Leading through Conflict in the Workplace, with Dallin Cooper

More from Human Capital Leadership

1. 

   E429 · 17 Jun 2026 · 29 min

   Returning to the Fundamentals of Leadership, with Derrick Mains

   In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Derrick Mains about returning to the fundamentals of leadership. Derrick Mains is an Emmy Award-winning content creator, four-time author, operations podcaster with more than 160,000 monthly listeners, and optimization consultant renowned for his pioneering work in process engineering, design, and transformation. Mains work spans more than 20 years and 150 companies across nearly every industry, from early-stage companies on through the Fortune 10. Mains approach melds essentialism with a keen focus on human-centric system design,…

2. 

   E441 · 16 Jun 2026 · 26 min

   The Unexpected Power of Boundaries, with with Sheri Jacobs

   In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Sheri Jacobs about her book, The Unexpected Power of Boundaries. Sheri Jacobs is a keynote speaker, and innovation strategist who helps organizations unlock their creative potential by rethinking boundaries, risks, and leadership. As the founder of Avenue M Group, she has partnered with over three hundred organizations and surveyed over half a million people to uncover what drives real transformation and growth. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at…

3. 

   E443 · 15 Jun 2026 · 26 min

   Strategic Clarity, with Kyle Harkema

   In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Kyle Harkema about his new book, Strategic Clarity. Dr. Kyle Harkema, DBA, MBA, is a distinguished scholar-practitioner with a wealth of experience at the intersection of academia and industry. With an academic foundation built on rigorous study and research, combined with extensive practical experience in the business world, Dr. Harkema epitomizes the modern scholar-practitioner—a professional who not only understands theoretical frameworks but also knows how to apply them in real-world contexts. See Privacy Policy at…

4. 

   E427 · 10 Jun 2026 · 29 min

   Leading with Generational Differences in the Workforce, with Dr. Meghan Grace

   In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Dr. Meghan Grace about generational differences in the workforce and how leaders can better understand and balance the different needs and interests of their workers. Dr. Meghan Grace is a leading generational expert whose research on Generation Z spans the last decade and has helped companies, universities, and associations understand generations to work better together. In speaking with groups around the world, Meghan prioritizes understanding the human experience while providing data-informed insights about generations. Guided…

5. 

   E440 · 9 Jun 2026 · 34 min

   Temporary Leave without Permanent Setbacks, with Beth Wanner

   In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Beth Wanner about providing temporary leave options within your organization. Beth Wanner is the founder and CEO of Mother Cover, an agency providing interim and fractional coverage that helps companies across the U.S. and Canada maintain momentum while supporting employees through parental and caregiver leave. A former tech executive, she launched Mother Cover after her own experience of being terminated at 8-months pregnant exposed critical gaps in how workplaces support parents. She has become a vocal advocate for women and…

6. 

   E420 · 4 Jun 2026 · 29 min

   Today I Noticed: A Little Book of Mindfulness that Will Change the Way You See the World, with Deborah Huber and Willow Older

   In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Deborah Huber and Willow Older about their book, Today I Noticed: A Little Book of Mindfulness that Will Change the Way You See the World. Deborah has spent her career in creative and management positions in the tech industry, designing and managing the development of digital products. She holds a B.A. from U.C. Berkeley and an M.A. from Stanford University. Willow holds a B.A. from the University of Vermont and an M.A. from the Breadloaf School of English at Middlebury College. Willow is an internationally published writer who…

7. 

   8 Oct 2026 · 32 min

   New Data Suggests Immigration Policy is Slowing Jobs Market, with Guy Berger

   In this podcast episode, I talk with Guy Berger about new data that suggests that immigration policy is slowing the jobs market. See Homebase's Main Street Health Report here: https://www.joinhomebase.com/data/september-2026-main-street-health-report Guy Berger is a macroeconomist with expertise in US labor markets. Aside from his role as Chief Economist at Homebase, he is currently Senior Advisor on Labor Markets at Access/Macro. He was previously the Principal Economist at LinkedIn, and has also worked as an economist at Bank of America and the Royal Bank of Scotland. His work includes the…

8. 

   7 Oct 2026 · 42 min

   From Rainmaker to Architect of Your Business, with Bradley Hamner

   In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Bradley Hamner about moving from from rainmaker to architect of your business. Bradley is the founder and CEO of BlueprintOS, creator of The S.C.A.L.E. Assessment, author of S.C.A.L.E, and host of the Above The Business Podcast. He guides small business owners doing between $300K to $3M in annual revenue to transition from being the Rainmaker – where everything depends on them – to becoming the Architect of a scalable, self-sustaining, and profitable business. The ultimate outcome? Business owners have a successful business that…

9. 

   30 Sep 2026 · 32 min

   Don't React, Act: Business Crisis Communication Made Simple, with Lea Greene

   In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Lea Greene about her book, "Don't React, Act: Business Crisis Communication Made Simple." Lea Greene spent her Air Force career telling the truth on deadline. As a broadcast journalist for American Forces Network, she reported from Korea, Germany, Bosnia, and Iraq. She later served seven years as a base spokesperson with final release authority over worldwide RQ-4 Global Hawk operations. Today she helps business leaders stay human, think clearly, and build trust in an AI-driven world. She owns Top Ten Communication and she teaches…

10. 

    23 Sep 2026 · 28 min

    Unlocking Innovation with "A Better Way" Framework, with Leslie Holman

    In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Leslie Holman about unlocking innovation in your organization. Leslie Holman believes there is a better way to live, lead, and work—and she’s spent the last 13 years proving it. As the Owner & CEO of Pinnacle Performance Group, she leads a boutique consulting firm that helps organizations turn bold plans into recognized value. Prior to Pinnacle, Leslie spent many years watching companies who had strategies, but no way to execute on them. Enter Pinnacle, where her team partners with executives to ensure strategy becomes tangible,…

Every episode of Human Capital Leadership →