Human Capital Leadership

Jonathan H. Westover, PhD
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Feb 4, 2025 • 30min

Organizational Change and Vision Facilitation, with Elnian Gilbert

In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Elnian Gilbert about organizational change and vision facilitation. Elnian’s 13+ years of experience at Zinger Train includes multiple businesses and positions, from her start at Zingerman’s Mail Order to logistical experience at ZingTrain. It is this breadth of experience that Elnian brings to her role as a trainer, sharing Zingerman’s approach to business though ZingTrain’s public training, personalized training, facilitation, and keynotes. Check out all of the podcasts in the HCI Podcast Network!
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Feb 3, 2025 • 26min

Optimize Your Healthspan to Match Your Wealthspan, with Dr. Tracy Gapin

In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Dr. Tracy Gapin about optimizing your healthspan to match your wealthspan. DR. TRACY GAPIN is a board-certified urologist, world renowned men’s health and performance expert, and the founder of The Gapin Institute, the global leader in high performance health. He has over 20 years of experience focused on providing executives, entrepreneurs and athletes a personalized path to optimize their health and fulfill their highest potential. He is also a TEDx speaker as well as the author of Male 2.0 and Codes of Longevity. Check out all of the podcasts in the HCI Podcast Network!
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Jan 31, 2025 • 21min

Lessons from the Admiral: Naval Wisdom And Sea Stories For Leaders, with Mark Fava

In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Mark Fava about his book, Lessons from the Admiral: Naval Wisdom And Sea Stories For Leaders. Mark C. Fava is a career aviation lawyer and retired naval flight officer. He is a prolific writer and entertaining speaker. Fava retired from the US Navy as a Captain having commanded three units, including an aviation squadron. He has been a law firm partner and a corporate executive lawyer. He has written numerous articles, including “What I Learned from the Judge” in the SC Lawyer and “Steering Through a Crisis: Lawyers as Leaders” in The Washington Lawyer. As a law school adjunct professor, he has also taught aviation law and legal writing. For more information, please visit https://MarkCFava.com  Check out all of the podcasts in the HCI Podcast Network!
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Jan 30, 2025 • 29min

5 Steps to Self-accommodation in the Workplace, with Shell Mendelson

In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Shell Mendelson about 5 steps to self-accommodation in the workplace. Shell Mendelson has a master’s in counseling with an emphasis on career and has helped hundreds of ADHD adults and young adults over the past 35 years find a fulfilling and sustainable career direction. Shell is the author of the book “A Course for ADHD Adults and Teens: Unlock Your Career Path” which is currently available for pre-sale. Shell was diagnosed with ADHD late in life as an adult in 2010. Her book aims to help Adults and Teens develop confidence in taking clear next steps in their career, whether it be a specific job, career path, lateral move, or with a new/refined business model.   Check out all of the podcasts in the HCI Podcast Network!
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Jan 29, 2025 • 28min

Small Communication Tweaks to Help Leaders Expand Their Influence, with Jesse Hernandez

In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Jesse Hernandez about small communication tweaks to help leaders expand their influence. Jesse Hernandez (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessedepthbuilder/) was born and raised on the Southside of San Antonio Texas. The landscape of his Career ranges from grading ditches to counseling Executives. This path taught him that we are more alike than we are different. His message is one of Contribution, Ownership, and Vulnerability. This message is visible in his podcast Learnings and Missteps, his book Becoming the Promise You are Intended to Be and the Live Stream experience known as No BS with Jen & Jess.  Check out all of the podcasts in the HCI Podcast Network!
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Jan 28, 2025 • 30min

Creating instant influence as a leader, with Corey Poirier

In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Corey Poirier about creating instant influence as a leader. Corey Poirier (https://www.linkedin.com/in/speakercoreypoirier/) is a multiple-time TEDx Speaker and was recently announced as one of just 15 SUCCESS Magazine Emerging Entrepreneurs (a first time award). He is also the host of the top rated ‘Let’s Do Influencing’ Radio Show, founder of the growing bLU Talks brand, and has been featured in multiple television specials. He is a Barnes and Noble, Amazon, Apple Books and Kobo Bestselling Author, Award Winning Author, and the co-author of the Wall Street Journal / USA Today Bestseller, Quitless.   Check out all of the podcasts in the HCI Podcast Network!
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Jan 27, 2025 • 26min

High Impact at Low Decibels: How Anxiety-Filled Introverts (And Others) Can Thrive In The Workplace, with Mike Schiller

In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Mike Schiller about his book, High Impact at Low Decibels: How Anxiety-Filled Introverts (And Others) Can Thrive In The Workplace.  Mike Schiller has more than 30 years of experience at Fortune 500 companies, both as a technical expert and as an executive-level leader, and most recently was vice president and chief information security officer at Texas Instruments. He is currently president of Onward Consulting, specializing in information security and audit consulting. Schiller is a graduate of Texas A&M University and has spent more than 20 years working in the IT audit and information security fields. He is an anxiety-filled introvert and enjoys helping others with similar challenges succeed. For more information, please visit https://www.businessexpertpress.com/books/high-impact-at-low-decibels-how-anxiety-filled-introverts-and-others-can-thrive-in-the-workplace Check out all of the podcasts in the HCI Podcast Network!
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Jan 24, 2025 • 24min

EMPLOYMENT IS DEAD: How Disruptive Technologies are Revolutionizing the Way We Work, with Deborah Perry Piscione and Josh Drean

In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with with Deborah Perry Piscione and Josh Drean about their book, EMPLOYMENT IS DEAD: How Disruptive Technologies are Revolutionizing the Way We Work. Deborah Perry Piscione is co-founder of the Work3 Institute, an AI + web3 advisory firm, a  Silicon Valley serial entrepreneur, venture capitalist, and  innovation + future of work thought leader.  Deborah is the author of multiple books, including the New York TImes bestseller Secrets of Silicon Valley and serves as a LinkedIn Learning instructor on innovation and risk-taking.  Deborah’s work has been covered in The Economist, New York Times and Wall Street Journal and is the subject of a GSB Stanford University Case Study on “...Finding Opportunity”. She was previously a staffer in the U.S. Congress and The White House, and served as an on-air commentator on CNN, MSNBC, and Fox News. Josh Drean is a co-founder of the Work3 Institute, web3 + Workforce Advisor at the Harvard Innovation Labs, and an HR Transformation expert who marries emerging technologies with workplace strategies. Josh’s work has been featured in HBR, Forbes, Fast Company, and MIT Technology and his YouTube channel has garnered millions of views. He earned his undergraduate degree in I/O psychology and a masters degree at Harvard University, where he incubated and sold an HR Tech startup. Check out all of the podcasts in the HCI Podcast Network!
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Jan 23, 2025 • 29min

The Secret to Building Great Company Culture, with Jeff Eschliman

In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Jeff Eschliman about the secret to building great company culture. Jeff Eschliman is an executive coach with 30 years of experience from combat in Iraq to the corporate boardroom. Personal development, consistency and a tenacious work ethic are hallmarks of Jeff’s leadership style. Jeff communicates crystal clear vision and bold expectations with his collaborative approach. Jeff is a sought-after expert for building and scaling results driven teams. He believes hiring the right people, equipping them with the tools they need to be successful, and then holding them accountable for results is the secret to exceptional business success. He knows creating culture through attracting top talent, intentional on-boarding and rigorous top-grading are critical for winning with people. Jeff believes in helping you find the same harmony in your life that he creates for his clients by using his zen for success model. Through his system of careful planning and continual reflection, he’s able to slow down the chaos of modern life. Guided by his one-page plan for life, Jeff helps bring your vision for the future into an actionable, methodical plan where success and harmony coexist. Check out all of the podcasts in the HCI Podcast Network!
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Jan 22, 2025 • 18min

Creating Cultures of Play at Work, with Samantha Lomow

In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Samantha Lomow about creating cultures of play at work. Throughout her 25+ year career across toys, entertainment, fashion and retail industries, Samantha (https://www.linkedin.com/in/samantha-lomow/) has led multi-billion-dollar brand portfolios at prominent global companies, most recently Chief Commercial Officer at Tupperware. Prior to that, Samantha spent 20 years at Hasbro rising to President of Branded Entertainment, and during that time she helped prove Hasbro’s growth blueprint, including leading the company’s foray into entertainment with the first Transformers live action film. Samantha currently serves as a Board Member for Claire’s advising on their transition to an omni-channel model. As an experienced leader of transformation and change, Samantha brings a unique approach to leadership, one that has been inspired by a career in play. Check out all of the podcasts in the HCI Podcast Network!

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