Conversations on Organizational Excellence

In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Marie Unger about the connection between employee development and culture.

Marie Unger (https://www.linkedin.com/in/marie-unger-b2157674/) serves as Chief Executive Officer of Emergenetics International, an organizational development company dedicated to realizing the potential of people within businesses, educational environments and the community.  Since joining Emergenetics, Marie has consulted with thousands of business leaders, employees and educators around the world, where she helps them apply Emergenetics theory and the benefits of cognitive diversity to create positive, productive workplace cultures. An expert in the way people prefer to think and behave, Marie empowers organizations to optimize communication, increase cohesion, improve team performance and amplify employee engagement.

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In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Alan Crone about his book, The Law at Work: A Legal Playbook for Executives and Professionals.

Alan Crone (https://www.linkedin.com/in/alancronememphislawyer/) is the Founder and CEO of The Crone Law Firm, one of the few law firms in Memphis and the Mid-South to focus exclusively on employment law matters. They've helped thousands of employees and c-suite executives who have been unlawfully fired, sexually harassed, denied opportunities because of their ethnicity, gender, religious beliefs, etc., successfully take legal action against those who have mistreated them at work and threatened their livelihoods. Alan has 30+ years of experience in the legal industry, and previously served as Special Counsel and Senior Policy Advisor to City of Memphis Mayor Jim Strickland. Alan is author of The Law at Work: A Legal Playbook for Executives and Professionals book. He has also served as the Chief Counsel for the Tennessee Department of Employment Security, a position he was appointed to by Former Tennessee Governor Don Sundquist. While licensed to practice law in Tennessee, Missouri, and Arkansas, Alan has represented hundreds of clients involved in employment disputes in courtrooms across the US and has received many awards, including being named a top 5% Super Lawyer for 12 consecutive years (2010-2022).

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In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Steven Howard about his book, Humony Leadership: Mindsets, Skills and Behaviors for Being a Successful People-Centric Leader.

Steven Howard (https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevenbhoward/) is the award-winning author of 22 leadership, business, and professional development books. His latest book, Humony Leadership: Mindsets, Skills and Behaviors for Being a Successful People-Centric Leader was published in August 2022. In awarding the book a Gold Medal, the Nonfiction Authors Association called Humony Leadership, “a significant work with an important mission.” Humony Leadership was also voted the 8th Best Indie Book of 2022 by the readers at ReadFreely.com and received a Bronze Medal in the Business/Leadership category from Reader Views Literary Awards. Steven was named one of the 2023 Top 200 Global Biggest Voices in Leadership by the LeadersHum network in recognition of his thought-provoking and leading-edge thinking on leadership. Humony is a word created by Steven comprising Human, Humanity, and Harmony to emphasize the leading of people and the need for leaders to create workplaces of wellbeing and harmony. His book Better Decisions. Better Thinking. Better Outcomes. How to go from Mind Full to Mindful Leadership, received a Silver Award from the Nonfiction Authors Association. He also wrote Leadership Lessons from the Volkswagen Saga, which won three prestigious publishing industry awards (2017 Independent Press Award, National Indie Excellence Award, and San Francisco Book Festival Award). He is also the author of Great Leadership Words of Wisdom. He is also the co-author of Strong Women Speak on Leadership, Success, and Living Well. Howard is well-known and recognized for his truly international and multicultural perspective, having lived in the USA for over 30 years, in Singapore for 21 years, and in Australia for 12 years. He currently resides in Southern California and Mexico City. 

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In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Sunny Bonnell about culture and visionary leadership.

Sunny Bonnell is a leadership and brand expert and the visionary Co-founder and CEO of Motto®, a strategic brand transformation agency helping the world's most innovative companies advance into their next era, and the bestselling author of the Rare Breed, A Guide to Success for the Defiant, Dangerous, and Different. Sunny was recognized with the prestigious 2024 Thinkers50 Radar Award, in partnership with Deloitte, spotlighting her as a seminal thinker whose ideas are shaping the future of business. Her strategic insight and creative prowess have benefited an impressive roster of clients including Virgin, Google, Microsoft, Minnesota Vikings, NFL, Hershey’s, Legendary Digital, Disney, Twentieth Century Fox, Klaviyo, Andela, Goodnotes, Hopscotch, Hello Alice, and many more. SWAGGER named her a ‘Visionary Brand Icon’ and has graced lists such as Top 30 Global Gurus in Brand, GDUSA's Top 25 People to Watch, and the Webby Awards. Sunny is also an internationally acclaimed keynote speaker for organizations like MasterCard, Microsoft, Dale Carnegie, Fast Company Innovation Festival, Inc., and Inspiring Workplaces. She has been featured on Yahoo! Finance, Fast Company, Inc., Forbes, Entrepreneur, and The Wall Street Journal. She has appeared on CNBC’s Closing Bell, The Breakfast Club, Bloomberg Radio, Yahoo Finance, The Verge, and more.

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In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Heather Vickery about leveraging your fears into intentional bravery.

Heather Vickery (https://www.linkedin.com/in/heather-vickery/) is a global leader and success coach that helps people leverage their fears into intentional bravery. A celebrated public speaker, Heather inspires audiences and supports others with the tools they need to live empowered, bold, joy-filled, and successful lives. She’s the creator of the emPOWEWRment program used by international corporations to help foster leaders from the ground floor up and learn to honor the whole employee. She’s also a best-selling author and the host of two podcasts. Heather is an achiever of unrealistic dreams and the founder of the Every Day Brave Revolution.

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In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talk with Carson Finkle about improving employee mental health.

Carson Finkle (https://www.linkedin.com/in/carson-finkle-%F0%9F%8E%A9-16762b17/) is a successful entrepreneur, who is currently the acting CEO of a fast-growing D2C hat company called Tenth Street Hats and an e-commerce advisor to the Brand Growth Experts Accelerator. After experiencing entrepreneurial burnout, Carson is on a mission with a new venture to help entrepreneurs and companies improve their mental health and well-being with Create Meditation.

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In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Tahmina Watson about how immigration contributes to innovation and economic growth and the future of immigration law.

Named a Top Immigration Attorney for Startups in America by Business Insider, Tahmina Watson is a nationally recognized expert in US immigration law, specializing in the visa needs of global entrepreneurs. She founded Watson Immigration Law in Seattle in 2009, successfully supporting hundreds of startups and generating millions in business investments Watson also founded the nonprofits, Airport Lawyers and the Washington Immigrant Defense Network. Watson is a sought-after industry expert, speaker, and media spokesperson, with appearances in Bloomberg, Forbes, NPR, and CNN. 

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In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Richard Flint about replacing a search for balance with finding harmony in your life.

Richard Flint (https://www.linkedin.com/in/richard-flint/) is a powerhouse Chairman and CEO of Flint Inc, a highly sought-after company that specializes in the transformative training and development of individuals, companies, and associations. With over 35 years of experience in the field of human behavior and development, Richard has cemented himself as a renowned keynote speaker and seminar leader who has addressed more than 200,000 people across the globe each year. Richard is a prolific author, having written 19 books and produced more than 100+ audio and video learning programs, including being a finalist for the top self-help book of 2005. Richard is a media darling and has made appearances on over 100 radio and TV shows, showcasing his exceptional ability to captivate audiences with his knowledge and insights. He also hosts his acclaimed podcast, Let's Talk Human Behavior, where he shares his extensive knowledge and helps listeners unlock their true potential. 

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In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Orin Davis about the shifting nature of performance management.

Orin Davis earned the first doctorate in positive psychology, and is a self-actualization engineer who enables people to do and be their best. He consults for companies from startups to multinationals on hiring strategies, culture, innovation, diversity/equity/inclusion, and employee well-being, and coaches people at all levels on building self-knowledge and developing personal and professional growth trajectories. As the principal investigator of the Quality of Life Laboratory, he conducts research on flow, creativity, hypnosis, and mentoring. Dr. Davis teaches business at Columbia University, and gives workshops and lectures globally about human capital, creativity and innovation, and positive psychology. He is a startup advisor who helps early-stage companies enhance their value propositions, pitches, culture, and human capital, and writes and speaks avidly about human capital, creativity and innovation, and positive psychology.

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In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Joe C. Lopez about how to take an idea to market while developing a team-building culture.

Joe Lopez (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jlopeziii/), a global business strategist, is a passionate innovator, entrepreneur, and lifelong learner. His zeal for ideas, sharing new viewpoints and strategies, and team building are genuinely inspiring. His enthusiasm to innovate and learn has been a driving force in his successful career. 

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