Human Capital Leadership

In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Glen Wood about what it means to be sustainable in 2025. Glen Wood is the president and co-founder of Smart Vision Logistics (SVL), a company committed to the implementation of sustainable supply chains. As an authority on the economy and parental rights in the workplace, Glen has been featured on CNN, CNBC, the BBC, and in prominent publications like The New York Times and The Washington Post.  Check out all of the podcasts in the HCI Podcast Network!

In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Tom Conlon about advice for young individuals searching for employment and key factors they should consider in their job search. North Street founder Tom Conlon has more than 20 years of experience in design, web programming, copywriting, operations, and people management. Prior to founding North Street, Tom began his career in the consumer publishing industry, first as a web designer and developer, then as a writer and editor for top media outlets including Wired, Men’s Journal, AOL, and Popular Science. Tom earned a degree in Communications with a minor in History from Fordham University. He is a proud member of the New York City chapter of the Entrepreneurs’ Organization, where he served as chair of the program’s Accelerator for small businesses.  Check out all of the podcasts in the HCI Podcast Network!

In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Niki Avraam about cultivating a leadership and ownership mindset. Niki Avraam empowers organisations and individuals to exceed their potential by promoting a culture of ownership and adaptability. Her mission is to energize the workforce and ensure we are ready for the future of work, which is NOW. With years of expertise as an employment and discrimination lawyer and as founder of Howat Avraam Solicitors, she demonstrates how embracing growth beyond comfort zones - what she calls "Preferred Discomfort" - leads to unprecedented success.  Check out all of the podcasts in the HCI Podcast Network!

Abstract: The article challenges the common assumption that platform markets will inevitably consolidate around a single dominant player in a "winner-takes-all" dynamic. It argues that network effects, while providing advantages to early leaders, do not predetermine long-term market structure. Rather, differences in strategy, business models, and community relationships allow multiple platforms to coexist by catering to specific user groups. The article presents examples from the ride-sharing and e-commerce industries showing how platform leaders have prospered by embracing a "positive-sum" philosophy - empowering diverse participants, fostering interoperability, and cultivating vibrant multi-sided communities. The authors conclude that a pluralistic, community-centric mindset positions platform leaders to become prosperous nodes within continually expanding and valuable technological networks, rather than pursuing market dominance alone.

In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Carla Fowler about mastering performance improvement. Dr. Carla Fowler is an MD PhD and elite executive coach. For the last decade, she has been a secret weapon for scores of CEOs, entrepreneurs, and other senior leaders. Carla’s unique approach combines the latest research from performance science with timeless best practices to help top performers level up and achieve their goals.  www.thaxa.com/p/the-human-performance-edge Check out all of the podcasts in the HCI Podcast Network!

In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Lori Wallace about job change as the modern day hero's journey. Lori Wallace is the Founder and CEO of Career Ecology – a hub spot for Work-Life Empowerment. She’s mentored job seekers for over twenty years as the owner of her own search agency where she matched prominent hospital systems like Cedars Sinai, Kaiser Permanente, and Sutter Health to skilled and passionate professionals ranging from CEO to Lab Assistant. But, Lori brings much more than meets the eye. She calls herself a “Work-Life Doula”. Out of the angst of 2016, Lori founded Career Ecology in order to, as she puts it, “help every human shed the old, awaken the imaginal, and fly free.” Lori has a degree in Psychology from UCLA and certifications from the Nurtured Heart Institute and with Mary Reynold’s Thompson’s Wild Soul facilitation. She brings a “practical + poetic” approach to work-life across all critical touch points, including job search, resume, interviewing, as well as the touch point to self. Lori views the realm of “work” as the ideal entry point for radical initiation and healing in the world. It’s the modern-day “hero’s journey.”  Check out all of the podcasts in the HCI Podcast Network!

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!

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!

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!

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!