In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Jordan Burton about mastering the art of interviewing and tools and strategies for hiring exceptional talent. Jordan Burton has an unusual job—he’s a professional interviewer. Over the past 17 years, he has conducted several hundred multi- hour interviews with CEOs and other C-level candidates on behalf of major private equity firms and corporate Boards. He has leveraged his experiences to train the leadership teams of top VC/PE invest...
May 28, 2025•25 min•Ep. 321
In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Dennis S. Holland about the Net Connected Score, a new KPI for workplace culture. As CEO, Dennis is leading Quantum Connections into a new era of innovation, expansion, and transformation. Leveraging the organization’s 40-year history of clinical innovations and philanthropic successes, he is charting an exciting path of sustainable growth through the delivery of transformative relational competency programs to new markets including co...
May 21, 2025•26 min•Ep. 320
This article explores the critical importance of effective communication during organizational change, emphasizing that successful transformation requires more than simply announcing changes. It demonstrates how leaders must proactively build trust by explaining the rationale behind changes, addressing employee concerns with empathy, and fostering two-way communication throughout the process. Drawing on research and real-world examples, the authors illustrate how transparency helps overcome natu...
May 16, 2025•9 min•Ep. 329
In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with David Gray about empower your team. David Gray is the CEO of FedUp Foods, a leading external manufacturer for functional, flavorful beverages in North America. An innovator in his field, David leverages his wealth of experience to help companies grow in a way that positively impacts society and the environment. David’s work as a CEO centers around his commitment to community, culture and continual learning. David is a Six Sigma trained...
May 14, 2025•27 min•Ep. 319
In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Cameron Herold about evolving your team so that it doesn't need a "tie-breaker". Cameron Herold has decades of experience in operations, scalability, company culture, and so much more. Cameron Herold, founder of the COO Alliance and the Invest In Your Leaders course, is known as the "CEO Whisperer" for helping top businesses like Sprint Telecom and a Middle Eastern monarchy double their profits and revenue within three years. Starting ...
May 07, 2025•26 min•Ep. 318
In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Kelli Thompson about shifting from a doer to a leader mindset. Kelli Thompson is an award-winning executive coach and speaker who is on a mission to advance women to the rooms where decisions are made. She has coached and trained thousands of women to trust themselves, lead with more confidence, and create a career they love. She is the founder of the Clarity & Confidence Women's Leadership Program, and a Stevie Award winner for Wo...
May 01, 2025•26 min•Ep. 316
In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Kendall Wallace about building team cohesion. Kendall Wallace is a master at creating meaningful experiences that make you feel more alive, connected with yourself, with nature, and with one another. She creates movie-like magical moments not on a screen but in real life. After reading Eat, Pray, Love, she traveled the world by herself for 2 years. For the past decade, she has thrown herself into personal growth. She went from waitress...
Apr 30, 2025•27 min•Ep. 315
In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Cyriel Kortleven about making change simple. For more than 20 years, Cyriel Kortleven has been inspiring organizations like IKEA, NASA and Unilever to approach Change with courage, confidence and enthusiasm. His pragmatic advice has earned him the nickname The Simplifier. In an increasingly complex world, we need new simple perspectives to enable us to navigate uncertainty and to turn problems into opportunities. Check out all of the p...
Apr 29, 2025•25 min•Ep. 314
In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with John Addison about his book, Turn Your Fear Into Fuel. In 2015, John Addison retired as co-CEO of Primerica, one of the world's largest financial services companies. Today, he shares his servant-leader ethos as a sought-after keynote speaker and leadership consultant. Through his consulting business, Addison Leadership Group, John utilizes over four decades of stories from his own life to encourage people to embrace leadership as a ser...
Apr 25, 2025•34 min•Ep. 317
In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Raphael Williams and Kavita Singh Gilchrist about empowering resilience and nurturing motivation and self-care amid DEI challenges. Raphael Williams, WELL AP, serves as Senior A&D Manager for Allsteel, a leading innovator in workplace furnishings and architectural product solutions. He also serves as Equity Council Co-Chair for the International Interior Design Association’s New York Chapter (IIDA NY). He aspires to educate and inf...
Apr 24, 2025•30 min•Ep. 313
In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Patrick Hardy about engaging your employees in disaster planning and response. Patrick Hardy is founder and CEO of Hytropy Disaster Management™, the largest full-service small business disaster management company in the US. A Certified Emergency Manager®, Certified Risk Manager®, Master Business Continuity Professional®, and a FEMA Master of Continuity® he has extensive experience working in the public, private and non-profit sectors i...
Apr 23, 2025•30 min•Ep. 308
In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Dr. Ishan Shivanand about dealing with workplace stress and burnout. Dr. Ishan Shivanand is bringing forth what is unknown about yoga. An acclaimed mental health researcher and professor, Dr. Shivanand is the founder of “Yoga of Immortals,” an evidence-based mental resilience meditation program for holistic well- being. The program has been clinically proven to reverse anxiety (75%), depression (72%), and insomnia (82%), and improve ov...
Apr 22, 2025•21 min•Ep. 311
In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Chris Harper about a transparent and ethical background check process. Chris Harper, CEO and Co-founder of ZippedScript, is a visionary entrepreneur with over a decade of leadership experience. Chris's entrepreneurial journey has been defined by innovation, ambition, and resilience. From launching his first business in his teens to leading ZippedScript's game-changing education verification platform, he has consistently turned bold ide...
Apr 18, 2025•23 min•Ep. 312
In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith about her book, Being Fully Known: The Joyful Satisfaction of Beholding, Becoming, and Belonging. Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith is a Board-Certified internal medicine physician, speaker, and award-winning author. She is an international well-being thought-leader featured in numerous media outlets including Prevention, MSNBC, Women’s Day, FOX, Fast Company, Psychology Today, INC, CNN Health, and TED.com. She is the a...
Apr 17, 2025•25 min•Ep. 309
In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Thomas Douglas about the importance of culture and people in achieving business excellence. Thomas Douglas's remarkable trajectory at JMARK began in 1997, shortly after his notable tenure in the Navy. His early days as a level-1 engineer laid the groundwork for his eventual acquisition of the company in 2001. In a bold move, Tom downsized to a core team of six, a pivotal step that catalyzed JMARK’s growth into a leading MSP with over 1...
Apr 16, 2025•23 min•Ep. 306
In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Paul Epstein about how to win Monday's. Paul Epstein has spent nearly 15 years as a professional sports executive for multiple NFL and NBA teams, a global sports agency, and the NFL league office, where he has broken every premium revenue metric in Super Bowl history, opened a billion-dollar stadium, and founded the San Francisco 49ers Talent Academy, where he became known as the “Why Coach”. Check out all of the podcasts in the HCI Po...
Apr 15, 2025•22 min•Ep. 305
In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Mark Newman about empowering leaders through clear and immediate impact. Mark Newman is the Founder and CEO of Nomi Health. In addition to Nomi, Mark is a prolific investor, advisor, board director and founder of HR tech, Healthcare and AI focused companies. Previously, Mark was founder and CEO of HireVue (acquired by the Carlyle Group in 2019) where he pioneered the development of video and artificial intelligence based assessment and...
Apr 11, 2025•24 min•Ep. 301
In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Norman Wolfe about his book, The Living Organization: Transforming Business To Create Extraordinary Results. Norman is the founder and CEO of Quantum Leaders, a strategy execution consulting company. He is a recognized expert in changing the way businesses work to more effectively and rapidly execute strategy. Check out all of the podcasts in the HCI Podcast Network !...
Apr 10, 2025•26 min•Ep. 304
In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Hasan Merali about teamwork lessons we can learn from toddlers! Hasan Merali, MD, MPH, is an associate professor in the Department of Pediatrics, McMaster University and a pediatric emergency medicine physician at McMaster Children’s Hospital in Hamilton, Ontario. He received his medical degree from Harvard Medical School and Master of Public Health degree from Johns Hopkins University. His research focuses on child injury prevention i...
Apr 09, 2025•26 min•Ep. 303
In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Todd Davis about strategies for managing emotional tension during difficult conversations. TODD DAVIS is a senior consultant and thought leader at FranklinCovey. With over 35 years of experience in human resources, talent development and executive recruiting, Todd spent 18 years as Chief People Officer where he was responsible for global development in over 40 offices reaching 160 countries. Additionally, he authored and co-authored th...
Apr 08, 2025•27 min•Ep. 302
In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Lynn Blades about her book, THE QUIET BURN: The Ambitious Woman’s Guide To Recognizing And Preventing Burnout. Lynn Blades is the founder of Legacy Leadership, an executive leadership consultancy, and a dedicated DEI advocate. She has strived to cultivate a 21st century leadership workforce that truly reflects the diversity of our society. Blades is a distinguished Marshall Goldsmith elite executive coach with two decades of experience...
Apr 07, 2025•27 min•Ep. 310
In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Phillip B. Wilson about the red flags that a leadership crisis is on the horizon for your organization. Phillip B. Wilson is the founder of Approachable Leadership, where he and his team help clients thrive and create extraordinary workplaces. He is a national expert on leadership, labor relations, and creating positive workplaces. Phil is the author of several books and articles, including Left of Boom (reached #2 on Amazon's Hot HR B...
Apr 04, 2025•26 min•Ep. 307
In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Mark Herschberg about what AI means for the labor market. Mark Herschberg is a transformational CTO with three degrees from MIT and multiple patents in AI and cybersecurity. Mark has spent his career launching and fixing new ventures from startups to Fortune 500s, working in cybersecurity, digital media, healthcare, online marketplaces, and he’s tracked criminals and terrorists on the dark web. Mark has also taught at MIT’s famed Caree...
Apr 03, 2025•23 min•Ep. 300
In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Dr. Bijoy John about how quality sleep leads to increased productivity, energy, and overall happiness. Dr. Bijoy John is a Board-Certified physician and practicing sleep specialist, with more than 25 years of experience. He has seen firsthand the struggle many have with sleep and how these challenges impact the entire family. Check out all of the podcasts in the HCI Podcast Network !...
Apr 02, 2025•26 min•Ep. 299
In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Lori Saitz about integrating gratitude and mindfulness to transform corporate environments. Lori Saitz is the founder and CEO of Zen Rabbit and host of the podcast “Fine is a 4-Letter Word.” As the CEO of a forward-thinking health and wellness company, she is dedicated to guiding corporations toward nurturing healthier, more productive work environments. With a comprehensive background in wellness strategies and employee engagement, he...
Apr 01, 2025•23 min•Ep. 298
In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Kelly L. Campbell about trauma-informed leadership. Kelly L. Campbell (they/them) a Trauma-Informed Leadership Coach to emerging and established leaders who want to live, lead and love with more confidence and freedom. They are the author of HEAL TO LEAD: Revolutionizing Leadership through Trauma Healing (Wiley, 2024). As a sacred healing practitioner, Reiki Master and Cuddle Therapist, they work one-on-one with those who have experien...
Mar 27, 2025•26 min•Ep. 295
In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Adele Gambardella and Chip Massey about what most convincing people do to forge a lasting bond. Adele Gambardella, honored as “a woman who means business,” has over 20 years of experience owning and managing her own private Top PR firm in Washington DC. She has run PR campaigns for US President Joe Biden, the CEO of Lockheed Martin Marillyn Hewson, and many more. Adele has spearheaded major crisis PR campaigns for brands such as SAP, V...
Mar 26, 2025•26 min•Ep. 296
In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Therese Gopaul-Robinson about pushing through fear to create the future you want. Therese Gopaul-Robinson is a leadership consultant and dynamic keynote speaker, with more than 20 years of experience in enhancing healthcare organizational cultures. She is known for inspiring healthcare leaders and teams to move beyond the unique challenges of their industry and overcome limiting beliefs to level-up their skills and embrace new opportun...
Mar 25, 2025•25 min•Ep. 294
In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Nat Greene about what young adults need to excel in careers and leadership in the middle 21st century. Nat Greene is the founder of Futures Forge, which helps gifted students develop the skills they need to excel in their careers, but are missing from traditional curricula. Nat studied undergrad at Oxford, founded and led Stroud International, a boutique management consulting firm, and has written books on problem-solving and political...
Mar 20, 2025•26 min•Ep. 290
In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Fletcher Wimbush about how AI is revolutionizing talent acquisition. With a record of assisting more than 2,000 companies win at hiring and conducting over 10,000 candidate interviews, Fletcher Wimbush is at the forefront of solving the complex hiring challenges that businesses face today. Fletcher is revolutionizing hiring practices through executive education, advanced hiring software tools, and bespoke Fractional Talent Acquisition ...
Mar 19, 2025•26 min•Ep. 293
