In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Aanandha Sharurajah about his book, Stroke of Gratitude: How to Find Truth, Love and Happiness in Healing After a Health Crisis. When Aanandha Sharurajah moved to Singapore from Malaysia as a young man, he had only a few dollars in his pocket and big dreams to keep him going. Fast forward a few decades, and Aanandha found himself running one of the largest spas in Singapore bringing in $35 million a year. The only problem? His stress l...
Aug 20, 2024•25 min•Ep. 177
In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Yosi Amram about the role of spiritual intelligence and how it can complement emotional intelligence. Yosi Amram, PhD ( https://www.linkedin.com/in/yosiamram/ ) is a distinguished psychologist, an executive coach catering to CEOs, entrepreneurs, and other influential leaders, and a pioneer researcher in the field of spiritual intelligence. Holding an MBA from Harvard University and a PhD from Sofia University in Clinical Transpersonal ...
Aug 15, 2024•26 min•Ep. 199
In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Lindsey Lewis about diversity and inclusion and empowering women in finance. Lindsey Lewis ( https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindseycarolyn/ ) has built a career around women and money. She not only helps women take charge of their finances as a Chartered Financial Consultant® (ChFC®) and CFP® Professional, but she also stands as a champion for diverse women in the financial services industry in her role as Senior Director and chair of the...
Aug 14, 2024•35 min•Ep. 156
In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Miranda McKie about utilizing data-driven techniques to identify and mitigate systemic institutional barriers that impact underrepresented groups. Miranda McKie ( https://www.linkedin.com/in/mirandamckie/) is a visionary leader, founder, and CEO of McKie Consultants, with a deep passion for data and design. Her expertise in HR / people analytics, product management, design thinking, and training enables her to help her clients achieve ...
Aug 13, 2024•26 min•Ep. 187
In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with David Lutes about talent management and the employee lifecycle. Former Pastor in South Africa, UK and Middle East, David Lutes ( https://www.linkedin.com/in/dlutes) is now an Organizational Development, Talent Management and Training, Consultant, Master Trainer and Executive Coach and well-known conference speaker and more than 30 years international experience in 30+ countries at a senior strategic executive, middle management, and op...
Aug 07, 2024•27 min•Ep. 154
In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Karan Rhodes about the 7 critical leadership execution tactics of the world's most successful leaders. Karan is an organizational strategist who is obsessed with up-leveling leadership capability and optimizing workforces to do their best work. After years of witnessing the dark-side, chaos and trauma caused by bad leadership within organizations, she ditched her comfy job as a corporate HR exec at Microsoft, to commission a research s...
Aug 06, 2024•25 min•Ep. 175
In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Victoria Trammel about leadership and self-deception. Victoria Trammel is a seasoned facilitator and leadership consultant who brings almost two decades of experience supporting the Intelligence Community to her work with Arbinger. Her expertise in strategic planning, employee engagement, leadership development and process improvement were sharpened in the fast-paced and ever-dynamic world of human intelligence operations. She began he...
Aug 01, 2024•25 min•Ep. 198
In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Lisa Guillot about her book, Find Your Clear Vision, A New Mindset to Create a Vibrant Personal or Professional Brand with Purpose . Lisa Guillot (https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisagguillot/) is a certified transformational life and leadership coach and branding expert. She helps her clients find their Clear Vision and bring it to life through her Clear Vision Framework. Her clients include senior-level executives of Fortune 500 entertai...
Jul 31, 2024•28 min•Ep. 152
In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Michael Lenox about his book, Strategy in the Digital Age. Michael Lenox (https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaellenox/) is an award-winning professor, author, speaker, and consultant. For over twenty-five years, he has been helping MBA students and executives navigate the competitive dynamics of markets in the face of innovation and disruption. Check out all of the podcasts in the HCI Podcast Network ! Check out the HCI Academy : Course...
Jul 30, 2024•22 min•Ep. 172
In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Jake Thompson about how to develop the right mindset for leadership. Jake Thompson ( https://www.linkedin.com/in/jakethompsonspeaks/ ) is a Keynote Speaker, Published Author, and Leadership Performance Coach who has been featured in Forbes, Inc. Magazine, & directly impacted over 80,000 people to date. His programs help ambitious leaders boost their performance and create better personal and professional skills to help teams gain a...
Jul 29, 2024•29 min•Ep. 195
In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Marie Unger about the connection between employee development and culture. Marie Unger ( https://www.linkedin.com/in/marie-unger-b2157674/) serves as Chief Executive Officer of Emergenetics International, an organizational development company dedicated to realizing the potential of people within businesses, educational environments and the community. Since joining Emergenetics, Marie has consulted with thousands of business leaders, em...
Jul 25, 2024•26 min•Ep. 197
In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Alan Crone about his book, The Law at Work: A Legal Playbook for Executives and Professionals . Alan Crone ( https://www.linkedin.com/in/alancronememphislawyer/ ) is the Founder and CEO of The Crone Law Firm, one of the few law firms in Memphis and the Mid-South to focus exclusively on employment law matters. They've helped thousands of employees and c-suite executives who have been unlawfully fired, sexually harassed, denied opportuni...
Jul 24, 2024•28 min•Ep. 151
In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Steven Howard about his book, Humony Leadership: Mindsets, Skills and Behaviors for Being a Successful People-Centric Leader . Steven Howard ( https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevenbhoward/) is the award-winning author of 22 leadership, business, and professional development books. His latest book, Humony Leadership: Mindsets, Skills and Behaviors for Being a Successful People-Centric Leader was published in August 2022. In awarding the bo...
Jul 23, 2024•25 min•Ep. 173
In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Sunny Bonnell about culture and visionary leadership. Sunny Bonnell is a leadership and brand expert and the visionary Co-founder and CEO of Motto®, a strategic brand transformation agency helping the world's most innovative companies advance into their next era, and the bestselling author of the Rare Breed, A Guide to Success for the Defiant, Dangerous, and Different. Sunny was recognized with the prestigious 2024 Thinkers50 Radar Awa...
Jul 18, 2024•27 min•Ep. 196
In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Heather Vickery about leveraging your fears into intentional bravery. Heather Vickery ( https://www.linkedin.com/in/heather-vickery/ ) is a global leader and success coach that helps people leverage their fears into intentional bravery. A celebrated public speaker, Heather inspires audiences and supports others with the tools they need to live empowered, bold, joy-filled, and successful lives. She’s the creator of the emPOWEWRment prog...
Jul 17, 2024•27 min•Ep. 150
In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talk with Carson Finkle about improving employee mental health. Carson Finkle ( https://www.linkedin.com/in/carson-finkle-%F0%9F%8E%A9-16762b17/ ) is a successful entrepreneur, who is currently the acting CEO of a fast-growing D2C hat company called Tenth Street Hats and an e-commerce advisor to the Brand Growth Experts Accelerator. After experiencing entrepreneurial burnout, Carson is on a mission with a new venture to help entrepreneurs and com...
Jul 16, 2024•28 min•Ep. 163
In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Tahmina Watson about how immigration contributes to innovation and economic growth and the future of immigration law. Named a Top Immigration Attorney for Startups in America by Business Insider, Tahmina Watson is a nationally recognized expert in US immigration law, specializing in the visa needs of global entrepreneurs. She founded Watson Immigration Law in Seattle in 2009, successfully supporting hundreds of startups and generating ...
Jul 11, 2024•26 min•Ep. 194
In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Richard Flint about replacing a search for balance with finding harmony in your life. Richard Flint ( https://www.linkedin.com/in/richard-flint/) is a powerhouse Chairman and CEO of Flint Inc, a highly sought-after company that specializes in the transformative training and development of individuals, companies, and associations. With over 35 years of experience in the field of human behavior and development, Richard has cemented himse...
Jul 10, 2024•26 min•Ep. 149
In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Orin Davis about the shifting nature of performance management. Orin Davis earned the first doctorate in positive psychology, and is a self-actualization engineer who enables people to do and be their best. He consults for companies from startups to multinationals on hiring strategies, culture, innovation, diversity/equity/inclusion, and employee well-being, and coaches people at all levels on building self-knowledge and developing per...
Jul 09, 2024•23 min•Ep. 166
In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Joe C. Lopez about how to take an idea to market while developing a team-building culture. Joe Lopez ( https://www.linkedin.com/in/jlopeziii/), a global business strategist, is a passionate innovator, entrepreneur, and lifelong learner. His zeal for ideas, sharing new viewpoints and strategies, and team building are genuinely inspiring. His enthusiasm to innovate and learn has been a driving force in his successful career. Check out al...
Jul 08, 2024•28 min•Ep. 193
In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Bob Borcherdt about accessing the unused human capacity in your organization. BOB BORCHERDT (pronounced like Orchard with a B; https://www.linkedin.com/in/bob-borcherdt-70b38810/ ) is a visionary through and through. He has been a leader, strategist, and business owner for over 35 years. His deep passion for people and leadership is what led him in 2011 to start IN2GREAT, a leadership consulting company. Bob founded IN2GREAT with the i...
Jul 04, 2024•33 min•Ep. 189
In this podcast episode, Dr. Angela Schill and Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Trina Celeste Limpert about orchestrating life-work harmony. Trina Celeste Limpert, a seasoned author, speaker, and tech industry veteran with a thirty-year career at eBay and Oracle, is the founder of RizeNext Corp and co-founder of Tech-Moms.org . Her initiatives have cultivated a vibrant community of over 500 alumni, fostering diversity in technology and providing pathways for aspiring technologists. Trina and ...
Jul 03, 2024•30 min•Ep. 148
In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Elissa Sangster about issues affecting women's abilities to seek, prepare for and attain business leadership positions. Elissa Sangster ( https://www.linkedin.com/company/fortefoundation/ ) serves as CEO of Forté and brings to the role extensive knowledge of issues affecting women's abilities to seek, prepare for and attain business leadership positions, drawn from her prior experience as Assistant Dean and Director of the MBA Program ...
Jul 02, 2024•29 min•Ep. 164
In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Rich Funk about how human capital can differentiate a company in a virtual world. Rich Funk ( https://www.linkedin.com/in/rich-funk-b0940014/ ) is Founder & CEO of The Better For You Company. Check out all of the podcasts in the HCI Podcast Network ! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Jun 28, 2024•27 min•Ep. 192
In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Elaine Pulakos about how GenAI could help enable skills-based hiring. Elaine Pulakos , Ph.D. is CEO of PDRI by Pearson and an expert in building organizational and team capabilities that translate into business growth. She is well-known for her research on talent and performance management practices, and has extensive global experience helping companies build these capabilities to increase their competitive advantage. Check out all of ...
Jun 27, 2024•28 min•Ep. 184
In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Bessi Graham about aligning your business strategy with your values. Bessi Graham ( www.linkedin.com/in/bessi-graham-48a31323 ) is an award-winning entrepreneur with over 20 years of experience working with business owners, governments, and large funding bodies to bring doing good and making money back together. Bessi works with established business leaders who want to build on their success and align their company with their values bu...
Jun 26, 2024•29 min•Ep. 145
In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Brook Borup about building scalable businesses. When it comes to automation and delegation for small businesses, no one does it better than Brook Borup ( https://www.linkedin.com/in/brookborup ). Driven by the desire to see small business owners spend more time away from their business doing what they love, Brook has developed systems and methodologies to help countless business owners around the world do more of what they love. Whethe...
Jun 25, 2024•25 min•Ep. 159
In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Jenny Esposito about successful people and culture operations in the homebuilding industry. Jenny Esposito ( https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-esposito-93a04523/) is the Director of People and Culture at Trumark Homes. In her role, she leads the company’s human resources and corporate culture efforts including talent acquisition, performance management, compensation, compliance, and benefits as well as team building and staff develo...
Jun 21, 2024•30 min•Ep. 190
In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Oleg Konovalov about his book, The Fisherman's Path to Leadership . Dr. Oleg Konovalov ( linkedin.com/in/dr-oleg-konovalov ) is a global thought leader, author, business educator, consultant, and C-suite coach. Konovalov has been named one of the top eight global experts in leadership and shortlisted for the Distinguished Award in Leadership by Thinkers50. He is on Global Gurus Top 30 in Leadership, is the #1 Global Leading Coach (Mars...
Jun 20, 2024•25 min•Ep. 183
In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Jesan Sorrells about the role of leadership development in a world of artificial intelligence. Jesan Sorrells ( https://www.linkedin.com/in/jesansorrells/) is the CEO and Founder of HSCT Publishing, LLC. HSCT is remote-first, video-based, software publishing platform company located in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. HSCT seeks to help organizations manage and reduce the impact of workplace conflict, encourage organizational innovatio...
Jun 19, 2024•27 min•Ep. 147
