Human Capital Leadership

In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Patrick Hardy about engaging your employees in disaster planning and response.

Patrick Hardy is founder and CEO of Hytropy Disaster Management™, the largest full-service small business disaster management company in the US. A Certified Emergency Manager®, Certified Risk Manager®, Master Business Continuity Professional®, and a FEMA Master of Continuity® he has extensive e...

In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Dr. Ishan Shivanand about dealing with workplace stress and burnout.

Dr. Ishan Shivanand is bringing forth what is unknown about yoga. An acclaimed mental health researcher and professor, Dr. Shivanand is the founder of “Yoga of Immortals,” an evidence-based mental resilience meditation program for holistic well- being. The program has been clinically proven to reverse an...

In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Chris Harper about a transparent and ethical background check process.

Chris Harper, CEO and Co-founder of ZippedScript, is a visionary entrepreneur with over a decade of leadership experience. Chris's entrepreneurial journey has been defined by innovation, ambition, and resilience. From launching his first business in his teens to leading ZippedScript's game-changing edu...

In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith about her book, Being Fully Known: The Joyful Satisfaction of Beholding, Becoming, and Belonging.

Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith is a Board-Certified internal medicine physician, speaker, and award-winning author. She is an international well-being thought-leader featured in numerous media outlets including Prevention, MSNBC, Women’s Day, FOX, Fast Comp...

In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Thomas Douglas about the importance of culture and people in achieving business excellence.

Thomas Douglas's remarkable trajectory at JMARK began in 1997, shortly after his notable tenure in the Navy. His early days as a level-1 engineer laid the groundwork for his eventual acquisition of the company in 2001. In a bold move, Tom downsized to a core team of six, a pivotal ...

In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Paul Epstein about how to win Monday's.

Paul Epstein has spent nearly 15 years as a professional sports executive for multiple NFL and NBA teams, a global sports agency, and the NFL league office, where he has broken every premium revenue metric in Super Bowl history, opened a billion-dollar stadium, and founded the San Francisco 49ers Talent Academy, where he became know...

In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Mark Newman about empowering leaders through clear and immediate impact.

Mark Newman is the Founder and CEO of Nomi Health. In addition to Nomi, Mark is a prolific investor, advisor, board director and founder of HR tech, Healthcare and AI focused companies. Previously, Mark was founder and CEO of HireVue (acquired by the Carlyle Group in 2019) where he pioneered the deve...

In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Hasan Merali about teamwork lessons we can learn from toddlers!

Hasan Merali, MD, MPH, is an associate professor in the Department of Pediatrics, McMaster University and a pediatric emergency medicine physician at McMaster Children’s Hospital in Hamilton, Ontario. He received his medical degree from Harvard Medical School and Master of Public Health degree from Johns Hopk...

In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Todd Davis about strategies for managing emotional tension during difficult conversations.

TODD DAVIS is a senior consultant and thought leader at FranklinCovey. With over 35 years of experience in human resources, talent development and executive recruiting, Todd spent 18 years as Chief People Officer where he was responsible for global development in over 40 offices rea...

In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Lynn Blades about her book, THE QUIET BURN: The Ambitious Woman’s Guide To Recognizing And Preventing Burnout.

Lynn Blades is the founder of Legacy Leadership, an executive leadership consultancy, and a dedicated DEI advocate. She has strived to cultivate a 21st century leadership workforce that truly reflects the diversity of our society. Blades is a distinguished Marsha...

In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Phillip B. Wilson about the red flags that a leadership crisis is on the horizon for your organization.

Phillip B. Wilson is the founder of Approachable Leadership, where he and his team help clients thrive and create extraordinary workplaces. He is a national expert on leadership, labor relations, and creating positive workplaces. Phil is the author of several books and ...

In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Mark Herschberg about what AI means for the labor market.

Mark Herschberg is a transformational CTO with three degrees from MIT and multiple patents in AI and cybersecurity. Mark has spent his career launching and fixing new ventures from startups to Fortune 500s, working in cybersecurity, digital media, healthcare, online marketplaces, and he’s tracked criminals and terr...

In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Dr. Bijoy John about how quality sleep leads to increased productivity, energy, and overall happiness.

Dr. Bijoy John is a Board-Certified physician and practicing sleep specialist, with more than 25 years of experience. He has seen firsthand the struggle many have with sleep and how these challenges impact the entire family.

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In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Lori Saitz about integrating gratitude and mindfulness to transform corporate environments.

Lori Saitz is the founder and CEO of Zen Rabbit and host of the podcast “Fine is a 4-Letter Word.” As the CEO of a forward-thinking health and wellness company, she is dedicated to guiding corporations toward nurturing healthier, more productive work environments. With a comprehens...

In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Kelly L. Campbell about trauma-informed leadership.

Kelly L. Campbell (they/them) a Trauma-Informed Leadership Coach to emerging and established leaders who want to live, lead and love with more confidence and freedom. They are the author of HEAL TO LEAD: Revolutionizing Leadership through Trauma Healing (Wiley, 2024). As a sacred healing practitioner, Reiki Master and Cu...

In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Adele Gambardella and Chip Massey about what most convincing people do to forge a lasting bond.

Adele Gambardella, honored as “a woman who means business,” has over 20 years of experience owning and managing her own private Top PR firm in Washington DC. She has run PR campaigns for US President Joe Biden, the CEO of Lockheed Martin Marillyn Hewson, and many more. Adele ha...

In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Therese Gopaul-Robinson about pushing through fear to create the future you want.

Therese Gopaul-Robinson is a leadership consultant and dynamic keynote speaker, with more than 20 years of experience in enhancing healthcare organizational cultures. She is known for inspiring healthcare leaders and teams to move beyond the unique challenges of their industry and overcome l...

In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Nat Greene about what young adults need to excel in careers and leadership in the middle 21st century.

Nat Greene is the founder of Futures Forge, which helps gifted students develop the skills they need to excel in their careers, but are missing from traditional curricula. Nat studied undergrad at Oxford, founded and led Stroud International, a boutique management consul...