In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Alex Atwood about gig work trends and how companies can leverage gig workers, while being fair.
Alex Atwood (https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexatwood) has more than 20 years of experience as a serial entrepreneur, helming four startups in the hospitality and staffing space. He has fostered skilled, efficient teams as founder and CEO of Sanistaff, Co-Founder of GravyWork, CEO of PSG Inc., and CEO of the Hospitality Training Institute. Alex has served more than 8,000 satisfied customers across staffing and hospitality and serves as an angel investor in firms that help to build a better world. He is also a coach in the emerging psychedelics field whose focus is on optimizing human potential. His other roles include podcaster, public speaker, angel investor, and philanthropist with a soft spot for owners and operators of family businesses.
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Jan 1, 2024
31 min
30 - How Robots Are Being Integrating into the Workforce, with Henning Roedel and Tristen Magallanes
In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Henning Roedel and Tristen Magallanes about how robots are being integrating into the workforce.
Dr. Henning Roedel (https://www.linkedin.com/in/henningroedel/) is the Robotics Lead at DPR Construction, helping to coordinate new technology experimentation and fostering an Ever Forward culture. Prior to joining DPR, Henning worked on the customer facing side of ALICE Technologies, working in sales, marketing, customer success, and sales data management. Henning has degrees in Civil Engineering from UCLA and Stanford University. During his doctoral work at Stanford University, in partnership with NASA Ames Research Center, Henning led the characterization of protein bound concretes for structural applications both on- and off-Earth.
Tristen Magallanes (https://www.linkedin.com/in/tristen-magallanes/) is a passionate, creative, and organized construction industry professional with experience in research, ethnographic studies, and organizational culture.
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Dec 25, 2023
30 min
In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Soren Kaplan about the role of XQ in leadership, teams, and organizational culture.
Soren Kaplan (https://www.linkedin.com/in/sorenkaplan/) has been named as one of the world's top management experts and consultants by the Thinkers50 and Business Insider. He is a columnist for both Inc. Magazine and Psychology Today where he focuses on how to build high performing, resilient, and innovative teams and organizational cultures. With over 25 years experience as an advisor, leadership development consultant, and coach, he has helped global leaders such as Cisco, Disney, NBCUniversal, Colgate-Palmolive, Visa, Kimberly-Clark, and RedBull to create and sustain a culture of innovation and drive disruptive change. His latest venture, Praxie.com, is an emerging leader in AI-powered digital workflows for business transformation in strategy, innovation, operations, project management, and more.
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Dec 18, 2023
30 min
In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Joe Schaeppi about embracing failure and creating psychological safety.
Joe Schaeppi (https://www.linkedin.com/in/schaeppi/) is a visionary in human cognition who wants to fundamentally change the way brands and audiences connect. As the CEO and founder of Solsten, an AI-powered tool for human-centric experiences, Joe is pioneering the use of video games for cognitive assessment, opening up new possibilities for not only the gaming industry but for mental health diagnostics and treatment. Armed with his experience leading UX strategy for Big Fish Games and MRM // McCann and his impactful work as a startup advisor, clinical counselor, and ambassador for The North Face, Joe intrinsically understands the power of a people-first approach and is ready to help companies create healthier and livelier experiences for users without leaving them overstimulated, screen-addled, and disconnected from the real world.
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Dec 11, 2023
34 min
In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Ben Lytle about futurists versus potentialists.
Ben Lytle (https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-lytle-a6a0b914/) is a self-made serial entrepreneur-CEO known for being ahead of the curve. Creating something out of nothing, adjusting and thriving during change, Lytle now is a thought leader on the future. He launched five successful companies, two listing on the New York Stock Exchange. His best-known success being Anthem, with a current market value of more than $100 billion. He is a healthcare policy expert who served on state and presidential healthcare commissions, and a governance leader with extensive public company experience.
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Dec 4, 2023
35 min
In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Ryan Niddel about why it is important to create internal systems that scale.
Ryan Niddel (https://www.linkedin.com/in/exitwealthy/) is CEO Mit45, board member, investor, and Entrepreneur.
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Nov 27, 2023
29 min
In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Deb Calvert about encouraging and supporting leadership at every level of the organization.
Deb Calvert (https://www.linkedin.com/in/debcalvertpeoplefirst/), president of People First Productivity Solutions and founder of People First Leadership Academy, is an ICF-Certified Executive Coach and Certified Master of The Leadership Challenge®. Previously, Deb was an HR Director with a Fortune 500 company. She works with clients to build organizational effectiveness by developing leaders, improving team cohesiveness, and strengthening soft skills. Deb has been recognized as “One of the 65 Most Influential Women in Business” by Treeline.
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Nov 20, 2023
30 min
In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Ed Hajim about not being a victim to your circumstances and building resilience to overcome challenges.
Ed Hajim (https://www.linkedin.com/in/ed-hajim-bba1a7204/) is a seasoned Wall Street executive with more than 50 years of investment experience. He has held senior management positions with the Capital Group, E.F. Hutton, and Lehman Brothers before becoming chairman and CEO of Furman Selz. Hajim has been the co-chairman of ING Barings, Americas Region; chairman and CEO of ING Aeltus Group and ING Furman Selz Asset Management; and chairman and CEO of MLH Capital. He is now chairman of High Vista, a Boston-based money management company. In 2008, after 20 years as a trustee of the University of Rochester, Hajim began an eight-year tenure as chairman of the university’s board. Upon assuming that office he gave the school $30 million—the largest single donation in its history—to support scholarships and endow the Edmund A. Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences. Through the Hajim Family Foundation, he has made generous donations to organizations that promote education, health care, arts, culture, and conservation. In 2015, he received the Horatio Alger Award, given to Americans who exemplify the values of initiative, leadership, and commitment to excellence and who have succeeded despite personal adversities.
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Nov 13, 2023
28 min
In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Richard Medcalf about his book, Making TIME For Strategy.
Richard Medcalf (https://www.linkedin.com/in/richardmedcalf/) describes himself as "what you get if you were to put a McKinsey consultant, a slightly unorthodox pastor and an entrepreneur into a blender". He is the founder of Xquadrant and a trusted advisor to exceptional CEOs and entrepreneurs, and their leadership teams.
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Nov 5, 2023
29 min
In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Joann Wortham about how to mobilize the creativity and productivity that diverse teams can offer.
Joann Wortham (www.linkedin.com/in/joann-wortham) is a seasoned international thought leader who uses insight from lived experiences along with her background in education, healthcare, business, and risk management to create novel approaches to today’s most critical workplace concerns. With over twenty years of experience, as well as a Master of Science in nursing education and a Juris Doctorate, Ms. Wortham has presented and consulted for such prestigious groups as the Institute of Healthcare Improvement and Yale Health. She was also a consultant and contributor for the American Society of Healthcare Risk Management (ASHRM) Human Capital Playbook.
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Oct 29, 2023
35 min
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