

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 26, 2022 • 30min
S39E13 - Success, Prioritization, and Entrepreneurship, with Adam Coughlin
In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Adam Coughlin about success, prioritization, and entrepreneurship.
Adam Coughlin (https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamcoughlin/) is co-founder, CMO and managing partner at York IE where he leads the company's marketing efforts and its advisory services practice. Adam works with startups on foundational messaging, content and communications, go-to-market strategy and corporate story-telling. He also helps entrepreneurs find their voice and personal brand, which is integral in today’s digital marketplace.
Please consider supporting the podcast on Patreon and leaving a review wherever you listen to your podcasts!
Head over to setapp.com/podcast to listen to Ahead of Its Time.
Check out BetterHelp.com/HCI to explore plans and options!
Go to cardiotabs.com/innovations and use code innovations to get a free Mental Health Pack featuring Cardiotabs Omega-3 Lemon Minis and Curcumin when you sign up for a subscription.
Check out Zapier.com/HCI to explore their business automations!
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®).

Aug 25, 2022 • 26min
S39E12 - The Inclusion Revolution and the Lessons Within It, with Daisy Auger-Dominquez
In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Daisy Auger-Domínguez about the inclusion revolution and the lessons within it.
Daisy Auger-Domínguez (https://www.linkedin.com/in/daisyaugerdominguez/) has made it her mission to make workplaces more equitable and inclusive. As the Chief People Officer at VICE Media Group, Daisy leads a global team responsible for people operations, diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives, corporate facilities and real estate, procurement and social impact practices. Her TEDx talk Inclusion Revolution and book by the same title calls on managers to take on the work of dismantling racial inequity in the workplace. Auger-Domínguez has designed, led and scaled organizational transformations at Moody's Investors Service, The Walt Disney Company, Google, and Viacom, and founded Auger-Domínguez Ventures, a workplace consultancy. A dynamic speaker, writer and advisor, Daisy serves on the boards of Planned Parenthood Federation of America, Brooklyn Children’s Museum, Robert Sterling Clark Foundation, and St. Ann’s Warehouse.
Please consider supporting the podcast on Patreon and leaving a review wherever you listen to your podcasts!
Head over to setapp.com/podcast to listen to Ahead of Its Time.
Check out BetterHelp.com/HCI to explore plans and options!
Go to cardiotabs.com/innovations and use code innovations to get a free Mental Health Pack featuring Cardiotabs Omega-3 Lemon Minis and Curcumin when you sign up for a subscription.
Check out Zapier.com/HCI to explore their business automations!
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®).

Aug 24, 2022 • 31min
S39E11 - Inclusion, Optimizing Talent, and Female Leadership in the Workplace, with Dr. Lauren Tucker
In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Dr. Lauren Tucker about inclusion, optimizing talent, and female leadership in the workplace.
Dr. Lauren Tucker (https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurensolutionhacker/) is founder and CEO of Do What Matters, an inclusion management consultancy, challenges the advertising industry’s cultural homogeneity through inclusion management solutions designed to foster greater creativity and innovation and drive growth. Using insights from behavioral insights, Do What Matters uses their deep knowledge of agency and marketing operations to integrate inclusion management solutions into the daily performance of their organizations.
Please consider supporting the podcast on Patreon and leaving a review wherever you listen to your podcasts!
Head over to setapp.com/podcast to listen to Ahead of Its Time.
Check out BetterHelp.com/HCI to explore plans and options!
Go to cardiotabs.com/innovations and use code innovations to get a free Mental Health Pack featuring Cardiotabs Omega-3 Lemon Minis and Curcumin when you sign up for a subscription.
Check out Zapier.com/HCI to explore their business automations!
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®).

Aug 23, 2022 • 27min
S39E10 - Processing Optimization, Organizational Development, and Business Development, with Melissa Ambers
In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Melissa Ambers about process optimization, organizational development, and business development.
Melissa Ambers (https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissaambers/) is the President and Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) of Strategic Blueprint Consulting LLC and SAVVY Media Group, Inc. Melissa has extensive experience in Business Operations, Process Improvement/Modernization, and Leadership Management. She has four (4) stages to strengthen departments for sustainable processes (clarify the vision, analyze the problem and risks, build a sustainable strategy, and evaluate and execute). These steps are crucial to the success of business operations and customer service. She received an Honorary Doctorate for Entrepreneurship in October 2020. She also has her certifications in Project Management, Six Sigma Black Belt, Public Relations, and Event Planning and she also attended Harvard Business Online to receive her eDiploma Certificate of completion for Disruptive Strategy and Sustainable Business Strategy.
Please consider supporting the podcast on Patreon and leaving a review wherever you listen to your podcasts!
Head over to setapp.com/podcast to listen to Ahead of Its Time.
Check out BetterHelp.com/HCI to explore plans and options!
Go to cardiotabs.com/innovations and use code innovations to get a free Mental Health Pack featuring Cardiotabs Omega-3 Lemon Minis and Curcumin when you sign up for a subscription.
Check out Zapier.com/HCI to explore their business automations!
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®).

Aug 22, 2022 • 24min
S39E9 - Supporting the Mental and Physical Health of Your People, with Justin Bethoney
In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Justin Bethoney about supporting the mental and physical health of your people. See the video here: https://youtu.be/UTJrh9ltJwo.
Justin (https://www.linkedin.com/in/justin-bethoney-b3025) currently operates a private practice as a psychiatric nurse practitioner in Bend, OR. His practices focuses on helping both children and adults overcome common mental illness symptoms through a combination of therapy, health coaching, and limited/as needed psychiatric medications. In practicing psychiatry for the past 10 years, Justin has gained a greater understanding of the connections between the mind and body. After spending the better part of his career incorporating functional and integrative approaches to mental health treatment, Justin gathered all of that knowledge and compiled it into an easy-to-digest book entitled: The Mental Wellness Diet: Ancient Wisdom - Evolving Science - Modern-day Options. Justin also publishes regular blog articles and social media posts to help explain the connections between our diet & lifestyle and our mental and emotional well-being. To learn more, you can find Justin on Instagram, LinkedIn, and at The Mental Wellness Diet Blog.
Please consider supporting the podcast on Patreon and leaving a review wherever you listen to your podcasts!
Head over to setapp.com/podcast to listen to Ahead of Its Time.
Check out BetterHelp.com/HCI to explore plans and options!
Go to cardiotabs.com/innovations and use code innovations to get a free Mental Health Pack featuring Cardiotabs Omega-3 Lemon Minis and Curcumin when you sign up for a subscription.
Check out Zapier.com/HCI to explore their business automations!
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®).

Aug 19, 2022 • 25min
S39E8 - Ways HR Teams Can Utilize Video Platforms to Level Up Amongst Stakeholders, with Guy Atzmon
In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Guy Atzmon about ways HR teams can utilize video platforms to level up amongst stakeholders. See the video here: https://youtu.be/rw1Q6dDfZL8.
Guy Atzmon ( https://www.linkedin.com/in/gatzmon/) joined SundaySky to form and lead the in-house creative department. Today, he oversees personalized video solutions for global brands, implementing them into our vertical offerings and platform strategy. Guy started his career as a freelance print, web and video graphic designer for the fashion, nightlife and film industries in New York. In 2003, Guy joined RhinoFX, a top visual effects and design studio. His work at RhinoFX gained him the prestigious “First Boards Award” for up-and-coming talent in the motion graphics field. His work was also featured in online and print publications such as Shots, Boards, motionographer.com and many more. In 2007, Guy joined the creative department of BBDO Israel, one of the top advertising agencies in the world.
Guy graduated with honors from the computer arts department of the School of Visual Arts in New York.
Please consider supporting the podcast on Patreon and leaving a review wherever you listen to your podcasts!
Head over to setapp.com/podcast to listen to Ahead of Its Time.
Check out BetterHelp.com/HCI to explore plans and options!
Go to cardiotabs.com/innovations and use code innovations to get a free Mental Health Pack featuring Cardiotabs Omega-3 Lemon Minis and Curcumin when you sign up for a subscription.
Check out Zapier.com/HCI to explore their business automations!
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®).

Aug 18, 2022 • 26min
S39E7 - Adopting Lean Principles and Agile Thinking, with Dr. Justin Graham
In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Dr. Justin Graham about adopting Lean principles and agile thinking. See the video here: https://youtu.be/3x9Tleqo5VQ.
How can adopting Lean principles and Agile thinking improve your team? (it helps Dr. Graham run his medical team)
At GYANT, we strive to provide better access to care and a better healthcare experience to our patients. Justin Graham (https://www.linkedin.com/in/justinvgraham/) am a Chief Medical Officer with over 20 years’ experience leading clinical direction and implementing solutions that improve how patients interact with healthcare systems. He is passionate about creating digital tools and new delivery models that reduce inefficiencies, improve quality, and achieve better outcomes. As a recognized expert in product strategies and scrappy creativity, he designs and delivers early-stage digital health projects from idea to execution. He builds and leads high performing teams and clinical activities with budgets up to $40M.
Please consider supporting the podcast on Patreon and leaving a review wherever you listen to your podcasts!
Head over to setapp.com/podcast to listen to Ahead of Its Time.
Check out BetterHelp.com/HCI to explore plans and options!
Go to cardiotabs.com/innovations and use code innovations to get a free Mental Health Pack featuring Cardiotabs Omega-3 Lemon Minis and Curcumin when you sign up for a subscription.
Check out Zapier.com/HCI to explore their business automations!
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®).

Aug 17, 2022 • 27min
S39E6 - Why the Number One Problem Facing Businesses is Listening, with Christine Miles
In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Christine Miles about why the number one problem facing businesses is listening, and what we can do about it. See the video here: https://youtu.be/dx2sdD3TiEM.
For over 25 years, Christine Miles (https://www.linkedin.com/in/cmileslistens/) has been training individuals and organizations on how to listen in ways that transform how they connect, influence, solve, and succeed in every aspect of life. Through her company, EQuipt, she teach organizations how to harness emotional intelligence to improve business outcomes using The Listening Path™, a proven system on listening to understand. The Listening Path™ empowers organizations to create cultures of empathy and understanding that drive performance and results. The Listening Path™ has been taught and implemented at Fortune 100 corporations, universities, law firms, and privately-held companies nationwide.
Please consider supporting the podcast on Patreon and leaving a review wherever you listen to your podcasts!
Head over to setapp.com/podcast to listen to Ahead of Its Time.
Check out BetterHelp.com/HCI to explore plans and options!
Go to cardiotabs.com/innovations and use code innovations to get a free Mental Health Pack featuring Cardiotabs Omega-3 Lemon Minis and Curcumin when you sign up for a subscription.
Check out Zapier.com/HCI to explore their business automations!
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®).

Aug 16, 2022 • 27min
S39E5 - Leveraging Your HCM System to Simplify the Technology Stack Beyond HR, with Kathi Enderes
In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Kathi Enderes about a new report out from the Josh Bersin Company about leveraging your HCM system to simplify the technology stack beyond HR. See the video here: https://youtu.be/bK7V1tFZRhQ.
Kathi Enderes (https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathienderes/) is Vice President Research at The Josh Bersin Company, the world's largest community for HR. She has over 20 years global experience in human capital, talent and performance management, and change management from consulting with IBM, PwC and EY and industry, working with companies of various sizes, from Fortune 50 companies to start ups, in multiple industries including technology and healthcare, and leading research on all topics of HR, talent and technology. She is passionate about making work better and more meaningful.
Please consider supporting the podcast on Patreon and leaving a review wherever you listen to your podcasts!
Head over to setapp.com/podcast to listen to Ahead of Its Time.
Check out BetterHelp.com/HCI to explore plans and options!
Go to cardiotabs.com/innovations and use code innovations to get a free Mental Health Pack featuring Cardiotabs Omega-3 Lemon Minis and Curcumin when you sign up for a subscription.
Check out Zapier.com/HCI to explore their business automations!
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®).

Aug 15, 2022 • 24min
S39E4 - Connecting Employees with Their Company’s Direction, Mission, and Purpose, with Dan Bruder
In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Dan Bruder about connecting employees with their company's direction. See the video here: https://youtu.be/vZm-bqxUFGU.
Dan Bruder (https://www.linkedin.com/in/danbruder88/), Cofounder and CEO of Blendification, created Blendification ® to harmonize work and life. Dan originally developed and enhanced the Blendification ethos by delivering the Strategy Whiteboard and Personal Whiteboard programs through conventional consulting, teaching in MBA and Executive MBA programs, and authoring "The Blendification ® TEDx Talk with over 225k views. Today, Blendification is aligning System" book. business to focus with employee software apps. With the DIY software, the same strategy framework used for business planning and execution (the Strategy Whiteboard app) is applied to employees' personal growth and development (the Personal Whiteboard app) creating a natural and complementary connection between work and life. Strategy Whiteboard App Blendification is also a popular pursuits through.
Please consider supporting the podcast on Patreon and leaving a review wherever you listen to your podcasts!
Head over to setapp.com/podcast to listen to Ahead of Its Time.
Check out BetterHelp.com/HCI to explore plans and options!
Go to cardiotabs.com/innovations and use code innovations to get a free Mental Health Pack featuring Cardiotabs Omega-3 Lemon Minis and Curcumin when you sign up for a subscription.
Check out Zapier.com/HCI to explore their business automations!
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®).