
Human Capital Leadership
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.
Latest episodes

Mar 6, 2023 • 28min
S43E27 - The Difference Between a Good Manager, a Great Manager, and an Amazing Manager, with Steve Gilman
In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Steve Gilman about the difference between a good manager, a great manager, and an amazing manager.
Steve Gilman (https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevegilman26/) is Co-Founder & CEO at OneRange. BS in Mechanical Engineering from Yale University, MBA from Columbia University. Drafted in 2008 by the Detroit Tigers, Spent time as an Intelligence Officer for the Department of Defense, completing embassy tours as a diplomat in Cairo and Abu Dhabi. Co-Founded blockparty, which changed the way tailgating partnerships are developed Division 1 colleges. Currently serves as a Lieutenant in the US Navy as a Reserve Intelligence Officer
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Check out Dr. Westover's book, 'Bluer than Indigo' Leadership.
Check out Dr. Westover's book, The Alchemy of Truly Remarkable Leadership.
Check out the latest issue of the Human Capital Leadership magazine.
Each HCI Podcast episode (Program, ID No. 592296) has been approved for 0.50 HR (General) recertification credit hours toward aPHR™, aPHRi™, PHR®, PHRca®, SPHR®, GPHR®, PHRi™ and SPHRi™ recertification through HR Certification Institute® (HRCI®).
Each HCI Podcast episode (Program ID: 24-DP529) has been approved for 0.50 HR (General) SHRM Professional Development Credits (PDCs) for SHRM-CP and SHRM-SCPHR recertification through SHRM, as part of the knowledge and competency programs related to the SHRM Body of Applied Skills and Knowledge™ (the SHRM BASK™).
Human Capital Innovations has been pre-approved by the ATD Certification Institute to offer educational programs that can be used towards initial eligibility and recertification of the Certified Professional in Talent Development (CPTD) and Associate Professional in Talent Development (APTD) credentials. Each HCI Podcast episode qualifies for a maximum of 0.50 points.

Mar 3, 2023 • 28min
S43E26 - The ’Bare Minimum Mondays’ Trend, with Karen Siegel
In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Karen Siegel about the the 'Bare Minimum Mondays' trend.
Karen Siegel (https://www.linkedin.com/in/karenrsiegel/?trk=org-employees) is Business Development & HR Manager for Miami-based Delta Hire, LLC. A former New Yorker, Karen cut her teeth in the fast-paced world of PR and Marketing. After working at top agencies representing brands including The Ritz-Carlton and Estée Lauder she turned her attention to HR and Recruiting, spending two years working closely with clients and potential candidates to better manage expectations and navigate the ever-changing landscape of post-pandemic corporate culture. As a new resident of Florida, Karen spends her spare time at the beach with her beagle puppy named Bagel and mentoring young women who are newly entering the corporate world.
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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 out Dr. Westover's book, The Future Leader.
Check out Dr. Westover's book, 'Bluer than Indigo' Leadership.
Check out Dr. Westover's book, The Alchemy of Truly Remarkable Leadership.
Check out the latest issue of the Human Capital Leadership magazine.
Each HCI Podcast episode (Program, ID No. 592296) has been approved for 0.50 HR (General) recertification credit hours toward aPHR™, aPHRi™, PHR®, PHRca®, SPHR®, GPHR®, PHRi™ and SPHRi™ recertification through HR Certification Institute® (HRCI®).
Each HCI Podcast episode (Program ID: 24-DP529) has been approved for 0.50 HR (General) SHRM Professional Development Credits (PDCs) for SHRM-CP and SHRM-SCPHR recertification through SHRM, as part of the knowledge and competency programs related to the SHRM Body of Applied Skills and Knowledge™ (the SHRM BASK™).
Human Capital Innovations has been pre-approved by the ATD Certification Institute to offer educational programs that can be used towards initial eligibility and recertification of the Certified Professional in Talent Development (CPTD) and Associate Professional in Talent Development (APTD) credentials. Each HCI Podcast episode qualifies for a maximum of 0.50 points.

Mar 2, 2023 • 39min
S43E25 - Throwback Thursday - Humanity in the Workplace: A Blueprint for Building an Inclusive and Equitable Company Culture, with Brian McComak
In this "Throwback Thursday" HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Brian McComak about his book, Humanity in the Workplace: A Blueprint for Building an Inclusive and Equitable Company Culture.
Brian McComak (https://www.linkedin.com/in/bmccomak/) is a diversity and inclusion consultant, speaker, author, and facilitator with over twenty years of experience in D&I, HR, company culture, change management, internal communications, and employee experience. He is the founder and CEO of Hummingbird Humanity, a consulting firm that cultivates and champions inclusive workplace cultures and human-centered leadership. He is also the author of Humanity in the Workplace: A Blueprint for Building an Inclusive and Equitable Company Culture which will be released in 2022.
Please consider supporting the podcast on Patreon and leaving a review wherever you listen to your podcasts!
Check out FindLaw at FindLaw.com.
Check out Shopify at www.shopify.com/hci.
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 out Dr. Westover's book, The Future Leader.
Check out Dr. Westover's book, 'Bluer than Indigo' Leadership.
Check out Dr. Westover's book, The Alchemy of Truly Remarkable Leadership.
Check out the latest issue of the Human Capital Leadership magazine.
Each HCI Podcast episode (Program, ID No. 592296) has been approved for 0.50 HR (General) recertification credit hours toward aPHR™, aPHRi™, PHR®, PHRca®, SPHR®, GPHR®, PHRi™ and SPHRi™ recertification through HR Certification Institute® (HRCI®).
Each HCI Podcast episode (Program ID: 24-DP529) has been approved for 0.50 HR (General) SHRM Professional Development Credits (PDCs) for SHRM-CP and SHRM-SCPHR recertification through SHRM, as part of the knowledge and competency programs related to the SHRM Body of Applied Skills and Knowledge™ (the SHRM BASK™).
Human Capital Innovations has been pre-approved by the ATD Certification Institute to offer educational programs that can be used towards initial eligibility and recertification of the Certified Professional in Talent Development (CPTD) and Associate Professional in Talent Development (APTD) credentials. Each HCI Podcast episode qualifies for a maximum of 0.50 points.

Mar 1, 2023 • 26min
S43E24 - Workplace Culture Change, with Gustavo Razzetti
In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Gustavo Razzetti about workplace culture change.
Gustavo Razzetti (https://www.linkedin.com/in/gustavo razzetti/) is a workplace culture consultant, author, and speaker who facilitates courageous conversations to drive cultural transformation. He helps executives, team leaders, and founders map and assess their culture – and design a better one. He facilitates culture design projects, culture assessment surveys, and workshops - both remotely and in person. Over 200,000 leaders, people teams, and consultants in 50+ countries use his culture design toolkit.
Please consider supporting the podcast on Patreon and leaving a review wherever you listen to your podcasts!
Check out FindLaw at FindLaw.com.
Check out Shopify at www.shopify.com/hci.
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 out Dr. Westover's book, The Future Leader.
Check out Dr. Westover's book, 'Bluer than Indigo' Leadership.
Check out Dr. Westover's book, The Alchemy of Truly Remarkable Leadership.
Check out the latest issue of the Human Capital Leadership magazine.
Each HCI Podcast episode (Program, ID No. 592296) has been approved for 0.50 HR (General) recertification credit hours toward aPHR™, aPHRi™, PHR®, PHRca®, SPHR®, GPHR®, PHRi™ and SPHRi™ recertification through HR Certification Institute® (HRCI®).
Each HCI Podcast episode (Program ID: 24-DP529) has been approved for 0.50 HR (General) SHRM Professional Development Credits (PDCs) for SHRM-CP and SHRM-SCPHR recertification through SHRM, as part of the knowledge and competency programs related to the SHRM Body of Applied Skills and Knowledge™ (the SHRM BASK™).
Human Capital Innovations has been pre-approved by the ATD Certification Institute to offer educational programs that can be used towards initial eligibility and recertification of the Certified Professional in Talent Development (CPTD) and Associate Professional in Talent Development (APTD) credentials. Each HCI Podcast episode qualifies for a maximum of 0.50 points.

Feb 28, 2023 • 27min
S43E23 - Why We Need to Leave the EGO at the Door, with Carrie-Lynn Hotson
In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Carrie-Lynn Hotson about why we need to leave the EGO at the door.
Carrie-Lynn Hotson (https://www.linkedin.com/in/carrie-lynn-hotson-chrl-45a56b191/) has utilized her 25 years of experience as an HR professional, Senior Manager, Leader, Facilitator and Mediator to create a business guide/book for leaders called Knowing Who You Lead. She reveals important lessons, tools and strategies that leaders and teams can use to understand why issues are occurring, engage and retain great members. She also shares how she can help them pivot and inspire organizational growth.
Please consider supporting the podcast on Patreon and leaving a review wherever you listen to your podcasts!
Check out FindLaw at FindLaw.com.
Check out Shopify at www.shopify.com/hci.
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 out Dr. Westover's book, The Future Leader.
Check out Dr. Westover's book, 'Bluer than Indigo' Leadership.
Check out Dr. Westover's book, The Alchemy of Truly Remarkable Leadership.
Check out the latest issue of the Human Capital Leadership magazine.
Each HCI Podcast episode (Program, ID No. 592296) has been approved for 0.50 HR (General) recertification credit hours toward aPHR™, aPHRi™, PHR®, PHRca®, SPHR®, GPHR®, PHRi™ and SPHRi™ recertification through HR Certification Institute® (HRCI®).
Each HCI Podcast episode (Program ID: 24-DP529) has been approved for 0.50 HR (General) SHRM Professional Development Credits (PDCs) for SHRM-CP and SHRM-SCPHR recertification through SHRM, as part of the knowledge and competency programs related to the SHRM Body of Applied Skills and Knowledge™ (the SHRM BASK™).
Human Capital Innovations has been pre-approved by the ATD Certification Institute to offer educational programs that can be used towards initial eligibility and recertification of the Certified Professional in Talent Development (CPTD) and Associate Professional in Talent Development (APTD) credentials. Each HCI Podcast episode qualifies for a maximum of 0.50 points.

Feb 27, 2023 • 27min
S43E22 - Breaking all the Rules and Winning Your Career, with Tammy Alvarez
In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Tammy Alvarez about breaking all the rules and winning your career.
Tammy Alvarez (https://www.linkedin.com/in/tammyalvarez/) is helping ambitious leaders in Financial Services and STEM industries rebuild or accelerate their careers and become empowered business leaders. She will help you to rediscoverer the excitement of making a big impact and love every Monday morning again.
Please consider supporting the podcast on Patreon and leaving a review wherever you listen to your podcasts!
Check out FindLaw at FindLaw.com.
Check out Shopify at www.shopify.com/hci.
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 out Dr. Westover's book, The Future Leader.
Check out Dr. Westover's book, 'Bluer than Indigo' Leadership.
Check out Dr. Westover's book, The Alchemy of Truly Remarkable Leadership.
Check out the latest issue of the Human Capital Leadership magazine.
Each HCI Podcast episode (Program, ID No. 592296) has been approved for 0.50 HR (General) recertification credit hours toward aPHR™, aPHRi™, PHR®, PHRca®, SPHR®, GPHR®, PHRi™ and SPHRi™ recertification through HR Certification Institute® (HRCI®).
Each HCI Podcast episode (Program ID: 24-DP529) has been approved for 0.50 HR (General) SHRM Professional Development Credits (PDCs) for SHRM-CP and SHRM-SCPHR recertification through SHRM, as part of the knowledge and competency programs related to the SHRM Body of Applied Skills and Knowledge™ (the SHRM BASK™).
Human Capital Innovations has been pre-approved by the ATD Certification Institute to offer educational programs that can be used towards initial eligibility and recertification of the Certified Professional in Talent Development (CPTD) and Associate Professional in Talent Development (APTD) credentials. Each HCI Podcast episode qualifies for a maximum of 0.50 points.

Feb 24, 2023 • 29min
S43E21 - Happiness is Your Responsibility, with Peggy Sullivan
In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Peggy Sullivan about her book, Happiness is Your Responsibility.
Peggy Sullivan is a women’s leadership speaker, mindset expert, and founder of the nonprofit organization, SheCAN!. She is also the author of the book, “Happiness is Your Responsibility”. Peggy is a strong advocate utilizing the power of happiness to achieve personal and professional success. She has won numerous awards and honors, including the 2019 Woman in Leadership Award from New York State. Peggy has also been featured in Forbes Women, FOX, and ABC Radio, and has presented and consulted worldwide for organizations such as Bank of America, Blue Cross BlueShield, Ingram Micro, and WomanUp Conferences. You can connect with Peggy on LinkedIn and Instagram, and purchase “Happiness is Your Responsibility” here.
Please consider supporting the podcast on Patreon and leaving a review wherever you listen to your podcasts!
Check out FindLaw at FindLaw.com.
Check out Shopify at www.shopify.com/hci.
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 out Dr. Westover's book, The Future Leader.
Check out Dr. Westover's book, 'Bluer than Indigo' Leadership.
Check out Dr. Westover's book, The Alchemy of Truly Remarkable Leadership.
Check out the latest issue of the Human Capital Leadership magazine.
Each HCI Podcast episode (Program, ID No. 592296) has been approved for 0.50 HR (General) recertification credit hours toward aPHR™, aPHRi™, PHR®, PHRca®, SPHR®, GPHR®, PHRi™ and SPHRi™ recertification through HR Certification Institute® (HRCI®).
Each HCI Podcast episode (Program ID: 24-DP529) has been approved for 0.50 HR (General) SHRM Professional Development Credits (PDCs) for SHRM-CP and SHRM-SCPHR recertification through SHRM, as part of the knowledge and competency programs related to the SHRM Body of Applied Skills and Knowledge™ (the SHRM BASK™).
Human Capital Innovations has been pre-approved by the ATD Certification Institute to offer educational programs that can be used towards initial eligibility and recertification of the Certified Professional in Talent Development (CPTD) and Associate Professional in Talent Development (APTD) credentials. Each HCI Podcast episode qualifies for a maximum of 0.50 points.

Feb 23, 2023 • 30min
S43E20 - The Business Case for AI, with Kavita Ganesan
In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Kavita Ganesan about her book, The Business Case for AI.
Kavita Ganesan (https://www.linkedin.com/in/kavita-ganesan/), author of The Business Case for AI: A Leader's Guide to AI Strategies, Best Practices & Real-World Applications, is an AI advisor, strategist & educator. She works with senior management and teams across the enterprise to help them integrate AI and get results from initiatives. With over 15 years of experience, Kavita has scaled and delivered multiple successful AI initiatives for Fortune 500 companies as well as smaller organizations. She has also helped leaders and practitioners around the world through her blog posts, coaching sessions, and open-source tools. Kavita holds degrees from prestigious computer science programs, specifically a master’s degree from the University of Southern California, and a Ph.D. from the University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign, with a specialization in Applied AI, NLP, Search Technologies, and Machine Learning. Kavita has been featured by numerous media outlets including CEOWorld, Forbes, KDNuggets, Authority Magazine, CMSWire, Techopedia, and tED Magazine.
Please consider supporting the podcast on Patreon and leaving a review wherever you listen to your podcasts!
Check out FindLaw at FindLaw.com.
Check out Shopify at www.shopify.com/hci.
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 out Dr. Westover's book, The Future Leader.
Check out Dr. Westover's book, 'Bluer than Indigo' Leadership.
Check out Dr. Westover's book, The Alchemy of Truly Remarkable Leadership.
Check out the latest issue of the Human Capital Leadership magazine.
Each HCI Podcast episode (Program, ID No. 592296) has been approved for 0.50 HR (General) recertification credit hours toward aPHR™, aPHRi™, PHR®, PHRca®, SPHR®, GPHR®, PHRi™ and SPHRi™ recertification through HR Certification Institute® (HRCI®).
Each HCI Podcast episode (Program ID: 24-DP529) has been approved for 5.00 HR (General) SHRM Professional Development Credits (PDCs) for SHRM-CP and SHRM-SCPHR recertification through SHRM, as part of the knowledge and competency programs related to the SHRM Body of Applied Skills and Knowledge™ (the SHRM BASK™).
Each HCI Podcast episode is also recognized by the Association for Talent Development to offer Recertification Credits and has been approved for 0.50 recertification hours toward APTD® and CPTD® recertification activities.

Feb 22, 2023 • 27min
S43E19 - Gamification in Corporate Learning, with Rob Porter
In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Rob Porter about gamification in corporate learning.
Rob Porter (https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-porter-b02b46/) is responsible for developing and executing corporate communications, market programs, market visibility and positioning strategy to expand CoSo’s market share in eLearning. Rob has a successful 25-year track record in instructional design and eLearning programs as well as authoring and presenting on a variety of corporate topics and learning techniques. During his career, he has built hundreds of hours of eLearning content, workshop curriculum, webinars, presentations, and multiple custom learning platforms for his customers. Rob has supported hundreds of enterprises by designing and deploying custom learning solutions which deliver content to millions of learners. He has developed state of the art learning programs for organizations such as BMW, Nike, Nikon, Johns Hopkins, Microsoft, NVIDIA, Dassault and Domino’s. Before joining CoSo Cloud, Rob founded and was a principal at Training Objectives Corp.
Please consider supporting the podcast on Patreon and leaving a review wherever you listen to your podcasts!
Check out FindLaw at FindLaw.com.
Check out Shopify at www.shopify.com/hci.
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 out Dr. Westover's book, The Future Leader.
Check out Dr. Westover's book, 'Bluer than Indigo' Leadership.
Check out Dr. Westover's book, The Alchemy of Truly Remarkable Leadership.
Check out the latest issue of the Human Capital Leadership magazine.
Each HCI Podcast episode (Program, ID No. 592296) has been approved for 0.50 HR (General) recertification credit hours toward aPHR™, aPHRi™, PHR®, PHRca®, SPHR®, GPHR®, PHRi™ and SPHRi™ recertification through HR Certification Institute® (HRCI®).
Each HCI Podcast episode (Program ID: 24-DP529) has been approved for 5.00 HR (General) SHRM Professional Development Credits (PDCs) for SHRM-CP and SHRM-SCPHR recertification through SHRM, as part of the knowledge and competency programs related to the SHRM Body of Applied Skills and Knowledge™ (the SHRM BASK™).
Each HCI Podcast episode is also recognized by the Association for Talent Development to offer Recertification Credits and has been approved for 0.50 recertification hours toward APTD® and CPTD® recertification activities.

Feb 21, 2023 • 26min
S43E18 - Helping Those Who Are Struggling to Perform, Progress, or Return to the Workforce, with Markus Neukom
In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Markus Neukom about helping those who are struggling to perform, progress, or return to the workforce.
Markus Neukom (https://www.linkedin.com/in/markusneukom/) is a career coach and business strategist and former Human Resources. Executive and Managing Director himself. He has spent more than twenty years working with managers and professionals that are struggling to perform or progress in the workplace or return to the workforce, many reaching the point they either reluctantly leave or increasingly, sadly are fired. But it is not their lack of expertise that is failing them and many only reach out for help when they are desperate, redundant or on the brink of being fired.
Please consider supporting the podcast on Patreon and leaving a review wherever you listen to your podcasts!
Check out FindLaw at FindLaw.com.
Check out Shopify at www.shopify.com/hci.
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 out Dr. Westover's book, The Future Leader.
Check out Dr. Westover's book, 'Bluer than Indigo' Leadership.
Check out Dr. Westover's book, The Alchemy of Truly Remarkable Leadership.
Check out the latest issue of the Human Capital Leadership magazine.
Each HCI Podcast episode (Program, ID No. 592296) has been approved for 0.50 HR (General) recertification credit hours toward aPHR™, aPHRi™, PHR®, PHRca®, SPHR®, GPHR®, PHRi™ and SPHRi™ recertification through HR Certification Institute® (HRCI®).
Each HCI Podcast episode (Program ID: 24-DP529) has been approved for 5.00 HR (General) SHRM Professional Development Credits (PDCs) for SHRM-CP and SHRM-SCPHR recertification through SHRM, as part of the knowledge and competency programs related to the SHRM Body of Applied Skills and Knowledge™ (the SHRM BASK™).
Each HCI Podcast episode is also recognized by the Association for Talent Development to offer Recertification Credits and has been approved for 0.50 recertification hours toward APTD® and CPTD® recertification activities.
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