Episodes

  • 28 - The Art of Self-Awareness and Maximizing One’s Impact on Those They Lead, with Brian Smith

    28 - The Art of Self-Awareness and Maximizing One’s Impact on Those They Lead, with Brian Smith
    May 27 2024
    In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Brian Smith about the art of self-awareness and maximizing one's impact on those they lead. Brian Smith, PhD, (https://www.linkedin.com/in/yourbizdr/) stands at the helm of IA Business Advisors as its founder and senior managing partner. Having counseled over 20,000 global leaders, ranging from entrepreneurial visionaries to seasoned CEOs, he is a sought-after thought leader in the area of management consulting, culture development and influence management. Alongside his daughter, Mary Griffin, Brian has co-penned two groundbreaking bestsellers: Individual Influence: Find the “I” in Team (July 19, 2022) and Positive Influence: Be the "I" in Team (April 4, 2023). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    30 mins
  • 27 - Creating a Collaborative Leadership Team, with Angela Johnson

    27 - Creating a Collaborative Leadership Team, with Angela Johnson
    May 13 2024
    In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Angela Johnson about creating a collaborative leadership team. Angela Johnson (https://www.linkedin.com/in/angelajohnsonscrumtrainer/) is a successful entrepreneur, author, educator and coach who founded Collaborative Leadership Team in 2010. She mentors, trains and empowers people to use a variety of techniques to achieve their professional goals and objectives. With over 24 years in helping leaders and teams of people, Angela’s client roster includes those in the following industries: agency and services, software, hardware, marketing, financial services, insurance, learning and development and more. Check out all of the podcasts in the HCI Podcast Network! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    28 mins
  • 26 - Empowering Marginalized Communities, with Thomas Ng

    26 - Empowering Marginalized Communities, with Thomas Ng
    Apr 29 2024
    In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover and Dr. Angela Schill talks with Thomas Ng about empowering marginalized communities. Thomas Ng is the founder of Genashtim, a for-profit social enterprise that aims to empower marginalized communities, through specialization in eLearning, Digitalization, and ESG services. His remarkable journey began in 2008 when he embarked on a mission to provide meaningful employment opportunities for the disadvantaged. Through Genashtim, he has empowered individuals across 25 countries, from people with disabilities to refugees and older adults, by pioneering a 100% remote-work environment.
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    47 mins
  • 25 - The Coaching Ripple Effect, with Amy Lavoie

    25 - The Coaching Ripple Effect, with Amy Lavoie
    Dec 8 2023
    In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Amy Lavoie about a new Torch study that confirms how coaching creates a virtuous cycle of positive behavior and change that benefits not just for the individuals who get it, but their wider report and team communities. Amy Lavoie (https://www.linkedin.com/in/amy-lavoie-96b3773/) is responsible for enabling a culture at Torch where people can thrive. She has spent her career studying and practicing the science of happiness and success at work, both as an internal HR practitioner and an external consultant, guiding some of the world’s leading organizations on how to engage their people for outsized performance. Most recently, Amy led the development and integration of People Science into products, messaging, and services for Glint, LinkedIn, and Microsoft. Check out all of the podcasts in the HCI Podcast Network!
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    31 mins
  • 24 - Servant Leadership and the Importance of Values Congruence, with Dr. Danielle Williams

    24 - Servant Leadership and the Importance of Values Congruence, with Dr. Danielle Williams
    Dec 1 2023
    In this podcast episode, Dr. Angela Schill and Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talk with Dr. Danielle Williams about servant leadership and the importance of values congruence. Dr. Danielle E. Williams is a servant leader that for over 20 years has worked in the fields of Education, Leadership, and Healthcare. She holds degrees and certifications from Virginia State University, Norfolk State University, Harvard University, Nova Southeastern University and is currently studying in the School of Divinity with Regent University. Her work in Education and Leadership has been presented during numerous conferences, workshops, and leadership seminars. She is a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated, The Links Incorporated, ACE-The Virginia Women’s Network and Core 4Women Incorporated. Dr. Williams currently serves as the Director of TRiO/Student Support Services at Norfolk State University. Check out all of the podcasts in the HCI Podcast Network!
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    42 mins
  • 23 - Self-Leadership and the Difference Between a Job and a Career, with Dr. Benjamin Ritter

    23 - Self-Leadership and the Difference Between a Job and a Career, with Dr. Benjamin Ritter
    Nov 24 2023
    In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Dr. Benjamin Ritter about self-leadership and the difference between a job and a career. Dr. Benjamin Ritter (https://www.linkedin.com/in/ritterbenj/), founder of Live for Yourself Consulting, is a leadership and career coach, Talent Development Executive, values geek, international speaker, online instructor of the course Be the Leader of Your Own Career and Create a Career You Love, and podcaster (The Executive, and The Live for Yourself Revolution), who’s passionate about guiding leaders to be the leader of their own career and create a career they love. With over 11 years of experience working with clients from companies such as Amazon, Coursera, Doordash, Google, Fiserv, Northwestern, Pinterest, and Yelp, Ben understands how to navigate any career path you decide you want to travel. From empowering professionals to get unstuck, to guiding senior leadership on how to stand out from the competition, develop executive presence, and feel confident in being a leader, Ben is an expert in his field and will guide you toward truly living for yourself at work and in life. Ben received his Doctorate in Organizational Leadership with a focus on value congruence and job satisfaction and earned an MBA in entrepreneurial management, and an MPH in health policy administration. Check out all of the podcasts in the HCI Podcast Network!
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    29 mins
  • 22 - The Intersection of Health and Work, with Candice Elliott

    22 - The Intersection of Health and Work, with Candice Elliott
    Nov 17 2023
    In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Candice Elliott about the intersection of health and work. Candice Elliott (https://www.linkedin.com/in/candiceelliott/) is a Fractional CHRO and HR Mentor for business and non-profit leaders. She focuses on the intersection of public health, organizational and community development, helping leaders foster cultures of healing where they and their teams can thrive. She has a Masters in HR from Penn State, the Senior Professional in Human Resources certification and has been practicing HR in the US and internationally for more than 10 years. She is also a mom of 2 little boys under 3 years old. Check out all of the podcasts in the HCI Podcast Network!
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    33 mins
  • 21 - The Connected Community: Discovering the Health, Wealth, and Power of Neighborhoods, with Cormac Russell

    21 - The Connected Community: Discovering the Health, Wealth, and Power of Neighborhoods, with Cormac Russell
    Nov 10 2023
    In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Cormac Russell about his book, The Connected Community: Discovering the Health, Wealth, and Power of Neighborhoods. Cormac Russell (http://linkedin.com/in/cormacrussell) is a social explorer, author, speaker, and managing director of Nurture Development, he sits on the faculty of the Asset-Based Community Development (ABCD) Institute, at DePaul University, Chicago. Check out all of the podcasts in the HCI Podcast Network!
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    30 mins