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 been featured on Forbes, The Wall Street Journal, Insider, Medium, Spike TV, 97.1 AMP Radio and man...
Oct 06, 2020•30 min•Ep. 1
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 HR Podcasts: https://blog.feedspot.com/hr_podcasts/ ; Ranked in the Top 15 Talent Management Podcast...
Oct 06, 2020•6 min
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 collaboratively with clients, he decreases the distance between them and their next success. He has a depth of...
Oct 06, 2020•31 min•Ep. 30
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.be/_8OD0WhQtgs. Ranked in the Top 15 Personal Development and Self-Improvement Podcasts: https:...
Oct 05, 2020•31 min•Ep. 29
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 Responsibility for Your Own Success, who helps successful leaders raise their visibility and value in ...
Oct 05, 2020•25 min•Ep. 28
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 Professional. She’s led international teams across Greater China, Mexico, the U.K., and the U.S. to expand int...
Oct 05, 2020•31 min•Ep. 27
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. Here are some ways to keep growing without leaving your company. Whitney Johnson, an executive coach and...
Oct 04, 2020•19 min•Ep. 26
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 progress. She illustrates (sometimes counterintuitively) how the best partners aren’t echo chambers -- an...
Oct 03, 2020•25 min•Ep. 25
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 architect, entrepreneur and master marketer. He remains a wannabe painter and pianist and continues to...
Oct 02, 2020•33 min•Ep. 24
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 15 years, with his unique blend of insightful psychological and business perspectives, Peter has help...
Oct 01, 2020•28 min•Ep. 23
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 education on responders, as well as the impact of servant leadership on organizations and individuals. He is t...
Oct 01, 2020•32 min•Ep. 22
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 executive-level engagement strategies including strengths-based leadership and succession management...
Sep 30, 2020•32 min•Ep. 21
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: Angela Schill, Visiting Assistant Professor, Organizational Leadership, UVU Maureen Andrade, Professor of...
Sep 30, 2020•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 20
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 global pharmaceutical executive experience (Pfizer, Merck, Allergan and more). As a Gallup Certified Stre...
Sep 29, 2020•32 min•Ep. 19
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’ experience in learning and development, e-learning management, leadership, change management, diversity...
Sep 29, 2020•31 min•Ep. 18
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 and The Good Men Project. Using his experience from over two decades of leadership in both retail busi...
Sep 28, 2020•32 min•Ep. 17
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 explain why women remain so dramatically underrepresented in the senior ranks of most companies, and you...
Sep 27, 2020•17 min•Ep. 16
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 social scientists know but most managers don't: Traditional rewards aren't always as effective as we think....
Sep 26, 2020•34 min•Ep. 15
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 make better hires. Founded in 2006, the company touts over 20 million assessments administered g...
Sep 25, 2020•25 min•Ep. 14
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 companies on how to improve their bottom line by improving their culture, and recently launched the...
Sep 24, 2020•36 min•Ep. 13
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, organizations as bundles of capabilities, and the why of work. See the video here: https://youtu.b...
Sep 22, 2020•51 min•Ep. 12
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 mental strength takes practice, and involves overcoming our natural anxieties so we can handle difficul...
Sep 22, 2020•16 min•Ep. 11
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 North Carolina, and he’s done it all: launched several businesses, joined the leadership team at a s...
Sep 21, 2020•38 min•Ep. 10
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, Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg looks at why a smaller percentage of women than men reach the top of their pr...
Sep 19, 2020•33 min•Ep. 9
In this HCI Podcast episode, I pay tribute to an American icon, Ruth Bader Gibsburg, who passed away this evening. I share her famous oral argument in front of the U.S. Supreme Court, Frontiero v. Richardson, on January 17, 1973. Her powerful argument, and the Court's decision, changed the very fabric of U.S. society. 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:...
Sep 19, 2020•14 min•Ep. 8
In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Westover talks with Anthony J. Placek about people and leadership development. See the video here: https://youtu.be/MZrLG2YpTDk. Anthony J. Placek (www.linkedin.com/in/anthony-placek) is an expert in the fields of leadership development, culture transformation, and operational consulting. He has over 15 years of experience as a strategic operations leader and proven success in growing and scaling and healthcare operations, improving quality, profitability, and st...
Sep 18, 2020•25 min•Ep. 7
In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Westover talks with Stu Minshew about overcoming workplace mental challenges (fear, anxiety, & burnout) as a leader. See the video here: https://youtu.be/5guYZptnj5w. Stu Minshew (https://www.linkedin.com/in/stuminshew/) is Founder and CEO of The Thoughtful Entrepreneur, where he coaches exhausted & overwhelmed entrepreneurs to create balance in their lives. He is also a facilitator for CO.STARTERS, a program that equips aspiring entrepreneurs to turn the...
Sep 18, 2020•28 min•Ep. 6
In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Westover talks with Laurina Esposito about succeeding as a women executive in a male-dominated industry. See the video here: https://youtu.be/bDg0K3Tr-3Y. Laurina Esposito (www.LinkedIn.com/in/laurinaesposito) is the CEO of EspoResto and the founder of Women in Porsche. Laurina has a background is in the fashion world, as well as in music performance- living a jet-setting life and career in the high end fashion industry prior to working with Porsche Cars, and als...
Sep 16, 2020•28 min•Ep. 5
In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Westover talks with Charlie Hartwell about fostering your personal transformation and waking up your authentic self. See the video here: https://youtu.be/cJRZ96genZ8. Charlie Hartwell (https://www.linkedin.com/in/charliehartwell/) is the Managing Partner of Bridge Builders Collaborative, a group of highly successful investors who have been investing in start-up companies in the space of mental wellness, consciousness, and spirituality. A Harvard Business School g...
Sep 16, 2020•28 min•Ep. 4
In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Westover talks with Jarrod Haning about leveraging healthy mindset to increase productivity and leadership. See the video here: https://youtu.be/JI3A0RYdEk8. Award winning speaker featured on ABC Nightline for his Real Estate investing and TEDx for his Performance Coaching, Jarrod Haning (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jarrod-haning-5831578/) specializes in a Nobel Nominated process that allows you to access your next breakthrough on demand by learning to think at a...
Sep 15, 2020•24 min•Ep. 3
