

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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Jan 30, 2023 • 28min
S43E2 - Using Programmatic Advertising to Market Job Openings, with Steven Rothberg
In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Steven Rothberg about using programmatic advertising to market job openings.
Steven Rothberg (https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevenrothberg) is the Founder and Chief Visionary Officer of College Recruiter and Co-Host of the Job Board Geek Podcast. College Recruiter believes that every student and recent graduate deserves a great career. Its customers are primarily Fortune 1,000 companies, government agencies, and other employers who hire at scale, meaning dozens or even hundreds. They advertise their part-time, seasonal, internship, and other entry-level jobs that require 0-3 years of experience with College Recruiter so it is kind of like job search site Indeed except for the entry-level niche. College Recruiter is global and, over the course of a year, helps five million people find great, new careers.
Please consider supporting the podcast on Patreon and leaving a review wherever you listen to your podcasts!
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.

Jan 27, 2023 • 29min
S43E1 - Mindfulness to Help Companies Navigate Work, with Eric Holsapple
In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Eric Holsapple about mindfulness to help companies navigate work.
Eric Holsapple (https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-eric-holsapple-57590316/) has a PhD in Economics, has been a real estate CEO and developer for nearly 40 years, lectured real estate at Colorado State University for 20 years, and practiced yoga and meditation for 30 years. Holsapple has a unique perspective on how merging business and mindfulness can be a catalyst in changing lives. Eric is the Founder of Living In The Gap. His popular workshops teach CEOs and professionals a different way to operate mindfully while improving the bottom line.
Please consider supporting the podcast on Patreon and leaving a review wherever you listen to your podcasts!
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.

Jan 26, 2023 • 29min
S42E30 - Throwback Thursday - How Ongoing Talent Shortages are Contributing to Major Customer Service Problems in Organizations, with Vasili Triant
In this "Throwback Thursday" HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Vasili Triant about how ongoing talent shortages are contributing to major customer service problems in organizations.
As Chief Operating Officer of UJET, Vasili Triant (https://www.linkedin.com/in/vasilitriant/) oversees all Go-to-Market activities including Sales, Channel, Alliances and Customer Success. He is passionate about empowering customers by providing innovative tools and technology that deliver one-of-a-kind customer experiences. Prior to UJET, Vasili held key roles at Cisco, ShoreTel, LiveOps, and Serenova where he served as CEO leading the company through significant growth and recognition.
Please consider supporting the podcast on Patreon and leaving a review wherever you listen to your podcasts!
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™).

Jan 25, 2023 • 25min
S42E29 - Best Practices and Strategies to Boost Employee Morale and Productivity, with Fred Hencke
In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Fred Hencke about best practices and strategies to boost employee morale and productivity.
Fred Hencke (https://www.linkedin.com/in/fred-hencke-6973231/) is a Senior Vice President in the New York office. He is a transformational and innovative management, workforce and HR consultant focused on helping organizations improve business results, implement and operationalize business strategies and achieve a high-performing workforce. Fred has more than 35 years of experience in executive leadership and coaching, innovation lifecycle management, business strategy development, program planning and management. His expertise includes organizational design, business process improvement, talent strategy development and management, technology selection and implementation and shared services design, implementation and management. Before joining Segal, Fred was a VP for four prominent HR consulting, business process outsourcing and management consulting firms, a Managing Director of ERP Services and Emerging Technologies for a professional services company, a Business Transformation Program Manager for a steel manufacturing company, and a Product Development Manager for a commercial software company. Fred holds a BA in Computer Science and Mathematics from Hiram College in Ohio. Fred is a frequent contributor and speaker with CEO Connection, Chief Executive magazine, HR Executive magazine, M&A Advisory Board and SHRM.
Please consider supporting the podcast on Patreon and leaving a review wherever you listen to your podcasts!
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.

Jan 24, 2023 • 26min
S42E28 - How 831(b) Plans Can Help Businesses Mitigate Risk, with Van Carlson
In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Van Carlson about how 831(b) plans can help businesses mitigate risk.
As Founder & CEO of SRA 831(b), Van Carlson (https://www.linkedin.com/in/vancarlson/) is an innovator, developing products for a variety of industries that can take advantage of adding additional revenues while also mitigating risk. Van has an extensive background in Risk Management, insurance and finance with more than 24 years in the industry. Prior to founding SRA, Van ran his own property and casualty firm for 15 years and now improves business operations for him and his clients.
Please consider supporting the podcast on Patreon and leaving a review wherever you listen to your podcasts!
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.

Jan 23, 2023 • 26min
S42E27 - Helping People Elevate Their Potential and Push the Limits Beyond Their Perceived Capabilities, with Bryan Gillette
In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Bryan Gillette about helping people elevate their potential and push the limits beyond their perceived capabilities.
Bryan Gillette (https://www.linkedin.com/in/bryangillette/) is a former Silicon Valley human resource executive, founder of his own leadership consulting business, and amateur ultra-endurance athlete. He has ridden his bike across the United States and run 205 miles around Lake Tahoe. Bryan knows how to connect with both the business leader or the amateur athlete to help them reach their peak and achieve the impossible. The skills and behavior, as he learned, are the same. After interviewing 100 leaders on how they reach their peak and from his own experience in both roles, he wrote EPIC Performance: Lessons from 100 Executives and Endurance Athletes on Reaching Your Peak. In his speaking engagements and podcast interviews, he talks about the key aspects to push oneself and one’s team further.
Please consider supporting the podcast on Patreon and leaving a review wherever you listen to your podcasts!
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™).

Jan 20, 2023 • 30min
S42E26 - Utilizing Sleep Performance Innovations to Solve Workplace Problems, with Tara A. Clancy
In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Tara A. Clancy about utilizing sleep performance innovations to solve workplace problems.
Tara A. Clancy, M.A. (https://www.linkedin.com/in/taraclancysleepstrategist/) is a High Performance Sleep Strategist and the author of “UP YOURZzz: Level Up Performance and Profits with Cutting-edge Sleep Innovations” to be released this spring. Tara works with organizations who want innovative solutions that supercharge employee engagement to amplify performance, positive culture and profits. Her mission is to get people to stop thinking about sleep and start thinking about sleep performance. She knows first hand that all sleep is not created equal. But when we increase sleep performance, we power ourselves to be at our best at work and at home, and that’s how we build a better world. Tara is an award-winning speaker, the host of The Counterfeit Sleep® Podcast and the creator of the innovative 15/9 Performance Assessment. When she’s not inspiring audiences with innovative solutions for today’s top problems, Tara loves rock climbing, live comedy and getting High Performance Sleep™!
Please consider supporting the podcast on Patreon and leaving a review wherever you listen to your podcasts!
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™).

Jan 19, 2023 • 29min
S42E25 - The Leader Lab: Core Skills to Become a Great Manager Faster, with Tania Luna
In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Tania Luna about her book, The Leader Lab: Core Skills to Become a Great Manager Faster.
Tania Luna (Brooklyn, New York; https://www.linkedin.com/in/taniadluna/) is the cofounder of LifeLabs Learning, author of The Leader Lab, and cohost of the podcast Talk Psych to Me. Luna is a researcher, educator, advisor to alt-protein startups, and partner at Columbia University’s eLab — an accelerator for entrepreneurs who increase equity and access in education. Her company, LifeLabs Learning, has helped over 350,000 people at some of the world’s most influential companies (including TED, Yelp, Tinder, Slack, Reddit, jetBlue and almost 2,000 clients) become more confident, competent, and compassionate leaders. Her podcast blends humor and psychology to help people get better at being people. Her TED Talk about her experience as a Ukrainian immigrant and the power of perspective has over 1.8 million views. Tania lives with 16 rescue animals (pigs, dogs, goats, a cat), and the love of her life. In everything she does, she strives to bring people instructions for humankind(ness), rooted in research and play. Her work and book have been featured in TIME, Harvard Business Review, Psychology Today, CNBC, NPR and more. For more information, visit https://www.tanialuna.com
Please consider supporting the podcast on Patreon and leaving a review wherever you listen to your podcasts!
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™).

Jan 18, 2023 • 28min
S42E24 - Addressing Workforce Gaps Using Contingent Workers, with Tania Fiero
In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Tania Fiero about addressing workforce gaps using contingent workers.
Tania is the Chief Human Resources Officer for Innovative Employee Solutions (IES), a nationwide provider of outsourced payroll and HR administrative services. A seasoned professional in the HR industry, Tania began her career in 1995 as a recruiter with TOPS Staffing, specializing in professional placements. In 1999 she was promoted to Regional Operations Manager, and assumed responsibility for training and auditing the company’s 10 staffing locations throughout the Western Region. Tania joined the IES team in 2002, where she currently serves as a strategic member of the company’s executive team. Her specialties and areas of expertise include: staffing management, training and development, employee relations, co-employment, and State and Federal legislative compliance.
Tania has been a member of the Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM) on both the national and local levels since 2003, and a member of the National Human Resources Association (NHRA) since 2008, where she currently serves on the Board of Directors. In 2008 she was selected as an honoree for San Diego Business Journal’s “HR Professional of the Year” awards. Her strategic HR contributions at IES also played a significant role in helping the company win 2009 honors at San Diego’s Best Places to Work Awards. An alumni of Monroe College in Michigan and the UCSD HR Certification Program in San Diego, Tania has also earned certification as both a Professional in Human Resources (PHR) through the Human Resources Certification Institution (HRCI) and as a Staffing Professional (CSP) through the American Staffing Association (ASA).
Please consider supporting the podcast on Patreon and leaving a review wherever you listen to your podcasts!
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™).

Jan 17, 2023 • 19min
S42E23 - The #PACE Process for Early Career Success, with Mark Zides
In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Mark Zides about his book, The #PACE Process for Early Career Success.
Mark Zides (https://www.linkedin.com/in/mzides/) is your go-to-guy for all your career advice and business needs. Mark is the founder and CEO of CoreAxis Consulting, an award-winning custom learning & development, professional & leadership development, and talent management firm. CoreAxis partners with companies such as Amazon, Thermo-Fisher Scientific, Netflix, Nestle, and more, to develop innovative immersive learning solutions for their entire workforce. Mark is also the founder of Katama, an agency specializing in marketing, sales strategy, and customer success for small-to-medium sized businesses, as well as Recipi, a digital marketing agency for rental event equipment companies.
Please consider supporting the podcast on Patreon and leaving a review wherever you listen to your podcasts!
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™).