Human Capital Leadership

As part of our new "Forbes Minute" series, spotlighting thought-provoking Forbes videos and their key takeaways, Dr. Westover explores Shiny Burcu Unsal's recent Forbes video, "3 Ways to Be Your Authentic Self."  See the full video and all of the details here: https://youtu.be/8DMF95rZ164. With an educational background from Harvard Business School, UCLA, University of Metaphysics, METU (MIT of Tu...

In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Westover talks with Shereen Thor about Impactful Executive Coaching for Successful Organizational Leadership. See the video here: https://youtu.be/D4uln2f13So. Shereen Thor (https://www.linkedin.com/in/shereenthor/) is an executive coach and the founder of Awaken The Rebel. A Professional Coaching company that takes an out of the box approach to leadership. She has...

In this HCI Podcast Season 9 Preview, I reflect on where we have come over the last eight seasons of the podcast and tease what will be coming in Season 9.  Ranked in the Top 15 Personal Development and Self-Improvement Podcasts: https://blog.feedspot.com/personal_development_podcasts/ ; Ranked in the Top 15 Leadership Podcasts: https://blog.feedspot.com/leadership_podcasts/ ; Ranked in the Top 15...

In this HCI Podcast "Throwback Tuesday" episode, Dr. Westover talks with Dr. David Yudis about successful talent management and development to drive organizational success (originally aired 6/11/2020). See the video here: https://youtu.be/nrrPtTgT890. David Yudis (https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidyudis/) is a relentless champion of organizational talent. He invests in people. In working collaborat...

In this HCI Podcast episode, we share Dr. Westover's recent appearance on the University of Applied Research & Development's Educator's Videocast (Auckland, New Zealand; https://uard.university/home/), where he talks about making a difference, the award-winning programs at UVU, and the local, national, and international impact his students are making in the world! See the video here: https://youtu...

In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Westover talks with Ed Evarts about leadership coaching, "playing the hand you have been dealt,” and the idea of "pausing is powerful. See the video here: https://youtu.be/weh2NvA3JZ4. Ed Evarts (https://www.linkedin.com/in/edevarts/) is a leadership coach, team coach, strategist, podcast host, and author of the book Drive Your Career: 9 High-Impact Ways to Take Re...

In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Westover talks with Jen Thornton about creating trust and safety in the workplace and avoiding the talent cliff. See the video here: https://youtu.be/jRLyHQnRkLY. Jen Thornton (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenniferrthornton/) has developed her expertise in Talent Strategy & Leadership Professional Development over her exciting 20+ year career as an HR Profession...

As part of our "HBR Minute" series, spotlighting thought-provoking HBR videos and their key takeaways, Dr. Westover explores Whitney Johnson's recent HBR video, "How and When to Disrupt Your Career, and Yourself."  See the full video and all of the details here: https://youtu.be/1wrQ6Msp7wM   Overview of video: "If you’re comfortable but bored at your current position, you’re in the danger zone. H...

As part of our "Inspiring TED Talks" series, spotlighting can't-miss TED Talks and their key takeaways, Dr. Westover explores Margaret Heffernan's famous 2012 TED Talk, "Dare to Disagree." See the video and details here: https://www.ted.com/talks/margaret_heffernan_dare_to_disagree. "Most people instinctively avoid conflict, but as Margaret Heffernan shows us, good disagreement is central to progr...

In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Westover talks with David Stone about overcoming anxiety for individual, team, and organizational success. See the video here: https://youtu.be/xtSKli7cVz4. David Stone is a transformational speaker and leader, dedicated to helping people overcome the anxieties, worries and self-doubts that keep us all from achieving our highest potential. He's been a successful ar...

In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Westover talks with Peter Stewart about becoming a complete leader during the pandemic.  See the video here: https://youtu.be/xeqEuVpHw0Y. Peter Stewart, PhD (https://www.linkedin.com/in/peter-stewart-phd/) is  Managing Partner at Stewart Leadership and an experienced business psychologist specializing in leadership consulting, coaching, and training. Over the last...

In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Westover and Dr. Russell continue their weekly servant leadership discussions and explore the concept of community building in servant leadership. See the video here: https://youtu.be/XZh0cp8NGMI.       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 edu...

In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Westover talks with Vibhas Ratanjee about leadership development and succession planning. See the video here: https://youtu.be/Tp4JR47V5GA. Vibhas Ratanjee (https://www.linkedin.com/in/vibhas-ratanjee-4a28a15/) is a Senior Practice Expert with Gallup, based in Gallup's Irvine, California office. Vibhas specializes in organizational development, culture change, and...

In this HCI Podcast episode, we share a panel discussion titled: "Ideological Pluralisms in the Workplace." See the video of the session here: https://youtu.be/xItyoTEAWtQ. This session was part of UVU's Center for the Study of Ethics "Ethics Awareness Week" programming, in conjunction with the Woodbury School of Business, held on Tuesday, September 29th from 2:30-3:45 pm.   Panelists include:  An...

In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Westover talks with Omar L. Harris about ending toxic leadership, Leadership 3.0, and servant leadership. See the video here: https://youtu.be/Sk4Coai9eL0. Omar L. Harris (https://www.linkedin.com/in/omarlharris/) is an Award-Winning Bestselling Author of 4 books, Intent Consulting LLC Founder, and Former General Manager (GM at GSK in Indonesia) with 20+ year globa...

In this HCI Podcast "Throwback Tuesday" episode, Dr. Westover talks with Dr. Steve Yacovelli about inclusive organizational cultures and consciously inclusive leadership (originally aired 6/29/2020). See the video here: https://youtu.be/BJwaApL81zE. Dr. Steve Yacovelli (https://www.linkedin.com/in/steveyacovelli/) is a hard working, creative, energetic professional with over twenty-five years’ exp...

In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Westover talks with Mitch Gray about the qualities and attributes of a successful organizational leader. See the video here: https://youtu.be/7TBec49pogQ.  Mitch Gray (http://linkedin.com/in/mitch-gray-a32439196) is a writer, speaker, podcaster and creator of Shift Culture Consultants. His work has been published in several publications including Addicted2Success a...

As part of our new "HBR Minute" series, spotlighting thought-provoking HBR videos and their key takeaways, Dr. Westover explores Robin Ely's recent HBR video, "The Culture of Overwork Hurts Everyone."  See the full video and all of the details here: https://youtu.be/jjRWaMCWs44.   Overview of clip: "The standard work/family narrative is an outdated excuse for what holds women back. Ask people to e...

As part of our new "Inspiring TED Talks" series, spotlighting can't-miss TED Talks and their key takeaways, Dr. Westover explores Dan Pink's famous 2009 TED Global Talk, "The Puzzle of Motivation."  See the full video and all of the details here: https://www.ted.com/talks/dan_pink_the_puzzle_of_motivation.   "Career analyst Dan Pink examines the puzzle of motivation, starting with a fact that soci...

In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Westover talks with Josh Millet about the importance of emotional intelligence (EI) in leadership and the modern workplace. See the video here: https://youtu.be/6DmBvZI8AsA. Josh Millet (https://www.linkedin.com/in/josh-millet-23ba192/) is the founder & CEO of Los Angeles-based Criteria, a pre-employment assessment company with a simple goal: to help organizations...

In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Westover talks with Bill Higgs about the importance of keeping a people-focus during a downturn. See the video here: https://youtu.be/_l0UILqj7Y4. Bill Higgs (https://www.linkedin.com/in/billhiggs-culturecodechampions/), an authority on corporate culture, is the ForbesBooks author of Culture Code Champions: 7 Steps to Scale & Succeed in Your Business. He trains...

In this HCI Podcast Throwback Tuesday episode (originally aired June 1, 2020), Dr. Westover talks with HR thought leader and influencer, Dr. Dave Ulrich. In their discussion, Dave shares his unique approach to HR and people management in organizations and he describes what he thinks organizational leaders are missing when it comes to their people. They also discuss the importance of growth mindset...

As part of our new "HBR Minute" series, spotlighting thought-provoking HBR videos and their key takeaways, Dr. Westover explores Amy Morin's recent HBR video, "How to Build Your Mental Strength."  See the full video and all of the details here: https://youtu.be/rxDjTyWRqDA.  Overview of clip: "First, realize there’s a difference between acting tough and actually being mentally strong. Developing m...

In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Westover talks with Benjamin Preston about developing collaborative and strengths-based teams. See the video here: https://youtu.be/KRSLRhlvjI8.  Benjamin Preston (https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjamin-j-preston/) is a marketer and business strategist with extensive experience in businesses of many different sizes and industries. He has an MBA from the University of...

As part of our new "Inspiring TED Talks" series, spotlighting can't-miss TED Talks and their key takeaways, Dr. Westover explores Sheryl Sandberg's famous 2010 TED Talk, "Why We Have Too Few Women Leaders."  See the full video and all of the details here: https://www.ted.com/talks/sheryl_sandberg_why_we_have_too_few_women_leaders.  "Why aren’t there more women in leadership? In this TED Talk, Face...