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Human Capital Leadership

Human Capital Leadership

WRKdefined Podcast Network 1758 Episodes Sep 16, 2026

Human Capital Leadership focuses on personal, professional, and organizational growth. The show features original research, industry trend analysis, and interviews with executives and thought leaders. It covers topics such as leadership, HR, talent management, organizational development, and change management. The content is designed for practitioners seeking practical insights.

Episodes

Creating a Culture Where People Love Coming to Work, with Brandon Matthews
Creating a Culture Where People Love Coming to Work, with Brandon Matthews Sep 16, 2026 1795 In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Brandon Matthews about creating a culture where people love coming to work! Brandon Matthews is helping organizations build workplace cultures where people feel valued, inspired, and fully engaged. He has worked with global brands including Apple, Whirlpool, and AT&T, as well as small organizations helping people love the work they do,
Jobs Report: As Hiring Slows, America Works CEO Explains Impact on Vulnerable Job Seekers, with Dr. Lee Bowes
Jobs Report: As Hiring Slows, America Works CEO Explains Impact on Vulnerable Job Seekers, with Dr. Lee Bowes Aug 26, 2026 2664 In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Dr. Lee Bowes about the jobs report and slowing hiring. Dr. Lee Bowes is the Chief Executive Officer of America Works, a private workforce development organization founded in 1984. She joined the company in 1987 and co-developed the "Work First" theory, which emphasizes private-sector employment as the primary path out of poverty. Foun
Turning Strategy Into Results, with Ganzorig Ulziibayar
Turning Strategy Into Results, with Ganzorig Ulziibayar Aug 12, 2026 1867 In this podcast interview, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Ganzorig Ulziibayar about turning strategy into results. Ganzorig grew up herding on the Mongolian steppe, the same landscape that produced history's most effective strategists. He pursued fifteen years of independent research into the subconscious foundations of strategic judgment. He became a CEO at twenty-seven and has spent two de
AI As A "Cognitive Acid Test" for Leaders, with Eric Saylors
AI As A "Cognitive Acid Test" for Leaders, with Eric Saylors Aug 5, 2026 1644 In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Eric Saylors about how AI is a "cognitive acid test" for leaders. Eric Saylors is the author of Quantifying a Negative (2015), Sense Making in Risk Assessments (2022), and The 7-Year Active Shooter Study (2026). He is a Fire Chief with over 30 years of experience and holds a Doctorate in Leadership from the Universit
The Judgment Void: How AI Is Dismantling the One Human Capability It Cannot Replace, with Larry Durham
The Judgment Void: How AI Is Dismantling the One Human Capability It Cannot Replace, with Larry Durham Jul 22, 2026 1856 In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Larry Durham about his new book, The Judgment Void: How AI Is Dismantling the One Human Capability It Cannot Replace. Larry Durham is President of St. Charles Consulting Group and a recognized leader in enterprise learning and talent development. Over 30years, he has partnered with large professional services firms and Fortune 500compani
A Roadmap for the Embracing of Agentic AI into HR by 2030, with Kathi Enderes
A Roadmap for the Embracing of Agentic AI into HR by 2030, with Kathi Enderes Jul 15, 2026 1764 In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Kathi Enderes about The Josh Bersin Company roadmap for the embracing of agentic AI into HR by 2030. Kathi Enderes is Senior Vice President of Research and a global industry analyst at the human capital advisory firm The Josh Bersin Company, the world's largest community for HR. She has over 20 years global experience in human capital, t
Why Smart Leaders Keep Getting the Same Results, with Randy Lyman
Why Smart Leaders Keep Getting the Same Results, with Randy Lyman Jul 8, 2026 1895 In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Randy Lyman about why smart leaders keep getting the same results. Randy Lyman is a physicist, entrepreneur, and leading expert in emotional intelligence and service-based leadership. He has built and scaled multiple successful companies, including an Inc. 500 firm, and brings decades of proven experience in business growth, innovation,
Why AI's Productivity Promise Isn't Materializing, with Keith Metcalfe
Why AI's Productivity Promise Isn't Materializing, with Keith Metcalfe Jul 2, 2026 1646 In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Keith Metcalfe about why AI's productivity promise isn't materializing. Keith Metcalfe, President at Acorn, is a 25-year enterprise software operator with a practical lens on scaling organizations through skill development, not just technology for its own sake. At Acorn, his philosophy centers on tying learning and performance management
Driving Organizational Change from Within, with Benji Wiedemann and Alex Lampe
Driving Organizational Change from Within, with Benji Wiedemann and Alex Lampe Jul 1, 2026 1854 In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Benji Wiedemann and Alex Lampe about driving organizational change from within. Benji Wiedemann is co-founder and Executive Creative Director at brand and business consultancy Wiedemann Lampe. He brings over two decades of experience to helpbrands and organizations unlock cultural impact at scale. Alongsideco-founder Alex Lampe, Benji cr
Why Uncertainty Is the Defining Leadership Skill of This Decade, with Rebecca Homkes
Why Uncertainty Is the Defining Leadership Skill of This Decade, with Rebecca Homkes Jun 25, 2026 1686 In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Rebecca Homkes about why uncertainty is the defining leadership skill of this decade. Dr. Rebecca Homkes is high-growth strategy specialist and the founder of a boutique consultancy firm, advising CEOs and executive teams focused on growth and success through uncertainty. She is a Faculty at Duke Corpor
Personalized Adaptive Workplace Learning and Assessment, with Luis Garcia
Personalized Adaptive Workplace Learning and Assessment, with Luis Garcia Jun 24, 2026 1358 In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Luis Garcia about personalized adaptive workplace learning and assessment. Luis Garcia is a seasoned international executive with over 25 years of experience in technology, digital media, and education. He specializes in driving new ventures and products to rapid growth by building effective teams that harness innovation, technology, and
The Intersection Between For-Profit and Non-Profit Organizations and Leadership, with Tom Ulbrich
The Intersection Between For-Profit and Non-Profit Organizations and Leadership, with Tom Ulbrich Jun 18, 2026 1529 In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Tom Ulbrich about the intersection between for-profit and non-profit organizations and leadership. Tom Ulbrich is an entrepreneur, educator, speaker, author, social sector CEO at Goodwill of Western New York, a member of the Forbes Non-Profit Council and Executive in Residence for Entrepreneurship at the University at Buffalo School of M

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