Human Capital Leadership

Jonathan H. Westover, PhD
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Dec 12, 2020 • 35min

S11E27 - Inspiring TED Talks - Learning from Leadership’s Missing Manual, with Fields Wicker-Miurin

As part of our "Inspiring TED Talks" series, spotlighting can't-miss TED Talks and their key takeaways, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover explores Fields Wicker-Miurin's famous 2009 TED Talk, "Learning from Leadership's Missing Manual." See the video and details here: https://www.ted.com/talks/fields_wicker_miurin_learning_from_leadership_s_missing_manual?language=en.    Video Overview: "Leadership doesn't have a user's manual, but Fields Wicker-Miurin says stories of remarkable, local leaders are the next best thing. At a TED salon in London, she shares three."  Fields Wicker-Miurin (https://www.linkedin.com/in/fields-wicker-miurin-9bb66a10/) has spent much of her career working in financial services, including as Director of Finance and Strategy at the London Stock Exchange. She is a partner at Leaders' Quest, an innovative, international social enterprise she helped establish in 2002. She is an Independent Non-Executive Director at Prudential Plc, an Independent Director at SCOR SE, an Independent Director at BNP Paribas SA and a Partner at Leaders Quest Ltd. She is on the Board of Directors at Prudential Plc, Scor UK Co. Ltd., SCOR SE, BNP Paribas SA, Royal London Group and Frank Batten School of Leadership & Public Policy. Ms. Wicker-Miurin was previously employed as a Non-Executive Director by Savills Plc, a Chief Financial Officer & Director-Strategy by London Stock Exchange Plc, a Senior Partner by Strategic Planning Associates SRL, a Non-Executive Director by Control Risks Group Holdings Ltd., a Member-Ministerial Board by United Kingdom Ministry of Justice, and a Director-Batten Leadership School by University of Virginia. She also served on the board at Hembla AB, Ballarpur Industries Ltd., Bilt Paper BV, Bilt Paper Holdings Ltd., CDC Group Plc and King's College London. She received her undergraduate degree from the University of Virginia, an undergraduate degree from Sciences Po and a graduate degree from The Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies. 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/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Dec 11, 2020 • 14min

S11E26 - Forbes Feature - The Social Impact Revolution Is Here

In this HCI "Forbes Feature" Podcast episode, where Dr. Jonathan H. Westover explores the recent Forbes video, "The Social Impact Revolution Is Here." Check out the video here: https://youtu.be/WhVjcrRJpjo. Overview of Video: "There is a quiet revolution afoot. It may not be as loud as the technology revolution—but some experts predict it will be just as transformative. Its reverberations are being felt across executive boardrooms, foundation offices, statehouses, and start-ups. And it’s fundamentally shifting the way investments are made, policies are penned, funds are endowed, and careers are chosen. This movement, which has been dubbed the Impact Revolution, advances a vision of doing well while doing measurable good." 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/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Dec 10, 2020 • 35min

S11E25 - Character, Leadership’s Basic Building Block, with Craig B. Whelden

In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Craig B. Whelden about his career in the military and his insights about successful and impactful leadership to bring the best out in your people . See the video here: https://youtu.be/73lPWu6UVZ4.  Craig B. Whelden’s (https://www.linkedin.com/in/craig-whelden/) leadership journey began as an Eagle Scout at age 14.  Thirty years later, he was the youngest General in the United States Army.  Combined with another nine years as a member of the Senior Executive Service (SES) with the U.S. Marine Corps, he has led thousands of Soldiers, Sailors, Marines, and Civilians, while serving 10 years in Europe and another 12 in the Pacific. In 2011, he was inducted into the Purdue University Tri-Service ROTC Hall of Fame. In March 2019, he published Leadership: The Art of Inspiring People to Be Their Best, winning three national book awards and attaining #1 international bestseller status on Amazon. Craig is now a Global Fortune 500 Speaker and lives in Bluffton, South Carolina. 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/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Dec 9, 2020 • 11min

S11E24 - As Seen on Forbes - Five Characteristics of Highly Impactful Leaders

In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover shares his recent Forbes article, "Five Characteristics of Highly Impactful Leaders." See the full article here: https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbescoachescouncil/2020/12/08/five-characteristics-of-highly-impactful-leaders/?sh=3c8c0696d755. Article overview: "Leaders are increasingly faced with amplified organizational complexity and a myriad of challenges as they strive to help their organizations develop, maintain and grow their competitive advantage. Unfortunately, there is no shortcut to becoming an impactful leader. Growing into a leadership role requires conscientiousness and self-reflection. Of course, you need to learn about the intricacies of your organization, but more importantly, you need to learn about your people, authentically care and openly communicate. Connect them and their work to meaning and purpose, and everyone will thrive." 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/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Dec 9, 2020 • 17min

S11E23 - ”Wednesday WE-Forum Feature” - What Future of Jobs Do We Want to Build?

As part of our new "Wednesday WE-Forum Feature" series, exploring can't-miss insights from the World Economic Forum and their key takeaways, In this HCI Podcast episode Dr. Jonathan H. Westover explores the recent WE-Forum video, "What Future of Jobs Do We Want to Build?" See the full video and details here: https://youtu.be/oxkXM7mRJhM.  After years of growing income inequality, concerns about technology-driven displacement of jobs, and rising societal discord globally, the combined health and economic shocks of 2020 have put economies into freefall, disrupted labour markets and fully revealed the inadequacies of our social contracts.  As we emerge from the crisis, we can proactively shape more inclusive, fair and sustainable economies, organizations, societies and workplaces. To do so, we must mobilize the best of human capabilities, technologies, innovative policies and market forces in service of this new vision.  The World Economic Forum’s Jobs Reset Summit is serving as key milestone in supporting such a mobilization, working closely with partners around the world. Learn more: wef.ch/jobs-reset-summit. 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/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Dec 8, 2020 • 31min

S11E22 - Creating Successful Virtual Teams across Cultures, with Theresa Sigillito Hollema

In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Theresa Sigillito Hollema about creating successful virtual teams across cultures. See the video here: https://youtu.be/6bdmoVnS-pg. Theresa S. Hollema (https://www.linkedin.com/in/theresa-sigillito-hollema-27b226/) is a cultural consultant, team coach and an expert on leading virtually.  Recently she has added ‘author’ to her description as she has written the book Virtual Teams Across Cultures: Create Successful Teams Around the World.  She has traveled the globe working with clients and now works with them virtually.  Her work includes leadership development programs, team development programs and interactive workshops.  Currently, Theresa is Managing Director of Interact Global, where she works with a network of professionals to support leaders and teams to navigate global working. 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/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Dec 8, 2020 • 33min

S11E21 - Throwback Tuesday - Creating Healthy Organizational Cultures, LGBTQ+ Advocacy, and Consciously Inclusive Leadership, with Dr. Steve Yacovelli

In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Westover talks with Dr. Steve Yacovelli about inclusive organizational cultures and consciously inclusive leadership (originally aired on June 29, 2020). See the video here: https://youtu.be/BJwaApL81zE. Dr. Steve Yacovelli (https://www.linkedin.com/in/steveyacovelli/) is a hard working, creative, energetic professional with over twenty-five years’ experience in learning and development, e-learning management, leadership, change management, diversity and inclusion consulting, an M.A. in education policy & leadership development, and an Ed.D. in instructional technology and distance education. A published author, competencies include change management, instructional design, instructional systems design, leadership and organizational development, diversity and inclusion, classroom facilitation, strategic planning, educational marketing and administration, computer-based training (CBT), Web-based training (WBT), SAP, e-learning, and professional public speaking and keynote speaking. TopDog Learning Group, LLC is a learning and development, leadership, change management, and diversity and inclusion consulting firm based in Orlando, FL, with consultants (“TopDoggers”) located throughout North America and beyond. We specialize in corporate learning, custom training development, e-learning creation, change management initiatives, and learning impact measurement. In short: we’re focused on human learning and performance (not canines!). 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/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Dec 7, 2020 • 29min

S11E20 - Disruptive People Innovations and the Future of HR, with Jared Olsen

In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Jared Olsen about disruptive people innovations and the future of HR. See the video here: https://youtu.be/jRwyRch3LPM. Jared Olsen (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaredolsen/) is a father, husband, entrepreneur, workplace culture enthusiast, millennial, and Nacho Libre lover. He spends his day at Motivosity helping HR Executives and other C-Suite members create a culture where employees can be happier about being at work. He does this by combining disruptive HR ideas, software, and thought leadership. He is a board member at Disrupt SLC and was named by Utah Business Magazine as the first ever HR Disruptor of the Year. His thought leadership has been published by Fox Business, TEDx, Silicon Slopes, Utah Business Magazine, KSL, and the Deseret News. While he loves advancing company culture, and focusing on people, he loves nothing more than leaving work at 4:00 to head home and spend time with my family. 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/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Dec 6, 2020 • 16min

S11E19 - Inc. Insights - Work-Life Balance Is Impossible. Aim for This Instead, with Jessica Iclisoy

In this HCI "Inc. Insights" Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover explores Jessica Iclisoy's recent Inc. video, "Work-Life Balance Is Impossible. Aim for This Instead." See the video and details here: https://youtu.be/hORlzGv4WxE.     Video Overview: "In the early days of California Baby, Jessica Iclisoy had two toddlers and a company to run--so they hit the road."       Jessica Iclisoy (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessica-iclisoy-bb8ba041/) is Founder/CEO of California Baby. More than 20 years ago, Jessica Iclisoy embarked on a journey to create a non-toxic environment for her family. Launching in her kitchen with ingredients she had sourced, Jessica began to create the beloved formulas for what is today, the industry standard in natural skincare, California Baby. Since then, Jessica has built California Baby into a globally recognized brand, with more than 90 products available at major retailers nationwide and through a global distribution network. California Baby is a recognized Women Owned Business, with its own certified organic and FDA registered manufacturing operation and a certified organic farm. Recognized by Forbes magazine for her achievements in building California Baby, Jessica debuted as a highlighted newcomer on the magazine’s annual Richest Self-Made Women list in 2017. A nationally-recognized business leader and entrepreneur, Jessica has been featured in Fortune, the New York Times, Fast Company, Inc., and Entrepreneur, among many others and spoken at events including the CNBC/Inc. iCONIC Summit and Vanity Fair’s Founders Fair. Jessica believes that her mission extends far beyond creating products that are safe for children and healthy for the environment. In 2016, she launched The Natural Advisory Council (NAC) to form a coalition of natural, organic and “green” product manufacturers, retailers, and non-profit consumer protection organizations to advocate, collaborate and educate (ACE) on the definition and use of the term, “natural” in all consumer products. She also collaborates with leading groups and companies to initiate congressional action to establish federal legislation demanding safe cosmetics and has participated in lobbying activities to help shape the Toxic Substances Control Act and Personal Care Product Safety reform. 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/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Dec 5, 2020 • 26min

S11E18 - HBR Minute - What Does “Just Be Yourself” Really Look Like at Work, with Christine Liu

In this HCI "HBR Minute" Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover explores the recent HBR video, "What Does 'Just Be Yourself' Really Look Like at Work?." Check out the video and details here: https://youtu.be/rrW0VfpZYkg.   Video overview: "Everyone says to “be authentic” or “just be yourself” at work. But what does that really mean, and why does it matter?  Innovation Editor Christine Liu explores this often blurry concept of being yourself while also “being professional.” How do those two things intersect? Are there new rules to learn? Have workplace expectations changed over time? And from the employer’s point of view, what’s to be gained from building a culture where employees can be authentic?  We spoke to Madison Butler, a human resources and recruitment practitioner, about the challenges and benefits of bringing your most authentic self to the workplace."   Christine Liu (https://www.linkedin.com/in/liuliuliu/) works best in deep-thinking, fast-moving, mission-driven teams. For example, in the Harvard Business Publishing Incubator and Content Lab, she helps build strong cross-functional project squads and learns quickly by creating purpose-driven prototypes in order to support their vision of lifelong learning and career development. Personal highlights include building a scalable way to produce case-study videos featuring Harvard Business School professors, prototyping an Alexa skill designed to help users practice the art of negotiation, and running a group-dynamics experiment within Overwatch. She firmly believes in the transformative power of management and mentoring. 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/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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