

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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Oct 28, 2021 • 32min
S26E23 - Sustainable Excellence, Ten Principles To Leading Your Uncommon and Extraordinary Life, with Terry Tucker
In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanhwestover/) talks with Terry Tucker about his book, Sustainable Excellence, Ten Principles To Leading Your Uncommon and Extraordinary Life. See the video here: https://youtu.be/xBw1VLSDNi0.
Terry Tucker (https://www.linkedin.com/in/terry-tucker-9b5605179/) has been an NCAA Division I college basketball player, a Citadel cadet, a marketing executive, a hospital administrator, an undercover narcotics investigator, a SWAT Team Hostage Negotiator, a high school basketball coach, a business owner, a motivational speaker, an author, and most recently, a cancer warrior. He is the author of, Sustainable Excellence, Ten Principles To Living Your Uncommon and Extraordinary Life. Terry and his wife have lived all over the United States and currently reside in Colorado with their daughter and Wheaten Terrier, Maggie. In 2019, Terry started the website, Motivational Check to help others find and lead their uncommon and extraordinary lives (www.motivatioalcheck.com).
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/

Oct 27, 2021 • 31min
S26E22 - Professional Mentorship and Being More of a Giver than a Taker, with E. A. Csolkovits
In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanhwestover/) talks with E. A. Csolkovits about professional mentorship and being more of a giver than a taker. See the video here: https://youtu.be/CantTzr99SE.
E. A. Csolkovits (https://www.linkedin.com/in/giversuniversity/) was born in Chicago, Illinois, the son of a milkman. At age 16, he started his business career at a commission sales job selling janitorial services to business owners. At the age of 19, E. A. Csolkovits met Sam Robbins, a millionaire business man from Detroit, Michigan. Sam took E. A. Csolkovits under his wing and began to mentor him. E. A. Csolkovits began working for Sam at the House of Holland Jewelers in the diamond business. In 1980, Sam established a private grant meant to be a part of Sam’s legacy due to his lifelong fight with diabetes. Due to this grant in 1980, Sam and E. A. Csolkovits began to formulate heart healthy and Wellness nutritional foods and drinks.
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/

Oct 27, 2021 • 32min
S26E21 - What is Missing in the Workplace and How Companies Can Better Prepare Their Employees for Success, with Dr. Melanie Hicks
In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanhwestover/) talks with Dr. Melanie Hicks about what is missing in the workplace and how companies can better prepare their employees for success. See the video here: https://youtu.be/q03BqIli96I.
Dr. Melanie Hicks (https://www.linkedin.com/in/melaniesuehicks/) is a consultant, facilitator, and thought leader with more than two decades of experience in the areas of professional growth, career change, strategic planning, employee engagement, and organizational culture. She has worked with more than 100 clients over the course of her career including small to midsized companies, education institutions, nonprofit organizations, executives, and entrepreneurs.
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/

Oct 26, 2021 • 56min
S26E20 - People Innovation in a Virtual and Hybrid World of Work
In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanhwestover/) his recent speech at Universidad Tecnologica de Bolivar in Colombia, titled: "People Innovation in a Virtual and Hybrid World of Work." See the video here: ???.
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/

Oct 26, 2021 • 31min
S26E19 - The Leadership Talent Shortage and Mentoring the Next Generation of Leaders, with Doug Lawrence
In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanhwestover/) talks with Doug Lawrence about the leadership talent shortage and mentoring the next generation of leaders. See the video here: https://youtu.be/d8aOzRPgSi0.
Doug Lawrence (www.linkedin.com/in/douglawrence-mentor) is the founder of TalentC® and Co-founder of the International Mentoring Community (IMC). Doug has achieved the highest level of mentoring certification – The Certificate of Competence Journey Mentor offered by the IMC. Currently, he alone holds this certification. Serving as a Staff Sargent in the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) for 25 years, Doug retired in 1999. He then volunteered as a mentor with the Sir Richard Branson Entrepreneur Program in the Caribbean, and the American Corporate Partners in the United States, working with military personnel transitioning from military life to civilian life. His experience in law enforcement coupled with working with people suffering from PTSD has afforded him a unique view of mentoring and mental health. Doug has worked with researchers and has determined that there is a role for his Effective Mentoring Processes to help people on their mental health healing journey. Doug began his Effective Mentoring Practice in 2009. He is an international speaker and author: “The Gift of Mentoring” (2014) and is pleased to launch “You Are Not Alone” (2021). Doug collaborates with organizations to establish mentoring programs in the workplace to support employee mental health in existing situations and capturing concerns before they escalate.
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/

Oct 26, 2021 • 29min
S26E18 - 5 Steps to Enhance Growth in Your ’Zone of Genius’, with Mike Zeller
In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanhwestover/) talks with Mike Zeller about 5 steps you can take to enhance your growth in your 'Zone of Genius'. See the video here: https://youtu.be/Y7YLuwws9Tg.
Mike Zeller (linkedin.com/in/themikezeller) is a business architect and entrepreneur mentor who helps professionals find their zone of genius and rewire their subconscious to fuel momentum toward their life’s purpose. He has mentored over three hundred high-level entrepreneurs from all over the world, helping add tens of millions in revenue to his clients. An entrepreneur himself, Mike has founded or partnered in over 20 ventures across multiple industries, including technology, real estate, digital marketing, and more.
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/

Oct 26, 2021 • 30min
S26E17 - Throwback Tuesday - Dumping Our HeadTrash and Reconnecting to Our Emotional Brain for More Clarity and Confidence to Lead our Team, with Reni...
In this "Throwback Tuesday" HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanhwestover/) talks with Renie Cavallari about dumping our HeadTrash and reconnecting to our emotional brain for more clarity and confidence to lead our team (Originally aired April 27, 2021). See the video here: https://youtu.be/ZhO7f-u1YwU.
Renie Cavallari (https://www.linkedin.com/in/renie-cavallari-aaa7521/) is founder, CEO and Chief Instigator of Aspire, a global customized training, leadership development and cultural alignment company. A dynamo who colors outside the lines, Renie is a cutting edge leadership expert and international strategist who has worked with thousands of organizations and their greatest asset, their people. to improve performance and quality of life. She is the author 6 books with her latest, HeadTrash, the leading killer of human potential available now. Renie is a member of the prestigious National Speakers Association and was named an "Outstanding Woman in Business" by Phoenix Business Journal. Her company Aspire has won 14 consecutive Stevie Awards as a “Most Innovative Company” and recently she was recognized for a Lifetime Achievement Award.
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/

Oct 25, 2021 • 31min
S26E16 - Full-Throttle Leadership and Building a Strong Leadership Culture, with Steven G. Foster
In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanhwestover/) talks with Steven G. Foster about full-throttle leadership and building a strong leadership culture. See the video here: https://youtu.be/zvihLUd3qmo.
Steven G. Foster, CMP, (https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevengfostercmp/) is Managing Partner of Foster+Fathom, a Leadership and Goodness Development Group in Dallas, Texas. An award-winning speaker, author, facilitator, and event emcee; Steven also is a nationally-recognized advocate for giving back to the communities “where we live, work, and meet;” collaborating with a host of organizations and individuals to become “Force Multipliers for the Greater Good.” His roadmap for success is simple and straightforward; “outlook determines outcome, so go “Full-Throttle.” That’s not surprising, considering he also is a Harley-Davidson LIFE member who in 2013 completed a 34, day, 34-state, 13,000-mile solo motorcycle ride along the perimeter of the US to raise awareness and support for Veterans and Military Families, a journey chronicled in a new book, “Full-Throttle Leadership: Passion, Power & Purpose on the Edge of America,” scheduled for release this summer.
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/

Oct 25, 2021 • 30min
S26E15 - Supporting Women to Stay in the Workforce and ‘Trickle Down Mom-onomics’, with Sarah Olin
In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanhwestover/) talks with Sarah Olin about supporting women to stay in the workforce and ‘Trickle Down Mom-onomics’. See the video here: https://youtu.be/qRSW5tIaUmQ.
Sarah Olin, PCC, (https://www.linkedin.com/company/69675499/admin/) is the founder and CEO of LUMO, whose mission is to support expectant mothers through pregnancy, maternity leave, and their return to work. Professionally trained by world-renowned leaders like Dr. Brene Brown and Mark Hunter, MCC, Sarah has over 10,000 hours of coaching and facilitation experience, is credentialed by the International Coach Federation (ICF) and certified by Accomplishment Coaching. Sarah’s professional competence and dedication to her craft has opened doors for her to coach women leaders at the United Nations, Verizon, the National Basketball Association (NBA), Google, Duke Energy, Calvin Klein, Bloomberg, and to participate as a key speaker at Amazon’s first ever International Working Moms Day. Regardless of the stage or space, Sarah pours love and humor into her work helping women be happy and fully expressed, as well as living their lives on purpose.
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/

Oct 24, 2021 • 16min
S26E14 - HBR Minute Rewind - How Cultures Across the World Approach Leadership
In this "HBR Minute Rewind" HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanhwestover/) explores the recent HBR video, "How Cultures Across the World Approach Leadership." See the video here: https://hbr.org/video/5476393165001/how-cultures-across-the-world-approach-leadership. Video Overview: They vary in deference and decision making. For more, read "Being the Boss in Brussels, Boston, and Beijing" (Originally Aired May 39, 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/