Human Capital Leadership

In this HCI Podcast episode, HCI Research Associates Dr. Jessica Pauly, Dr. Maria Blevins, and Dr. Leandra Hernandez discuss the reality and safety of taking vacations during COVID-19. Focusing on a communication theory by the name of Uncertainty Reduction Theory, considerations for the workplace, employees, and employers are offered. See the video here: https://youtu.be/-WQvo5fo1uc. 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 Dr. Jim Kirkpatrick about the role of training and evaluation in organizations currently and how things may change to respond to the shifting future of work. See the video here: https://youtu.be/VmgAgtB69vw. Dr. Jim Kirkpatrick (https://www.linkedin.com/in/kirkpatrickfourlevelevaluation/) is co-owner of Kirkpatrick Partners. He is a visionary and an expert in training evaluation and the creator of the New World Kirkpatrick Model.Using his 15 years of corporate experience, Jim trains and consults for organizations around the world. He is passionate about assisting learning professionals in redefining themselves as strategic business partners. Jim delivers keynote addresses and conducts workshops on topics including maximizing business results, creating powerful training and evaluation strategies, and building and leveraging business partnerships. Jim co-authored three books with his father, Don Kirkpatrick, the creator of the Kirkpatrick Model, and four books with Wendy Kirkpatrick, including Kirkpatrick’s Four Levels of Training Evaluation. Jim and Wendy also served as the subject matter experts for the United States Office of Personnel Management’s Training Evaluation Field Guide. Read more about Kirkpatrick Partners at kirkpatrickpartners.com. 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 Michael Vann about strategic planning, people management, and growth, particularly within 2nd stage companies. See the video here: https://youtu.be/LfRpY7kgE7U. Michael (https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelvann/) is the President of The Vann Group, LLC. Michael joined the Firm in 1999 and is responsible for the day-to-day management and strategic direction of the Firm. Michael has over twenty years of strategic consulting and transactional advisory experience.  He is a member of the Forbes Coaches Council,a Licensed Predictable Success Practioner and is a Licensed Facilitator of the Edward Lowe Foundation’s Peer Spectives program. He is also a member of the Lowe Foundations Strategic Integrated Growth(SIG) SWAT team which provides support to growth oriented 2nd stage companies. Michael focuses his efforts on helping owners build and realize their value by creating the framework for continuity and scalability within their organizations. Hisareas of expertise include strategic facilitation, succession/transition planning and mergers and acquisitions. He serves as a trusted advisor to the owners of companies who value his practical and personable approach and his ability to simplify complex business issues into an actionable plan. An industry generalist, Michael has successfully advised companies in a variety of industries including professional and technical services, insurance and financial services, construction, industrial services, manufacturing, and food& hospitality. As a transactional advisor, he has advised both buy-side and sell-side companies on transactions with enterprise values up to $50 million. Michael is the co-author of “Buying out the Boss: The Successors Guide to Succession Planning”which looks at succession and transition planning from the perspective of the internal acquirer.  He is a frequent guest speaker on topics such as value building, succession/transition planning and selling a business.  He is also a partner in multiple restaurants, including the Student Prince Café. In addition to his business activities, Michael is also active in the community.  He serves on the Board of Trustees of Elm’s College, chairs the Audit Committee and is a member of  Executive Committee and the Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership’s Advisory Board. Michael is a graduate of George Mason University. He and his wife Amanda reside in South Hadley, Massachusetts and are raising two amazing daughters and one unruly puppy. The Vann Group, LLC is a multi-generational family owned business that provides strategic consulting and transactional advisory services to the owners of privately held businesses.  The Vann Group is an affiliate of ROCG Americas. ROCG is an international professional services and consulting firm with offices throughout North America, Europe and the Asia Pacific region. They are one of the only international firms specializing in the areas of strategy, finance operations and business transition for the privately owned and emerging growth enterprises. 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 Chuen Chuen Yeo about leadership agility for personal and organizational development and growth. Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/ZmPV47_luQk. Chuen Chuen Yeo (https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuen-chuen-yeo/) is a multi-award-winning executive coach who raises the quality of leadership in every organization by developing agility. Honored with accolades and praise for her outstanding work over the years, she was named “Woman Super Achiever” and one of "Top 101 Global Coaching Leaders" at the 28th World HRD Congress. She is a Professional Certified Coach (ICF), John Maxwell Coach, Marshall Goldsmith Executive Coach, Agile Certified Coach and Conscious Business Coach. She works with business executives enabling leadership development in organizations, and excels at organizational mindset shifts and creating learning solutions for companies around the globe. Her clients hail from more than 30 countries and are mostly from Fortune 500 companies. A satisfied client has described the coaching experience with her as "transformational" and "life-changing". Some even said it is "the only program leaders need to do". Chuen Chuen has also authored a book "8 Paradoxes of Leadership Agility", a collection of stories of transformations using a 4-step, Re4 Coaching Model she has developed. She believes the agility mindset is the key to enabling deep and effective transformations in organizations and wanted to write a book which is useful and immediately implementable. Her book was recently rated 5 Stars by Readers' Favorite. The 4-step coaching model presents an easy pathway which shifts mindsets for leaders to make the quantum leap. To get the book: http://www.ACESENCE.com/agility-book To hear real insights from industry leaders on agility and paradoxes: http://www.ACESENCE.com/blog 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 Anthony Garcia about complacency syndrome, how to create high performance work systems, reducing employee turnover, and increase productivity and profitability. See the video here: https://youtu.be/Jbf6dtg58ME. Anthony Garcia (https://anthonypgarcia.com/) is an expert in sales training, recruiting, goal achievement and motivating salespeople to peak performance. As an 18-year veteran of sales, Anthony has achieved top accolades in direct sales, business to business sales and medical sales. In his previous roles, he has trained and developed sales teams for Cutco Cutlery and Paychex. His experiences have included managing teams of highly compensating sales professionals, facilitate international training programs and launching new products in emerging markets. As the author of the International Best-Selling book Catapulting Commissions, he provides strategies to get into the mental game of selling. Anthony has delivered numerous keynotes focusing on complacent sales syndrome, goal achievement and S.M.A.R.T.E.R. goal setting. His thoughts and opinions have been featured in CNBC, FOX, and CBS. Anthony created his 1st business and built a team of over 100 sales reps at the age of 22 and has gone on to coach and mentor hundreds of top performing sales professionals whose accolades have been national rep of the year, rookie of the year and hall of fame. Anthony is also the host of the Catapulting Commissions podcast where he discusses the complacency that robs people of their full potential and interviews some of the world’s top sales performers and entrepreneurs. Anthony is a sought-after speaker passionate about unlocking the high-performer lying dormant in every sales professional. 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 Michael Thiemann about how to effectively communicate corporate vision, mission, and purpose in a time of crisis. See the video here: https://youtu.be/JDEyuSrAk_0 Dr. Michael Thiemann (https://www.linkedin.com/in/strategy-lab/) has been helping companies to successfully and sustainably position themselves through innovative and people-focused business models for over 30 years. He offers his Europe-wide activities as an interim manager, consultant, coach, key note speaker and project manager under the Strategy-Lab brand around innovation, corporate strategy, business models, processes and financing. https://www.instagram.com/createfuturetoday https://www.facebook.com/createcuturetoday https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCv72WCy20L1atWdF2xpAGQA https://twitter.com/thiem_m 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 HCI Research Associate, Dr. Eric Russell, about the role of humility in servant leadership and effective organizational leadership. See the video here: https://youtu.be/wkfwmyUVhYQ 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 Dr. Scott Christianson about artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning and implications for students and universities, employees and employers, and how it will impact the future of work. See the video here: https://youtu.be/oppi9qrRPkQ. Scott Christianson (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jscottchristianson/) is a successful instructor and business owner with more than 25 years of experience in networking, videoconferencing technology, and project management. He currently serves as an Assistant Teaching Professor at the University of Missouri, where his interests are focused on the impact of technology on society and human 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, HCI Research Associate, Dr. Leandra Hernandez and 3 other experts in medical humanities, medical ethics, palliative care, and health communication continue their weekly discussion about the impacts of COVID-19. • Dr. Leandra H. Hernandez, Assistant Professor of Communication, Utah Valley University • Dr. Kari Nixon, Assistant Professor of English, Whitworth University • Dr. Jenn MacLure, Assistant Professor of English, Kent State University • Dr. Pamela Gilbert, Liberty Brick Professor of English, University of Florida See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

With technological advancements, it was already likely that we would see a continued shift towards more flexible and mobile virtual work in the coming decade. However, due to the impact of COVID-19, there appears to be an acceleration towards this shift. How does the shifting nature of work influence needed leadership and professional competencies? How do we engage and motivate an increasingly virtual workforce? Regardless of what the future holds, these are the types of questions leaders need to be asking and the discussions we need to be having now so that we are prepared for the future of work. In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Westover shares his recent presentation at the online submit with Robert Kiyosaki. See the video here: https://youtu.be/GdOH8fK1TkU. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.