In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanhwestover/) shares his remarks to the Orem, Utah chapter of Rotary International, focused on his recent book, The Alchemy of Truly Remarkable Leadership. Rotary International is an international service organization whose stated purpose is to bring together business and professional leaders in order to provide humanitarian service and to advance goodwill and peace around the world. It is a non-political an...
Jan 20, 2021•36 min•Ep. 30
In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanhwestover/) talks with Shereen Thor about Impactful Executive Coaching for Successful Organizational Leadership (originally aired October 6, 2020). 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 bee...
Jan 19, 2021•31 min•Ep. 29
In this HCI Podcast episode, we commemorate Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. by sharing his famous "I Have a Dream" speech. Speech overview: "The 'I Have a Dream' speech, delivered by Martin Luther King, Jr. before a crowd of some 250,000 people at the 1963 March on Washington, remains one of the most famous speeches in history. Weaving in references to the country’s Founding Fathers and the Bible, King used universal themes to depict the struggles of African Americans before closing with an improvis...
Jan 18, 2021•19 min•Ep. 27
In this HCI Podcast episode, we share Dr. Martin Luther King's historic Letter from a Birmingham Jail. Though he wrote this letter a little over 57 years ago, it remains incredibly relevant today. See the Stanford link below for a full written draft of the letter and the full audio of Rev. King reading his letter that is presented in this podcast episode. The YouTube video link below is a slightly abridged version of his own reading, along with powerful imagery of the vital work he performed in ...
Jan 18, 2021•59 min•Ep. 28
In this 'Inspiring TED Talks" HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover explores David Logan's famous 2009 TED Talk, "Tribal leadership." Check out the video here: https://www.ted.com/talks/david_logan_tribal_leadership. Video Overview: "It’s easy to think that as a species we have evolved far beyond the days of tribalism, but management consultant David Logan argues that effective leaders understand the 5 kinds of tribes that still crop up naturally in nearly any setting. Logan’s talk takes...
Jan 16, 2021•38 min•Ep. 26
In this "WE-Forum Feature" HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover explores the recent WE-Forum video, "We asked 6 business leaders how they see the working world post COVID." See the full video and details here: https://youtu.be/xMl_Ncl9RY4. Overview of Video: "The COVID-19 pandemic has change the world of work for good. But how? We spoke to 6 business leaders to find out. Featuring insights from Baker McKenzie, Merck, HP, Telenor, Deutsche Bank and Mercer." Ranked in the Top 10 Performan...
Jan 15, 2021•21 min•Ep. 25
In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanhwestover/) talks with Anne Corley Baum (https://www.linkedin.com/in/annebaum/) about how perception is reality to the people with whom we engage. The instant we meet another person, they are making assumptions about our skill, competence, and abilities based upon our behavior. Taking time to learn the small mistakes that can lead to misperceptions and big consequences, will provide a great foundation and ...
Jan 14, 2021•28 min•Ep. 24
In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Jeff Wald about his book, The End of Jobs: The Rise of On-Demand Workers and Agile Corporations and pros and cons to a future where companies and employers are relying more heavily on technology. See the video here: ??? Jeff Wald (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffwald/) is the Founder of Work Market, an enterprise software platform that enables companies to manage freelancers (acquired by ADP). Jeff has founded several other technol...
Jan 13, 2021•26 min•Ep. 23
In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Yuri Kruman about shifts in strategic HR and how personal and professional development will evolve in 2021 and beyond. See the video here: https://youtu.be/6j87z3aUECc. Yuri Kruman (Linkedin.com/in/yurikruman) is the CEO of HR, Talent & Systems Consulting, an award-winning HR consultancy (Top 10 HR Consulting Vendor in 2020 by HR Tech Outlook Magazine). A certified SHRM-SCP, he is likewise a sought-after speaker and expert on H...
Jan 13, 2021•33 min•Ep. 22
In this HCI podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks shares two related talks (including his own) from the Ten News Live - ISOL Foundation Virtual Conference on Human Oriented Leadership Styles, held in India on January 12, 2021. See the video of the full session (including all speakers) here: https://youtu.be/M7vAKBxxc9U. Dr. Corné Bekker (https://www.regent.edu/faculty/d-litt-et-phil-corne-j-bekker/) joined Regent University in 2005. He previously served as the associate dean for academ...
Jan 13, 2021•33 min•Ep. 21
In this "Throwback Tuesday" HCI podcast episode, Dr. Westover talks with Jeff Ruby about People-Centric Organizational Culture and Health ( originally aired AUgust 6, 2020). See the video here: https://youtu.be/aIisEMM1UTI. Jeff Ruby (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffrubytampa/) began his business career in his hometown, earning a degree in Business Administration at the University of Akron. After graduating, Jeff created a successful career in sales—in one case, increasing a company’s sales by 8...
Jan 12, 2021•21 min•Ep. 20
In this HCI "HBR Minute" Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover explores the recent HBR video, "How Industry Competition Theory Can Help Fix U.S. Politics." Check out the video and details here: https://youtu.be/NE61lMiZV2k. Video overview: "Unhealthy competition is at the root of political dysfunction. Applying a famous business framework can help identify the best ways to fix it. Although people tend to think of the American political system as a public institution based on high-minded prin...
Jan 11, 2021•22 min•Ep. 19
In this HCI Podcast, I share my recent interview with Bill Reel on his podcast, Almost Awakened. We discuss my new book, The Alchemy of Truly Remarkable Leadership. From his podcast description: "I sit down with my friend, Professor, Podcaster, and Author Jon Westover and we discuss his new book, “The Alchemy of Truly Remarkable Leadership: Ordinary, Everyday Actions That Produce Extraordinary Results”. We talk about what makes a good leader. What toxic leadership looks like. How good leaders fo...
Jan 10, 2021•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 18
In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover shares his recent article in the January issue of HR.com's Leadership Excellence magazine, "Core Leadership Capabilities For The Future of Work." Read the article and see the entire issue here: https://web.hr.com/r6sx. Overview of the Article: "Regardless of what the future holds, increasingly leaders need to be socially-minded, data-driven, decisive, champions of talent, and disruptors and these are questions leaders need to be asking and th...
Jan 07, 2021•9 min•Ep. 17
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, "The Post-Pandemic Challenge." See the full video and details here: https://youtu.be/8AQpXKIYnIU. Overview of Video: "This is the scale of the challenge facing the world after the COVID-19 pandemic. How can we meet it?" Ranked in the Top 10 Performance Management Podcas...
Jan 06, 2021•20 min•Ep. 16
In this HCI podcast episode, Dr. Westover talks with Marcy Westcott about the importance of mindfulness and implementing mindfulness in the workplace ( originally aired July 28, 2020). See the video here: https://youtu.be/F63oVsE6ozc. Founder of The Still State Meditation & Mindfulness Instruction, Marcy Westcott (https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcy-westcott-the-mindful-culture-curator-28825a186/) spent 20 years in sales and service management with American Honda Motor Company. There she exper...
Jan 05, 2021•28 min•Ep. 15
In this "Inc. Insights" HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover explores the recent Inc. video, "The Leadership Breakthrough That Helped Kendra Scott’s Company Through Dark Times." See the full video here: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=O2-A_IX4QME&feature=youtu.be. Video Overview: "When the 2008 financial crisis hit, Kendra Scott found her business network crumbling. One revelation showed her that transparency was the key to helping her team build resilience." Kendra Scott (https://www...
Jan 04, 2021•16 min•Ep. 14
In this HCI "Forbes Feature" Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover explores the recent Forbes article, "Why Employers Seek Candidates With Creativity And How You Can Cultivate Your Creative Side." Check out the video here: https://youtu.be/wdIQUng-_44. Video Overview: " Creativity is the ability to perceive the world in new ways, to find hidden patterns, to make connections between seemingly disparate things, and to generate innovative solutions. When you're creative, you're able to turn new...
Jan 04, 2021•24 min•Ep. 13
In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover shares his recent Forbes article, "The Benefits of Showing Gratitude in the Workplace." See the full article here: https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbescoachescouncil/2021/12/29/the-benefits-of-showing-gratitude-in-the-workplace/?sh=4b954ba17dd3. Article overview: "Everyone wants to feel valued and appreciated; it is one of the deepest and most basic human needs, and extensive research clearly demonstrates both the business and human benefits o...
Jan 04, 2021•10 min•Ep. 12
In this 'Inspiring TED Talks" HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover explores Drew Dudley's famous 2010 TED Talk,"Everyday Leadership." Check out the video here: https://www.ted.com/talks/drew_dudley_everyday_leadership/up-next. Video Overview: "Drew Dudley’s whole approach is to make sure everyone understands how to bring out the leader within. Too many people think great leadership is reserved for extraordinary people. His humorous take will remind you of all the little things leaders d...
Jan 03, 2021•22 min•Ep. 11
In this HCI "HBR Minute" Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover explores the recent HBR video, "Stopping Yourself from Acting On Bad Impulses." Check out the video and details here: https://youtu.be/P562K-K5t94. Video overview: "It’s about training yourself to pause. Here's how. Amy Jen Su, author of "The Leader You Want to Be: Five Essential Principles for Bringing Out Your Best Self—Every Day", says that recognizing when you’re about to engage in a bad habit--and being able to find a “magic...
Jan 02, 2021•17 min•Ep. 10
In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover welcomes in the new year by sharing and discussing the article from DigitalHRTech.com, titled: "Top 10 HR Trends for 2021 and Beyond." See the full article here: https://www.digitalhrtech.com/hr-trends/. You can watch the corresponding video here: https://youtu.be/MZ6Qf0TCB-U. Article and Video Overview: "2020 has been a year unlike any other. COVID-19 has forever left its mark on the way we live and work. Though at the time of publishing we’...
Jan 01, 2021•38 min•Ep. 9
In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover explores the human capital twists and turns that 2020 brought us. As part of the episode, I read the insightful article, "2020 in review: Handling annual conversations with employees," by Julie Winkle Giulioni. You can read the article here: https://www.smartbrief.com/original/2020/11/2020-review-handling-annual-conversations-employees. Ranked in the Top 10 Performance Management Podcasts: https://blog.feedspot.com/performance_management_podc...
Dec 31, 2020•17 min•Ep. 8
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, "Celebrating the 20th Anniversary of the Technology Pioneers Community" See the full video and details here: https://youtu.be/p6EfPBfo1tY. Overview of Video: "Launched in 2000, the World Economic Forum's Technology Pioneers community is composed of early to growth-stage...
Dec 30, 2020•15 min•Ep. 7
In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Dr. Russell Thackeray about performance, accountability, and building employee resilience in organizations (originally aired July 22, 2020). See the video here: https://youtu.be/xWCmhDtFXlg. Dr. Russell Thackeray (https://www.linkedin.com/in/russellthackeray/) is an expert at assisting people and organizations drive change, achieve goals and win, in a constant and sustainable way. A psychologist, coach and hypnotherapist, Dr Thacke...
Dec 29, 2020•24 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 Tim Harford's famous 2011 TED Talk, "Trial, Error and the God Complex." See the video and details here: https://www.ted.com/talks/tim_harford_trial_error_and_the_god_complex?language=en. Video Overview: "If the title of Tim Harford’s TED Talk doesn’t pique your interest, nothing will. Harford, an economics writer who studies complex systems, talks about the im...
Dec 28, 2020•41 min•Ep. 5
In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Craig B. Whelden about his career in the military and his insights about setting organizational expectations, effective communication, and mentoring for success. See the video here: https://youtu.be/gabB8dCfF2s. 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 yea...
Dec 22, 2020•38 min•Ep. 4
I this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover and Jennifer Mackin have a conversation about the recent comments by Tesla and SpaceX founder Elon Musk, that the biggest problem with corporate America today is that too many MBAs are running the show (see https://www.foxbusiness.com/economy/elon-musk-says-too-many-mbas-are-running-american-companies). Is he right? See the video here: https://youtu.be/TXe4vLcWxrk. Jennifer Mackin (www.jennifermackin.com; https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenniferol...
Dec 21, 2020•34 min•Ep. 3
In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Mark Herschberg about the skills essential to thriving organizations and how individuals and organizations alike can work to develop them. See the video here: https://youtu.be/ThApbtvYR6o. Mark Herschberg (https://www.thecareertoolkitbook.com; https://www.linkedin.com/in/hershey/) is the author of The Career Toolkit, Essential Skills for Success That No One Taught You. From tracking criminals and terrorists on the dark web to creat...
Dec 18, 2020•29 min•Ep. 2
In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Lin Grensing-Pophal about leading remote staff to maximize productivity. See the video here: https://youtu.be/UlqzIkK0lK4. Lin Grensing-Pophal, SPHR, SHRM-SCP (https://www.linkedin.com/in/lingrensingpophal/) is a business journalist with a background in corporate communications and human resource management. She has many years of experience working remotely for a wide range of clients located around the globe and has managed remote...
Dec 17, 2020•30 min•Ep. 1
