

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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Apr 27, 2022 • 32min
S35E13 - Helping Businesses Scale, Organize Workflow, Increase Productivity, and Cultivate a Winning Culture, with Owen McGab Enaohwo
In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Owen McGab Enaohwo about helping businesses scale, organize workflow, increase productivity, and cultivate a winning culture. See the video here: https://youtu.be/0nIg_THauz8.
Owen McGab Enaohwo (https://www.linkedin.com/in/owenmcgabenaohwo/) is the CEO and Co-founder of SweetProcess, an easy-to-use software that enables company executives and their employees to collaborate together to quickly document and/or improve their standard operating procedures, processes, and policies. Owen was previously the CEO of Hire Your Virtual Assistant (H.Y.V.A.), a virtual assistant service for small business owners. His specialties include business development, negotiation, operations management, and more. 52 standard operating procedure templates: https://www.sweetprocess.com/hci.
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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®).

Apr 26, 2022 • 35min
S35E12 - Transforming the Workplace and Helping Leaders Find Time to Develop Their People, with Chris Zaugg
In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Chris Zaugg about transforming the workplace and helping leaders find time to develop their people. See the video here: https://youtu.be/UNnCPUGsuFs.
Uptick Co-founder and President, Chris Zaugg (https://www.linkedin.com/in/chriszaugg/) has over three decades worth of experience building and managing teams, both in the non-profit world and the marketplace. He's passionate about establishing and maintaining trusting relationships with his team members — and helping others do the same. Over the years Chris has had some great mentors and coaches, and has been privileged to coach dozens of folks himself. As a trained musician, he traveled for years in rock bands (complete with 80's hair!), and he loves sports of any kind – watching or playing. Chris and his wife Susan have been married for 30 years and have 4 wonderful kids. https://uptickapp.com; 1:1s guide. https://offers.uptickapp.com/one-on-one-guide Contact Chris directly at: chrisz@uptickapp.com.
Please leave a review wherever you listen to your podcasts!
Please consider supporting the HCI Podcast on Patreon.
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®).

Apr 25, 2022 • 33min
S35E11 - How (and Why) to Build a Remote/Distributed Company Culture, with Shawn Hewat
In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Shawn Hewat about how (and why) to build a remote/distributed company culture. See the video here: https://youtu.be/FckjsoPg-0E.
Shawn Hewat (https://www.linkedin.com/in/shawnhewat/) is the CEO & Co-founder of Wavy, a platform that empowers teams to create meaningful company culture, wherever people are located. With a background in marketing and employee engagement at Nudge, Shawn is passionate about the future of work, people & culture, and work-play-life balance. Outside of Wavy, she can be found adventuring outdoors or cooking up a new recipe.
Please leave a review wherever you listen to your podcasts!
Please consider supporting the HCI Podcast on Patreon.
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®).

Apr 24, 2022 • 36min
S35E10 - Negotiate Like a CEO: How to Get Ahead with Lessons Learned From Top Entrepreneurs and Executives, with Jotham S. Stein
In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Jotham S. Stein about his new book, Negotiate Like a CEO: How to Get Ahead with Lessons Learned From Top Entrepreneurs and Executives. See the video here: https://youtu.be/j_VBvRrDe8M.
Jotham S. Stein (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jotham-s-stein/) is the principal of the Law Offices of Jotham S. Stein P.C. (www.jotham.com). Mr. Stein has more than twenty-five years of experience representing entrepreneurs, C-Suite executives, board members, venture capitalists, private equity principals, investment bankers as well as employees of companies of all types and sizes. Mr. Stein has negotiated numerous employment agreements, separation agreements, M & A agreements, change in control agreements, stock option agreements, restricted stock agreements, management carve out agreements, non-compete agreements, and much more. Mr. Stein is also a litigator. He has represented individuals and corporate clients in state and federal courts and in multidistrict litigation, before state and federal agencies, and in arbitration, including before JAMS, the American Arbitration Association and FINRA. Mr. Stein has also served as part-time General Counsel of a high-technology Silicon Valley company. Mr. Stein’s new book, Negotiate Like a CEO, is an engaging look at how top entrepreneurs and executives protect themselves and how you can too.
Please leave a review wherever you listen to your podcasts!
Please consider supporting the HCI Podcast on Patreon.
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®).

Apr 23, 2022 • 34min
S35E9 - Learning to Listen in a World of Talkers, with Michael MacDonald
In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Michael MacDonald about learning to listen in a world of talkers. See the video here: https://youtu.be/AX5Gd4PveVg.
Michael MacDonald retired from Medifast in 2020 and has served as non-Executive Chairman of the Board since January 2018. Mr. MacDonald previously served as Executive Chairman of the Board from November 2011 until December 2017. He was promoted to Chairman and Chief Executive Officer in February 2012. Prior to this role with the company Mr. MacDonald was Executive Vice President of OfficeMax, from August to October 2011, overseeing the Contract Division, a $3.6 billion division of the OfficeMax Company. Mr. MacDonald spent 33 years in sales, marketing, and general management at Xerox Corporation prior to joining OfficeMax. Among his most significant roles was leading the turnaround in North America from the years 2000-2004 as President of the North American Solutions Group, a $6.5 billion division of Xerox. In addition, Mr. MacDonald was President of Global Accounts and Marketing from 2004 to 2007, where he led the re-branding of the Xerox Corporation. Mr. MacDonald also has international experience in marketing, sales, and operations with both Xerox and OfficeMax. He resides in New Jersey and Florida with his wife of 44 years, Jean MacDonald. Together they have three children and five grandkids.
Please leave a review wherever you listen to your podcasts!
Please consider supporting the HCI Podcast on Patreon.
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®).

Apr 22, 2022 • 29min
S35E8 - The Unthinkable Approach To Hiring: An Interview Tool to Help You Hire the Right Employees to Fit Your Company’s Culture, with Mark Lewis
In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Mark Lewis about his book, The Unthinkable Approach To Hiring: An Interview Tool to Help You Hire the Right Employees to Fit Your Company’s Culture. See the video here: https://youtu.be/E20Jfqep-Xs.
Mark Lewis (https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-s-lewis-053477/) is CEO at Evolve Media AI and has run CEO round tables for the past 8+ years, to help CEO's with their accelerated growth. He has a proven track record in building, leading, and guiding successful entities and executives for growth, acquisition and turnaround strategies.
Please leave a review wherever you listen to your podcasts!
Please consider supporting the HCI Podcast on Patreon.
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®).

Apr 21, 2022 • 31min
S35E7 - Showing Up: How Men Can Become Effective Allies in the Workplace, with Ray Arata
In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Ray Arata about his new book, Showing Up: How Men Can Become Effective Allies in the Workplace. See the video here: https://youtu.be/0BgorNFUPrc.
Ray Arata (https://www.linkedin.com/in/rayarata/) is an award-winning diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) leader and speaker, consultant, and trainer, with global clients from PwC to Verizon to Toyota to Bloomberg. He founded the Better Man Conference for the development of healthy masculinity and men as allies and partners. He was recognized by UN Women in 2016 as a HeForShe Champion for Change and received the Ron Herring 2020 award. His new book is Showing Up: How Men Can Become Effective Allies in the Workplace. Learn more at rayarata.com and bettermanconference.com
Please leave a review wherever you listen to your podcasts!
Please consider supporting the HCI Podcast on Patreon.
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®).

Apr 20, 2022 • 36min
S35E6 - How We Can Craft More Purpose into Our Work, with John Coleman
In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with John Coleman about how we can craft more purpose into our work. See the video here: https://youtu.be/y2hbDtC4JAs.
John Coleman (https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnwilliamcoleman/) is an investor, writer, and public speaker. A frequent contributor to Harvard Business Review, John and his work have been featured in Forbes, the Washington Post, the New York Times, the Financial Times, and the LA Times among other publications. He previously published Passion & Purpose (HBP, 2011) and How to Argue Like Jesus (Crossway, 2009). A frequent public speaker, John has addressed hundreds of audiences on college campuses, at conferences, and for corporations and non-profits.
Please leave a review wherever you listen to your podcasts!
Please consider supporting the HCI Podcast on Patreon.
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®).

Apr 19, 2022 • 34min
S35E5 - Bias, Racism, & the Brain: How We Got Here & What Needs to Happen, with Jason Greer
In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Jason Greer about his book, Bias, Racism, & the Brain: How We Got Here & What Needs to Happen. See the video here: https://youtu.be/WTglQWI7juI.
Jason Greer (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonjgreer/) is passionate about helping companies and organizations who are dealing with dynamic workplace challenges to overcome their internal struggles in order to remain union free while improving productivity and profits. Over the past 16 years, he has been privileged to turn Greer Consulting Inc into one of the top Employee and Labor Relations consulting businesses in the United States. Over the last 17 years, he has become an International Best Selling Author for his book Bias, Racism & The Brain. He is passionate about helping businesses and organizations in multiple industries overcome their employee and labor relations challenges.
Please leave a review wherever you listen to your podcasts!
Please consider supporting the HCI Podcast on Patreon.
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®).

Apr 18, 2022 • 34min
S35E4 - All Are Welcome: How to Build a Real Workplace Culture of Inclusion That Delivers Results, with Cynthia Owyoung
In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Cynthia Owyoung about her book, All Are Welcome: How to Build a Real Workplace Culture of Inclusion That Delivers Results. See the video here: https://youtu.be/8lmpcD8tY80.
Cynthia Owyoung (https://www.linkedin.com/in/cowyoung/) is Robinhood’s Vice President of Inclusion, Equity and Belonging, partnering with business leaders, employee resource groups and the people experience team to support Robinhood’s mission to democratize finance for all. Cynthia is also the Founder of Breaking Glass Forums, developing strategies to accelerate diverse leadership and inclusive organizations. She has established and led diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives for over 15 years as an executive at organizations in multiple industries, including Charles Schwab, GitHub, and Yahoo!.
Please leave a review wherever you listen to your podcasts!
Please consider supporting the HCI Podcast on Patreon.
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 #6 Performance Management Podcast
Ranked #6 Workplace 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®).