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Leadership Elevation: Mastering the Human Element

Leadership Elevation: Mastering the Human Element

Jonathan H. Westover 227 Episodes Apr 14, 2026

In this podcast, host Jonathan H. Westover engages in insightful conversations with executives, organizational strategists, and leadership thought leaders. The show explores the art and science of effective leadership, covering topics such as building high-trust teams, navigating change, and developing future-ready leaders. Listeners gain actionable frameworks and practical wisdom for leading with confidence and empathy in uncertain times. New episodes are released daily for aspiring and seasoned leaders alike.

Episodes

I Respectfully Disagree: How to Have Difficult Conversations in a Divided World, with Justin Jones-Fosu
I Respectfully Disagree: How to Have Difficult Conversations in a Divided World, with Justin Jones-Fosu Apr 14, 2026 1886 In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Justin Jones-Fosu about his book, I Respectfully Disagree: How to Have Difficult Conversations in a Divided World. Justin Jones-Fosu is the embodiment of energy, both at home as a dedicated father to two spirited children and atop the world's highest peaks, having recently conquered one of the famed 7 Summits. But Justin's passion for e
How Companies Can Operationalize Agility for All Teams, with Juan Betancourt
How Companies Can Operationalize Agility for All Teams, with Juan Betancourt Apr 7, 2026 1533 In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Juan Betancourt about how companies can operationalize agility for all teams. Juan Betancourt, CEO of Humantelligence, is a visionary leader with a lifelong commitment to reshaping the business landscape for the better. Having observed the limitations of conventional human capital management systems during his time in the software indus
Balancing Team Dynamics and Leadership, with Captain Kelly J. Gordon
Balancing Team Dynamics and Leadership, with Captain Kelly J. Gordon Mar 31, 2026 1964 In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Captain Kelly J. Gordon about balancing team dynamics and leadership. Captain Kelly J. Gordon is an accomplished motor yacht captain, public speaker, social media influencer, and the 2022 recipient of A Crew Yachting's Master 500-GT award. The former chemistry professor grew up on a farm in a small town in Indiana, where she developed t
Building Highly Engaged Teams in Today's Performance-Focused Environment, with Dr. Roger A. Gerard
Building Highly Engaged Teams in Today's Performance-Focused Environment, with Dr. Roger A. Gerard Mar 24, 2026 1985 In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with how leaders can build highly engaged teams in today's performance-focused environment. Dr. Roger A. Gerard is the owner of Sloan & Gerard Consulting, a private consulting practice serving executives and boards in strategic planning, operational planning, executive coaching, and management development. He also specializes in process impr
Leaders' Role in Promoting and Supporting Inclusion and Belonging, with Alida Miranda-Wolff
Leaders' Role in Promoting and Supporting Inclusion and Belonging, with Alida Miranda-Wolff Mar 17, 2026 1838 In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Alida Miranda-Wolff about leaders' role in promoting and supporting inclusion and belonging. Alida Miranda-Wolff is a diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) practitioner committed to teaching love and cultivating belonging. She is an Amazon-bestselling author of two books with HarperCollins Leadership, Cultures of Belonging:
The Future of Social Impact Investing: Trends and Opportunities, with Shahar Botzer
The Future of Social Impact Investing: Trends and Opportunities, with Shahar Botzer Mar 10, 2026 1504 In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Shahar Botzer about the future of social impact investing and current trends and opportunities. Shahar Botzer is co-founder and managing partner at Good Company, an early-stage VC fund with a mission to back bold entrepreneurs who solve the world’s biggest challenges for people and the planet. They invest in software-driven innovations
Creating a Sense of Community in a Highly-Fragmented Workplace and World, with Jamie Ramsden
Creating a Sense of Community in a Highly-Fragmented Workplace and World, with Jamie Ramsden Mar 3, 2026 1844 In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Jamie Ramsden about creating a sense of community in a highly-fragmented workplace and world. Jamie Ramsden is CEO & Founder at Adastra Leadership. He is an Executive Leadership Coach and Former CEO, and is the author of "Let's Go!" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Recruiting and Interviewing in a Tight Labor Market: How to Identify 'High-Probability' Hires, with Paul Falcone
Recruiting and Interviewing in a Tight Labor Market: How to Identify 'High-Probability' Hires, with Paul Falcone Feb 24, 2026 1987 In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Paul Falcone about recruiting and interviewing in a tight labor market and how to identify 'high-probability' hires. Paul Falcone is a renowned expert on effective hiring, performance management, and leadership development, specializing in helping companies build higher performing leadership teams. He spent the last three decades in hum
Becoming a Change Ninja, with Tammy Watchorn
Becoming a Change Ninja, with Tammy Watchorn Feb 17, 2026 1718 In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Tammy Watchorn about what it takes to become a "Change Ninja"! Tammy Watchorn is an experienced change management specialist who honed her expertise through years in the public sector, where she navigated complex organizational challenges. After encountering numerous obstacles to innovation, she developed a strategic approach to change
Leveraging Talent to Win in the Future of Work, with Johnathan Grzybowski
Leveraging Talent to Win in the Future of Work, with Johnathan Grzybowski Feb 10, 2026 1698 In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Johnathan Grzybowski about leveraging your organizational talent to win in the future of work. Johnathan Grzybowski is Co-Founder at Penji and it is his goal in life if to help small business owners, agencies, and entrepreneurs with their biggest problems, finding reliable talent to help them with the growth of their business. Learn
Effectively Leading Diverse Teams, with Kathryn Landis
Effectively Leading Diverse Teams, with Kathryn Landis Feb 4, 2026 1633 In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Kathryn Landis about effectively leading diverse teams. Kathryn Landis helps organizations accelerate success by empowering growth-minded leaders and their teams with executive coaching, team coaching, offsites, and leadership development training in today's dynamic business environment. Kathryn's insights and strategies have gained rec
The Importance of Empathetic Leadership in the Modern World of Work, with Ashlie Marshall
The Importance of Empathetic Leadership in the Modern World of Work, with Ashlie Marshall Feb 3, 2026 1654 In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Ashlie Marshall about the importance of empathetic leadership in the modern world of work. Ashlie Marshall is a results-driven Chief Strategy Officer at Tier Level who transforms digital marketing challenges into growth opportunities. Since joining the company in 2018, she rapidly advanced from Account Manager to CSO through her excepti

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