In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover shares his recent Forbes article, "The Benefits of Creating A Speak-Up Culture at Work." See the full article here: https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbescoachescouncil/2020/11/17/the-benefits-of-creating-a-speak-up-culture-at-work/?sh=7dd2b9cc34b1. Article overview: "As leaders, we can’t outsource our responsibility to be the architect our team’s inclusive culture and a dynamic speak-up environment, where everyone knows that their input is trul...
Nov 19, 2020•10 min•Ep. 30
In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Rod Robertson about the human vector, employee productivity, and company success. See the video here: https://youtu.be/auWjc8kx0Bs. Rod Robertson (www.briggscapital.com; https://www.linkedin.com/in/roderickrobertson/) is an international entrepreneur and co-author, with Oleg Kondrashov, of the book The Human Vector. Robertson is the owner of Briggs Capital, a boutique international investment bank. He has conducted business in over...
Nov 19, 2020•29 min•Ep. 29
As part of our "Forbes Feature" series, spotlighting thought-provoking Forbes videos and their key takeaways, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover explores the recent Forbes video, "The World's Most Powerful Women Define Power." See the video and details here: https://youtu.be/D3IzFbmYFsc. Video Overview: "Today's most dynamic female leaders open up on influence, impact and how they use their power." Ranked in the Top 10 Performance Management Podcasts: https://blog.feedspot.com/performance_management_podca...
Nov 18, 2020•13 min•Ep. 28
In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Magdalena Ciszewska about how the new hybrid work model could lead to fundamental changes to the workplace as we know it. See the video here: https://youtu.be/IAdoL-W6qQ8. Magdalena Ciszewska (https://www.linkedin.com/in/magdalenaciszewska/) has over 15 years of experience working for international advertising agencies like Saatchi & Saatchi, Publicis Chemistry London and Ogilvy Dublin, as well as SaaS companies. Although she h...
Nov 17, 2020•33 min•Ep. 27
In this HCI "Throwback Tuesday" Podcast episode, Dr. Westover talks with Chuen Chuen Yeo about leadership agility for personal and organizational development and growth (originally aired on June 4, 2020). Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/ZmPV47_luQk. Chuen Chuen Yeo (https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuen-chuen-yeo/) is a multi-award-winning executive coach who raises the quality of leadership in every organization by developing agility. Honored with accolades and praise for her outstanding wor...
Nov 17, 2020•36 min•Ep. 26
In this HCI "Inc. Insights" Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover explores Minda Zetlin's recent Inc. video, "What Leaders Can Learn From Narcissists, Manipulators and Psychopaths." See the video and details here: https://youtu.be/cRBLthkPbXs. Video Overview: "Inc.com columnist Minda Zetlin explains how dark qualities can bring you personal success." Minda Zetlin (https://www.linkedin.com/in/mindazetlin/) has more than 15 years' experience as an author, speaker and journalist. She specialize...
Nov 16, 2020•16 min•Ep. 25
In this "HBR Minute" HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover explores the recent HBR video, "The Explainer: What It Takes to Be a Great Leader." See the video and details here: https://youtu.be/LU84BFFqKvI. Video Overview: "“Level 5” leadership is about combining fierce resolve with personal humility. “Level 5” refers to the highest level in a hierarchy of executive capabilities. Leaders at the other four levels in the hierarchy can produce high degrees of success but not enough to elevate...
Nov 15, 2020•13 min•Ep. 24
As part of our "Inspiring TED Talks" series, spotlighting can't-miss TED Talks and their key takeaways, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover explores Pastor Rick Warren's famous 2006 TED Talk, "A Life of Purpose." See the video and details here: https://www.ted.com/talks/rick_warren_a_life_of_purpose. Video Overview: "His book, Purpose-Driven Life, has sold more than 30 million copies. The church he pastors, Saddleback Church, has more than 22,000 members. Clearly, Rick Warren understands a few things about...
Nov 14, 2020•40 min•Ep. 23
As part of our "Forbes Feature" series, spotlighting thought-provoking Forbes videos and their key takeaways, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover explores Julie Sweet's recent Forbes video, "Accenture CEO’s Advice To Women: Stand Out." See the video and details here: https://youtu.be/KHq_EDi2PE8. Video Overview: "Lessons in reinvention, self-confidence and the power of embracing your fears from Julie Sweet, CEO of Accenture North America." Julie Sweet (https://www.linkedin.com/in/julie-sweet/) is chief exe...
Nov 13, 2020•18 min•Ep. 22
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 at Work and What You Can Do to Fix It” has been viewed more than 200,000 times. She specializes in ...
Nov 12, 2020•36 min•Ep. 21
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 big picture and highly creative problem-solving approach with an open and enthusiastic style turn yo...
Nov 11, 2020•33 min•Ep. 20
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 supports marketing firms in providing high quality SEO, PPC, Social Media, and Reputation Management serv...
Nov 10, 2020•36 min•Ep. 19
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.linkedin.com/in/jscottchristianson/) is a successful instructor and business owner with more than 25 ye...
Nov 10, 2020•37 min•Ep. 18
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 higher education leadership from the University of Southern California and is a Principal Fellow ...
Nov 09, 2020•14 min•Ep. 17
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 you'll be leading by default." Srikumar Rao (https://www.linkedin.com/in/srikumarsrao/) has helped tho...
Nov 09, 2020•11 min•Ep. 16
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 in the Top 15 HR Podcasts: https://blog.feedspot.com/hr_podcasts/ ; Ranked in the Top 15 Talent Manag...
Nov 08, 2020•12 min•Ep. 15
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-intuitive than “wrong thinking,” also called reverse thinking. Wrong thinking is when you intention...
Nov 08, 2020•11 min•Ep. 14
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 staggering number of people are disengaged from their work. Yves Morieux argues that our reaction to the...
Nov 08, 2020•27 min•Ep. 13
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, relationship management, marketing and public relations. Michael is a Divisional and Managing Director ...
Nov 06, 2020•33 min•Ep. 12
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 managers to make the positive impact they long for and become the best supervisors. Managers must overc...
Nov 06, 2020•24 min•Ep. 11
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 little like the average jobs 50 years ago. These jobs were largely industrial and agricultural in natur...
Nov 05, 2020•58 min•Ep. 10
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/frederick-h-white-2b4aa926/) is Professor of Russian and Integrated Studies. He has published se...
Nov 03, 2020•38 min•Ep. 9
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 at Tel Aviv University, the director of the Adler Center for Child Development and Psychopathology,...
Nov 02, 2020•31 min•Ep. 8
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 entire life." Simon Sinek (https://www.linkedin.com/in/simonsinek/) is an unshakable optimist. He be...
Oct 31, 2020•9 min•Ep. 7
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 with motivation - recognition, incentives, support from managers and colleagues, clear goals and a ...
Oct 31, 2020•16 min•Ep. 6
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 be a great leader Professor of Leadership, Director International Centre for Leadership Coaching Thi...
Oct 31, 2020•26 min•Ep. 5
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 20 years. Shonna helps individuals, teams, organizations, and systems realize their full potential....
Oct 30, 2020•30 min•Ep. 4
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 sought-after speaker and expert on HR, Digital Transformation and Employee Experience (EX). Yuri is a F...
Oct 30, 2020•28 min•Ep. 3
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 education on responders, as well as the impact of servant leadership on organizations and individuals. H...
Oct 29, 2020•26 min•Ep. 2
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 frontline teams. By providing real-time unified communications, Beekeeper keeps everyone at the company alig...
Oct 29, 2020•26 min•Ep. 1
