Management Mastery: The Human Side of Business - Looking to take your people management and leadership skills to the next level? Tune in to ”Management Mastery: The Human Side of Business" for insightful daily conversations with top business executives, HR leaders, and industry experts from around the world. Join us as we explore a wide range of topics critical to organizational success - from building high-performing teams and developing future leaders, to designing effective employee development programs and navigating complex HR challenges. You’ll walk away with actionable strategies and tools to elevate your approach to people management and drive transformative change in your workplace. Whether you’re an HR professional, business leader, entrepreneur, or someone passionate about the human side of organizations, this podcast is your go-to resource for leveling up your knowledge and elevating your impact. Get ready to uncover the alchemy of exceptional people management! New episodes available daily. Subscribe today!
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Performance Management, Workplace Dynamics, and Employer Liabilities, with Mark F. Kluger
Wednesday, December 10, 2025 • Duration 29:19
In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with performance management, workplace dynamics, and employer liabilities.
Mark F. Kluger practices exclusively in the area of labor and employment law on behalf of employers. For ten years, before founding Kluger Healey, LLC, he was Chairman of the Labor and Employment Department of one of New Jersey’s oldest law firms. Mark is a frequent speaker and writer on sexual harassment and discrimination avoidance, workplace diversity, performance management, union avoidance, and a myriad of other employment-related subjects and regularly conducts training sessions for employers on these critical topics. In addition, Mark has extensive experience in counseling employers on issues involving discipline and discharge, reductions in force, mergers and acquisitions, compliance with wage and hour, disability, COBRA, and family and medical leave laws. He regularly drafts all forms of employment policies and handbooks, severance agreements, employment contracts, non-competition and confidentiality agreements, and affirmative action plans. Mark also represents employers in collective bargaining, grievance arbitration, NLRB proceedings, and picket line issues. Mark graduated from Vassar College in 1984 and Cornell University Law School in 1987. He was an Adjunct Professor at Seton Hall Law School from 1991-1996 and served as a member and President of the Board of Education in North Caldwell, New Jersey from 2002-2008.
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Psychological Safety and Why is it Essential for an Inclusive Workplace, with Sacha Thompson
Wednesday, December 3, 2025 • Duration 28:42
In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Sacha Thompson about psychological safety and why is it essential for an inclusive workplace.
Sacha Thompson is the visionary founder behind The Equity Equation, a prestigious consultancy dedicated to fostering inclusive cultures. Based in the vibrant Washington, DC area, Sacha brings over two decades of diverse experience spanning the education, non-profit, and tech sectors to empower her clients.
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How Nonprofit Leaders Can Engage and Develop Employees , Despite a Lack of Resources, with Chris Wong
Wednesday, November 26, 2025 • Duration 27:05
In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Chris Wong about how nonprofit leaders can engage and develop employees , despite a lack of resources.
Chris Wong is a licensed therapist, executive coach, and co-host of The Art and Science of Difficult Conversations—a podcast for people who want to lead with more clarity, confidence, and courage... by leaning into the hard conversations. With over 15 years of experience in the nonprofit and healthcare sectors, Chris specializes in helping purpose-driven leaders navigate messy transitions, fix dysfunctional teams, and lead culture change that actually sticks. He’s worked as a therapist, built leadership programs from scratch, and coached hundreds of leaders who were brought in to “turn things around” under pressure. Chris lives outside Boston with his wife and two kids, serves on multiple nonprofit boards, and runs Leadership Potential, where he coaches new nonprofit executives to lead through chaos and build high-performing, values-aligned teams.
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Why the Workplace Needs More Fun, with Alexandria Agresta
Wednesday, November 19, 2025 • Duration 31:36
In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Alexandria Agresta about why the workplace needs more fun!
Disco balls. DJ decks. Dancing queens. Alexandria Agresta brings it all. As the World’s First DJing Speaker, she fuses the insight of a TED Talk with the electricity of a music festival to deliver her groundbreaking keynote, The Business Party. Her mission is simple: to spark the next wave of bold leadership and transform the workplace into a WOWplace, where possibility, creativity, and fun take center stage. Now, let’s get this party started!
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Resilience@Work: How to Coach Yourself Into a Thriving Future, with Simon T. Bailey
Wednesday, November 12, 2025 • Duration 31:01
In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Simon T. Bailey about his recent book, Resilience@Work: How to Coach Yourself Into a Thriving Future.
Simon T. Bailey is the world’s leading expert in Brilliance. His groundbreaking research, State of Working America Report Thriving in Resilience and Brilliance, solidifies his insights in his 11th book, Resilience@Work: How to Coach Yourself Into a Thriving Future. With Disney Institute as his launchpad, he’s left an indelible mark on 2,400 plus organizations in 54 countries, including American Express, Deloitte, Visa, Signet Jewelers, and Taco Bell. He has made a remarkable impact on 120,000 professionals who’ve experienced his pioneering courses on the LinkedIn Learning platform. He’s also been recognized as Success Magazine’s Top 25, alongside Brené Brown, Tony Robbins, and Oprah Winfrey, as well as being on leadersHum Top 200 Power List.
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Navigating Team Conflict: Balancing Resolution and Productivity in the Modern Workplace, with Jan Yuhas and Jillian Yuhas
Wednesday, October 29, 2025 • Duration 31:05
In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Jan Yuhas and Jillian Yuhas about navigating team conflict and balancing resolution and productivity in the modern workplace.
Jan Yuhas, M.A., MFT, and Jillian Yuhas, M.A., MFT, are Conflict and Communication Strategists and International Best-Selling Authors of Boundary Badass. They specialize in helping business leaders and teams master communication that transforms conflict into growth opportunities, cultivates psychological safety, and develops resilient organizations rooted in collaboration and trust. Learn more at www.twentyeightconsultancy.com
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HR's Expanding Role in the Protection of Employee Data, with Donny Phillips
Wednesday, October 22, 2025 • Duration 28:40
In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Donny Phillips about HR's expanding role in the protection of employee data.
Donny Phillips (https://www.linkedin.com/in/donny-phillips/) is a nearly 30-year industry expert who has served in leadership for multiple human resource and payroll service providers, including some of the largest third-party administrators and employment and income verification vendors. During his career, Donny has consulted with and provided services to employers of all sizes from the largest of the Fortune 100 to local small businesses as well as local governments and federal governmental agencies. Donny is passionate about helping clients optimize programs while focusing on doing the right thing for all stakeholders.
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AI, Organizational Leadership, and Scaling your Business, with Namit Jindal
Wednesday, October 15, 2025 • Duration 27:52
In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Namit Jindal about AI, organizational leadership, and scaling your business.
Namit Jindal runs a software company called Aerosend.io. They help B2B companies send cold emails that land in the inbox. They specialize in facilitating highly personalized emails that are relevant to the audience.
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How Leaders Can Positively Impact Employee Experience, with Lisa M. Sanchez
Wednesday, October 8, 2025 • Duration 31:56
In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Lisa M. Sanchez about how leaders can positively impact employee experience.
Lisa M. Sanchez is an author, life coach, and the vice president for Employee Experience and Engagement (HR) at ArtCenter College of Design in Pasadena, CA. She leads a team dedicated to enriching the experiences and engagement for faculty and staff. Critical to this work is Sanchez’s direct work in ABIDE (or access, belonging, inclusion, diversity, and equity) and organizational culture. Born and raised in Los Angeles, CA, Sanchez received her bachelor’s degree in Communication Studies from California State University, Northridge, a master’s degree in Organizational Management from the University of Phoenix, and is a Certified Professional Life Coach.
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How Executives and HR Leaders Can Adapt to Change, with Jim Frawley
Wednesday, October 1, 2025 • Duration 28:45
In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Jim Frawley about how executives and HR leaders can adapt to change.
Jim Frawley is an expert in change management and organizational development, and the founder of the Bellwether Method. Jim is a renowned keynote speaker, the host of Jim's Take the podcast, a big-time reader, small-time triathlete, and full-time father and husband.
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