Human Capital Leadership

In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Westover talks with Wanda Booth about empowering women leaders. See the video here: https://youtu.be/5TSTrJkDVBw. Wanda Booth (https://www.linkedin.com/in/wandabooth/) is a Business Strategist helping the Million Dollar Business Divas achieve financial freedom and purpose in their business. After serving 25 years in the US Army, Wanda worked as a licensed financial advisor and broker, helping business owners and families build wealth. During her work, she noticed a gap in women's leadership programs and financial literacy. Wanda had enough and decided to form a company strengthening business owners through the art of masterminding. Additionally, Wanda commits time and resources as a champion for several nonprofits assisting mental well-being for teens and young women.   Wanda is the best-selling author of two books, Insight 20/20: Applying Lessons to Advance in Life and Career and You Matter Most: 8-Week Self-care Guided Journal for Building Confidence and Coping with Anxiety.   See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Westover and Dr. Russell continue their weekly servant leadership discussions and explore the concepts of empowerment and delegation as they relate to servant leadership. See the video here: https://youtu.be/fTYCBCIl3C4.  Dr. Eric J. Russell is an Associate Professor in the  Emergency Services department at UVU. His writings and research involve the influence of homeland security education on responders, as well as the impact of servant leadership on organizations and individuals. He is the author of more than 60 peer reviewed and trade publications as well as two books: The Desire to Serve: Servant Leadership for the Fire and Emergency Services (Greenleaf Center for Servant Leadership) and In Command of Guardians: Executive Servant Leadership for the Community of Responders (Springer). In addition, Eric speaks nationally on the subjects of servant leadership and homeland security education. Dr. Russell retired early as a Captain from the Department of Defense/USAF Fire and Emergency Services with combined active duty military and DoD service. He is a Department of Defense Rescue Technician, Hazardous Materials Technician/IC, and a Dive Master. Dr. Russell is also a Certified Homeland Protection Professional (CHPP) from the National Sheriff's Association and the Global Society of Homeland and National Security Professionals (GSHNSP) and was awarded a Graduate Certificate in Homeland Security Studies from Michigan State University. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Westover talks with Dave Broker about the history of industrial revolutions, the transition of human capital, and the shifting future of work. See the video here: https://youtu.be/rmOY0w87Jl0. Dave Broker is the host of The Industrial Revolutions podcast, the story about how a primate species called homo sapiens built an interconnected world of skyscrapers, robots, airplanes, vaccines, and nuclear bombs. Each month he releases new episodes about the history of the last 250 years and the impact that new technologies have had on the world's economies, governments, religions, families, environment, and more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Westover talks with Shell Phelps about creating a culture of transparency and trust in organizations. See the video here: https://youtu.be/dOo5MuEq7uQ. Shell Phelps (https://www.linkedin.com/in/shell-phelps-author-m-a-shrm-cp-52717b47/) is a SHRM-Certified Human Resources Director and co-founder of Phelps Strategies, where she is a strategic life coach. She holds a Master’s in Counseling Psychology and previously ran her own private therapy practice.  By day, Shell works at Applied Dynamics International, heading up their human resources department. In her spare time, she focuses on solution-based strategies to help her clients get through life’s greatest challenges and live happier, more fulfilled lives with Phelps Strategies.  She is the author of the popular book The Big Bliss Blueprint: 100 Little Thoughts to Build Positive Life Changes. Learn more about Shell and her work at https://www.phelpsconsulting.net.    See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this HCI podcast episode, Dr. Westover talks with Marcy Westcott about the importance of mindfulness and implementing mindfulness in the workplace. See the video here: https://youtu.be/F63oVsE6ozc. Founder of The Still State Meditation & Mindfulness Instruction, Marcy Westcott (https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcy-westcott-the-mindful-culture-curator-28825a186/) spent 20 years in sales and service management with American Honda Motor Company. There she experienced firsthand how stress and anxiety in the workplace affects both the well-being of people and a business’s bottom line. Over the last 15 years as an entrepreneur, Marcy has served in leadership positions on boards of non-profits and civic organizations. She is certified as a Meditation & Mindfulness Instructor (CMMI) through the McLean Meditation Institute and has advanced certification in Mindfulness @Work, a program designed to train instructors to take mindfulness into the workplace. Marcy has been published on LinkedIn, Elephant Journal, and Thrive Global. She works with individuals, businesses, and other organizations and is dedicated to improving well-being and quality of life in the business environment. Her mission is to help businesses and organizations enhance perspective and improve culture in order to reduce workplace stress and bring awareness to the importance of employee well-being. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Westover talks with Alina Maryles Haitz about turning chaos into calm and addressing workplace inclusion efforts. See the video here: https://youtu.be/aZqVmj8Q0rk. Alina Maryles Haitz (https://www.linkedin.com/in/alinarhaitz/) is an experienced inclusive leader, author and keynote speaker with demonstrated history of working in higher education, leadership development, digital communication strategy, and strong corporate training background. She has a mindful leadership style with a passion to disrupt the status quo in our current world. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Westover talks with Chris Smit about comparative international context, cultural differences, and identities and how organizational leaders can better prepare their diverse workforce for the challenges of working in an increasingly interconnected world. See the video here: https://youtu.be/gsgxknfGMLk. Chris Smit MSc. (https://www.linkedin.com/in/smitchris/) makes companies and organizations more aware of cultural diversity. In business, the im­pact of cultural differences are still under-estimated. We talk a lot about globalization. The world seems to be getting smaller, and yet we all bear the mark of the culture in which we grew up. This often leads to misunderstandings that are detrimental to your business. More attention to cultural diversity should be a top priority for companies and organizations.  Chris puts you on track to efficiently deal with the cultural differences. Since 1993 he has advised thousands of people from more than 100 different nationalities. His work has taken him to more than 45 countries. He is a passionate and enthusiastic speaker with extensive experience in coaching and managing staff at all levels.  The World in Your Pocket  Chris was born in Amsterdam. He has lived in three different countries (US, Netherlands, and Belgium, where he still lives).  As a marketing and sales consultant for the Dutch airline KLM, he traveled the world. Meanwhile, he earned a Master’s degree in psychology at the University of Amster­dam. In 2007, he founded the company Culture Matters. Chris helps companies working in an international context to become aware and deal with cultural differences.   See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Westover talks with Alain Hunkins about effective leadership and his new book, Cracking the Leadership Code: Three Secrets to Building Strong Leaders. See the video here: https://youtu.be/Hy_0ENl-gK0. Alain Hunkins (https://www.linkedin.com/in/alainhunkins/) helps high achieving people become high achieving leaders.  Over his twenty-year career, Alain has worked with over 2,000 groups of leaders in 25 countries. Clients include Wal-Mart, Pfizer, Citigroup, General Electric, State Farm Insurance, IBM, General Motors, and Microsoft. In addition to being a leadership speaker, consultant, trainer, and coach, Alain is the author of CRACKING THE LEADERSHIP CODE: Three Secrets to Building Strong Leaders (Wiley, March 2020), which was endorsed by leadership luminaries Jim Kouzes, Barry Posner, and Marshall Goldsmith. A faculty member of Duke Corporate Education, Alain’s writing has been featured in Fast Company, Inc., Forbes, Chief Executive, Chief Learning Officer, and Business Insider. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Westover talks with Jessi Beyer about making employee mental health a priority in organizational culture and practice. See the video here: https://youtu.be/GZGWEnGi614. Jessi Beyer (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessierinbeyer/) is a speaker, mental health advocate, and the #1 best-selling author of How To Heal: A Practical Guide To Nine Natural Therapies You Can Use To Release Your Trauma. She is on a mission to help those around her feel valid, heard, and appreciated in their mental health struggles. Jessi has been featured in dozens of media outlets, including Best Company, Thrive Global, and Elite Daily, and has spoken to thousands of people across the country through groups like Leadercast NOW, Fairygodboss, and the WomenTech Global Conference. Outside of her professional life, she is a K9 search and rescue handler and a proud pet mom. facebook.com/jessibeyerinternational; instagram.com/jessibeyerinternational See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Westover talks with Zak Romanoff about the power of relationships and leveraging human capital. See the video here: https://youtu.be/Tz31DvUcO7A. Zak Romanoff (https://www.linkedin.com/in/zakromanoff/) is President of OMNI Food Sales, the premier food brand advocate that  works with food brands to increase sales  and distribution in the Metro New York  marketplace. Zak was exposed to the food  industry from early on and grew up with a  strong understanding of how it operates.  From picking orders in the refrigerated  warehouse, to making deliveries as a truck  driver’s assistant, to gathering with customers  at events, Zak understands the priorities of  principals and customers. Over many years,  Zak observed firsthand from his father  and other key mentors, the importance of relationships. Zak graduated from the University of Connecticut and received  his Master’s Degree from Manhattanville College. He then worked his way up  in the company, learning all the angles of OMNI, from retail to customer service  and account management. Zak now runs the day to day operations of OMNI. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.