

Human Capital Leadership
Jonathan H. Westover, PhD
Maximize your personal and #OrganizationalPotential with the Human Capital Leadership podcast! We’re your source for personal, professional, and #OrganizationalGrowth and development. We share our own original #Research, explore #IndustryTrends, and interview executives and thought leaders from across the globe. Join us for practitioner-oriented content around all things #Leadership, #HR, #TalentManagement, #OrganizationalDevelopment, and #ChangeManagement.
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Aug 9, 2021 • 39min
S22E14 - Toxic Leadership Conversation on the Talking Leadership Podcast, with Eric Perez
In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanhwestover/) shares the first half of his recent guest appearance discussion toxic leadership on the Talking Leadership Podcast, with Eric Perez.
Episode overview: "Welcome to the second podcast focused on toxic leadership and today's podcast guest is Dr Jonathan Westover and he shared his experiences of the topic from multiple perspectives. Why address toxic leadership? According to Dr Westover toxic leadership undermines and limits organisational and individual innovation. Not forgetting the impact on turnover, productivity, increased employee stress and potentially, workplace violence. Dr Westover hosts the Human Capital Innovations (HCI) Podcast (https://www.innovativehumancapital.co...), well worth a listen with an amazing range of content regarding leadership. Thanks for joining me in the first part of my discussion with Dr Westover."
Check out Dr. Westover's new book, 'Bluer than Indigo' Leadership, here: https://www.innovativehumancapital.com/bluerthanindigo.
Check out Dr. Westover's book, The Alchemy of Truly Remarkable Leadership, here: https://www.innovativehumancapital.com/leadershipalchemy.
Check out the latest issue of the Human Capital Leadership magazine, here: https://www.innovativehumancapital.com/hci-magazine.
Ranked #6 Performance Management Podcast: https://blog.feedspot.com/performance_management_podcasts/
Ranked #6 Workplace Podcast: https://blog.feedspot.com/workplace_podcasts/
Ranked #7 HR Podcast: https://blog.feedspot.com/hr_podcasts/
Ranked #12 Talent Management Podcast: https://blog.feedspot.com/talent_management_podcasts/
Ranked in the Top 20 Personal Development and Self-Improvement Podcasts: https://blog.feedspot.com/personal_development_podcasts/
Ranked in the Top 30 Leadership Podcasts: https://blog.feedspot.com/leadership_podcasts/

Aug 8, 2021 • 20min
S22E13 - HBR Minute Rewind - The Culture of Overwork Hurts Everyone, with Robin Ely
In this "HBR Minute Rewind" HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanhwestover/) explores Robin Ely's recent HBR video, "The Culture of Overwork Hurts Everyone" (Originally aired September 27, 2020). See the full video and all of the details here: https://youtu.be/jjRWaMCWs44. Overview of video: "The standard work/family narrative is an outdated excuse for what holds women back. Ask people to explain why women remain so dramatically underrepresented in the senior ranks of most companies, and you will hear from the vast majority a lament that goes something like this: High-level jobs require extremely long hours, women’s devotion to family makes it impossible to put in those hours, and so their careers inevitably suffer. Not so, say the authors, who spent 18 months working with a global consulting firm that wanted to know why it had so few women in positions of power. Although virtually every employee the authors interviewed related a form of the standard explanation, the firm’s data told a different story. Women weren’t being held back because of trouble balancing work and family; men, too, suffered from that problem and nevertheless advanced. Women were held back because they were encouraged to take accommodations, such as going part-time and shifting to internally facing roles, which derailed their careers. The real culprit in women’s stalled advancement, the authors conclude, is a general culture of overwork that hurts both sexes and locks gender inequality in place. To solve this problem, they argue, we must reconsider what we’re willing to allow the workplace to demand of all employees." Robin Ely (https://www.linkedin.com/in/robinjely/) is the Diane Doerge Wilson Professor of Business Administration at Harvard Business School. She conducts research on race and gender relations in organizations with a focus on leadership, identity, and organizational culture change. Examples of her past research include studies of men and masculinity on offshore oil platforms; the impact of racial diversity on retail bank performance; and how organizational narratives about gender, work, and family limit both men’s and women’s ability to thrive personally and professionally. Her work is published in academic journals, such as Administrative Science Quarterly, Academy of Management Journal, and Academy of Management Review, and, for practitioners, in Harvard Business Review. Professor Ely is presently conducting research on organizational culture change aimed at reducing workplace inequality, strategies for women leaders to navigate gender stereotypes, and HBS alumni career and life decisions.
Check out Dr. Westover's new book, 'Bluer than Indigo' Leadership, here: https://www.innovativehumancapital.com/bluerthanindigo.
Check out Dr. Westover's book, The Alchemy of Truly Remarkable Leadership, here: https://www.innovativehumancapital.com/leadershipalchemy.
Check out the latest issue of the Human Capital Leadership magazine, here: https://www.innovativehumancapital.com/hci-magazine.
Ranked #6 Performance Management Podcast: https://blog.feedspot.com/performance_management_podcasts/
Ranked #6 Workplace Podcast: https://blog.feedspot.com/workplace_podcasts/
Ranked #7 HR Podcast: https://blog.feedspot.com/hr_podcasts/
Ranked #12 Talent Management Podcast: https://blog.feedspot.com/talent_management_podcasts/
Ranked in the Top 20 Personal Development and Self-Improvement Podcasts: https://blog.feedspot.com/personal_development_podcasts/
Ranked in the Top 30 Leadership Podcasts: https://blog.feedspot.com/leadership_podcasts/

Aug 7, 2021 • 35min
S22E12 - Inspiring TED Talks Rewind - Start with Why: How Great Leaders Inspire Action, with Simon Sinek
In this "Inspiring TED Talks Rewind" HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanhwestover/) explores Simon Sinek's famous 2009 TED Talk, "Start with Why: How Great Leaders Inspire Action" (Originally aired September 13, 2020). See the full video and all of the details here: https://www.ted.com/talks/simon_sinek_how_great_leaders_inspire_action?language=en. Key takeaways include: "Inspired leaders and the inspired organizations, regardless of their size or industry all think, act and communicate from the inside out." "The goal is not to hire people who need a job, it's to hire people who believe what you believe." "Leaders hold a position of power or authority, but those who lead inspire us." Simon Sinek (https://www.linkedin.com/in/simonsinek/) is an unshakable optimist. He believes in a bright future and our ability to build it together. Described as “a visionary thinker with a rare intellect,” Simon has devoted his professional life to help advance a vision of the world that does not yet exist; a world in which the vast majority of people wake up every single morning inspired, feel safe wherever they are and end the day fulfilled by the work that they do. Simon is the author of multiple best selling books including Start With Why, Leaders Eat Last, Together is Better, and The Infinite Game. See more at https://simonsinek.com/about/simon-sinek.
Check out Dr. Westover's new book, 'Bluer than Indigo' Leadership, here: https://www.innovativehumancapital.com/bluerthanindigo.
Check out Dr. Westover's book, The Alchemy of Truly Remarkable Leadership, here: https://www.innovativehumancapital.com/leadershipalchemy.
Check out the latest issue of the Human Capital Leadership magazine, here: https://www.innovativehumancapital.com/hci-magazine.
Ranked #6 Performance Management Podcast: https://blog.feedspot.com/performance_management_podcasts/
Ranked #6 Workplace Podcast: https://blog.feedspot.com/workplace_podcasts/
Ranked #7 HR Podcast: https://blog.feedspot.com/hr_podcasts/
Ranked #12 Talent Management Podcast: https://blog.feedspot.com/talent_management_podcasts/
Ranked in the Top 20 Personal Development and Self-Improvement Podcasts: https://blog.feedspot.com/personal_development_podcasts/
Ranked in the Top 30 Leadership Podcasts: https://blog.feedspot.com/leadership_podcasts/

Aug 6, 2021 • 32min
S22E11 - The Tools and Courage to Imagine, Activate, and Impact the World, with Deanna Singh
In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanhwestover/) talks with Deanna Singh about the tools and courage to imagine, activate, and impact the world. See the video here: https://youtu.be/yAYT2argLh4.
Deanna Singh (https://www.linkedin.com/in/deannasingh/), Founder/Chief Change Agent of the social-impact holding company, Flying Elephant, is known for giving audiences the tools and courage to imagine, activate, and impact the world. She is a trailblazer and dynamic speaker who is at the forefront of social change. She is an accomplished author, educator, business leader, and champion for marginalized communities. Singh earned a degree in Urban Studies from Fordham University, a Juris Doctorate from Georgetown University, and a Masters in Business Administration from the University of Wisconsin, Madison. She is the author of the forthcoming book, Actions Speak Louder, which will be published by Penguin Random House in May 2022.
Check out Dr. Westover's new book, 'Bluer than Indigo' Leadership, here: https://www.innovativehumancapital.com/bluerthanindigo.
Check out Dr. Westover's book, The Alchemy of Truly Remarkable Leadership, here: https://www.innovativehumancapital.com/leadershipalchemy.
Check out the latest issue of the Human Capital Leadership magazine, here: https://www.innovativehumancapital.com/hci-magazine.
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 Management Podcasts: https://blog.feedspot.com/talent_management_podcasts/ ; Ranked in the Top 15 Personal Development and Self-Improvement Podcasts: https://blog.feedspot.com/personal_development_podcasts/ ; Ranked in the Top 30 Leadership Podcasts: https://blog.feedspot.com/leadership_podcasts/

Aug 5, 2021 • 35min
S22E10 - Finding Fulfillment and Leaving Frustrations Behind, with Scott Olson
In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanhwestover/) talks with Scott Olson about finding fulfillment and leaving frustrations behind. See the video here: https://youtu.be/0q0NjfUjPto. Scott Olson (https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottolsonexec/) is author of the First Promotion Transition Certificate Course. During more than 40 years of leading high-performance teams in consequential environments, Scott developed the concepts which lead to the core value of this innovative training program: "Find Fulfillment and Leave Frustration Behind." Scott is Founder of GlenHaven International, LLC., Principal & Co-founder of Can.Trust.Will. LLC., and CEO of Olson Strategic Initiatives. Check out Dr. Westover's new book, 'Bluer than Indigo' Leadership, here: https://www.innovativehumancapital.com/bluerthanindigo. Check out Dr. Westover's book, The Alchemy of Truly Remarkable Leadership, here: https://www.innovativehumancapital.com/leadershipalchemy. Check out the latest issue of the Human Capital Leadership magazine, here: https://www.innovativehumancapital.com/hci-magazine. 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 Management Podcasts: https://blog.feedspot.com/talent_management_podcasts/ ; Ranked in the Top 15 Personal Development and Self-Improvement Podcasts: https://blog.feedspot.com/personal_development_podcasts/ ; Ranked in the Top 30 Leadership Podcasts: https://blog.feedspot.com/leadership_podcasts/

Aug 4, 2021 • 30min
S22E9 - Custom HR Solutions that Allow Companies to Create a Positive Culture, with Chuck Cooper
In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanhwestover/) talks with Chuck Cooper about custom HR solutions that allow companies to create a positive culture, manage their expenses, and maximize their revenues. See the video here: https://youtu.be/pfFhEJmAx0I.
Over the past 25 years, Chuck Cooper (https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuck-cooper1/) has been involved at the ownership level with a number of companies across several different industries, but of all his work-related accomplishments, one stands above the rest. Chuck loves partnering with companies to develop their HR strategies. For him, the greatest reward is seeing clients achieve greater levels of success. Chuck’s passion for helping to create better companies led him to found WhiteWater Consulting in March of 2019. WhiteWater Consulting defines and designs custom HR solutions that allow companies to create a positive culture, manage their expenses, and maximize their revenues. Specifically, Chuck helps his clients take care of their people through recruiting and talent management, payroll and compliance, compensation management, group health programs, corporate wellness and financial wellness plans, and much more.
Check out Dr. Westover's new book, 'Bluer than Indigo' Leadership, here: https://www.innovativehumancapital.com/bluerthanindigo.
Check out Dr. Westover's book, The Alchemy of Truly Remarkable Leadership, here: https://www.innovativehumancapital.com/leadershipalchemy.
Check out the latest issue of the Human Capital Leadership magazine, here: https://www.innovativehumancapital.com/hci-magazine.
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 Management Podcasts: https://blog.feedspot.com/talent_management_podcasts/ ; Ranked in the Top 15 Personal Development and Self-Improvement Podcasts: https://blog.feedspot.com/personal_development_podcasts/ ; Ranked in the Top 30 Leadership Podcasts: https://blog.feedspot.com/leadership_podcasts/

Aug 4, 2021 • 33min
S22E8 - Strengthening the Team + Improving the Customers Experience = Profit, with Dave Molenda
In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanhwestover/) talks with Dave Molenda about his formula for success, ST + ICE = P (Strengthening the Team + Improving the Customers Experience = Profit). See the video here: https://youtu.be/BKs5g_7TVl4.
Dave Molenda, CPBA, CPDFA, CPEQA (https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidmolenda/) is the founder of Positive Polarity, LLC, a Midwest based sales coaching/training firm that brings solid growth to companies from over 30 years of real-world experience where he grew his business to $10,000,000.00 in annual sales before selling it. He speaks regularly at conferences on topics that are designed to make the listener not only hear, but engage. He developed a formula for success, ST + ICE = P (Strengthening the Team + Improving the Customers Experience = Profit) and with this formula, he has helped companies with their business growth. His #1 Amazon best Selling book called, Growing on Purpose, details the importance of both the team and the customer and how, if treated properly, profit will follow! He also recently launched The Positive Polarity Podcast, a weekly Podcast that interviews awesome people with amazing stories!
Check out Dr. Westover's new book, 'Bluer than Indigo' Leadership, here: https://www.innovativehumancapital.com/bluerthanindigo.
Check out Dr. Westover's book, The Alchemy of Truly Remarkable Leadership, here: https://www.innovativehumancapital.com/leadershipalchemy.
Check out the latest issue of the Human Capital Leadership magazine, here: https://www.innovativehumancapital.com/hci-magazine.
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 Management Podcasts: https://blog.feedspot.com/talent_management_podcasts/ ; Ranked in the Top 15 Personal Development and Self-Improvement Podcasts: https://blog.feedspot.com/personal_development_podcasts/ ; Ranked in the Top 30 Leadership Podcasts: https://blog.feedspot.com/leadership_podcasts/

Aug 3, 2021 • 32min
S22E7 - How Empathy, Etiquette and Empowerment Impact Leadership Development, with Heidi Dulebohn
In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanhwestover/) talks with Heidi Dulebohn about how empathy, etiquette and empowerment impact leadership development. See the video here: https://youtu.be/rqK6ySfpe6Q. Heidi Dulebohn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/heididulebohn/) is an international etiquette coach, social activist, and speaker. She helps build careers, teams and leaders by teaching a new kind of etiquette: How to master social codes — and when to subvert them. Her early career taught her that successfully navigating the social codes that shape how we live, work, and interact with each other can be very empowering, create tangible career advancement opportunities, and enhance an individual's personal and professional life. As such, her corporate career was filled with firsts. She was the first female grain trader at Conagra, and she was the first woman to manage a major U.S. grain exporting facility. Later she trained as an International Etiquette and Protocol Consultant and Instructor at the International Etiquette and Protocol Academy of London, England, and today Heidi dedicates herself to teaching American and international etiquette to those who might otherwise be excluded from a host of opportunities. She also works with teams and business leaders to ensure they’re not blinded by their own social codes and can embrace and develop the best talent. Check out Dr. Westover's new book, 'Bluer than Indigo' Leadership, here: https://www.innovativehumancapital.com/bluerthanindigo. Check out Dr. Westover's book, The Alchemy of Truly Remarkable Leadership, here: https://www.innovativehumancapital.com/leadershipalchemy. Check out the latest issue of the Human Capital Leadership magazine, here: https://www.innovativehumancapital.com/hci-magazine. 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 Management Podcasts: https://blog.feedspot.com/talent_management_podcasts/ ; Ranked in the Top 15 Personal Development and Self-Improvement Podcasts: https://blog.feedspot.com/personal_development_podcasts/ ; Ranked in the Top 30 Leadership Podcasts: https://blog.feedspot.com/leadership_podcasts/

Aug 3, 2021 • 29min
S22E6 - Throwback Tuesday - Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging Technologies, with Stacia Garr
In this "Throwback Tuesday" 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 (Originally Aired February 3, 2021).
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 speaker and writer, her work has been featured in Fortune, Forbes, The New York Times, and The Wall Street Journal as well as in numerous HR trade publications. Stacia co-founded Red Thread Research in 2018 after leading talent and workforce research for eight years at Bersin by Deloitte. Before Bersin, Stacia spent nearly five years conducting research and creating learning content for the Corporate Leadership Council, part of CEB/Gartner. She has an MBA from the University of California, Berkeley, a master’s degree from the London School of Economics, and undergraduate degrees from Randolph-Macon Woman’s College. https://redthreadresearch.com/deib-tech-2021-overview/; RedThread Research LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/redthread-research/
Check out Dr. Westover's new book, The Alchemy of Truly Remarkable Leadership, here: https://www.innovativehumancapital.com/leadershipalchemy.
Check out the latest issue of the Human Capital Leadership magazine, here: https://www.innovativehumancapital.com/hci-magazine.
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 Management Podcasts: https://blog.feedspot.com/talent_management_podcasts/ ; Ranked in the Top 15 Personal Development and Self-Improvement Podcasts: https://blog.feedspot.com/personal_development_podcasts/ ; Ranked in the Top 30 Leadership Podcasts: https://blog.feedspot.com/leadership_podcasts/

Aug 2, 2021 • 28min
S22E5 - The Art and Science of Leadership in a Changing World, with Jeffrey Hull
In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanhwestover/) talks with Jeffrey Hull about the art and science of leadership in a changing world. See the video here: https://youtu.be/N4qBhXYsjpk. Jeffrey Hull, Ph.D. BCC (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffrey-hull-phd-bcc-062b09/) is CEO of Leadershift, Inc. a leadership development consultancy based in New York City and author of the best-selling book, FLEX: The Art and Science of Leadership in A Changing World, from Penguin-Random House in 2019. A highly sought after speaker, consultant and executive coach with over twenty-five years working with C-suite leaders worldwide, Dr. Hull is also a Clinical Instructor in Psychology at Harvard Medical School and adjunct Professor of Leadership at New York University. He is the Director of Global Development at the Institute of Coaching, at Harvard Medical School. Dr Hull has been featured in Harvard Business Review, The New York Times, Investors Business Daily, and a wide range of media. Check out Dr. Westover's new book, 'Bluer than Indigo' Leadership, here: https://www.innovativehumancapital.com/bluerthanindigo. Check out Dr. Westover's book, The Alchemy of Truly Remarkable Leadership, here: https://www.innovativehumancapital.com/leadershipalchemy. Check out the latest issue of the Human Capital Leadership magazine, here: https://www.innovativehumancapital.com/hci-magazine. 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 Management Podcasts: https://blog.feedspot.com/talent_management_podcasts/ ; Ranked in the Top 15 Personal Development and Self-Improvement Podcasts: https://blog.feedspot.com/personal_development_podcasts/ ; Ranked in the Top 30 Leadership Podcasts: https://blog.feedspot.com/leadership_podcasts/


