In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Erica Keswin about her book, The Retention Revolution.

Erica Keswin is a bestselling author, internationally sought after speaker, and workplace strategist. Her first two bestselling books Bring Your Human to Work: 10 Surefire Ways to Design a Workplace That’s Good for People, Great for Business, and Just Might Change the World (McGraw Hill 2018), and Rituals Roadmap: The Human Way to Transform Everyday Routines Into Workplace Magic (McGraw Hill 2021) were widely discussed in media outlets like Good Morning America, MSNBC and Live with Kelly & Ryan, as well as many print articles and reviews. Her forthcoming book is called The Retention Revolution: 7 Surprising (and Very Human!) Ways to Keep Employees Connected to Your Company (September 2023 McGraw-Hill) and will set leaders up for success in this new world of work. 

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In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Artem Koren about pioneering the way forward in artificial intelligence at work.

Artem Koren (https://www.linkedin.com/in/akoren/) grew up and lived most of his adult life in New York City. He graduated from Columbia University with a degree in Computer Science. He later attended the NYU Stern School of Business where he earned his MBA. Artem is passionate about using AI to enrich humanity and create positive change. He combines his experience as a systems engineer, product manager, IT executive, management consultant, and entrepreneur to create innovative products, bringing to life new ways that technology can help us reach our goals. Sembly AI (https://www.sembly.ai/) which he co-founded with Gil Makleff in 2019, is at the forefront of advancing natural language understanding, paving the way for a symbiotic partnership between humans and technology.

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In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Misha Rubin about facilitating meaningful intentional changes at work and in life.

Misha Rubin (https://www.linkedin.com/in/misharubin/) is a career educator, and CEO of The Career Leap. He helps executives and professionals reinvent careers, find dream jobs and thrive at work. He was a Partner at Ernst & Young, where he spent 15 fruitful years of his career. He sold and managed hundreds millions worth of projects and guided careers of hundreds professionals. Born and raised in Ukraine, Misha is on the board of Worldwide Orphans (WWO), a non-profit that supports children at risk globally, and in 2022 he founded Children of Ukraine to support children with trauma during and post Russian invasion. Misha receive 2022 Humanitarian Award for his work in Ukraine. Misha is an adoptive parent of 3. 

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In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with with Alison Jones about gender diversity in the chemicals world compared to gender diversity in other STEM fields.

Alison Jones (https://www.linkedin.com/in/alison-jones-0b08a51/) joined ICIS in 2020 after 18 years at Bloomberg, where she ran the investment research business. At ICIS she plays significant role in championing the business’ purpose and leading its long-term growth Strategy. Alison is passionate about diversity, equity and inclusion. She has previously represented Bloomberg on the board of the London Women’s Forum (a network of senior women within the financial services industry) and is an executive sponsor of the RELX Menopause Employee Resource Group. Alison loves trying to keep fit (running, cycling and Pilates) when she gets the chance, given her second job as a taxi service to her two children.

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In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Jodi McPherson about the impact of AI on entry level work.

Jodi McPherson (www.linkedin.com/in/jodimac) is a visionary and experienced leader in the ed tech and talent sourcing space, with over 25 years of building and launching innovative SaaS business models. As the CEO and Co-Founder of Work Simplr, she has created a next-generation freelance platform that connects companies with qualified students for on-demand, fractional paid work, simplifying the hiring and execution process for both parties.

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In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Keith Goode about how leaders can leverage people/HR data more effectively.

Keith Goode (https://www.linkedin.com/in/keith-goode-9a83571/) is Vice President of Products and Services (ZeroedIn Technologies) - Workforce Intelligence. The digital world is growing exponentially, but how is all of this data impacting an organization’s most valuable asset, their people? Keith believes this is an area of immense opportunity and it is the primary reason he joined ZeroedIn Technologies. Their goal is to transform HR, talent and business data into actionable workforce intelligence used to make better, faster and more informed decisions.

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In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Tom Geraghty about goals and incentives - from the cobra effect and perverse incentives.

Tom Geraghty (https://www.linkedin.com/in/geraghtytom/), the CEO and founder of Psychological Safety (powered by Iterum Ltd), is a trailblazer in the realm of psychological safety. With a diverse background that encompasses scientific research, technology, and leadership roles, Tom brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the table. His journey began as an "Experimentalist" at Jealott's Hill for Syngenta, setting the stage for his unwavering commitment to pushing boundaries and fostering innovation.

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In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Ryan Tamminga about how human resources can leverage automation to drive employee engagement.

Ryan Tamminga is the SVP, Product and Services, at Alchemer. Ryan has over 15 years of experience in both industry and consulting roles with Fortune 100 companies across products, media, resources and healthcare sectors. He has a proven track record for improving core operations performance, providing thought leadership and driving results through strategy development, operating model design, processes excellence, and implementation of enabling technologies. He has deep expertise in Customer Experience (CX), Employee Experience (EX), finance, SAP, Robotic Process Automation (RPA), Zero Based Budgeting and analytics. Ryan is passionate about architecting complex business transformations as well as cultivating people and business growth.

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In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Jennifer Nash about her book, Be Human, Lead Human, How to Connect People and Performance.

Jennifer Nash, PhD, MBA, PCC (https://www.linkedin.com/in/drjennifernash/) is an executive advisor, leadership expert, and consultant to Fortune 50 organizations such as Google, Ford, Exxon Mobil, JP Morgan, IBM, Boeing, and Verizon. She is Founder & CEO of Jennifer Nash Coaching & Consulting, helping successful leaders connect people and performance to deliver exceptional results. Jennifer’s 25-year résumé includes serving in executive and leadership roles at Deloitte Consulting and Ford Motor Company and as adjunct professor at the University of Michigan. She contributes to Harvard Business Review, has presented her research at Columbia University, and is a Harvard/McLean Institute of Coaching Fellow. She is the author of the bestselling Be Human, Lead Human, How to Connect People and Performance, a leadership book designed to elevate leadership skills and enhance individual and organizational effectiveness.

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In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Inez Robinson-Odom about their book, The Silent Rebellion: Becoming a Modern Leader.

Inez Robinson-Odom (https://www.linkedin.com/in/inez-odom-52b94413) works in media, education, executive coaching and social justice. She is vice president of professional development for TEAM LEWIS, and is based in San Diego, California. 

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