Human Capital Leadership

The Importance of Culture and People in Achieving Business Excellence, with Thomas Douglas

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 step that catalyzed JMARK’s growth into a leading MSP with over 120 employees. Under his leadership, JMARK has been a consistent name on Inc. magazine’s list of the top 5,000 Fastest Growing Private Companies and has been lauded as the Best Place to Work™. Recognized as a visionary in the tech space, Tom is revered for his insightful approach to business culture, technological efficiencies, and cybersecurity. His expertise has earned him a spot as a trusted advisor to a global clientele and as a prominent speaker on leadership and technology trends.
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How to Win Monday's, with Paul Epstein

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 known as the “Why Coach”.
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Empowering Leaders Through Clear and Immediate Impact, with Mark Newman

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 development of video and artificial intelligence based assessment and interviewing platforms. Mark was recognized as a member of “30 Under 30” by Inc. Magazine, a LinkedIn Next Wave Leader, a Workforce Game Changer by Workforce Magazine, and has spoken at Universities and Industry events nationally and internationally. Mark earned a M.S. in Finance from the University of Utah and B.A. in International Business from Westminster College in Salt Lake City, Utah.
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The Living Organization: Transforming Business To Create Extraordinary Results, with Norman Wolfe

In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Norman Wolfe about his book, The Living Organization: Transforming Business To Create Extraordinary Results.
Norman is the founder and CEO of Quantum Leaders, a strategy execution consulting company. He is a recognized expert in changing the way businesses work to more effectively and rapidly execute strategy. 
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Teamwork Lessons We Can Learn from Toddlers, with Hasan Merali

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 Hopkins University. His research focuses on child injury prevention in low- and middle-income countries. He has published more than twenty-five peer-reviewed journal articles, and his writing has been featured in Science, The Boston Globe, NBC, CBC, and Popular Science. His first book, Sleep Well, Take Risks, Squish the Peas: Secrets from the Science of Toddlers for a Happier, More Successful Way of Life, was published by Health Communications Inc. in March 2024.
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Strategies for Managing Emotional Tension During Difficult Conversations, with Todd Davis

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 reaching 160 countries. Additionally, he authored and co-authored the best-selling books Get Better: 15 Proven Practices to Build Effective Relationships at Work and Everyone Deserves A Great Manager. 
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THE QUIET BURN: The Ambitious Woman’s Guide To Recognizing And Preventing Burnout, with Lynn Blades

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 Marshall Goldsmith elite executive coach with two decades of experience guiding a diverse range of clients. She has coached C-suite executives, directors, and their teams across various industries. Her clients include Fortune 500 and Fortune 100 companies such as Nike, KPMG, EY, Barclays, and PayPal. For more information, please visit LynnBlades.com. 
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Red Flags that a Leadership Crisis is on the Horizon for Your Organization, with Phillip B. Wilson

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 articles, including Left of Boom (reached #2 on Amazon's Hot HR Books), The Approachability Playbook, and The Leader-Shift Playbook: 4 Simple Changes to Score Big and Unleash Your Team’s Potential. He is regularly featured in the business media, including Fox Business Network, Fast Company, Bloomberg News, HR magazine, and The New York Times. Wilson regularly delivers keynotes, workshops, and webinars and has been called to testify before Congress as a labor relations expert. He graduated magna cum laude from Augustana College in Rock Island, Illinois, and went on to earn his JD from the University of Michigan Law School.
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