Human Capital Leadership

Jonathan H. Westover, PhD
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Nov 3, 2021 • 32min

S27E3 - The Importance of Rituals in the Workplace, with Erica Keswin

In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanhwestover/) talks with Erica Keswin about the importance of rituals in the workplace. See the video here: https://youtu.be/Mao1Sy0ehhY.  Erica Keswin (https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericakeswin/) is a bestselling author, internationally sought-after speaker, and founder of the Spaghetti Project, a roving ritual devoted to sharing the science and stories of relationships at work. She helps top-of-the-class businesses, organizations, and individuals improve their performance by honoring relationships in every context, always with an eye toward high-tech for human touch, and was named one of Marshall Goldsmith’s Top 100 Coaches in 2020, as well as one of Business Insider’s most innovative coaches of 2020. She is the author of two best-selling books, Bring Your Human to Work: 10 Sure-Fire Ways to Design a Workplace That’s Good for People, Great for Business, and Just Might Change the World (McGraw-Hill, 2018) and Rituals Roadmap: The Human Way to Transform Everyday Routines Into Workplace Magic (McGraw-Hill, 2021).  Check out Dr. Westover's new 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/
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Nov 2, 2021 • 33min

S27E2 - Throwback Tuesday - Digital HR, Transformation & People Analytics, with Soumyasanto Sen

In this "Throwback Tuesday" HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanhwestover/) talks with Soumyasanto Sen about digital HR, transformation and people analytics (Originally Aired April 26, 2021). See the video here: https://youtu.be/_dmCAAzLJBM.  Soumyasanto Sen (https://www.linkedin.com/in/soumyasanto/) is an Advisor and Leader in Digital HR, Workforce Transformation, Technologies, and Analytics. He has more than 18 years of experience in this aspiring area together with HRIS implementations, Digital HR strategy and transformation, Organization change, use of new technologies, research and thought leadership across North America, Europe, and the Asia Pacific for large and mid-size companies. Soumya ranks among the top global Influencers and thought leader in HR Technology, Transformation, and People Analytics, and also a well-known keynote speaker. As an entrepreneur, he is the Founder of the Management Advisory firm People Conscience based in Frankfurt, Germany. He is the author of a highly popular book Digital HR Strategy: Achieving Sustainable Transformation in Digital Age and co-author of The Sustainable Organisation - a paradigm for a fairer society.  Check out Dr. Westover's new 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/
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Nov 2, 2021 • 29min

S27E1 - Re-Setting the Vision for Our Organization and Aligning Our People around It, with Dave McKeown

In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanhwestover/) talks with Dave McKeown about re-setting the vision for our organization and aligning our people around it. See the video here: https://youtu.be/lV0AN3Y1IOE. Dave McKeown (https://www.linkedin.com/in/davemckeown/) helps individuals, teams, and organizations achieve excellence by doing the ordinary things extraordinarily well. He is the CEO of Outfield Leadership and author of The Self-Evolved Leader - Elevate Your Focus and Develop Your People in a World That Refuses to Slow Down.   Check out Dr. Westover's new 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/
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Nov 1, 2021 • 31min

S26E30 - Counteracting the Negative Thought Patterns that Hinder Good Decision Making, with Tish Squillaro

In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanhwestover/) talks with Tish Squillaro about counteracting the negative thought patterns that hinder good decision making. See the video here: https://youtu.be/uj500hMGZTc. Tish Squillaro (https://www.linkedin.com/in/tishsquillaro/) is the author of a book series called HeadTrash, which deals with solutions that address the negative thought patterns that hinder good decision making for both businesses and teams. Tish has actionable ideas on how to address these issues and more. Tish is also the Founder and CEO of CANDOR. Since 2007, CANDOR has partnered with organizations around the world from early-stage growth companies to global Fortune 500s of various industries ranging from Tech to Media. Her most recent clients include AT&T, AppNexus, Datorama, Salesforce, Teva and IBM. Tish empowers leaders and teams to make the right decisions for the health and success of their business. As an award-winning author, Smart CEO Philadelphia BRAVA award winner, University of Pennsylvania grad, and a guest-speaker on radio, TV, webinars, and workshops, Tish is dedicated to delivering action-oriented strategies that drive long-term results. Check out Dr. Westover's new 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/
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Oct 31, 2021 • 28min

S26E29 - HBR Minute Rewind - How to be Less Lonely at Work

In this "HBR Minute Rewind" HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanhwestover/) explores the recent HBR video, "How to be Less Lonely at Work" (Originally Aired April 25, 2021). See the video here: https://youtu.be/udnLC9WtV08. Video Overview: "Loneliness at work is a major predictor of burnout. But how do you turn co-workers into genuine friends? What do work friendships look like? And how do they differ from the “normal” friendships you make outside of work? To combat loneliness, Innovation Editor Christine Liu sets out on the dramatic journey of making a new friend at the office while working from home. She speaks to Jennifer Moss, author of “The Burnout Epidemic,” to learn about the consequences of not having friends at work. Spoiler alert: They’re dire. Ascend is the go-to place for young people around the world trying to navigate where your work meets your life. Run by a team of global editors at Harvard Business Review (HBR), we aim to give recent grads and early career professionals guidance on how to make sense of today’s workplace — from getting started on your first gig to becoming a manager for the first time to just being yourself at work."  Check out Dr. Westover's new 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 in the Top 10 Performance Management Podcasts: https://blog.feedspot.com/performance_management_podcasts/ ; Ranked in the Top 10 Workplace Podcasts: https://blog.feedspot.com/workplace_podcasts/ ; Ranked in the Top 15 HR Podcasts: https://blog.feedspot.com/hr_podcasts/ ; Ranked in the Top 15 Talent Management Podcasts: https://blog.feedspot.com/talent_management_podcasts/ ; Ranked in the Top 15 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/
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Oct 30, 2021 • 19min

S26E28 - Inspiring TED Talks Rewind - Lead and be the Change, with Mark Mueller-Eberstein

In this "Inspiring TED Talks Rewind" HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanhwestover/) explores Mark Mueller-Eberstein's 2012 TEDx Talk, "Lead and be the Change" (Originally Aired February 21, 2021). See the video here: https://youtu.be/yv-QiSvuLLM. Video Overview: "Professor Mark Mueller-Eberstein is an internationally acclaimed business leader, entrepreneur, consultant, researcher, best-selling author, and teaches at the Rutgers University Center for Management Development. Mark explores the dynamic between the human and technical factors that positively impact business operations and how businesses can leverage key technology trends." Mark Mueller-Eberstein (https://www.linkedin.com/in/markmuellereberstein/) is one of the world’s leading experts on how businesses can leverage key technology trends, transform organizations and drive a competitive advantage. He is an internationally renowned business leader, entrepreneur, investor, consultant, best-selling author, and teaches at Rutgers University’s Business School. Mark is a member of e.g. the Washington IoT Council,  and advises with the Shenzhen (China) based Qianhai Institute for Innovation Research (QIIR) the APEC organization. He delivers guest lectures at e.g. Seattle University and is an advisor and board member to selected companies, Investment Funds (https://www.bloccelerate.vc/ ) and initiatives. Mark is the founder and is leading the Adgetec Corporation’s consulting business since 2010. Check out Dr. Westover's new 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/
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Oct 29, 2021 • 32min

S26E27 - A New Global Study on Building a Truly Healthy Organization, with Josh Bersin

In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanhwestover/) talks with Josh Bersin about the new Josh Bersin Company global study on building a truly healthy organization. See the video here: https://youtu.be/GvpkTs5u7tE. The Josh Bersin Company, the analyst leader in work trends analysis, is releasing a global study on building a truly healthy organization. The Bersin research looks at what constitutes a truly “healthy” workplace in the 2020s. The research looked at seven elements, 25 dimensions, and 91 practices and programs that foster organizational health including social, mental, physical, and behavioral health, including always-on digital tools and sleep and rest, meaning and purpose, relationships with others, and even positive thinking, community engagement and social responsibility programs.  It provides the findings of our research and frameworks for action, it showcases how healthy organization leaders got there; and it provides actionable advice for how to advance through the levels of our Healthy Organization Maturity Model and make real progress. Josh Bersin (https://www.linkedin.com/in/bersin/) founded Bersin & Associates in 2001 to provide research and advisory services focused on corporate learning. He expanded the company’s coverage to encompass HR, talent management, talent acquisition, and leadership and became a recognized expert in the talent market. Bersin sold the company to Deloitte in 2012 and was a partner in Bersin by Deloitte up until 2018. In 2019, Bersin founded the Josh Bersin Academy, a professional development academy which has become the “home for HR.”  In 2020, he put together a team of analysts and advisors who are now working with him to support and guide HR organizations from around the world.  Recently published research covers topics such as business resilience in the pandemic, HR technology market trends, and diversity, equity, and inclusion. He is frequently featured in publications such as Forbes, Harvard Business Review, HR Executive, The Wall Street Journal, and CLO Magazine.  He is a popular blogger and has more than 800,000 followers on LinkedIn. Check out Dr. Westover's new 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/
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Oct 29, 2021 • 27min

S26E26 - The Role of Attitude in Leading Self and Others, with Ken Danos

In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanhwestover/) talks with Ken Danos about the role of attitude in leading self and others. See the video here: https://youtu.be/8LBmHpF8vGM. Ken Danos (https://www.linkedin.com/in/ken-danos-rblp-t-43b8b51b2/) is a military veteran and entrepreneur. He began his military career at 18 years old. He served as a parachute rigger, a civil affairs specialist, and an aeromedical evacuation officer in the U.S. Army. He has served on numerous operational and combat deployments in many countries including Iraq and Afghanistan. Ken has served in leadership positions from the small team level to company level as a military commander. During this time he inspired, coached, and mentored hundreds of leaders. Ken dedicated himself to personal and professional growth for himself and made it his mission to inspire others to grow. Over time Ken’s passion for helping others grow manifested into starting a company for that purpose. Ken and his partner, Dr. Carmelo Morabito, started Project Altitude to transform lives of others through constant professional growth. Project Altitude currently offers over 50 internationally accredited courses in high-demand functional areas. Check out Dr. Westover's new 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/
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Oct 29, 2021 • 29min

S26E25 - The Role of Anti-Oppression & Decoloniality in Leadership & Social Transformation Work, with Chesline Pierre-Paul

In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanhwestover/) talks with Chesline Pierre-Paul about anti-oppression & decoloniality the inevitable goading finality of all leadership & social transformation work. See the video here: https://youtu.be/vwL__GnpTiA. Chesline Pierre-Paul (https://bit.ly/2W1SQ4S ) is Queer-E-O of Chesline Inc. a global digital transformation coaching & social impact consulting company. They empower world leaders & organizations to deploy a higher-level global thought leadership that centers anti-oppression & decoloniality as its accelerating force of innovational intelligence, industrial advancement, & global impact. Check out Dr. Westover's new 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/
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Oct 28, 2021 • 31min

S26E24 - Having a Writer’s Mindset and How it Can Inspire Professional Growth, with Deborah Burns

In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanhwestover/) talks with Deborah Burns about having a writer's mindset and how can it inspire professional growth. See the video here: https://youtu.be/KZYgicRnXMQ. Deborah Burns is a former women’s media Chief Innovation Officer-turned author and business storytelling expert. Throughout a career fueled by invention and reinvention, she’s led brands, transformed clients, and took a creative detour that led to the award-winning memoir, Saturday's Child. Now Deborah helps businesses and people invent and reinvent their companies, careers, and lives. Her second book—Authorize it! Think Like a Writer to Win at Work & Life—joins her virtual corporate workshops and online course to nurture talent, inspire personal and professional development, and help everyone live up to their potential with more successful careers. Check out Dr. Westover's new 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/

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