

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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Nov 27, 2021 • 35min
S28E15 - Inspiring TED Talks Rewind - Start with Why: How Great Leaders Inspire Action, with Simon S
In this "Inspiring TED Talks Rewind" HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanhwestover/) explores Simon Sinek's famous 2014 TED Talk, " Why Good Leaders Make You Feel Safe?" (Originally aired October 17, 2020). See the video and details here: https://www.ted.com/talks/simon_sinek_why_good_leaders_make_you_feel_safe.
TED Talk Overview: "What makes a great leader? Management theorist Simon Sinek suggests, it's someone who makes their employees feel secure, who draws staffers into a circle of trust. But creating trust and safety — especially in an uneven economy — means taking on big responsibility."
Simon Sinek (https://www.linkedin.com/in/simonsinek/) is an unshakable optimist. He believes in a bright future and our ability to build it together. Described as “a visionary thinker with a rare intellect,” Simon has devoted his professional life to help advance a vision of the world that does not yet exist; a world in which the vast majority of people wake up every single morning inspired, feel safe wherever they are and end the day fulfilled by the work that they do. Simon is the author of multiple best selling books including Start With Why, Leaders Eat Last, Together is Better, and The Infinite Game. See more at https://simonsinek.com/about/simon-sinek. 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/
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Nov 26, 2021 • 16min
S28E14 - Inc. Insights Rewind - How to Show Vulnerability as a Leader, with Simon Sinek
In this "Inc. Insights Rewind" HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover explores Simon Sinek's recent Inc. video, "How to Show Vulnerability as a Leader" (Originally Aired November 23, 2020). See the video and details here: https://youtu.be/ht6Ion4cFxM.
Video Overview: "Best-selling author Simon Sinek explains why employees and managers have very different rules when it comes to expressing vulnerability."
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/
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Nov 25, 2021 • 16min
S28E13 - Forbes Feature Rewind - Disruptive Philanthropy, with Elizabeth and Kevin Phillips
In this "Forbes Feature Rewind" HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanhwestover/) explores the recent Forbes video, "Disruptive Philanthropy" (Originally Aired June 16, 2021. See the video here: https://youtu.be/HWlmL40wooE.
Video Overview: "Millennials Elizabeth and Kevin Phillips are boldly demonstrating that there doesn’t have to be a trade-off between doing good and doing well."
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/
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Nov 24, 2021 • 22min
S28E12 - Hacking HR - Leadership Shifts and Preparing for the Future of Work
In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanhwestover/) shares his recent interview on the Hacking HR Podcast, where they discuss leadership shifts and preparing for the future of work.
Episode Overview: "Interview with Jonathan Westover – Jonathan is the Managing Partner and Principal at Human Capital Innovations, LLC. He has many years of experience in the space of Management, Teaching, Academic Research, Organizational Development and Culture. Jonathan is an award-winning and international best selling author."
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/
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Nov 23, 2021 • 34min
S28E11 - Throwback Tuesday - The ROI of Gratitude, Active Gratitude, and the Gratitude Lifestyle, with Kristin Petrucci
In this "Throwback Tuesday" HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Westover talks with Kristin Petrucci about the importance of gratitude, a gratitude lifestyle, and the ROI of gratitude (Originally Aired June 15, 2020). See the video here: https://youtu.be/2EkzbZcNp6Y.
Kristin Petrucci (https://www.linkedin.com/in/kpspeaks/) received her post graduate positive psychology training from the University of Utah. It helped save her life after suffering from brain trauma and damage in March of 2016. Known as the Mindset Architect, She is a Mother of 5 kids, Transformational Speaker, Corporate Mindfulness Consultant and Executive Coach. Her main focus is to Build a Victory mindset incorporating micro-practices: gratitude, wonder and connection--helping others thrive not just surviive. She practices a Gratitude Lifestyle and is the author of: Daily Reflections: Therapeutic Gratitude Practice Journal, Host of Gratitude Stories, Founder of KP Speaks, Buonaforchettaut, & Co-founder of Women Soul Summit www.kpspeaks.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/
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Nov 22, 2021 • 32min
S28E10 - Three Habits that Will Have the Biggest Impact in Someone’s Personal and Professional Life, with Rob Shallenberger
In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanhwestover/) talks with Rob Shallenberger about the three habits that will have the biggest impact in someone's personal and professional life. See the video here: https://youtu.be/7WE2ioA0Rus. Rob Shallenberger (https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-shallenberger-a7345b6/) is one of the world’s leading authorities on leadership, time-management, and productivity. He’s trained and spoken for hundreds of organizations around the world such as the Dallas Cowboys, Charles Schwab, and PepsiCo. He's the CEO of Becoming Your Best Global Leadership and is the bestselling author of five different books focused on leadership, time-management, and productivity. His company has established a top-ranked certification program for other trainers and coaches. Rob began his career by spending two years of service in Bolivia. Following his service mission, he attended Utah State University where he graduated in 2000. He went on to earn an MBA from Colorado State University. He served as an F-16 Pilot in the United States Air Force for 11 years. He was also an Advance Agent for Air Force One and traveled the world working with foreign embassies and the Secret Service. He’s been married for 23 years and has four beautiful children. 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/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Nov 21, 2021 • 24min
S28E9 - HBR Minute Rewind - Here’s How Leadership Skills Can Help You Parent Better
In this "HBR Minute Rewind" HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanhwestover/) explores the recent HBR video, "Here’s How Leadership Skills Can Help You Parent Better." See the video here: https://youtu.be/o0wVonbT884.
Video Overview: People know that good leadership includes clarifying your values, talking to stakeholders, and sharing a vision. All of that also makes a great parent, and there's no reason to leave it in the workplace, say Stewart Friedman and Alyssa Westring, co-authors of "Parents Who Lead".
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/
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Nov 20, 2021 • 21min
S28E8 - Inspiring TED Talks Rewind - 5 Ways to Create Stronger Connections, with Robert Reffkin
In this "Inspiring TED Talks Rewind" HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanhwestover/) explores the recent TED video, "5 Ways to Create Stronger Connections" (Originally Aired June 12, 2021). See the video here: https://youtu.be/EtZQT3avFaY.
Video Overview: "In a tech-obsessed culture, it can be difficult to build genuine relationships with people, especially in the workplace. Robert Reffkin shares his tips and tricks for establishing authentic connections on the job."
Robert Reffkin (https://www.linkedin.com/in/robertreffkin/) is an entrepreneur on a mission to help everyone find their place in the world. He was inspired to enter the world of real estate by his mother, Ruth, a longtime agent who now proudly works at Compass. Robert completed a B.A. and M.B.A. from Columbia University and worked at McKinsey, Goldman Sachs, and as a White House Fellow. He ran 50 marathons in 50 states to raise $1 million dollars for charities — including for America Needs You, the non-profit he founded to serve young people living below the poverty line who are the first in their families to go to college. He is donating all of his proceeds from his new book, No One Succeeds Alone, to nonprofits that help young people realize their dreams.
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/
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Nov 19, 2021 • 39min
S28E7 - Making Wise Decisions as a Leader, with Jill McAbe
In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanhwestover/) talks with Jill McAbe about making wise decisions as a leader. See the video here: https://youtu.be/w2E7Rrf6UPU.
Jill McAbe (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jill-mcabe/) — bestselling author and celebrated coach in business success, strategic planning, and the science of high performance and change. As a lifelong service-based entrepreneur and student of social science, Jill has dedicated her career to the science of turning dreams into reality. Jill's best-selling book, It's Go Time, helps professionals, creatives, and expertise-based entrepreneurs who are tired of feeling undervalued learn how to start and scale businesses that make them feel alive and inspired. Jill wrote It's Go Time because there wasn't a clear business model for expertise-based entrepreneurs who wanted to create time for life. Jill has helped generate over $100M for her clients, impacting thousands of people worldwide by doing business that uplifts us and creating emotional and financial prosperity. Established in 2018, Jill's launched BOOM U, your go-to source for starting and scaling your business to thrive in an online economy.
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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/
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Nov 19, 2021 • 33min
S28E6 - The Difference in Being an Influencer or Being an Influential Leader, with Vivian Blade
In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanhwestover/) talks with Vivian Blade about the difference in being an influencer or being an influential leader. See the video here: https://youtu.be/GkEI0U4QkKA.
Recognized as one of Engagedly’s Top 100 Global HR Influencers of 2021, Vivian Blade (https://www.linkedin.com/in/vivianblade/), MBA, MBB, PMP is a sought-after leadership expert and thought leader. She works with the world’s top brands, equipping leaders with the resilience that inspires teams to recover quickly in the face of ongoing disruption and thrive in spite of insurmountable odds. Her impact is felt as a frequent speaker for association conferences, and in delivering transformative leadership development programs, executive coaching and consulting for corporations.
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/
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