In this HCI Podcast Season 12 Preview episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover recaps where we have come in the first 11 seasons of the HCI podcast and teases what you can expect to see in Season 12. 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 ...
Dec 17, 2020•7 min
As part of our new "Wednesday WE-Forum Feature" series, exploring can't-miss insights from the World Economic Forum and their key takeaways, In this HCI Podcast episode Dr. Jonathan H. Westover explores the recent WE-Forum video, "What is the Fourth Industrial Revolution?" See the full video and details here: https://youtu.be/kpW9JcWxKq0. Overview of Video: "Ubiquitous, mobile supercomputing. Artificially-intelligent robots. Self-driving cars. Neuro-technological brain enhancements. Genetic edit...
Dec 16, 2020•25 min•Ep. 30
In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Terry Rich about creating an environment to promote creativity and innovation within organizations and the importance of being an ethical leader that demonstrates integrity in all things (originally aired July 8, 2020). See the video here: https://youtu.be/V3djcVlXm-o. Terry Rich (https://www.linkedin.com/in/terich/) is a successful CEO and President of 25 years who loves to engage and entertain audiences across the globe. During h...
Dec 15, 2020•33 min•Ep. 29
In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Dr. Catherine M. Rymsha about the importance of effective listening and decision-making in successful and impactful leadership. See the video here: https://youtu.be/5R0E8EZUGDk. Catherine M. Rymsha, EdD (https://www.linkedin.com/in/crymsha/) is a lecturer at the University of Massachusetts, Lowell, where she teaches courses on leadership. Catherine spent over ten years in marketing/communications leadership roles ranging from marke...
Dec 14, 2020•33 min•Ep. 28
As part of our "Inspiring TED Talks" series, spotlighting can't-miss TED Talks and their key takeaways, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover explores Fields Wicker-Miurin's famous 2009 TED Talk, "Learning from Leadership's Missing Manual." See the video and details here: https://www.ted.com/talks/fields_wicker_miurin_learning_from_leadership_s_missing_manual?language=en. Video Overview: "Leadership doesn't have a user's manual, but Fields Wicker-Miurin says stories of remarkable, local leaders are the next ...
Dec 12, 2020•35 min•Ep. 27
In this HCI "Forbes Feature" Podcast episode, where Dr. Jonathan H. Westover explores the recent Forbes video, "The Social Impact Revolution Is Here." Check out the video here: https://youtu.be/WhVjcrRJpjo. Overview of Video: "There is a quiet revolution afoot. It may not be as loud as the technology revolution—but some experts predict it will be just as transformative. Its reverberations are being felt across executive boardrooms, foundation offices, statehouses, and start-ups. And it’s fundame...
Dec 11, 2020•14 min•Ep. 26
In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Craig B. Whelden about his career in the military and his insights about successful and impactful leadership to bring the best out in your people . See the video here: https://youtu.be/73lPWu6UVZ4. Craig B. Whelden’s (https://www.linkedin.com/in/craig-whelden/) leadership journey began as an Eagle Scout at age 14. Thirty years later, he was the youngest General in the United States Army. Combined with another nine years as a member...
Dec 10, 2020•35 min•Ep. 25
In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover shares his recent Forbes article, "Five Characteristics of Highly Impactful Leaders." See the full article here: https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbescoachescouncil/2020/12/08/five-characteristics-of-highly-impactful-leaders/?sh=3c8c0696d755. Article overview: "Leaders are increasingly faced with amplified organizational complexity and a myriad of challenges as they strive to help their organizations develop, maintain and grow their competitive...
Dec 09, 2020•11 min•Ep. 24
As part of our new "Wednesday WE-Forum Feature" series, exploring can't-miss insights from the World Economic Forum and their key takeaways, In this HCI Podcast episode Dr. Jonathan H. Westover explores the recent WE-Forum video, "What Future of Jobs Do We Want to Build?" See the full video and details here: https://youtu.be/oxkXM7mRJhM. After years of growing income inequality, concerns about technology-driven displacement of jobs, and rising societal discord globally, the combined health and e...
Dec 09, 2020•17 min•Ep. 23
In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Theresa Sigillito Hollema about creating successful virtual teams across cultures. See the video here: https://youtu.be/6bdmoVnS-pg. Theresa S. Hollema (https://www.linkedin.com/in/theresa-sigillito-hollema-27b226/) is a cultural consultant, team coach and an expert on leading virtually. Recently she has added ‘author’ to her description as she has written the book Virtual Teams Across Cultures: Create Successful Teams Around the W...
Dec 08, 2020•31 min•Ep. 22
In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Westover talks with Dr. Steve Yacovelli about inclusive organizational cultures and consciously inclusive leadership (originally aired on June 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 and inclusio...
Dec 08, 2020•33 min•Ep. 21
In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Jared Olsen about disruptive people innovations and the future of HR. See the video here: https://youtu.be/jRwyRch3LPM. Jared Olsen (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaredolsen/) is a father, husband, entrepreneur, workplace culture enthusiast, millennial, and Nacho Libre lover. He spends his day at Motivosity helping HR Executives and other C-Suite members create a culture where employees can be happier about being at work. He does thi...
Dec 07, 2020•29 min•Ep. 20
In this HCI "Inc. Insights" Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover explores Jessica Iclisoy's recent Inc. video, "Work-Life Balance Is Impossible. Aim for This Instead." See the video and details here: https://youtu.be/hORlzGv4WxE. Video Overview: "In the early days of California Baby, Jessica Iclisoy had two toddlers and a company to run--so they hit the road." Jessica Iclisoy (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessica-iclisoy-bb8ba041/) is Founder/CEO of California Baby. More than 20 years ago, J...
Dec 06, 2020•16 min•Ep. 19
In this HCI "HBR Minute" Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover explores the recent HBR video, "What Does 'Just Be Yourself' Really Look Like at Work?." Check out the video and details here: https://youtu.be/rrW0VfpZYkg. Video overview: "Everyone says to “be authentic” or “just be yourself” at work. But what does that really mean, and why does it matter? Innovation Editor Christine Liu explores this often blurry concept of being yourself while also “being professional.” How do those two thing...
Dec 05, 2020•26 min•Ep. 18
As part of our "Inspiring TED Talks" series, spotlighting can't-miss TED Talks and their key takeaways, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover explores Coach John Wooden's famous 2001 TED Talk, "The Difference between Winning and Succeeding." See the video and details here: https://www.ted.com/talks/john_wooden_the_difference_between_winning_and_succeeding. Video Overview: "With profound simplicity, Coach John Wooden redefines success and urges us all to pursue the best in ourselves. In this inspiring talk he...
Dec 05, 2020•42 min•Ep. 17
In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover and Dr. Eric Russell continue their servant leadership discussions and explore the concept of healing and servant leadership. See the video here: https://youtu.be/cQg7q6yivxc. Overview: Healing relates to the emotional health and "wholeness" of people, and involves supporting them both physically and mentally. First, make sure that your people have the knowledge, support and resources they need to do their jobs effectively, and that they have...
Dec 03, 2020•28 min•Ep. 16
As part of our new "Wednesday WE-Forum Feature" series, exploring can't-miss insights from the World Economic Forum and their key takeaways, In this HCI Podcast episode Dr. Jonathan H. Westover explores the recent WE-Forum video, "What Will the Future of Jobs Be Like?" See the full video and details here: https://www.weforum.org/videos/what-will-the-future-of-jobs-be-like. The Future of Jobs report maps the jobs and skills of the future, tracking the pace of change. It aims to shed light on the ...
Dec 02, 2020•18 min•Ep. 15
In this HCI "Forbes Feature" Podcast episode, where Dr. Jonathan H. Westover explores Amy Blaschka's recent Forbes article, "The One Thing That’s Sabotaging Your Career Growth." Check out the video here: https://youtu.be/MoKMAJhpdg4. See the related Forbes article here: https://www.forbes.com/sites/amyblaschka/2019/12/16/stop-doing-the-one-thing-thats-sabotaging-your-career-growth/?sh=698b41665e66 Video Overview: "You know those amazing business and thought leaders we all admire? The ones we pla...
Dec 01, 2020•14 min•Ep. 14
In this HCI "Throwback Thursday" Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Dr. Scott Anderson about working with executive teams to drive successful organizational change initiatives (originally aired on June 19, 2020). See the video here: https://youtu.be/GwS9kvfuMn4. As a change management and business communications strategist, Scott Anderson (https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottandersonphd/) helps executives get more buy-in, quicker adoption, and better business results in their majo...
Dec 01, 2020•35 min•Ep. 13
In this HCI "Inc. Insights" Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover explores Jason Fried's recent Inc. video, " The Future of Office Design." See the video and details here: https://youtu.be/yHP1SIUdgLs. Video Overview: "Open office layouts and the amount companies spend on rent will likely change after Covid-19, according to Basecamp CEO Jason Fried." Jason Fried (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-fried/) thinks deeply about collaboration, productivity and the nature of work. He's the co-foun...
Nov 30, 2020•14 min•Ep. 12
In this HCI "HBR Minute" Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover explores the recent HBR video, "Want to Be Happier? Value Time Over Money." Check out the video and details here: https://youtu.be/5dSE2hS2bcY. Video overview: "Here’s how to know if you’re making enough time for happiness, and what to do if you’re not. A preponderance of evidence shows that the feeling of having enough time — “time affluence” — is now at a record low in the United States. This situation is so severe it could eve...
Nov 29, 2020•21 min•Ep. 11
As part of our "Inspiring TED Talks" series, spotlighting can't-miss TED Talks and their key takeaways, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover explores Lorna Davis' famous 2019 TED Talk, "A Guide to Collaborative Leadership." See the video and details here: https://www.ted.com/talks/lorna_davis_a_guide_to_collaborative_leadership/up-next. Video Overview: "What's the difference between heroes and leaders? In this insightful talk, Lorna Davis explains how our idolization of heroes is holding us back from solvin...
Nov 28, 2020•31 min•Ep. 10
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, "What To Do When You’re Feeling Unproductive." See the video and details here: https://youtu.be/z-7LPjiYBHU. Video Overview: "If you’ve felt less productive lately, you’re not alone. According to a Thrive Global survey, over 75% of employees feel overwhelmed and significantly less productive due to working from home and pandemic-...
Nov 27, 2020•17 min•Ep. 9
In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Alen Bubich about how to build an employee referral machine that attracts top talent. See the video here: https://youtu.be/ZVyY07hRr6M. Alen Bubich (https://www.linkedin.com/in/bubich/) is the founder of Social HorsePower. With over ten years of working in the Social Media Marketing industry, he is highly skilled in Search Engine Optimization (SEO), Oracle Database, PHP, MVC, and Scrum. Alen and his team have served customers like ...
Nov 26, 2020•40 min•Ep. 8
In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Jeff Harry about how to navigate uncertainty through play. See the video https://youtu.be/Bin6YdHl2uQ. Jeff Harry (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffharryplays/) has worked with Google, Microsoft, Southwest Airlines, Adobe, the NFL, Amazon and Facebook, helping their staff to infuse more play into the day-to-day. Jeff is an international speaker who has presented at conferences such as INBOUND, SXSW, and Australia’s Pausefest, showin...
Nov 24, 2020•29 min•Ep. 7
In this HCI "Throwback Thursday" Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Anand Tamboli about distributed leadership and developing an experimentation culture (originally aired on June 19, 2020). See the video here: https://youtu.be/XyMrW6Hqsio. See the transcript here. Anand Tamboli (https://www.anandtamboli.com/about) is an entrepreneur, award-winning author, global speaker, futurist, and highly sought after thought leader. He works with organizations that want to transform into a ...
Nov 24, 2020•29 min•Ep. 6
In this HCI "Inc. Insights" Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover explores Simon Sinek's recent Inc. video, "How to Show Vulnerability as a Leader." See the video and details here: https://youtu.be/ht6Ion4cFxM. Video Overview: "Best-selling author Simon Sinek explains why employees and managers have very different rules when it comes to expressing vulnerability." Simon Sinek (https://www.linkedin.com/in/simonsinek/) is an unshakable optimist who believes in a bright future and our ability to...
Nov 23, 2020•15 min•Ep. 5
In this "HBR Minute" HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover explores the recent HBR video, "The Explainer: What Is Design Thinking?." See the video and details here: https://youtu.be/_WI3B54m6SU. Video Overview: Popularized by David M. Kelley and Tim Brown of IDEO and Roger Martin of the Rotman School, design thinking has three major stages. As the complexity of the design process increases, a new hurdle arises: the acceptance of what we might call “the designed artifact” — whether produc...
Nov 23, 2020•18 min•Ep. 4
As part of our "Inspiring TED Talks" series, spotlighting can't-miss TED Talks and their key takeaways, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover explores Angela Lee Duckworth's famous 2013 TED Talk, "Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance." See the video and details here: https://youtu.be/H14bBuluwB8. Video Overview: "Leaving a high-flying job in consulting, Angela Lee Duckworth took a job teaching math to seventh graders in a New York public school. She quickly realized that IQ wasn't the only thing separ...
Nov 21, 2020•20 min•Ep. 3
In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Scott Cullather about effectively pivoting your business amidst disruption. See the video here: https://youtu.be/92I0wHGnWMM. Scott Cullather (www.invntgroup.com;https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-cullather-84688812/ ) is the co-founder of INVNT™, the global live brand storytelling agency™, President and CEO of its holding company (INVNT GROUP)™, and the co-author of ForbesBooks’ CHALLENGE ƎVERYTHING™: THE BATTLE CRY THAT BLEW SH*T ...
Nov 21, 2020•24 min•Ep. 1
