Human Capital Leadership

S49E29 - How Intentional Kindness Can Help Create a Better Workplace, with Alan S. Questel

In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Alan S. Questel about how intentional kindness can help create a better workplace.
Alan S. Questel (https://www.linkedin.com/in/alan-questel-6a70842a/) is known for his clarity, creativity and down to earth style of teaching. He brings a depth of understanding, humor and gentle human perspective while creating lively conditions for learning. Alan has taught thousands of people in over 20 countries, on 5 continents. Trained by Dr. Feldenkrais (Amherst 1983) he has created numerous Feldenkrais programs on varied topics including one for pregnant women (Pregnant Pauses). He is author of Creating Creativity – Embodying the Creative Process. He is constantly discovering how to be kinder to others and toward himself. Practice Intentional Acts of Kindness takes readers through steps to broaden and sharpen their understanding of kindness. It will show ways to embrace kindness in everyday life. And provide the means to be kinder and generate more kindness towards yourself and others. The book will help readers break through old, unconscious, confirming patterns of thought and feeling, and free them to express all the love and kindness in their hearts. 
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Check out Dr. Westover's book, ⁠The Future Leader⁠.
Check out Dr. Westover's book, ⁠'Bluer than Indigo' Leadership⁠.
Check out Dr. Westover's book, ⁠The Alchemy of Truly Remarkable Leadership⁠.
Check out the latest issue of the ⁠Human Capital Leadership magazine⁠.
Each HCI Podcast episode (Program, ID No. 655967) has been approved for 0.50 HR (General) recertification credit hours toward aPHR™, aPHRi™, PHR®, PHRca®, SPHR®, GPHR®, PHRi™ and SPHRi™ recertification through HR Certification Institute® (HRCI®).
Each HCI Podcast episode (Program ID: 24-DP529) has been approved for 0.50 HR (General) SHRM Professional Development Credits (PDCs) for SHRM-CP and SHRM-SCPHR recertification through SHRM, as part of the knowledge and competency programs related to the SHRM Body of Applied Skills and Knowledge™ (the SHRM BASK™).
Human Capital Innovations has been pre-approved by the ATD Certification Institute to offer educational programs that can be used towards initial eligibility and recertification of the Certified Professional in Talent Development (CPTD) and Associate Professional in Talent Development (APTD) credentials. Each HCI Podcast episode qualifies for a maximum of 0.50 points.

Special Episode - Executive Coaching and Waving the Leadership Magic Wand, with Gary Cohen

In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Gary Cohen about executive coaching and waving the leadership magic wand.
Over his career, Gary Cohen (https://www.linkedin.com/in/garycohen/) embarked on several entrepreneurial ventures, each offering unique lessons in leadership and business strategy. His first major entrepreneurial success was with ACI Telecentrics, a national company, which he co-founded with Rick Diamond. They grew the company from a modest beginning to a workforce of 2,200 employees and successfully took it public on NASDAQ. This experience, coupled with the challenges they faced, including the impactful decisions regarding business financing, offers practical insights into the complexities of entrepreneurial growth.
Check out all of the podcasts in the HCI Podcast Network!
Check out the ⁠HCI Academy⁠: Courses, Micro-Credentials, and Certificates to Upskill and Reskill for the Future of Work!
Check out the LinkedIn ⁠Alchemizing Human Capital⁠ Newsletter.
Check out Dr. Westover's book, ⁠The Future Leader⁠.
Check out Dr. Westover's book, ⁠'Bluer than Indigo' Leadership⁠.
Check out Dr. Westover's book, ⁠The Alchemy of Truly Remarkable Leadership⁠.
Check out the latest issue of the ⁠Human Capital Leadership magazine⁠.
Each HCI Podcast episode (Program, ID No. 655967) has been approved for 0.50 HR (General) recertification credit hours toward aPHR™, aPHRi™, PHR®, PHRca®, SPHR®, GPHR®, PHRi™ and SPHRi™ recertification through HR Certification Institute® (HRCI®).
Each HCI Podcast episode (Program ID: 24-DP529) has been approved for 0.50 HR (General) SHRM Professional Development Credits (PDCs) for SHRM-CP and SHRM-SCPHR recertification through SHRM, as part of the knowledge and competency programs related to the SHRM Body of Applied Skills and Knowledge™ (the SHRM BASK™).
Human Capital Innovations has been pre-approved by the ATD Certification Institute to offer educational programs that can be used towards initial eligibility and recertification of the Certified Professional in Talent Development (CPTD) and Associate Professional in Talent Development (APTD) credentials. Each HCI Podcast episode qualifies for a maximum of 0.50 points.

Special Episode - Approaching Layoffs in a More Humane Manner, with Deb Muller

In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Deb Muller about how we can approach layoffs in a more humane manner.
Deb Muller (https://www.linkedin.com/in/debbiemuller/) is the founder, and CEO of HR Acuity. After serving in executive HR roles at numerous Fortune 500 companies including Honeywell, Citibank, and Marsh & McLennan, Deb launched HR Acuity in 2006,  to create technology with built-in expertise and equip organizations to manage employee relations more strategically.  Deb provides a wealth of real-world experience and guidance to help companies strengthen processes, transform workplace culture, and elevate employee relations as a strategic driver of business success. Deb holds a BS in Industrial and Labor Relations from Cornell University and an MA in Instructional Systems Development from the University of Maryland.  
Check out all of the podcasts in the HCI Podcast Network!
Check out the ⁠HCI Academy⁠: Courses, Micro-Credentials, and Certificates to Upskill and Reskill for the Future of Work!
Check out the LinkedIn ⁠Alchemizing Human Capital⁠ Newsletter.
Check out Dr. Westover's book, ⁠The Future Leader⁠.
Check out Dr. Westover's book, ⁠'Bluer than Indigo' Leadership⁠.
Check out Dr. Westover's book, ⁠The Alchemy of Truly Remarkable Leadership⁠.
Check out the latest issue of the ⁠Human Capital Leadership magazine⁠.
Each HCI Podcast episode (Program, ID No. 655967) has been approved for 0.50 HR (General) recertification credit hours toward aPHR™, aPHRi™, PHR®, PHRca®, SPHR®, GPHR®, PHRi™ and SPHRi™ recertification through HR Certification Institute® (HRCI®).
Each HCI Podcast episode (Program ID: 24-DP529) has been approved for 0.50 HR (General) SHRM Professional Development Credits (PDCs) for SHRM-CP and SHRM-SCPHR recertification through SHRM, as part of the knowledge and competency programs related to the SHRM Body of Applied Skills and Knowledge™ (the SHRM BASK™).
Human Capital Innovations has been pre-approved by the ATD Certification Institute to offer educational programs that can be used towards initial eligibility and recertification of the Certified Professional in Talent Development (CPTD) and Associate Professional in Talent Development (APTD) credentials. Each HCI Podcast episode qualifies for a maximum of 0.50 points.

S49E28 - Succession Planning - Growing Your Bench, with Robyn Clark

In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Robyn Clark about succession planning and growing your bench.
Robyn Clark (https://www.linkedin.com/in/robynrclark/) is the founder of WinningWise, an HR / Talent Management company and has worked with a wide range of companies from L’Oreal to the Federal Reserve Bank. She has more than 30 years of experience designing and delivering solutions in talent management.
Check out all of the podcasts in the HCI Podcast Network!
Check out the ⁠HCI Academy⁠: Courses, Micro-Credentials, and Certificates to Upskill and Reskill for the Future of Work!
Check out the LinkedIn ⁠Alchemizing Human Capital⁠ Newsletter.
Check out Dr. Westover's book, ⁠The Future Leader⁠.
Check out Dr. Westover's book, ⁠'Bluer than Indigo' Leadership⁠.
Check out Dr. Westover's book, ⁠The Alchemy of Truly Remarkable Leadership⁠.
Check out the latest issue of the ⁠Human Capital Leadership magazine⁠.
Each HCI Podcast episode (Program, ID No. 655967) has been approved for 0.50 HR (General) recertification credit hours toward aPHR™, aPHRi™, PHR®, PHRca®, SPHR®, GPHR®, PHRi™ and SPHRi™ recertification through HR Certification Institute® (HRCI®).
Each HCI Podcast episode (Program ID: 24-DP529) has been approved for 0.50 HR (General) SHRM Professional Development Credits (PDCs) for SHRM-CP and SHRM-SCPHR recertification through SHRM, as part of the knowledge and competency programs related to the SHRM Body of Applied Skills and Knowledge™ (the SHRM BASK™).
Human Capital Innovations has been pre-approved by the ATD Certification Institute to offer educational programs that can be used towards initial eligibility and recertification of the Certified Professional in Talent Development (CPTD) and Associate Professional in Talent Development (APTD) credentials. Each HCI Podcast episode qualifies for a maximum of 0.50 points.

Special Episode: Training Tech Talent from Underserved Communities, with Sheldon Gilbert

In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Sheldon Gilbert about training tech talent from underserved communities.
Sheldon Gilbert (https://www.linkedin.com/in/sheldon-gilbert-38926b) is committed to addressing some of the more important complex issues facing our world, from racial injustice and environmental destabilization, to unregulated scientific developments in genetic engineering and artificial intelligence. So, he founded Kura Labs to create new pathways for ensuring employment in the tech economy for people from underserved communities. Kura Labs is a non-profit vocational academy that offers free training and job placement in the high-demand sectors of devops/SRE, cloud infrastructure computing and cybersecurity at Fortune 1000 employer partners.
Check out all of the podcasts in the HCI Podcast Network!
Check out the ⁠HCI Academy⁠: Courses, Micro-Credentials, and Certificates to Upskill and Reskill for the Future of Work!
Check out the LinkedIn ⁠Alchemizing Human Capital⁠ Newsletter.
Check out Dr. Westover's book, ⁠The Future Leader⁠.
Check out Dr. Westover's book, ⁠'Bluer than Indigo' Leadership⁠.
Check out Dr. Westover's book, ⁠The Alchemy of Truly Remarkable Leadership⁠.
Check out the latest issue of the ⁠Human Capital Leadership magazine⁠.
Each HCI Podcast episode (Program, ID No. 655967) has been approved for 0.50 HR (General) recertification credit hours toward aPHR™, aPHRi™, PHR®, PHRca®, SPHR®, GPHR®, PHRi™ and SPHRi™ recertification through HR Certification Institute® (HRCI®).
Each HCI Podcast episode (Program ID: 24-DP529) has been approved for 0.50 HR (General) SHRM Professional Development Credits (PDCs) for SHRM-CP and SHRM-SCPHR recertification through SHRM, as part of the knowledge and competency programs related to the SHRM Body of Applied Skills and Knowledge™ (the SHRM BASK™).
Human Capital Innovations has been pre-approved by the ATD Certification Institute to offer educational programs that can be used towards initial eligibility and recertification of the Certified Professional in Talent Development (CPTD) and Associate Professional in Talent Development (APTD) credentials. Each HCI Podcast episode qualifies for a maximum of 0.50 points.

S49E27 - Why Return to Office Plans are Failing, and What Companies Should Be Focused on Instead, with Kevin Eikenberry

In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Kevin Eikenberry about why return to office plans are failing, and what companies should be focused on instead.
Kevin Eikenberry (https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevineikenberry/) is a recognized world expert on leadership development and learning, and is the Chief Potential Officer of The Kevin Eikenberry Group. In the last thirty years, he has helped organizations across North America, and leaders from 53 countries on leadership, teamwork, communication and more. Twice, he has been named by Inc.com as one of the top 100 Leadership and Management Experts in the World and has been included in other similar lists. 
Check out all of the podcasts in the HCI Podcast Network!
Check out the ⁠HCI Academy⁠: Courses, Micro-Credentials, and Certificates to Upskill and Reskill for the Future of Work!
Check out the LinkedIn ⁠Alchemizing Human Capital⁠ Newsletter.
Check out Dr. Westover's book, ⁠The Future Leader⁠.
Check out Dr. Westover's book, ⁠'Bluer than Indigo' Leadership⁠.
Check out Dr. Westover's book, ⁠The Alchemy of Truly Remarkable Leadership⁠.
Check out the latest issue of the ⁠Human Capital Leadership magazine⁠.
Each HCI Podcast episode (Program, ID No. 655967) has been approved for 0.50 HR (General) recertification credit hours toward aPHR™, aPHRi™, PHR®, PHRca®, SPHR®, GPHR®, PHRi™ and SPHRi™ recertification through HR Certification Institute® (HRCI®).
Each HCI Podcast episode (Program ID: 24-DP529) has been approved for 0.50 HR (General) SHRM Professional Development Credits (PDCs) for SHRM-CP and SHRM-SCPHR recertification through SHRM, as part of the knowledge and competency programs related to the SHRM Body of Applied Skills and Knowledge™ (the SHRM BASK™).
Human Capital Innovations has been pre-approved by the ATD Certification Institute to offer educational programs that can be used towards initial eligibility and recertification of the Certified Professional in Talent Development (CPTD) and Associate Professional in Talent Development (APTD) credentials. Each HCI Podcast episode qualifies for a maximum of 0.50 points.

Special Episode - Work Life Well-Lived: The Motives Met Pathway to No-B.S. Well-Being at Work, with Kelly Mackin

In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Kelly Mackin about her book, Work Life Well-Lived: The Motives Met Pathway to No-B.S. Well-Being at Work.
Kelly Mackin is the author of Work Life Well-Lived: The Motives Met Pathway to No-B.S. Well-Being at Work, and cofounder and CEO of the Motives Met Platform and Human Needs Assessment which empowers people to create their best work life and workplace. Kelly’s journey from ill-being to well-being at work ignited her passion and dedication for helping people create health and happiness in their lives through a unique blend of skills. Her expertise spans quantitative research in human behavior to fostering psychological safety, from guiding individuals in mind management coaching to imparting the practice of mindfulness meditation both in and outside of work. As a researcher, she gains insights into significant parts of our lives like values, stress, and emotions to develop frameworks to better understand the world and ourselves to make positive change. Kelly’s mission is to create a work world where we are human first and well-being is a right, not a privilege. She built Motives Met to achieve the attainable dream of a work life well-lived for all. When asked about her proudest moments, Kelly would tell you it was standing at the top of Mount Kilimanjaro in Africa and at Mount Everest Base Camp. Hailing from sunny San Diego, California, you can often find her soaking up a sunset, playing beach volleyball, or sparring in the boxing ring.
Check out all of the podcasts in the HCI Podcast Network!
Check out the ⁠HCI Academy⁠: Courses, Micro-Credentials, and Certificates to Upskill and Reskill for the Future of Work!
Check out the LinkedIn ⁠Alchemizing Human Capital⁠ Newsletter.
Check out Dr. Westover's book, ⁠The Future Leader⁠.
Check out Dr. Westover's book, ⁠'Bluer than Indigo' Leadership⁠.
Check out Dr. Westover's book, ⁠The Alchemy of Truly Remarkable Leadership⁠.
Check out the latest issue of the ⁠Human Capital Leadership magazine⁠.
Each HCI Podcast episode (Program, ID No. 655967) has been approved for 0.50 HR (General) recertification credit hours toward aPHR™, aPHRi™, PHR®, PHRca®, SPHR®, GPHR®, PHRi™ and SPHRi™ recertification through HR Certification Institute® (HRCI®).
Each HCI Podcast episode (Program ID: 24-DP529) has been approved for 0.50 HR (General) SHRM Professional Development Credits (PDCs) for SHRM-CP and SHRM-SCPHR recertification through SHRM, as part of the knowledge and competency programs related to the SHRM Body of Applied Skills and Knowledge™ (the SHRM BASK™).
Human Capital Innovations has been pre-approved by the ATD Certification Institute to offer educational programs that can be used towards initial eligibility and recertification of the Certified Professional in Talent Development (CPTD) and Associate Professional in Talent Development (APTD) credentials. Each HCI Podcast episode qualifies for a maximum of 0.50 points.

S49E26 - Eliminating Unhealthy Stress, Flourishing Personally, and Creating The Good Life, with Aaron Marcum

In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Aaron Marcum about eliminating unhealthy stress, flourishing personally, and creating the good life.
Aaron Marcum (https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaron-marcum/) holds a Master of Applied Positive Psychology from the University of Pennsylvania where he studied under Dr. Martin Seligman, father of the field of positive psychology. For twenty years, he successfully scaled businesses and is the recipient of top industry awards recognizing his leadership, vision, and service. He has been a sought-after national speaker since 2006 and enjoys empowering entrepreneurs to make positive changes in their personal and professional lives. His new book, "EntreThrive _ The entrepreneurs eight laws for eliminating unhealthy stress, Flourishing Personally, and creating The Good Life," will be released February 2024, by Ethos Collective Publishing. https://www.entrethrive.com/humanperformance
Check out all of the podcasts in the HCI Podcast Network!
Check out the ⁠HCI Academy⁠: Courses, Micro-Credentials, and Certificates to Upskill and Reskill for the Future of Work!
Check out the LinkedIn ⁠Alchemizing Human Capital⁠ Newsletter.
Check out Dr. Westover's book, ⁠The Future Leader⁠.
Check out Dr. Westover's book, ⁠'Bluer than Indigo' Leadership⁠.
Check out Dr. Westover's book, ⁠The Alchemy of Truly Remarkable Leadership⁠.
Check out the latest issue of the ⁠Human Capital Leadership magazine⁠.
Each HCI Podcast episode (Program, ID No. 655967) has been approved for 0.50 HR (General) recertification credit hours toward aPHR™, aPHRi™, PHR®, PHRca®, SPHR®, GPHR®, PHRi™ and SPHRi™ recertification through HR Certification Institute® (HRCI®).
Each HCI Podcast episode (Program ID: 24-DP529) has been approved for 0.50 HR (General) SHRM Professional Development Credits (PDCs) for SHRM-CP and SHRM-SCPHR recertification through SHRM, as part of the knowledge and competency programs related to the SHRM Body of Applied Skills and Knowledge™ (the SHRM BASK™).
Human Capital Innovations has been pre-approved by the ATD Certification Institute to offer educational programs that can be used towards initial eligibility and recertification of the Certified Professional in Talent Development (CPTD) and Associate Professional in Talent Development (APTD) credentials. Each HCI Podcast episode qualifies for a maximum of 0.50 points.