztutwojner about creating resiliency throughout your entire organization. See the video here: https://youtu.be/mFHZUjOeGvI. Daniel Sztutwojner (https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-sztutwojner-04b4002b) is Chief Customer Officer and Co-Founder of Beekeeper, a secure, mobile-first operational communications platform for frontlin...

In this HCI Podcast Season 10 Preview, I reflect on where we have come over the last eight seasons of the podcast and tease what will be coming in Season 10. Ranked in the Top 10 Performance Management Podcasts: https://blog.feedspot.com/performance_management_podcasts/ ; Ranked in the Top 10 Workplace Podcasts: https://blog.feedspot.com/workplace_podcasts/ ; Ranked in the Top 15 HR Podcasts: http...

In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Westover talks with John Laurito about leadership shifts, recognizing leadership potential, and keeping your A-players. See the video here: https://youtu.be/HA8H1PgEYec. For 20+ years, John Laurito (https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnlaurito/) has been leading organizations in the financial services industry. John has developed a reputation as a turnaround expert with...

As part of our "Forbes Minute" series, spotlighting thought-provoking Forbes videos and their key takeaways, Dr. Westover explores Kourtney Whitehead's recent Forbes video, "Mayor Tubbs: The Most Effective Act Of Leadership Is Listening." See the video and details here: https://youtu.be/8DEiT-BPMv0. Video Overview: "At 27, Stockton, CA's Michael Tubbs is the city's youngest-ever and first African-...

In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Westover talks with Gina DeLapa about the 7 C's of leadership. See the video here: https://youtu.be/nfgNKbRc52s. Gina DeLapa (https://www.linkedin.com/in/ginadelapa/) is the president of Thriving Cultures LLC and the author of Thriving at Work: Make Your Mark, Lead With Confidence, Stomp Out Drama, Get Home by 6:00. As a university career counselor, Gina DeLapa not...