

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 14, 2022 • 26min
S39E3 - Solving People Issues, Time Issues, and Profit Issues, with Ryan Parshall
In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Ryan Parshall about solving people issues, time issues, and profit issues to help your organization succeed. See the video here: https://youtu.be/BU73TCgaRHQ.
In Ryan Parshall's (https://www.linkedin.com/in/coach-ryan-parshall/) career he has helped over 200+ small to mid-sized business owners, entrepreneurs and companies grow to their potential using: strategy, process, organization, branding, marketing and sales. Ryan is a business growth coach and broker who has coached 100's to success. He is as well the creator of 10GS Growth System and host of the Growth Engine Podcast.
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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®).

Aug 13, 2022 • 25min
S39E2 - Acquiring and Retaining Key Top Talent and Managing a Multinational Team, with Raj Grover
In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Raj Grover about acquiring and retaining key, top talented, team members and managing a multinational team. See the video here: https://youtu.be/kSc7M1NocuA.
Since starting his first company at the age of 22, Raj ( https://ca.linkedin.com/in/raj-grover-86a182185 ) has established himself as one of Canada’s foremost business strategists and deal makers. He is the founder of High Tide and its subsidiary companies of Valiant Distribution and Canna Cabana, while also being the co-founder of High Tide’s subsidiary, Famous Brandz. Through organic growth and strategic acquisitions, Raj has grown High Tide from one small shop of 2 employees in 2009, into one of Canada’s largest cannabis retailers with over 1,000 amazing team members and business interests spanning North America and Europe. While committed to building a strong, profitable, and sustainable business, Raj also believes passionately that those who enjoy success hold a particular responsibility to give back. That is why he has spearheaded High Tide’s partnership with World Vision that has seen the company sponsor a growing number of children from developing countries. This partnership has grown substantially since its inception, from the initial sponsorships of three children in 2006 to over 200 sponsorships in 2021. Under Raj’s leadership, this number will continue to grow. On a personal level Raj has also been a long-time supporter of Operation Smile, an organization that works to deliver free, safe cleft surgery to children in need saving them from a lifetime of pain and isolation.
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 12, 2022 • 32min
S39E1 - Upending the Culture of Networking & Landing Interviews, with Anish Majumdar
In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Anish Majumdar about the culture of networking, landing interviews, and constructing a resume. See the video here: https://youtu.be/JbP8piJ1TCU.
Anish Majumdar (https://www.linkedin.com/in/anishmajumdar/) is a Career Coach and expert in the Hidden Job Market. Over the past 12 years, he has helped thousands of professionals around the world take the reins of their professional destiny and break free of the necessity of “job searching”- permanently. His webinars, videos and articles have appeared in Fast Company, Business Insider, Glassdoor, and Ivy Exec. He lives with his wife and three children in Rochester, NY.
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 11, 2022 • 26min
S38E30 - Why Organizations Are Failing to Stem the Great Resignation, with Rob Dubin
In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Rob Dubin about why organizations are failing to stem the Great Resignation. See the video here: https://youtu.be/zdgXna8g48s.
Rob Dubin (https://www.linkedin.com/in/robdubin/) helps HR departments struggling with the Great Resignation keep key employees by showing burned out workers how to tap into a happier life so they can reap engaging careers and fulfilling lives. After a 20 year career as a filmmaker working around the world for the TV networks and Fortune 500 clients, at age 42 he changed course. He and his wife sold their home, bought a sailboat and spent the next 17 years sailing around the world studying human happiness and fulfillment. They believe that the questions they asked and the fulfillment they sought and found parallel what millions are seeking in our post COVID world.
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 10, 2022 • 26min
S38E29 - Utilizing Social Learning in Your Enterprise Learning and Development Strategy, with Nellie Wartoft
In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Nellie Wartoft about utilizing social learning in your enterprise learning and development strategy. See the video here: https://youtu.be/1McHZABDvyI.
Nellie Wartoft started as a young entrepreneur in her early teen years in Sweden. After winning several trophies in skeet shooting, Nellie turned her attention to educating the elderly on the internet and digital literacy to improve their qualities of life. This social enterprise was more than a passion and purpose for her - it sowed the seeds of her journey in Social Learning. At the age of 18, Nellie booked a single ticket to Singapore, to build her career and business in what she refers to as “the most buzzing and happening part of the world”. In her first foray into the corporate world at Michael Page, Nellie rose through the ranks and was the youngest executive in the company to be appointed Practice Lead and become a Top Biller at age 23. She’s placed over 150 executives into Sales and Marketing roles in Fortune 500 companies within the financial, legal, consulting, technology and media sectors. It was during her time as a recruiter that she spotted a stark skills gap that she was determined to fix. She saw that there was a need to refresh the way business professionals leveled up through actionable insights from industry experts. This led to the launch of Tigerhall in March 2019, a mobile Saas platform for social learning, revolutionizing how professionals learn from one another. Nellie challenges mass education formats that fail to prepare future leaders for success in the real world. Her vision and execution are taking the corporate world by storm. Tigerhall’s clients include HP, New Relic and BNY Mellon. She’s raised over $10 million in funding from visionary investors such as Monk’s Hill Ventures, Sequoia Capital and the XA Network. Fueled by the mission, “where you come from should never get in the way you want to go,” Nellie continues to lead Tigerhall in Fundraising, Sales and BD while scaling the team across APAC and the U.S.
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 9, 2022 • 26min
S38E28 - Utilizing Virtual Corporate Wellness Initiatives to Support Remote Employees, with Tarin Calmeyer
In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Tarin Calmeyer about utilizing virtual corporate wellness initiatives to support remote employees. See the video here: https://youtu.be/W64at3rPE70.
Tarin Calmeyer (https://www.linkedin.com/in/tarincalmeyer) is the South African-American CEO and founder of the world’s first virtual corporate wellness company, Remote Team Wellness. After 10 years of teaching yoga and mindfulness, leading team retreats, and consulting she founded Remote Team Wellness to support the thousands of companies shifting to virtual with bespoke team wellness events. With services spanning from virtual corporate wellness initiatives to in-person team retreats, Remote Team Wellness has customizable and comprehensive solutions for every team. To date, the company has clients like Meta, Dell, L'Oreal, and Netflix and more. Tarin is also a dynamic keynote speaker on modern employee benefits, and workplace wellness in a remote era.
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 8, 2022 • 23min
S38E27 - Leveraging Leadership Assessment to Develop Trusted Leaders, with Dr. Toby Travis
In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Dr. Toby Travis about leveraging leadership assessment to develop trusted leaders. See the video here: https://youtu.be/Sb4v54GKaDg.
Dr. Toby Travis (https://www.linkedin.com/in/drtobytravis) is the head of School for The Village Christian Academy, founder and developer of TrustED, a research and evidence-based framework for school improvement focused on developing trusted school leaders. The framework serves as the basis for the "TrustED® School Leader 360" Assessment, which schools worldwide utilize to inform improvement initiatives. He is author of "TrustED: The Bridge to School Improvement," named "Book of The Month" (November 2021) and nominated for "Book of The Year" (2021) by The Magic Pen. Articles and work are featured in Forbes, CEOWorld Magazine, eSchool News, Authority Magazine, Businessing Magazine, The Knowledge Review, Medium, and numerous podcasts. In addition to being a practitioner (i.e., daily applying the TrustED framework in the school he is currently leading), it is also his privilege to work alongside school leaders around the globe as a coach, trainer, and consultant, assisting others to date in over 20 countries of the world.
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 7, 2022 • 24min
S38E26 - Employers Offer More Flexible Benefits But Eye Cost Containment, with Maria M. Trapenasso
In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Maria M. Trapenasso about recent NFP data about how employers are offering more flexible benefits but carefully eying cost containment. See the video here: https://youtu.be/ienxg9NT_No.
Maria M. Trapenasso (https://www.linkedin.com/in/maria-m-trapenasso-shrm-scp/) is the VP, National Practice Leader of HR Solutions for NFP. Maria leads the HR consulting practice and offers NFP’s clients strategic guidance on HR related functions such as organizational harmonization, leave management and employment practices. Her expertise is in the areas of HR audits and compliance and assists clients in identifying and creating strategic HR policies and procedures. Maria also has extensive expertise in assisting start-ups create a solid HR infrastructure to accommodate rapid growth and expansion. Maria has over 26 years of Human Resources experience working in various industries such as Corporate and Residential Real Estate, Non-Profit, Technology Consulting, Finance and Insurance. In her prior roles, Maria specialized in assessing HR organizations to create strategic alignment with company goals, implementing comprehensive and compliant policies and procedures and developing dynamic training programs to meet developmental goals. Maria holds a Senior Certified Professional designation from the Society of Human Resources Management, and she has been a professional member of SHRM and the National Association of Female Executives since 1998. Having extensive practice in the corporate benefits market, Maria also holds a NY State Insurance license for Health, Life and Accident Insurance. NFP HR Solutions provides clients with access to HR consulting professionals and information systems expertise. We assess and recommend workforce practices, policies and technology so our client's organizations will run more efficiently and effectively.
Please consider supporting the podcast on Patreon and leaving a review wherever you listen to your podcasts!
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 6, 2022 • 28min
S38E25 - Strengthen Our Commitment to Creating a More Diverse Workplace, with Kimberly S. Reed
In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Kimberly S. Reed about strengthening our commitment to creating a more diverse workplace. See the video here: https://youtu.be/gwH4Cctxqno.
Kimberly S. Reed (https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimberlysreeddiversity) is an award-winning international speaker, author, corporate trainer and diversity, equality, and inclusion executive. With more than 20 years in HR, talent/recruitment acquisition, diversity, equality and inclusion expertise, Kimberly has successfully countermanded inadequate and/or troublous diversity practices by designing, building, leading, and shaping dynamic, high-performing work cultures. She is founder and CEO of Reed Development Group, a cutting-edge multi-disciplined Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion solutions firm. She is the author of Optimists Always Win! – Moving from Defeat to Life’s C-Suite.
Please consider supporting the podcast on Patreon and leaving a review wherever you listen to your podcasts!
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 5, 2022 • 24min
S38E24 - The Biggest Issues Facing Social Innovation and Responsible Capitalism Over the Next Decade, with Dr. Neil Malhotra
In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Dr. Neil Malhotra about the biggest issues facing social innovation and responsible capitalism over the next decade. See the video here: https://youtu.be/S3Nm43Gd-1U.
Neil Malhotra (https://www.linkedin.com/in/neil-malhotra-011b1459/) is Edith M. Cornell Professor of Political Economy in the Graduate School of Business at Stanford University. He also holds a courtesy appointment in the Department of Political Science. He serves as the Director of the Center for Social Innovation at the Stanford GSB. He received his MA and PhD in political science from Stanford University. He received a BA in economics from Yale University. He is the author of Leading with Values and the editor of Frontiers in Social Innovation. He has authored over 80 articles on numerous topics including American politics, political behavior, and survey methodology.
Please consider supporting the podcast on Patreon and leaving a review wherever you listen to your podcasts!
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.
Ranked #5 Workplace Podcast
Ranked #6 Performance Management Podcast
Ranked #7 HR Podcast
Ranked #12 Talent Management Podcast
Ranked in the Top 20 Personal Development and Self-Improvement Podcasts
Ranked in the Top 30 Leadership Podcasts
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®).