

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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May 27, 2022 • 29min
S36E13 - AI, Deep Machine Learning, and Digital Transformation for the Future of Work, with Paul Szyarto
In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Paul Szyarto about AI, deep machine learning, and digital transformation for the future of work. See the video here: https://youtu.be/vRmDu6zQ_B8.
Paul Szyarto (https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulszyarto/) is Chief Strategy Officer BOSS AI, Owner of PSG, and Managing Partner A2E. He is an Oxford University and Wharton Business School educated expert in business operations and technologies and has spent the last twenty years maximizing the bottom line of more than 1000 global companies. He is an expert in Corporate Finance Optimization, ERP Architecture and Project Management. In addition, he has personally supported the development of over 40 entrepreneurial assets with accumulative revenues exceeding $4 billion. Paul is highly sought after for his speaking abilities and insight regarding digital transformation with more than 200 events under his belt.
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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®).

May 26, 2022 • 36min
S36E12 - Using Video Games to Engage Workers and Build Organizational Culture in a Remote Work Environment, with Scott Novis
In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Scott Novis about using video games to engage workers and build organizational culture in a remote work environment. See the video here: https://youtu.be/od5ebSNyT9U.
Since Scott Novis (https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottnovis/) started working GameTruck in 2005, he always felt video games could be a great way to create and enhance friendships. After entertaining more than 10M kids with the help of franchise owners, he saw how impactful a Game coach is for young players. That was why he started Bravous Esports.
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Go to Swag.com/HCI and use promo code HCI10.
Get 3 months of GUSTO free when you run your first payroll, at Gusto.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.
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®).

May 25, 2022 • 31min
S36E11 - Creating the People First and Human-Centric Workplace, with Alex Draper
In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Alex Draper about creating the people first and human-centric workplace. See the video here: https://youtu.be/PtRjLskJMuU.
Alex Draper (https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-draper/) started life as a trainee school teacher in the UK. In 2002 he moved into adult education joining a global leadership training organization. In 2015, Alex founded DX after seeing a gap in the marketplace for effective EQ-based experiential leadership training. DX is a partner in progressive leadership training that taps into the powerful combination of behavioral psychology and experiential learning, to expose and eliminate bad leadership and prepare leaders to put people first. The workforce is changing before our eyes, and our organizations and leaders within, need to change with it or be left out. He is now a human-centric leading force in disrupting the leadership training industry with science-based methodologies that drive leadership self-awareness, emotional intelligence, inclusivity, and psychological safety that solve organizational challenges.
Please leave a review wherever you listen to your podcasts!
Go to Swag.com/HCI and use promo code HCI10.
Get 3 months of GUSTO free when you run your first payroll, at Gusto.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.
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®).

May 24, 2022 • 36min
S36E10 - Taking the Gamesmanship Out of Leadership and Replacing it with Authenticity and Transparency, with David Edwards
In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with David Edwards about taking the gamesmanship out of management and leadership and replacing it with authenticity and transparency. See the video here: https://youtu.be/Ooy5rOndmNI.
David Edwards (www.linkedin.com/in/david-r-edwards-55ab3450) worked in health care for 35 years. He took what he learned as a CFO, COO, and CEO and built on it as he researched how to correct what is wrong with healthcare in American. His epiphany, consistent with his career, enduring principles, and the latest in behavioral science led to the 10 principles of individual motivation. On these principles, applicable to all domains of life, individuals build lives of accomplishment, connection, and balance. Employers who offer the gift of these foundations help grow employees that are engaged, connected, and motivated.
Please leave a review wherever you listen to your podcasts!
Go to Swag.com/HCI and use promo code HCI10.
Get 3 months of GUSTO free when you run your first payroll, at Gusto.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.
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®).

May 23, 2022 • 34min
S36E9 - ASPIRE HIGHER: How to Find the Love, Positivity, and Purpose to Elevate Your Life and the World, Ken Lindner
In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Ken Lindner about his book, ASPIRE HIGHER: How to Find the Love, Positivity, and Purpose to Elevate Your Life and the World. See the video here: https://youtu.be/yTCBk8m8kjo.
Ken Lindner is the proud founder of POSITIVE LIFE CHOICE PSYCHOLOGY™ and the POSITIVE LIFE CHOICE PSYCHOLOGY LIFESTYLE™. Ken graduated from Harvard University, magna cum laude, and from Cornell Law School. Ever since he wrote his college honors thesis discussing the dynamics of decision-making, Ken has been an ardent student of how our life choices and decisions impact our feelings of self-esteem, self-worth, and self-love, as well as our self-image. Ken is the founder and CEO of one of the world’s most well-respected and successful television news and hosting agencies, Ken Lindner & Associates, Inc. (“KLA”). KLA celebrated its thirty-third anniversary in 2021. Ken has the honor and privilege to represent many of this country’s top-tier local and national anchors, such as Lester Holt, Ana Cabrera, and Liz Claman, and hosts such as Mario Lopez and Robin Meade. Ken is the author of six books, including his last two bestselling books, “CAREER CHOREOGRAPHY™: Your Step-by-Step Guide to Finding the Right Job and Achieving Huge Success and Happiness” and “ASPIRE HIGHER: How to Find the Love, Positivity, and Purpose to Elevate Your Life and the World!” Ken’s calling is to see what “can be” in individuals and our great country, and then to strategically, constructively, and wisely choreograph the choices and steps to attain each individual’s and our country’s fullest and greatest potentials. He treasures everyone’s opportunities to make life choices that reflect their highest self, their highest values, and their highest goals, as a means for them to develop the empowering feelings of high self-esteem, high self-worth, and self-love that will motivate them to elevate their lives and aspirations and in turn live their very best and highest lives. Ken’s most cherished blessings are his wonderful wife, two children, his parents, and his family’s three adorable dogs, Clara, Bert, and Peanut.
Please leave a review wherever you listen to your podcasts!
Go to Swag.com/HCI and use promo code HCI10.
Get 3 months of GUSTO free when you run your first payroll, at Gusto.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.
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®).

May 22, 2022 • 32min
S36E8 - The Power of AND - How Replacing Your ”ORS” with ”AND” Creates More Expansion in Your Life, with Becca Powers
In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Becca Powers about the power of AND - how replacing your "ors" with "and" creates more expansion in your life. See the video here: https://youtu.be/08XCmFKow94.
Becca Powers (https://www.linkedin.com/in/beccapowers1313/) is an award-winning hi-tech sales executive and motivational speaker. With over 20 years of experience, her career boasts Fortune 500 giants such as Dell and Cisco. From growing up with musician parents who flirted with addiction, to dropping out of college and becoming a single parent of two by the age of 28, Becca’s guts-and-grit journey to success reaches beyond business. As a motivational speaker, she empowers women to prioritize themselves for a more fulfilling, joyful life.
Please leave a review wherever you listen to your podcasts!
Get 3 months of GUSTO free when you run your first payroll, at Gusto.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.
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®).

May 21, 2022 • 33min
S36E7 - Adaptability Quotient - The New Superpower, with DanRam
In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with DanRam about Adaptability Quotient (AQ), the new superpower. See the video here: https://youtu.be/mQ6pc4lpjns.
DanRam (https://www.linkedin.com/in/iamdanram/) travels the globe as an Event MC & Speaker at over 100 events a year. Hosting changemakers like President Barack Obama, billionaire founders Sir Richard Branson and Reid Hoffman, F1 champion Nico Rosberg, Grammy-winning artists and celebrities, he works on 4 continents from college campuses to parliaments to in-house corporate innovation days for Fortune 500 companies to the biggest tech conferences in the world. His passion is to inspire people with his motto 'Start Now Start Simple' in building a future we all want to live in.
Please leave a review wherever you listen to your podcasts!
Get 3 months of GUSTO free when you run your first payroll, at Gusto.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.
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®).

May 20, 2022 • 34min
S36E6 - The Ability to Adapt and Change Perspective in a World that is Constantly Changing, with Robert Overweg
In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Robert Overweg about the ability to adapt and change perspective in a world that is constantly changing. See the video here: https://youtu.be/S04LNbxIIIY.
Robert Overweg (https://www.linkedin.com/in/robertoverweg/) is the founder of the Adaptable Mindset program. He and his team empower people to develop their own Adaptable Mindset, to develop mental flexibility. Learn how to create mental space and to find new possibilities. In our rapidly changing world we keep feeling the impact of unpredictable events to which we have to adapt. Robert teaches how adaptability is about empowerment and finding new perspectives. The Adaptable Mindset program has been applied at several Fortune 500 companies (Chanel, Heineken), multiple SMEs and innovative schools. They have also supported over a thousand students and solopreneurs with their online program. Robert has over a decade of experience in innovation and digital transformation with clients like Vodafone, Liberty global, eBay, Heineken, a variety of startups, and innovative schools. He is also an artist and exhibited at the Centre Pompidou and the media biennial in Seoul. As a frequent speaker at institutes like MIT, SXSW, and the European Commission. Robert speaks about ways to use tech to work smarter and add value to the world. It’s Robert’s goal to empower people to live a life full of possibilities.
Please leave a review wherever you listen to your podcasts!
Get 3 months of GUSTO free when you run your first payroll, at Gusto.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.
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®).

May 19, 2022 • 30min
S36E5 - The 5 Critical Components for Creating Global Communities of Change, Maxine L. Johnson
In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Maxine L. Johnson about the 5 critical components for creating global communities of change. See the video here: https://youtu.be/59eLUn0frvM.
Maxine L. Johnson (https://www.linkedin.com/in/maxjohns/) is an author, co-author, certified life coach, transformation specialist and expert speaker serving professional women who are purposed to lead. Featured in USA Today as one of the Top 15 Entrepreneurs to watch in 2021, Medium, Kivo Daily, "Speak that Talks" Talk Show, Total Transformational Radio and Keynote Speaker for Canon, Inc (VA). An experienced HR Practitioner where she has over 25 years of HR experience, she is the CEO and Founder of WIFE Boss Academy, home of The Influential Female where she coaches professional women who are unfulfilled in their careers and help them discover they are purposed to lead. She is passionate about encouraging and inspiring women to be their best selves. Over the years, she has worked with women globally, helping them find positive change. She is known for creating the “The 5 Critical Components for Creating Global Communities of Change.”
Please leave a review wherever you listen to your podcasts!
Get 3 months of GUSTO free when you run your first payroll, at Gusto.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.
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®).

May 18, 2022 • 40min
S36E4 - The Importance of Executive Presence and Overcoming Presentation Panic, with Ted May
In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Ted May about the importance of executive presence and overcoming presentation panic. See the video here: https://youtu.be/NlxdkRi0k1A.
Ted May (https://www.linkedin.com/in/ted-may-a6b0166/) specializes in Executive Presence and Presentation development. He is an Affiliated Faculty member in three Master's degree programs at George Mason University's graduate business school, leads workshops on Stage Presence for Executives at the Studio Acting Conservatory, and has corporate and individual clients as a consultant. He is the author of Presentation Panic: how to deliver a successful business presentation.
Please leave a review wherever you listen to your podcasts!
Get 3 months of GUSTO free when you run your first payroll, at Gusto.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.
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®).