Human Capital Leadership

In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Jose Berlanga about wins, losses, and the raw truth about business growth. At only four years old, Jose Berlanga found himself at death’s door following a devastating accident that left his body covered in third-degree burns. Determined not to let tragedies solely define his life story, Jose set out to make a name for himself. Jose has a...

In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Mosongo Moukwa about the importance of small moments that build confidence. Over his thirty-year career in senior leadership positions in R & D and operations with global companies, Mosongo Moukwa ( linkedin.com/in/mosongomoukwa ), PhD, MBA, has helped solve the world’s most important innovation challenges. His transformational leade...

In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Rich Russakoff about why CEOs burn out and self sabotage. Rich Russakoff ( https://www.linkedin.com/in/richrussakoff/) is an internationally acclaimed business coach, speaker, author, and serial entrepreneur. As President and CEO of ‘Coach to The Best’, Rich guides CEOs and entrepreneurs throughout the world. Rich is always in demand as...

In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Ginine Capozzi about Establishing ROTI™ (Return on Talent Investment). Ginine Capozzi ( https://www.linkedin.com/in/gininecapozzi/ ) is an L&D Consultant, Professional CoActive Coach, and Owner of KnowledgeForce Consulting. Ginine has made it her mission to revolutionize training solutions to power people and businesses. She is a han...

In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Luke Peters about strategies for hiring and nurturing top talent to create a dynamic team culture. Luke Peters ( https://www.linkedin.com/in/luke--peters/) is an accomplished entrepreneur and the former CEO of NewAir, a company he founded in 2001 and grew from a garage startup to a thriving business with over $600 million in cumulative s...

In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Cathy Wassenaar and David Berkal about the impact of acquisitions on company culture. Cathy Wassenaar ( https://www.linkedin.com/in/cathy-wassenaar-9622908b/ ) CEO of NCT | CaseWorks Software David Berkal ( https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidberkal/?originalSubdomain=ca) is the CEO of Banyan Software. He is an entrepreneur with experience...

In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Casey Freeman about the challenges the Gen Z workforce is currently facing. Casey Freeman ( https://www.linkedin.com/in/casey-freeman-/ ) is Global Sr. Director of Talent Management at WalkMe where she is responsible for the overarching employee lifecycle. Casey’s main focus is on organizational development, succession planning, leadersh...

In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Maria Kellis about aligning your career with your personal values. Maria Kellis ( https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariakellis)  is a celebrated strategist, mentor, and business consultant, blending technology and spirituality to help individuals and organizations realize their full potential. With a background in both tech startups and spiri...

In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Karen Ball about the Prosci ADKAR model of change management. Karen Ball ( https://www.linkedin.com/in/karenball26/ ) is a dynamic and collaborative organizational leader, instructor, and client advisor. She thrives on engaging and energizing individuals in diverse learning environments. She discovered her passion for the discipline of c...

In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Christopher Morrison about four core dimensions of team interaction: communicating, processing, deciding, and executing. Christopher Morrison is the Co-Founder and CEO of TeamDynamics ( www.teamdynamics.io ), a pioneering platform designed to enhance modern team collaboration through advanced personality assessments. Under Christopher's...

In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Jonathan Hunt Glassman and Joshua Lee about digital health innovations in addiction treatment. Jonathan Hunt Glassman - A healthcare entrepreneur and CEO of Oar Health, an addiction recovery platform that is revolutionizing the way people approach Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD) treatment. With over 15 years of experience in the healthcare in...

In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Ray Grady about best practices in scaling your freelance and contract workforces. Ray Grady, the CEO of Worksuite, brings over 20 years of experience in scaling high-growth B2B organizations, leading the company in designing and executing Worksuite’s vision, strategic growth plans, and company operations. Prior to joining Worksuite, Ray...

In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Scott Clancy about leadership development, talent management, and taking care of your team. Major General (ret) Clancy ( https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-clancy-leader-author-speaker-mentor-coach-3901115a/ ) served in multiple squadrons of the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) in the Canadian Armed Forces as a tactical helicopter pilot. A...

In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Simon T. Bailey about discovering your purpose through resilience in leadership. Simon T. Bailey is the world’s leading expert in Brilliance. His groundbreaking research,  State of Working America Report Thriving in Resilience and Brilliance ,   solidifies his insights in his 11th book,  Resilience@Work: How to Coach Yourself Into a Thri...

In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Brian Peckrill about ethical leadership in America. Brian Peckrill is executive director of the William G. McGowan Charitable Fund, leading all operations of the Fund. He previously served as the fellows program director, where he was responsible for the design and implementation of this forward-thinking, ethics-focused experience for to...

In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Darwin Shurig about nurturing trust and collaboration and the practical steps we can take to establish a psychologically safe team environment. Darwin Shurig ( https://www.linkedin.com/in/darwin-shurig-73258310/ ) is a seasoned entrepreneur and talent management expert, with a proven track record of delivering strategic value to medical...

In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Damon Lembi about the intersection of leadership and lifelong learning. Damon Lembi ( https://www.linkedin.com/in/damonlembi/) is a 2x bestselling author, the host of The Learn-It-All Podcast, and CEO of Learnit – a live learning platform that has upskilled over 2 million people. Drawing from his prior baseball career, Damon brings an at...

In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with David Sinkinson about the psychology of being a startup founder. David Sinkinson is a proven SaaS entrepreneur. David was the Co-Founder and CEO of AppArmor, the bootstrapped public safety software startup he led with his brother, Chris. AppArmor was purchased by Rave Mobile Safety in February of 2022 for $40 Million. Later in 2022, both...

In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Mike Kuczkowski about the most crucial leadership skills for the next decade. Mike Kuczkowski (https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-kuczkowski-8041581/) is the founder and CEO of Orangefiery, a strategy consulting and communications firm. With 30 years of experience in journalism, politics, public relations and management consulting, Mike be...

In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover and Dr. Angela Schill talks with Thomas Ng about empowering marginalized communities. Thomas Ng is the founder of Genashtim, a for-profit social enterprise that aims to empower marginalized communities, through specialization in eLearning, Digitalization, and ESG services. His remarkable journey began in 2008 when he embarked on a mission to provid...

In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Daniel Todd about fostering thriving company cultures. Daniel Todd is the CEO and Founder of Influence Mobile, a company that builds products that reward people for everyday activities, so everyone can live a Rewarded Life™. With over 25 years of experience in the online media and advertising industry, he has a proven track record of cre...

In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Shirley Engelmeier about building inclusive cultures to drive business success. Shirley Engelmeier ( https://www.linkedin.com/in/shirleyengelmeier/ ), founder of InclusionINC, has been a pioneer in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) for over 25 years. Since 2001, Shirley has guided Fortune 500 companies and emerging organizations in...

In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Thomas Gelmi about fostering a resilient environment within the workplace. For more than two decades, Thomas Gelmi ( https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomasgelmi/ ) has been an executive coach, facilitator, member of the Forbes Coaches Council, and sparring partner supporting leaders and teams in their development at various levels and in num...

In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Jessica Childress about how to report workplace misconduct, including discrimination, harassment, and bullying. Award-winning attorney Jessica Childress ( https://www.linkedin.com/in/childressjessica/)  is the author of Peace: Leaving a Toxic Workplace on Your Own Terms. Ms. Childress has practiced employment law for over eleven years, r...

In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with John 'JR' Rennie about transitioning from success to significance. As the founder of a 30+ year business software company, John 'JR' Rennie thought he was going to ride off into the sunset and retire. All that changed in 2015 when he founded BrushFires, which helps other discover their purpose. Check out all of the podcasts in the HCI Po...