

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 17, 2022 • 34min
S35E3 - Relational Intelligence and the Importance of Relationship-Building in the Workplace, with Adam C. Bandelli
In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Adam C. Bandelli about relational intelligence and the importance of relationship-building in the workplace. See the video here: https://youtu.be/GB1-RXlE5ec.
Adam C. Bandelli, Ph.D., (https://www.linkedin.com/in/adambandelli/) author of RELATIONAL INTELLIGENCE, is the Managing Director of Bandelli & Associates, a boutique consulting firm focusing on leadership advisory services and organizational effectiveness. He is also the author of What Every Leader Needs: The Ten Universal and Indisputable Competencies of Leadership Effectiveness. His articles on leadership and management have appeared in such publications and websites as Leadership Excellence, Chief Executive, InBusiness, HR Daily Advisor, and CEOWorld. For more information, visit www.bandelliandassociates.com.
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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®).

Apr 16, 2022 • 37min
S35E2 - Strategies and Best Practices for Mitigating the Risk of an Employment Lawsuit, with Robert Kaitz
In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Robert Kaitz about strategies and best practices for mitigating the risk of an employment lawsuit. See the video here: https://youtu.be/7YWbk1cnrhM.
Robert Kaitz (https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-kaitz-37855a3a/) is an employment and trial lawyer who constantly strives to provide clients with excellent value through efficient, pragmatic and solutions-oriented legal guidance. His litigation practice focuses on employment and business matters, representing clients in employment discrimination, wage and hour claims, and close corporation disputes. He counsels employers in drafting and implementing company handbooks, restrictive covenants and severance agreements and also advises employees on navigating employment contracts.
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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®).

Apr 15, 2022 • 32min
S35E1 - Leveraging a Listen First, Transformational Leadership Style and Commitment to Peer Development, with Luke Doubler
In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanhwestover/) talks with Luke Doubler about leveraging a listen first, transformational leadership style and commitment to peer development. See the video here: https://youtu.be/VyMzNRqfsCU.
As a founder of the rapidly growing and uniquely innovative premier search firm Recruiter Central, Luke Doubler (https://www.linkedin.com/in/lukedoubler/) and his team provide placements for critical job openings, work with experts to train their teams, and are a source of consistent and engaging content to raise recruiting acumen. Luke saw a need for innovation in the recruiting world and founded Recruiter Central with a passion to combine the best in training, technology, and recruiting. Recruiter Central helps many of the Fortune 50 companies (Disney, Cargill, PayPal, etc) hire the talent they need to continue their vast success, and find candidates that other recruiters can’t. More specifically, RecruiterCentral specializes in filling business-critical strategic roles that are oftentimes difficult to fill. Luke has trained thousands of corporate and agency recruiters to be the best at what they do: source talent to achieve a purpose. Luke has had hundreds of speaking engagements on sourcing topics ranging from national audiences to local meetups and can give recruiting advice to everyone from small startups to massive corporations.
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®).

Apr 14, 2022 • 30min
S34E30 - Enhancing the Customer Experience and the Digital User Experience, with Jennifer Shaheen
In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanhwestover/) talks with Jennifer Shaheen about enhancing the customer experience and the digital user experience. See the video here: https://youtu.be/0ctbgtvsoRs.
Jennifer Shaheen (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifershaheen/), the eMarketing and Technology Therapist®, is an expert at helping companies use technology to take advantage of effective marketing strategies and increase business productivity. Her business, The Technology Therapy Group, empowers small businesses to use technology to market their services and their products through software training, eMarketing and web design. Through years of experience, Jennifer has developed an understanding of how technology can be used in practical business applications. Her techniques have boosted sales, enhanced staff productivity, and increased market share for her clients.
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®).

Apr 13, 2022 • 32min
S34E29 - Why HR Matters, Beyond Just Covering your Butt, with Rhamy Alejeal
In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanhwestover/) talks with Rhamy Alejeal about why HR matters, beyond just covering your butt! See the video here: https://youtu.be/i1w1ArwCH1U.
Rhamy Alejeal (https://www.linkedin.com/in/rhamy/) and his wife, Elizabeth, are the owners of People Processes, a provider of integrated, automated HR processes. Rhamy and his team work with hundreds of companies across the United States, helping them learn how to stop pushing paper and start prioritizing people. In addition, Rhamy serves on the Federal Reserve’s Industry Council on Healthcare, providing insights into employer costs and how they affect businesses in today’s marketplace. He holds a bachelor’s degree in financial economics and an MBA with a focus on economics. His book, People Processes was an Amazon #1 best seller in the HR category, and one of INC.com's Top Ten leadership books in 2018.
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

Apr 12, 2022 • 33min
S34E28 - Throwback Tuesday - Assessing a Teams’ Mental Health Needs to Provide Support and Avoid Burnout, Leah Weiss, PhD
In this "Throwback Tuesday" HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanhwestover/) talks with Leah Weiss, Ph.D. about assessing a teams’ mental health needs to provide support and avoid burnout (Originally Aired September 9th 2021). See the video here: https://youtu.be/Zzcr5QzuPw0.
Leah Weiss, Ph.D., MSW (https://www.linkedin.com/in/leahweissphd) is a researcher, lecturer, consultant, author and co-founder of Skylyte. Dr. Weiss is best known for her teaching at Stanford's Graduate School of Business and groundbreaking work with Stanford's Compassion Cultivation Program (conceived by the Dalai Lama). Dr. Weiss has taught and spoken at Harvard, Stanford, Princeton, Smith, TED and 75 companies from Goldman Sachs to Intuit. She co-founded Skylyte in 2019 with partner Ines Gramegna to provide corporate leadership and build resilience using AI technology and other data-driven solutions. With Skylyte she has counseled such clients as Stanford Health, Mayo Clinic, Genentech, Google, European Commission, and NASA. Skylyte has attracted over $1 million in pre-seed funding and is venture-backed. An expert in workplace anxiety, burnout, resilience, and the role of leadership in addressing mental health, Dr. Weiss holds a PhD from Boston College, and bachelor's degree from Stanford University. She lives in Portland, Oregon, and has three young children.
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

Apr 12, 2022 • 31min
S34E27 - Vision, Mission, and Purpose and the Grooming Alchemist, with Charlie McCoy Oyekwe
In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Charlie McCoy Oyekwe about vision, mission, and purpose and his non-profit, The Grooming Alchemist. See the video here: https://youtu.be/tlUOwZXmepo.
Charlie McCoy Oyekwe (https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlie-mccoy-oyekwe-64379755/) is a investor, serial entrepreneur and mens’s grooming expert, with over 20 years of barber and beauty industry experience. Charlie has a Babson education and is the founder and CEO of Artisan Luxury Brands, a cpg parent company and creative agency based in New York City and founder of The Grooming Alchemist, a non-profit on a mission to improve the mental health, wellness & grooming of At- Risk Youth and Former High-Control group members aka cult survivors.
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

Apr 11, 2022 • 31min
S34E26 - Leveraging a Strength-Based Approach to Leadership, with Alena Sviderskaia
In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanhwestover/) talks with Alena Sviderskaia about leveraging a strength-based approach to leadership. See the video here: https://youtu.be/0MHYl7C1o0Q.
Alena Sviderskaia (www.linkedin.com/in/alenasviderskaia) is a passionate leadership coach, speaker, and facilitator located in Toronto, Canada. Her work is focused on helping organizations become positive and innovative places to work by turning managers into high-performing leaders and strategically tapping into innate employee strengths to create a culture of passion and full engagement Her biggest passion is showing people a glimpse of their potential, help them break down the mental barriers, and most importantly inspiring them to take action. Alena holds a degree in psychology from McGill University and is a graduate of a CoachU coaching program, a creator of Empowered to Lead program, and a co-creator of the Work and Wellness amplified program. She uses her extensive and diverse corporate experience and a relentless drive to succeed to deliver results for her clients while supporting them through the process.
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Check out the LinkedIn Alchemizing Human Capital Newsletter: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/alchemizing-human-capital-6884351526333227008/.
Check out Dr. Westover's book, 'Bluer than Indigo' Leadership, here: https://www.innovativehumancapital.com/bluerthanindigo.
Check out Dr. Westover's book, The Alchemy of Truly Remarkable Leadership, here: https://www.innovativehumancapital.com/leadershipalchemy.
Check out the latest issue of the Human Capital Leadership magazine, here: https://www.innovativehumancapital.com/hci-magazine.
Ranked #6 Performance Management Podcast: https://blog.feedspot.com/performance_management_podcasts/ Ranked #6 Workplace Podcast: https://blog.feedspot.com/workplace_podcasts/ Ranked #7 HR Podcast: https://blog.feedspot.com/hr_podcasts/ Ranked #12 Talent Management Podcast: https://blog.feedspot.com/talent_management_podcasts/ Ranked in the Top 20 Personal Development and Self-Improvement Podcasts: https://blog.feedspot.com/personal_development_podcasts/ Ranked in the Top 30 Leadership Podcasts: https://blog.feedspot.com/leadership_podcasts/

Apr 10, 2022 • 31min
S34E25 - Simple Truths of Leadership, with Ken Blanchard and Randy Conley
In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanhwestover/) talks with Ken Blanchard and Randy Conley about their book, Simple Truths of Leadership. See the video here: https://youtu.be/HkxDQnhcJqc.
Ken Blanchard (https://www.linkedin.com/in/kenblanchard1/) Best-Selling Author | Speaker | Leadership Expert | Thought Leader
Randy Conley (https://www.linkedin.com/in/randy-conley/) Trust Thought Leader | Author | Speaker | Vice President - I help people and organizations build high-trust relationships
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Check out Dr. Westover's book, 'Bluer than Indigo' Leadership, here: https://www.innovativehumancapital.com/bluerthanindigo.
Check out Dr. Westover's book, The Alchemy of Truly Remarkable Leadership, here: https://www.innovativehumancapital.com/leadershipalchemy.
Check out the latest issue of the Human Capital Leadership magazine, here: https://www.innovativehumancapital.com/hci-magazine.
Ranked #6 Performance Management Podcast: https://blog.feedspot.com/performance_management_podcasts/ Ranked #6 Workplace Podcast: https://blog.feedspot.com/workplace_podcasts/ Ranked #7 HR Podcast: https://blog.feedspot.com/hr_podcasts/ Ranked #12 Talent Management Podcast: https://blog.feedspot.com/talent_management_podcasts/ Ranked in the Top 20 Personal Development and Self-Improvement Podcasts: https://blog.feedspot.com/personal_development_podcasts/ Ranked in the Top 30 Leadership Podcasts: https://blog.feedspot.com/leadership_podcasts/

Apr 9, 2022 • 36min
S34E24 - What Major Tech Employers are Facing and HCM/Timekeeping Solutions, with Christine Hanna
In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanhwestover/) talks with Christine Hanna about what major tech employers are facing and the HCM/timekeeping solutions. See the video here: https://youtu.be/8FA0n1myvTE.
Christine Hanna (https://www.linkedin.com/in/achristinehanna/) is UKG Practice Director for Consulting Solutions (https://www.consultingsolutions.com/), a nationally recognized leader in technology workforce and consulting services, where she leads the continued buildout of the company’s well-established UKG service offerings and UKG-certified consultant teams. Consulting Solutions is a UKG Services Partner. Hanna offers more than 18 years of IT consulting and workforce management advisory experience, including leading major workforce management projects and working in every capacity from analyst to practice leader. Prior to joining Consulting Solutions in 2021, she spent eight years as founder and CEO of Workforce Transformation Group, a legacy Kronos Partner, where her clients included Nestle USA, Dr. Pepper Snapple Group, Orange County New York, Dallas Area Rapid Transit, Kellogg’s, and PetSmart. Earlier, she was UKG Practice Director at Healthcare IT Leaders, and a Consulting Manager with the Hackett Group, specializing in UKG implementations.
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Check out the LinkedIn Alchemizing Human Capital Newsletter: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/alchemizing-human-capital-6884351526333227008/.
Check out Dr. Westover's book, 'Bluer than Indigo' Leadership, here: https://www.innovativehumancapital.com/bluerthanindigo.
Check out Dr. Westover's book, The Alchemy of Truly Remarkable Leadership, here: https://www.innovativehumancapital.com/leadershipalchemy.
Check out the latest issue of the Human Capital Leadership magazine, here: https://www.innovativehumancapital.com/hci-magazine.
Ranked #6 Performance Management Podcast: https://blog.feedspot.com/performance_management_podcasts/ Ranked #6 Workplace Podcast: https://blog.feedspot.com/workplace_podcasts/ Ranked #7 HR Podcast: https://blog.feedspot.com/hr_podcasts/ Ranked #12 Talent Management Podcast: https://blog.feedspot.com/talent_management_podcasts/ Ranked in the Top 20 Personal Development and Self-Improvement Podcasts: https://blog.feedspot.com/personal_development_podcasts/ Ranked in the Top 30 Leadership Podcasts: https://blog.feedspot.com/leadership_podcasts/