In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with with Deborah Perry Piscione and Josh Drean about their book, EMPLOYMENT IS DEAD: How Disruptive Technologies are Revolutionizing the Way We Work.

Deborah Perry Piscione is co-founder of the Work3 Institute, an AI + web3 advisory firm, a  Silicon Valley serial entrepreneur, venture capitalist, and  innovation + future of work thought leader.  Deborah is the author of multiple books, including the New York TImes bestseller Secrets of Silicon Valley and serves as a LinkedIn Learning instructor on innovation and risk-taking.  Deborah’s work has been covered in The Economist, New York Times and Wall Street Journal and is the subject of a GSB Stanford University Case Study on “...Finding Opportunity”. She was previously a staffer in the U.S. Congress and The White House, and served as an on-air commentator on CNN, MSNBC, and Fox News.

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In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Jeff Eschliman about the secret to building great company culture.

Jeff Eschliman is an executive coach with 30 years of experience from combat in Iraq to the corporate boardroom. Personal development, consistency and a tenacious work ethic are hallmarks of Jeff’s leadership style. Jeff communicates crystal clear vision and bold expectations with his collaborative approach. Jeff is a sought-after expert for building and scaling results driven teams. He believes hiring the right people, equipping them with the tools they need to be successful, and then holding them accountable for results is the secret to exceptional business success. He knows creating culture through attracting top talent, intentional on-boarding and rigorous top-grading are critical for winning with people. Jeff believes in helping you find the same harmony in your life that he creates for his clients by using his zen for success model. Through his system of careful planning and continual reflection, he’s able to slow down the chaos of modern life. Guided by his one-page plan for life, Jeff helps bring your vision for the future into an actionable, methodical plan where success and harmony coexist.

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In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Samantha Lomow about creating cultures of play at work.

Throughout her 25+ year career across toys, entertainment, fashion and retail industries, Samantha (https://www.linkedin.com/in/samantha-lomow/) has led multi-billion-dollar brand portfolios at prominent global companies, most recently Chief Commercial Officer at Tupperware. Prior to that, Samantha spent 20 years at Hasbro rising to President of Branded Entertainment, and during that time she helped prove Hasbro’s growth blueprint, including leading the company’s foray into entertainment with the first Transformers live action film. Samantha currently serves as a Board Member for Claire’s advising on their transition to an omni-channel model. As an experienced leader of transformation and change, Samantha brings a unique approach to leadership, one that has been inspired by a career in play.

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In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Benjamin Johnson about leveraging goal setting and OKR's to create maximum efficiency in your team.

Benjamin Johnson is a serial technical co-founder with a track record of success and hands-on open-source programming experience. He has a wide range of being both a board-level advisor and founder but also an in-depth understanding of how things work. Through his 20+ years as a software developer and leader, he has gained extensive experience with remotely distributed development teams and business hacks. Benjamin is the CEO & Founder of Particle41, a dev firm founded by industry veterans that aims to help companies accelerate their initiatives through Software Development, DevOps, and Data Science.

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In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Robin Hills about the future of emotional intelligence.

Robin Hills is the director of Ei4Change, a company specializing in educational training, coaching and personal development focused around emotional intelligence, positive psychology and neuroscience. He has taught over 400,000 people in 195+ countries how to build resilience, increased self awareness and understanding of others. His educational programs on resilience and emotional intelligence cover the most comprehensive and detailed education of any emotional intelligence organization and are today used in educational establishments in South Africa and India. Robin is the author of 2 books and has through his work developed the experiential coaching methodology Images of Resilience to support cathartic conversations around resilience. He has delivered key-note speeches at conferences across the world including at Harvard University and sits on the North West Committee of the Association of Business Psychology.

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In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Kenneth Berger about the typical mistakes leaders make when trying to drive change or influence others.

Kenneth Berger coaches startup leaders to prevent burnout, take a stand for the life they want, and leave their unique mark on the world at large. After 20+ years in the tech industry, he’s a trusted confidant to startup CEOs, a former founder backed by top investors, and one of communication cornerstone Slack’s earliest key hires. He's also seen and felt all the needless pain these companies can create. His mission is to help business leaders minimize their suffering, maximize their impact, and find peace and balance in their lives. These days, he's working on a book titled "Ask for What You Want" to share his practical techniques for achieving your dreams with the world. 

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In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Nicole Alvino about the role of communication in employee experience, and how intelligent communication can be used to boost employee engagement and connection.

Nicole Alvino (https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolealvino/) is a visionary entrepreneur and CEO with a passion for transforming the employee experience. As the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Firstup, a leading enterprise SaaS company, Nicole is responsible for driving innovation and growth in employee experience, engagement and communications. She believes that investing in employees is key to building high performance cultures that improve the top and bottom lines of any business, and is proud to call 50 of the World’s Most Admired Companies customers. Nicole’s commitment to leader transparency and employee experience began after her first job at Enron, was the foundation of how she built and led the first company she founded, Dermalounge, and continues in her work at Firstup. With a focus on leveraging technology to empower employees and improve business outcomes, she works closely with leaders of some of the world’s largest companies to ensure that their workforces are more aligned and agile. She is a vocal advocate for the importance of investing in an incredible employee experience and regularly contributes to publications such as Entrepreneur, Forbes, and Fast Company. Nicole holds a B.A. in Economics from Vanderbilt University and an MBA from Stanford Graduate School of Business. She is a leader in her field and an inspiration to other women entrepreneurs. She lives in Seattle with her husband and three sons.

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In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Manny Skevofilax about leveraging empathy to help businesses thrive.

Manny Skevofilax (https://www.linkedin.com/in/mannyskevofilax/), a seasoned consultant and captivating speaker, possesses the extraordinary ability to breathe life into businesses, ensuring they thrive on all fronts. With over two decades of dedicated service in his field, Manny has been the guiding light for countless business owners seeking to cultivate a robust and flourishing enterprise through his business Portal CFO. His clients have even described him as not just an ordinary consultant but a business therapist. Since 2003, Manny has been on a relentless mission to elevate businesses to their highest potential. He achieves this through a multi-faceted approach, blending the art of strategic planning, the precision of financial statement analysis, the mastery of operations optimization, organizational development, and effective team-building with an empathetic approach. As a proud Baltimore, Maryland native, Manny's journey began with humble beginnings in the restaurant industry, where he worked side by side with his first-generation Greek immigrant parents. He honed his skills in the hospitality sector while pursuing his education at the Merrick School of Business at the University of Baltimore. During this time, Manny not only earned a Bachelor of Science in Business but also obtained a Master of Science in Finance. This strong foundation served as a launchpad for pivoting into the corporate world of banking, where he gained invaluable experience before transitioning into consultancy. Manny's expertise have made him a sought-after luminary in the world of business consultancy and motivational speaking. With an innate ability to transform complex concepts into actionable strategies, he has become the go-to source for businesses looking to not only survive but to thrive and flourish in the ever-evolving landscape of commerce. 

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In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Luis Báez about how to inspire employees, build engagement, and drive real results.

Luis Báez is a Revenue Enablement Strategist + Sales Coach dedicated to serving executives and sales leaders at businesses. In 2017, after years of working in some of the biggest Silicon Valley startups (think LinkedIn, Google, Uber, Tesla, and more), Luis began to teach impassioned business owners how to scale their revenues and impact by creating and selling high-end offers. During that time, he was also invited to speak about leadership and personal branding at business schools across the country including Stanford, UC Berkeley and Bard. Today Luis is a published author through the internationally-recognized Madecraft organization, which includes an incredibly popular LinkedIn Learning course on personalized sales that has been taken by over 20K people to date. When it comes to podcasts, Luis has absolutely brought the beard & baritone to popular podcasts including ¿Quién Tú Eres?, The Online Business Show with Tyler McCall, Brand Master Flash and The Heather Sager Show among others.

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In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Ajay Malik about the common misconceptions or challenges that businesses face when incorporating AI into their workflows.

Ajay Malik is a visionary leader renowned for delivering cutting-edge technology products. Boasting a track record of successful execution, he prioritizes user-centric solutions and has formed top-tier teams. Accumulating over 90 patents, Ajay stands out as an innovator. As the author of "RTLS for Dummies" and "Artificial Intelligence for Wireless Networking," he showcases expertise in real-time location systems and AI-driven wireless networking. Ajay spearheads Secomind, a progressive company seamlessly integrating AI into products and workflows through the StudioX platform. StudioX offers tailored AI applications, positioning businesses at the forefront of their industries. 

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