People Operations Conversations

In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Damon Lembi about the intersection of leadership and lifelong learning.

Damon Lembi (https://www.linkedin.com/in/damonlembi/) is a 2x bestselling author, the host of The Learn-It-All Podcast, and CEO of Learnit – a live learning platform that has upskilled over 2 million people. Drawing from his prior baseball career, Damon brings an athlete’s perspective to leadership. Through his journey, he has gained invaluable insights into what helps organizations grow, how great leaders learn, and why learn-it-all companies outpace their competitors every time. 

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In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with David Sinkinson about the psychology of being a startup founder.

David Sinkinson is a proven SaaS entrepreneur. David was the Co-Founder and CEO of AppArmor, the bootstrapped public safety software startup he led with his brother, Chris. AppArmor was purchased by Rave Mobile Safety in February of 2022 for $40 Million. Later in 2022, both Rave Mobile Safety and AppArmor were acquired by Motorola Solutions for $560 million. Now Dave has co-authored Startup Different and launched The Startup Different Podcast to help show entrepreneurs that there’s another, better way to build your business. Startup Different debunks startup myths, tackles some of the toughest challenges and gives founders the tools to build their business. This down-to-earth founder proves that making a successful startup has little to do with unicorns or ten-baggers and instead focuses on a proven, different method for startup success.

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In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Mike Kuczkowski about the most crucial leadership skills for the next decade.

Mike Kuczkowski (https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-kuczkowski-8041581/) is the founder and CEO of Orangefiery, a strategy consulting and communications firm. With 30 years of experience in journalism, politics, public relations and management consulting, Mike believes in the power of integrating strategy and communications to drive success. He is passionate about helping clients solve complex problems with curiosity, rigor and collaboration.

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In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover and Dr. Angela Schill talks with Thomas Ng about empowering marginalized communities.

Thomas Ng is the founder of Genashtim, a for-profit social enterprise that aims to empower marginalized communities, through specialization in eLearning, Digitalization, and ESG services. His remarkable journey began in 2008 when he embarked on a mission to provide meaningful employment opportunities for the disadvantaged. Through Genashtim, he has empowered individuals across 25 countries, from people with disabilities to refugees and older adults, by pioneering a 100% remote-work environment.

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In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Daniel Todd about fostering thriving company cultures.

Daniel Todd is the CEO and Founder of Influence Mobile, a company that builds products that reward people for everyday activities, so everyone can live a Rewarded Life™. With over 25 years of experience in the online media and advertising industry, he has a proven track record of creating and scaling innovative and successful businesses, as well as cultivating a culture of excellence and happiness among my team members.

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In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Shirley Engelmeier about building inclusive cultures to drive business success.

Shirley Engelmeier (https://www.linkedin.com/in/shirleyengelmeier/), founder of InclusionINC, has been a pioneer in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) for over 25 years. Since 2001, Shirley has guided Fortune 500 companies and emerging organizations in developing and implementing DEI initiatives that enhance employee engagement, productivity, and innovation. A passionate advocate for the profitability of DEI, she addresses anti-DEI pushback with extensive research, emphasizing its critical role in modern business strategy. Shirley shares her insights in books for c-suite leaders, aiming to foster truly inclusive workplaces. 

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In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Thomas Gelmi about fostering a resilient environment within the workplace.

For more than two decades, Thomas Gelmi (https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomasgelmi/) has been an executive coach, facilitator, member of the Forbes Coaches Council, and sparring partner supporting leaders and teams in their development at various levels and in numerous industries. He focuses on developing personal and interpersonal competence in leadership, teamwork, and customer relations. For his practice, he draws on an extraordinary biography with exciting milestones. Besides his many years of professional experience in various management positions, he spent seven years with Swissair, the former Swiss national airline. In the worldwide leadership and training of cabin crew, and in contact with international customers at 30,000 feet, he experienced first-hand how important a high level of personal and interpersonal competence is for effective human interaction. Additionally, he has been a team leader and trained caregiver in accidents and other extreme situations for many years. Thomas is a bestselling author of several books, among them BREAKTHROUGH, What Cabin Crew can teach you about Leadership, Teamwork and Customer Contact, and THE COACHING CODE, Practical tips for cracking the code and building a successful Coaching Business. Based in Switzerland, with a home near Zurich, Thomas works with leaders all across Europe and regularly in North America, Africa, Asia, and Australia. His clients include global corporations as well as SMEs and private individuals

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In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Jessica Childress about how to report workplace misconduct, including discrimination, harassment, and bullying.

Award-winning attorney Jessica Childress (https://www.linkedin.com/in/childressjessica/) is the author of Peace: Leaving a Toxic Workplace on Your Own Terms. Ms. Childress has practiced employment law for over eleven years, representing organizations of all sizes and individuals in employment law matters. She is the Managing Attorney of the Childress Firm PLLC, a boutique employment law firm, based in Washington, D.C. Ms. Childress holds a Bachelor of Arts in Government and African American Studies from the University of Virginia and a Juris Doctor from the University of Virginia School of Law. Ms. Childress graduated Phi Beta Kappa and with High Distinction from the University of Virginia in 2007. Prior to launching the Childress Firm PLLC, Ms. Childress served as an associate at two global law firms and as an attorney at the United States Department of Justice. Ms. Childress has litigated retaliation, discrimination, sexual harassment, non-competition, trade secret, unfair labor practice, and whistleblower cases before various tribunals. She serves clients in general business transactions with employees and independent contractors. Ms. Childress drafts agreements such as employment agreements, consulting agreements, severance agreements, and confidentiality agreements. Ms. Childress is admitted to practice in Virginia, Maryland, and the District of Columbia. She is also admitted to practice before the Supreme Court of the United States, the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, the United States District Court for the District of Maryland, the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia, and the United States District Court for the Western District of Virginia. Ms. Childress has held leadership roles in the National Bar Association’s Young Lawyers Division and the Washington Bar Association’s Young Lawyers Division. Ms. Childress is a member of the Metropolitan Washington Employment Lawyers Association and the National Employment Lawyers Association. She has been the recipient of several honors, including the National Bar Association’s 2018 Young Lawyer of the Year Award, the Washington Bar Association’s 2017-2018 Young Lawyer of the Year Award, the National Bar Association’s 40 under 40 Best Advocates Award, the Kim Keenan Leadership & Advocacy Award, the Greater Washington Area Chapter of the National Bar Association’s Rising Star Award, and recognition by the National Black Lawyers as one of the top 100 black attorneys. In 2022, Ms. Childress received the Women Owned Law organization’s Woman Legal Entrepreneur of the Year Award. Ms. Childress has been named to the 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023 Washington, D.C. Super Lawyers Rising Stars lists. Only 2.5% of practicing attorneys in Washington, D.C. are selected to receive this honor. Ms. Childress is a 2022 graduate of the Aspen Institute’s Justice and Society program. Ms. Childress serves as a contributor for Arianna Huffington’s international media outlet, Thrive Global. She has been featured in numerous publications, including Forbes, Essence, the Huffington Post, Success, and Entrepreneur.

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In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with John 'JR' Rennie about transitioning from success to significance.

As the founder of a 30+ year business software company, John 'JR' Rennie thought he was going to ride off into the sunset and retire. All that changed in 2015 when he founded BrushFires, which helps other discover their purpose.

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In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Eric Roberge about building your career, your business, and your life with intention.

Eric Roberge, CFP® (https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericroberge/) is the founder of Beyond Your Hammock, a wealth management firm helping professionals in their 30s and 40s use money as a tool to design a life they love now and in the future. Eric has two decades of experience in the financial industry, and founded BYH to help professional couples grow their wealth mindfully. His unique planning style provides his clients with custom strategies and an organized framework within which they make smart money decisions and build more wealth, and delivers financial advice in a way that honors their goals and values without interfering with their busy lives, thriving careers, and growing families. Eric has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, Marketwatch, and Entrepreneur Magazine, and has been named to InvestmentNews’ 40 Under 40 list as well as Investopedia’s Top 100 Most Influential Advisors. He writes for Business Insider, Forbes, and Kiplinger, and hosts the podcast Beyond Finances.

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