In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Alex Atwood about gig work trends and how companies can leverage gig workers, while being fair. Alex Atwood ( https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexatwood ) has more than 20 years of experience as a serial entrepreneur, helming four startups in the hospitality and staffing space. He has fostered skilled, efficient teams as founder and CEO of Sanistaff, Co-Founder of GravyWork, CEO of PSG Inc., and CEO of the Hospitality Training Institute. A...
Oct 24, 2023•26 min•Ep. 68
In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Soren Kaplan about the role of XQ in leadership, teams, and organizational culture. Soren Kaplan ( https://www.linkedin.com/in/sorenkaplan/ ) has been named as one of the world's top management experts and consultants by the Thinkers50 and Business Insider. He is a columnist for both Inc. Magazine and Psychology Today where he focuses on how to build high performing, resilient, and innovative teams and organizational cultures. With ove...
Oct 23, 2023•25 min•Ep. 67
In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Joe Schaeppi about embracing failure and creating psychological safety. Joe Schaeppi ( https://www.linkedin.com/in/schaeppi/ ) is a visionary in human cognition who wants to fundamentally change the way brands and audiences connect. As the CEO and founder of Solsten , an AI-powered tool for human-centric experiences, Joe is pioneering the use of video games for cognitive assessment, opening up new possibilities for not only the gaming ...
Oct 20, 2023•30 min•Ep. 65
In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Raine Mahdi about the benefits of nearshoring and key steps to take for organizational leaders. Raine Mahdi is a lifelong entrepreneur from San Diego with deep experience in sales, business development, and product sourcing. He's currently focused on building Zipfox.com, the world's first global B2B product sourcing platform, and establishing new global norms for trade and hiring. Check out all of the podcasts in the HCI Podcast Networ...
Oct 19, 2023•26 min•Ep. 64
In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Vidusha Natahvitharana about institutionalizing collective leadership. Vidusha Natahvitharana ( https://www.linkedin.com/in/vidushanathavitharana/ ) is Founder and Destiny Architect of High Five Consultancy & Luminary Learning Solutions. Vidusha is a multidisciplinary consultant who specialises in Leadership Training. He has the innate ability to understand the complexities of modern business and the nuances of individuals affectin...
Oct 18, 2023•28 min•Ep. 63
In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Dr. Gena Cox about why respect is the critical foundation for inclusion. Dr. Gena Cox ( https://www.linkedin.com/in/genacox ), CEO of Feels Human, LLC, is an organizational psychologist and executive coach who helps leaders optimize their impact and influence, make career pivots, and build inclusive, “ Respect2Lead TM organizations. She is the author of Leading Inclusion , an award-winning guidebook that shows how to counter the typica...
Oct 17, 2023•24 min•Ep. 62
In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Ben Lytle about futurists versus potentialists. Ben Lytle ( https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-lytle-a6a0b914/ ) is a self-made serial entrepreneur-CEO known for being ahead of the curve. Creating something out of nothing, adjusting and thriving during change, Lytle now is a thought leader on the future. He launched five successful companies, two listing on the New York Stock Exchange. His best-known success being Anthem, with a current m...
Oct 16, 2023•30 min•Ep. 60
In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Ryan Niddel about why it is important to create internal systems that scale. Ryan Niddel ( https://www.linkedin.com/in/exitwealthy/ ) is CEO Mit45, board member, investor, and Entrepreneur. Check out all of the podcasts in the HCI Podcast Network ! Check out the HCI Academy : Courses, Micro-Credentials, and Certificates to Upskill and Reskill for the Future of Work! Check out the LinkedIn Alchemizing Human Capital Newsletter. Check...
Oct 13, 2023•25 min•Ep. 61
In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Robb Wilson about what human capital focused leaders are missing when it comes to AI and hyperautomation. Robb Wilson ( https://www.linkedin.com/in/invisiblemachines/) is a Wall Street Journal best selling author of one of the few technology books that's a best seller in the business category and is the visionary behind OneReach.ai , the highest-scoring company in Gartner’s first Critical Capabilities for Enterprise Conversational AI P...
Oct 12, 2023•27 min•Ep. 59
In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Jaime Dunaway-Seale about unpacking GenZ salary expectations. Jaime Dunaway-Seale ( https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaime-dunaway-seale-660028158/ ) is a content writer at Clever Real Estate, the leading real estate education platform for home buyers, sellers, and investors. Prior to joining Clever, Jaime worked full time as a journalist. Her writings have appeared in Slate, The Associated Press, The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, and Advocate...
Oct 11, 2023•24 min•Ep. 58
In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Deb Calvert about encouraging and supporting leadership at every level of the organization. Deb Calvert ( https://www.linkedin.com/in/debcalvertpeoplefirst/ ), president of People First Productivity Solutions and founder of People First Leadership Academy, is an ICF-Certified Executive Coach and Certified Master of The Leadership Challenge®. Previously, Deb was an HR Director with a Fortune 500 company. She works with clients to build ...
Oct 10, 2023•26 min•Ep. 57
In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Ed Hajim about not being a victim to your circumstances and building resilience to overcome challenges. Ed Hajim ( https://www.linkedin.com/in/ed-hajim-bba1a7204/ ) is a seasoned Wall Street executive with more than 50 years of investment experience. He has held senior management positions with the Capital Group, E.F. Hutton, and Lehman Brothers before becoming chairman and CEO of Furman Selz. Hajim has been the co-chairman of ING Bari...
Oct 09, 2023•23 min•Ep. 56
In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Richard Medcalf about his book, Making TIME For Strategy. Richard Medcalf ( https://www.linkedin.com/in/richardmedcalf/ ) describes himself as "what you get if you were to put a McKinsey consultant, a slightly unorthodox pastor and an entrepreneur into a blender". He is the founder of Xquadrant and a trusted advisor to exceptional CEOs and entrepreneurs, and their leadership teams. Check out all of the podcasts in the HCI Podcast Netwo...
Oct 06, 2023•24 min•Ep. 55
In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Christopher van Bergen about corporate social responsibility and responsible sourcing. Christopher van Bergen ( https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-van-bergen-mba-7a419820/ ) is the CFO/COO of Nest, a nonprofit working in the handworker economy to generate global workforce inclusivity, improve worker wellbeing beyond factories, and preserve cultural traditions, using radical transparency, data-driven development, and fair market access t...
Oct 05, 2023•29 min•Ep. 54
In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Joann Wortham about how to mobilize the creativity and productivity that diverse teams can offer. Joann Wortham ( www.linkedin.com/in/joann-wortham ) is a seasoned international thought leader who uses insight from lived experiences along with her background in education, healthcare, business, and risk management to create novel approaches to today’s most critical workplace concerns. With over twenty years of experience, as well as a M...
Oct 04, 2023•31 min•Ep. 53
In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Cary Sparrow about upgrading your market intelligence in order to compete for talent. Cary Sparrow ( https://www.linkedin.com/in/carysparrow/ ) is the Founder and CEO of WageScape, where they provide developers, analysts, and consulting firms with access to the world’s largest, most up-to-date labor market data collection. This makes the labor market more transparent, opening the doors to tremendous efficiencies and world-changing inno...
Oct 03, 2023•23 min•Ep. 52
In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Damien Filiatrault about choosing a distributed model and hiring remote and freelance workers. Damien Filiatrault ( https://www.linkedin.com/in/damienf/ ) is the Founder & CEO of Scalable Path, a software staffing agency that matches leading companies and startups with vetted, remote software developers. Scalable Path has helped 23.5K freelancers in 177 countries complete 780,000 hours of programming on client projects. Damien is p...
Oct 02, 2023•27 min•Ep. 51
In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Angel Henry about what companies can do to disrupt non-inclusive and discriminatory workspaces. Angel Henry ( https://www.linkedin.com/in/theagileenthusiast/ ) is the author of Dents in the Ceiling: Tools Women and Allies Need to Breakthrough, which provides a first-hand account of 30+ women of color working in tech and Corporate America experiences navigating sexism, racism, bullying, forging allies, and rebounding resiliently through...
Sep 29, 2023•27 min•Ep. 50
In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Richard White about the challenges of customer-facing teams in a fully remote or hybrid environment. Richard White ( https://www.linkedin.com/in/rrwhite/ ) is founder and CEO of Fathom.video, a free app that records, transcribes & highlights your calls so you can focus on the conversation instead of taking notes. Check out the HCI Academy : Courses, Micro-Credentials, and Certificates to Upskill and Reskill for the Future of Work...
Sep 28, 2023•24 min•Ep. 47
In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Brian Smith about the art of self-awareness and maximizing one's impact on those they lead. Brian Smith, PhD, ( https://www.linkedin.com/in/yourbizdr/ ) stands at the helm of IA Business Advisors as its founder and senior managing partner. Having counseled over 20,000 global leaders, ranging from entrepreneurial visionaries to seasoned CEOs, he is a sought-after thought leader in the area of management consulting, culture development a...
Sep 27, 2023•26 min•Ep. 48
In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Nicole Morgan about company branding, workforce recruitment, and worker retention. Nicole Morgan is the CEO of Resolute PR, a full-service public relations and marketing agency delivering bold workforce marketing strategies. Centered on research, innovation and brand-driven ROI, her award-winning team of experts delivers proactive, pioneering ideas that result in stronger workforce culture, attraction and retention. Check out the HCI ...
Sep 26, 2023•27 min•Ep. 45
In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Olivia Pedersen about using sustainable design, human-centered design, systems thinking to respond to the climate crisis. Olivia Pedersen ( https://www.linkedin.com/in/olivia-pedersen-b45ab087/ ) has been on an 11 year-long journey to figure out how she can contribute to solving the climate crisis. After working as a designer in the A&O Industry for almost a decade, she became disheartened by the industry she loved so much and the ...
Sep 25, 2023•25 min•Ep. 44
In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Lynnette Heath about nVent's Environmental, Social and Governance Report . Lynnette Heath ( https://www.linkedin.com/in/lynnetteheath/) is nVent’s Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resource Officer and ESG People pillar executive sponsor. Prior to joining nVent, she was the Senior Vice President of Global Human Resources at Twin Cities-based Entrust Datacard. Check out the HCI Academy : Courses, Micro-Credentials, and Certific...
Sep 22, 2023•28 min•Ep. 43
In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Zander Sprague about how to be EPIC at work...even when you are working remotely. Zander Sprague ( https://www.linkedin.com/in/zandersprague/ ) is an internationally acclaimed public speaker, author, and Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC). His mission is to help millions of people make the EPIC choices that create an EPIC life. Drawing on his decades of work experience with companies of all sizes, Zander guides teams to ac...
Sep 21, 2023•30 min•Ep. 42
In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Kathi Enderes about the recent report from the Josh Bersin Company, The Definitive Guide to Pay and Benefits: The Road to Systemic Rewards . Kathi Enderes ( https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathienderes/ ) is Senior Vice President of Research and a global industry analyst at the human capital advisory firm The Josh Bersin Company, the world's largest community for HR. She has over 20 years global experience in human capital, talent and perf...
Sep 20, 2023•29 min•Ep. 41
In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Alexandria Genetti about creating a culture of transparency. Alexandria Genetti ( https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandria-genetti-12091387/ ) is a Global Human Resources Leader with extensive experience in managing every facet of the employee lifecycle, including designing and implementing employee onboarding programs, benefits and total compensation management, policy development, payroll management, HRIS configuration and employee rel...
Sep 19, 2023•28 min•Ep. 40
In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Cara McNulty about CVS Health’s Suicide Prevention Month Campaign of 2023. Cara McNulty, DPA ( https://www.linkedin.com/in/cara-mcnulty-dpa/ ) is President of Behavioral Health and Mental Wellbeing at CVS Health, a leading provider of mental health and employee assistance program (EAP) solutions to members and communities around the globe. She oversees a national team that spearheads the development of CVS Health and Aetna’s programs, ...
Sep 18, 2023•25 min•Ep. 39
In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Yvan Demosthenes about practicing DE&I with a remote workforce. Ivan demosten Yvan Demosthenes ( https://www.linkedin.com/in/yvandemosthenes/) is the CEO at HamiltonDemo. HamiltonDemo sources game-changing talent—qualified, proven professionals who will propel your business forward. Hire with confidence. HamiltonDemo has a team size of 2-10 employees and is perfect for those looking for qualified talent ready to help your business ...
Sep 15, 2023•28 min•Ep. 38
In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Saad Siddiqui about how technology is fundamentally changing the role of HR professionals. Saad Siddiqui ( https://www.linkedin.com/in/saadsiddiqu ) is General Partner at Telstra Ventures , a San Francisco-based VC firm that incorporates data science and quantitative analysis of non-financial data into its mix of investing criteria. He's an investor in HR Tech companies like Certn , Spekit , and Forage . Saad is a Kauffman Fellow and a...
Sep 14, 2023•24 min•Ep. 36
In this episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Oshri Cohen about combining recruiters’ acumen with software engineers’ expertise . OshriCohen ( LinkedIn ) is an expert technologist in more languages, frameworks, architectures and technologies than he cares to count. He is an ex-executive at multiple startups and ex-founder of his own custom development shop. He is disrupting the popular thought that startups need a full-time CTO and could save on average $400K per year in direct technical ...
Sep 13, 2023•34 min•Ep. 35
