

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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Jun 19, 2020 • 27min
S4E5 - Distributed Leadership and Developing an Experimentation Culture, with Anand Tamboli
In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Westover talks with Anand Tamboli about distributed leadership and developing an experimentation culture. See the video here: https://youtu.be/XyMrW6Hqsio. See the transcript here. Anand Tamboli (https://www.anandtamboli.com/about) is an entrepreneur, award-winning author, global speaker, futurist, and highly sought after thought leader. He works with organizations that want to transform into a sustainable brand with creative and innovative employees. Anand specializes in areas that intersect with technology and people. He is creativity, innovation, entrepreneurship, and transformation specialist, and is well-known for bringing ideas & strategies to life. Being a polymath, he can often shed new light on a topic that you think is "done to death." Having worked with several Fortune 500 multinationals for the past two decades, Anand draws upon his cross-industry and multi-cultural experience. See his LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anandtamboli/. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jun 19, 2020 • 32min
S4E4 - How Do You Do Organizational Development and Why is People-Centered Leadership So Important?
Earlier this week Dr. Westover was interviewed on the "Listen to Trends, Innovation & Business Model Podcast" with Michael Thiemann.
This podcast is about organizational development and human-centric business models. Many companies are reactive. Trends and changes determine their daily activities. Management, in particular, is more like a fire extinguisher, which only ever takes care of the biggest fire that external changes and trends trigger. In this podcast you will learn first-hand from the world-renowned Organizational Development expert, Prof. Dr.
In this podcast you will learn, among other things: 1) Why a scholar practioner approach is so suitable and successful? 2) Why change should be actively controlled? 3) What matters in organizational development? 3) Why it is so basic a human-focused approach to thinking and business models? You can learn more about Jonathan's academic and consulting expertise at the following links: http://www.innovativehumancapital.com/ http://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanhw... Give me your feedback in comments and subscribe to my channel so you don't miss any episode of this podcast in the future. Further valuable information on trend, sustainable, innovative and people-centered business models can be found under the following links: Blog: https://www.strategy-lab.com/ratgeberYoutube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCv72...Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CreateFuture...Twitter: https://twitter.com/thiem_mLinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/strategy-lab
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Jun 19, 2020 • 34min
S4E2 - Communicating Support: Working From Home During COVID-19
In this HCI Podcast episode, HCI Research Associates Dr. Maria Blevins, Dr. Leandra Hernandez, and Dr. Jessica Pauly discuss statistics around the current work-from-home (WFH) context, challenges of working from home, advice for managers during this time, and general tips to ease this transition. Douglas McGregor’s Theory X and Theory Y are brought into the conversation to better understand the importance of the managerial perspective, specifically how it can hinder or support relations with employees.
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Jun 19, 2020 • 33min
S4E3 - Driving Successful Organizational Change Initiatives, with Scott Anderson
In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Westover talks with Dr. Scott Anderson about working with executive teams to drive successful organizational change initiatives. See the video here: https://youtu.be/GwS9kvfuMn4.
As a change management and business communications strategist, Scott Anderson (https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottandersonphd/) helps executives get more buy-in, quicker adoption, and better business results in their major organizational changes. His career has been about helping individuals, teams, and leaders organize and simplify their difficult challenges into actionable plans that improve their results and unchain their potential.
Scott has led various change management initiatives in the IT industry, including software implementations, enterprise planning, enterprise project management practices, corporate performance measurement and dashboards, technology governance policies and processes, and other executive initiatives. In addition to being certified by Prosci as a Change Practitioner and completing Prosci's Experienced Practitioner Program, he is also a Prosci Certified Advanced Instructor (PCAI), which enables me to facilitate and certify internal employees in Prosci's change management process. As a graduate of Prosci's Train-the-Trainer program, he has facilitated change management courses for hundreds of executives, practitioners, managers, project professionals, and front-line employees.
In addition to change management, he is also experienced in: Executive Communications - Business and Professional Communications - Performance Measurement - Training Development - the IT Industry - University Teaching - Multimedia Design - Corporate Strategy and Planning - Visual Business Intelligence (Data Visualization) - Product Management - Process Management - Project Management - Persuasion and Social Influence
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Jun 19, 2020 • 42min
S4E1 - The Biggest Concerns for HR Leaders in the Next 90 Days, with Amy Dufrane
In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Westover talks with Dr. Amy Dufrane, CEO of HRCI, about the biggest challenges facing HR leaders right now, the biggest concern for HR in the next 90 days, how to make HR more business relevant, and her journey in transforming HRCI. See the video here: https://youtu.be/sYrwLk6qrL8.
Dr. Amy Dufrane’s (https://www.linkedin.com/in/amydufrane/) vision has created an innovative learning organization to meet new career, business and workforce demands.
HRCI®, with a suite of eight credentials, continues to provide the most trusted and recognized HR certifications worldwide. Under her leadership, HRCI has continued to expand its offerings to include self-paced learning and professional development opportunities.
In 2018, the organization introduced HRCI upSkill e-learning and assessment modules to help professionals at all levels improve their supervisory skills and become leading custodians of human capital initiatives that reduce risk, engage employees and drive company goals. She is the co-founder of the podcast Inevitable: The Future of Work and the facilitator, author and motivator behind The Rise of HR: The Future of Work with 73 HR thought leaders, including Dave Ulrich, Libby Sartain and Bill Schiemann.
Before joining HRCI, Dufrane has spent more than 25 years as an innovator of human capital strategies for progressive organizations. She also serves on the Wall Street Journal CEO Council, is a member of the CEO Roundtable and a member of the advisory board for the Columbia Lighthouse for the Blind and the Next Concept Human Resources Association.
Dufrane holds a doctorate from The George Washington University, an MBA and MA from Marymount University and a BS from Hood College. She is also an adjunct faculty member at Marymount University She is certified by HRCI as a Senior Professional in Human Resources® (SPHR®) and has a Certified Association Executive (CAE) credential from the American Society of Association Executives, The Center for Association Leadership.
Her honors and awards include: 2019 DCA Live Nonprofit Leadership Award; smartCEO Award for Healthy Workplaces; International Development Accelerator (IDATeam) and Associacion Mexicana en Direccion de Recuros Humanos A.C. Award; American Society for Quality Middle East Africa Quality Fundamentals in the Digital Age Award; The Executive Council of The Adjutant General’s Corps Regimental Association Order of Horatio Gates Honorary Medal; and recognition for dedication and service to the HR industry by the Human Resource Leadership Awards of Greater Washington.
As a global business leader, Dufrane is committed to advancing organizations by identifying opportunities to develop human capital that is responsive to the demands of the competitive economy. She is adept at thinking strategically to identify future workforce needs and requirements by creating processes and solutions that empower individuals to enhance their professional credibility and the organizations they serve.
As a Chief Executive Officer at HRCI, Dufrane recognizes constantly shifting technologies, laws, and workplace environments require diverse knowledge, skills and experience. Collectively, these factors have disrupted businesses and created opportunities for HR to develop strategies that encompass broader learning as a critical ingredient that will drive successful businesses. In fact, 98 percent of Fortune 500 companies have HRCI-certified professionals among their leadership ranks. Her thought leadership in the future of work encourages individuals to stand at the cutting edge, discover new skills and become fiercely agile.
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Jun 19, 2020 • 4min
Season 4 Preview
In this HCI Podcast Season 4 Preview, Dr. Westover teases the upcoming Season 4 premium episode with Dr. Amy Dufrane, CEO of the HR Certification Institute. He also highlights some of what to expect in Season 4.
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Jun 15, 2020 • 51min
S3E30 - Servant Leadership Series - Stewardship in Leadership and Followership, with Eric Russell
In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover and HCI Research Associate, Dr. Eric Russell continue their weekly series on servant leadership. This week they discuss the importance of stewardship in leadership and followership. See the video here: https://youtu.be/rxRc0HpMBI4.
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.
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Jun 12, 2020 • 30min
S3E29 - Mindfulness as a Driver of Focus, Peace, and Joy, with Joree Rose
In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Westover talks with Joree Rose about the importance of mindfulness to reduce stress and anxiety and to increase attention, focus, peace, happiness, and joy. See the video here: https://youtu.be/b1PCRgFvsBE.
Joree Rose, MA, LMFT (https://www.linkedin.com/in/joree-rose-17766399/) is a licensed marriage and family therapist, mindfulness and meditation teacher, coach, author, speaker, and she also leads mindfulness retreats around the world. Joree has helped thousands of people to live happier and more fulfilling lives through living with greater awareness and compassion, allowing them to decrease their stress, anxiety and shed unhealthy habits, patterns and mindsets. Joree is host of the podcast ‘Journey Forward with Joree Rose’ and has authored 2 mindfulness books, Squirmy Learns to be Mindful and Mindfulness, It’s Elementary, and has been featured in Oprahmag.com, NBCnews.com, Business Insider, KTLA News, and more!
To learn more, or work with Joree, visit www.joreerose.com; Follow her on IG: @joreerose; Follow her on FB: @joreerose33
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Jun 12, 2020 • 31min
S3E28 - Spirituality, Mindfulness, and Healthy Corporate Culture, with Lynette Reed
In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Westover talks with Dr. Lynette Reed about mindfulness, conflict resolution, spirituality, and healthy corporate culture. See the video here: https://youtu.be/li53T7AszDY. Dr. Lynette Reed (https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-lynette-reed-1b91051b/) is a people and culture partner. Her mission is to help people and organizations feel more connected to the world around them and the relationships that are most important to them. Dr. Reed has mentored people from various organizations to include businesses, not for profit organizations, schools, allied health agencies, Chambers of Commerce, governmental entities, and churches. She has taught courses on world religion and world cultures and continuing education courses approved by the American Planning Association for ethics, HRCI, and team building/leadership training sessions approved by the Texas Education Agency for continuing education of teachers, superintendents, and school board members. Her current literary contributions include an executive summary paperback titled, Fixing the Problem, Making changes in how you deal with challenges, as well as book contributions, syndicated articles, guest radio appearances, and a series of children's books with Abingdon Press. She is also a co-founder and board member of the Institute for Soul-Centered Leadership at Seton Cove. Her academic background includes a Doctor of Ministry in Spirituality, Sustainability, and Inter-Religious Dialogue and a Master of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders.
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Jun 11, 2020 • 30min
S3E27 - Successful Talent Management to Drive Organizational Success, with David Yudis
In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Westover talks with Dr. David Yudis about successful talent management and development to drive organizational success. See the video here: https://youtu.be/nrrPtTgT890. David Yudis (https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidyudis/) is a relentless champion of organizational talent. He invests in people. In working collaboratively with clients, he decreases the distance between them and their next success. He has a depth of experience working closely with global, senior executives to build the skills that inspire others to align and win during challenging times. He is nimble identifying areas of individual, team and organizational need while leveraging existing strengths to achieve results. He is expert in working with leaders in the areas of organizational culture and dynamics, interpersonal communication and executive branding to bring about change. He is also a master facilitator designing process and delivering programs in sales, strategy, innovation and succession planning. David’s talent development is grounded in his experience as a senior human resources executive and management consultant in a variety of organizations and settings. He combines both art and science in his approach to problems. He has worked extensively as a global advisor to senior management of highly competitive organizations that range from small cap to large multinational corporations comprised of thousands of employees. “Knowledge” is power when a person understands their ability to impact others. David builds others knowledge. His consulting services have provided links between employee engagement and business performance. Find more about him here: https://www.potentialselves.com/. See the complete transcript of this episode here.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.


