In this "Throwback Tuesday" HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Westover talks with Andrea Wilson Woods about responding to adversity in our personal lives and how leaders can be more supportive of their people in the workplace (originally aired August 10, 2020). See the video here: https://youtu.be/1YmQl0RuSjA. Andrea Wilson Woods (https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreawilsonwoods/) is a writer who loves to tell stories, and a patient advocate who founded the nonprofit Blue Faery: The Adrienne Wilson Liver Ca...
Feb 16, 2021•34 min•Ep. 30
In this "HBR Minute" HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanhwestover/) explores the recent HBR video, "How Apple Is Organized for Innovation: The Leadership Model." See the video here: https://youtu.be/d5enAGG51PQ. Video Overview: "Apple leaders need deep expertise, immersion in details, and collaborative debate. This is part 2 of 3 (Part 1--The Functional Organization: https://youtu.be/5hENFA3CJUY Part 3--Leadership at Scale: https://youtu.be/hczW4Bq...
Feb 15, 2021•21 min•Ep. 29
In this "Inspiring TED Talks" HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover explores Matt Tenney's 2019 TEDx Talk, "Why The Best Leaders Make Love The Top Priority." See the video here: https://www.ted.com/talks/matt_tenney_why_the_best_leaders_make_love_the_top_priority_jan_2019/up-next. Video Overview: "In this inspiring talk, author and social entrepreneur Matt Tenney cites compelling case studies and research to help you see why making love a higher priority than profit is not only a more no...
Feb 14, 2021•27 min•Ep. 28
In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanhwestover/) shares his recent article in Forbes, "Creating A Clear Meaning And Purpose To Become A Highly Impactful Leader." Read the article here: https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbescoachescouncil/2021/02/11/creating-a-clear-meaning-and-purpose-to-become-a-highly-impactful-leader/?sh=1618a1b25c01. Overview of the Article: "Creating meaning and purpose at work is, in large part, what it means to be a highl...
Feb 13, 2021•10 min•Ep. 27
In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanhwestover/) talks with John Knotts about breaking through siloed organizations to drive employee creativity and engagement. See the video here: https://youtu.be/MyT-jRar56A. John Knotts (https://www.linkedin.com/in/successincubator/) is a coach and consultant with over 30 years of experience in military, non-profit, and commercial leadership coaching and consulting. Extensive background in strategy, change...
Feb 12, 2021•37 min•Ep. 26
In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanhwestover/) talks with Tom Lawrence about how to become a highly effective leader and making the shift from manager to leader. See the video here: https://youtu.be/g0o5OXkCmQw. Overview: There are hundreds of books that teach us how to be a “leader”. Most of them are good and teach the right things. But, Tom Lawrence has seen very few that teach us how to influence our people, or take our personal growth s...
Feb 12, 2021•32 min•Ep. 25
In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanhwestover/) talks with EB Sanders about values based leadership. See the video here: https://youtu.be/NYMDvAmlr_Q. EB Sanders (https://www.linkedin.com/in/ebsanders/) is a sought-after coach and staffing consultant serving creative individuals, companies, and organizations. She believes that great leaders have extraordinary careers and her mission is to convince everyone that they don’t have to choose betw...
Feb 11, 2021•29 min•Ep. 24
In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanhwestover/) talks with Brett Putter about how to define, embed, and manage company culture. See the video here: https://youtu.be/K25tsa-hBuo. Brett Putter (https://www.linkedin.com/in/brettonputter/) is an expert in company culture development, consulted by companies and leaders worldwide on how to design, build and develop a strong, functional company culture. He is the CEO of CultureGene, a Culture Leade...
Feb 11, 2021•30 min•Ep. 23
In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanhwestover/) talks with Jared Graybeal about how continual growth is essential for every leader. See the video here: https://youtu.be/OjdO8uqT-xo. Jared's (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jared-graybeal-26a51450/) mission is to encourage, educate and empower others to live happier, healthier lives. He is a NASM Certified Personal Trainer, Fitness Nutrition Specialist, Behavioral Change Specialist, Crossfit Leve...
Feb 10, 2021•29 min•Ep. 22
In this "Throwback Tuesday" HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanhwestover/) talks with Nir Bashan about fostering creativity in the workplace (originally aired September 9th, 2020). See the video here: https://youtu.be/sNt4k9jTsMU. From working with Hollywood and music stars like Woody Harrelson and Rod Stewart, Nir Bashan (https://www.linkedin.com/in/nirbashan/) discovered something that may shock you: These creative superstars aren't all that diff...
Feb 10, 2021•27 min•Ep. 21
In this "HBR Minute" HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanhwestover/) explores the recent HBR video, "How Apple Is Organized for Innovation: The Functional Organization." See the video here: https://youtu.be/5hENFA3CJUY. Video Overview: "When Steve Jobs arrived back at Apple in 1997, he laid off general managers of all business units and combined disparate functional departments into one functional organization. (Part 1 of 3) This is part 1 of 3 Part...
Feb 08, 2021•24 min•Ep. 20
In this "Inspiring TED Talks" HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover explores Nilofer Merchant's famous 2013 TED Talk, "Got a Meeting? Take a Walk." See the video here: https://youtu.be/iE9HMudybyc Video Overview: "Nilofer Merchant suggests a small idea that just might have a big impact on your life and health: Next time you have a one-on-one meeting, make it into a "walking meeting" -- and let ideas flow while you walk and talk." Nilofer Merchant has been helping to grow businesses -- fr...
Feb 06, 2021•20 min•Ep. 19
In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanhwestover/) and Dr. Eric Russell continue their servant leadership discussions and explore connection between a commitment to the growth of people and servant leadership. See the video here: https://youtu.be/aytle7Klt40. Overview: "According to Larry C. Spears, former president of the Robert K. Greenleaf Center for Servant Leadership, there are 10 most important characteristics of servant leaders, includin...
Feb 05, 2021•33 min•Ep. 18
In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanhwestover/) talks with E.J. Marin about organizational design and the hybrid workforce. See the video here: https://youtu.be/qYmUJvy9hw0. E.J. Marin (https://www.linkedin.com/in/euclidesjmarin/) Nakisa’s Head of Solutions Engineering – HCM, has over 25 years of experience in ERP technology and HCM management. Prior to joining Nakisa, he worked for SAP America and SAP SuccessFactors with key roles including...
Feb 04, 2021•29 min•Ep. 17
In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanhwestover/) talks with Stacia Garr about diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging efforts in organizations and how they are utilizing technology. See the video here: ???. Stacia Garr (https://www.linkedin.com/in/staciashermangarr/) is Co-founder and Principal Analyst at Red Thread Research. She is a thought leader on talent management, leadership, D&I, people analytics, and HR technology. A frequent...
Feb 03, 2021•27 min•Ep. 16
In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanhwestover/) talks with Dr. Brett Wells about split views on vaccination and how data should inform how company leaders approach getting their employees back to work. See the video here: https://youtu.be/LptoxA1CKgQ. Dr. Brett Wells (https://www.linkedin.com/in/brettmwells/) is the Director of People Analytics at Perceptyx, Inc., helping clients connect the dots between their people data and business outcom...
Feb 03, 2021•31 min•Ep. 15
In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanhwestover/) talks with Louis R. Lessig about employment law trends and the top employment cases of 2020. See the video here: https://youtu.be/-bp71lz8368. Louis R. Lessig, Esquire, SHRM-SCP, SPHR (www.linkedin.com/in/louislessig) is a Partner at the law firm of Brown & Connery, LLP in Westmont, NJ in their labor and employment group. He regularly counsels clients, conducts training sessions and represe...
Feb 02, 2021•36 min•Ep. 14
In this "Throwback Tuesday" HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanhwestover/) talks with Stephen Shapiro about finding the hidden solutions to drive innovation (originally aired August 28, 2020).. See the video here: https://youtu.be/uqVEkW5xd_s. Stephen Shapiro (https://www.linkedin.com/in/shapiroinnovates/) started his innovation work over 20 years ago while leading a 20,000-person innovation practice at the consulting firm, Accenture. Since then he...
Feb 02, 2021•32 min•Ep. 13
In this 'Inspiring TED Talks" HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanhwestover/) explores Amy C. Edmondson's famous TED video, "How to Lead in a Crisis." See the full video here: https://www.ted.com/talks/amy_c_edmondson_how_to_lead_in_a_crisis/details?language=en Overview of video: "Humility, transparency and urgency are the keys to successfully steering an organization -- big or small -- through the challenges that come your way. Leadership expert Am...
Feb 01, 2021•21 min•Ep. 12
In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanhwestover/) talks with Katherine Jansen-Byrkit about living wakefully and bridging differences to find true collaboration. See the video here: https://youtu.be/lLDLGw9YSu8. Katherine Jansen-Byrkit, MPH, LPC (https://www.linkedin.com/in/katherine-jansen-byrkit-a5b0b915/) has long had a passion for embodied wakefulness; wakefulness as a lived experience rather than simply a conceptual one. Her early professi...
Jan 29, 2021•36 min•Ep. 11
In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanhwestover/) talks with Dr. Keith Merron about the qualities of remarkable leadership. See the video here: https://youtu.be/42hTp1C3AfQ. Dr. Keith Merron (https://www.linkedin.com/in/keithmerron/) is a highly respected Organizational Consultant and Leadership Developer and is the founder and Managing Partner of Leadership Pathways as well as a partner at Barbara Annis and Associates. Keith received his Doct...
Jan 29, 2021•31 min•Ep. 10
In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover shares Amanda Gorman's poem, "The Hill We Climb", delivered at President Joe Biden's inauguration. See the video here: https://youtu.be/Jp9pyMqnBzk. Amanda Gorman (https://www.linkedin.com/in/amandascgorman/), 22, became the youngest inaugural poet in U.S. history after reciting her poem “The Hill We Climb.” “But while democracy can be periodically delayed, it can never be permanently defeated,” Gorman read. “In this truth, in this faith, we ...
Jan 28, 2021•17 min•Ep. 9
In this "Throwback Tuesday" HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanhwestover/) talks with Beth Armknecht Miller about increasing your leadership energy and capacity during difficult times (originally aired on September 10, 2020). See the video here: https://youtu.be/6eKJrqmWNsc. Beth Armknecht Miller (https://www.linkedin.com/in/betharmknechtmiller/) is CEO of Executive Velocity, a top talent and leadership development advisory firm. Beth is a trusted ...
Jan 26, 2021•28 min•Ep. 8
In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Jeremy Pollack about best practices for dealing with workplace conflict. See the video here: https://youtu.be/CEYvtYopnQE. Jeremy Pollack (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremypollack1/) holds a Master’s degree in Evolutionary Anthropology from California State University, Fullerton under anthropologist John Patton. His thesis research was in the evolution of religious cognition and intergroup conflict. Jeremy also holds a Masters deg...
Jan 26, 2021•27 min•Ep. 7
In this "HBR Minute" HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover explores the recent HBR video, "How the Covid-19 Pandemic is Forcing Companies to Build AI Skills Quickly." See the video here: https://youtu.be/340_NJxSyi4. Video overview: "A huge digital transformation is gaining speed, and to succeed firms must focus on their digital core. The challenge for companies that have not been AI-centric is: how to adapt? Many thought they had time to make critical adjustments, but with the pandemic ...
Jan 25, 2021•22 min•Ep. 6
In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanhwestover/) shares his recent article in Forbes, "Practicing Emotional Agility To Become A Highly Impactful Leader." Read the article here: https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbescoachescouncil/2021/01/19/practicing-emotional-agility-to-become-a-highly-impactful-leader/?sh=21e310c11f7c. Overview of the Article: "Fostering a safe workplace environment that models and promotes the healthy emotional agility of le...
Jan 24, 2021•10 min•Ep. 5
In this 'Inspiring TED Talks" HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanhwestover/) explores Richard St. John's famous 2007 TED Talk, "Secrets of Success in 8 Words, 3 Minutes." See the full video here: https://youtu.be/Y6bbMQXQ180. Overview of video: "Analyst and bestselling author, Richard St. John, managed to condense 7 years of interviews into an unforgettable 3-minute presentation about what it takes to be truly successful. Believe us, nobody is as c...
Jan 23, 2021•17 min•Ep. 4
In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanhwestover/) shares and explores Josh Bersin's (https://www.linkedin.com/in/bersin/) recent discussion titled, "What Can We Learn From Politics." See the original podcast episode here: https://joshbersin.com/podcast/what-can-we-learn-from-politics/. Episode Overview: "We just finished one of the most difficult and divisive political periods in our lives. What can we, as business and HR leaders, learn from t...
Jan 22, 2021•35 min•Ep. 3
In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanhwestover/) talks with Jay Jermo about relationship building and the sharing of organizational objectives to drive higher productivity. See the video here: https://youtu.be/01k-loLISTE. Jay Jermo's (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jayjermo/) background began in cost accounting and asset valuation. He managed marketing analysis for national print advertising campaigns before moving into advertising production s...
Jan 22, 2021•23 min•Ep. 2
In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanhwestover/) and Dr. Eric Russell continue their servant leadership discussions and explore the connection between a selfish/unselfish mindset and servant leadership. See the video here: https://youtu.be/hCLhh8ASMus. Overview: It’s not about you. It never was and it never will be. It’s about the people who make it all work. Ask yourself: Where would you be without the cogs that make the engine run? One comm...
Jan 21, 2021•39 min•Ep. 1
