The Organizational Learning Curve – Details, episodes & analysis

In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Helene Cahen about her book, Fire Up Innovation: Sparking and Sustaining Innovation Teams. Helene Cahen, MS, author of Fire Up Innovation: Sparking and Sustaining Innovation Teams (www.fireupinnovation.com/book), is an innovation strategist, trainer, facilitator, and speaker with over 20 years of experience helping companies navigate innovation challenges. She is the founder and principal consultant at Fire Up Innovation Consulting (previously Strategic Insights), where she guides Fortune 500 companies, small businesses, and non-profits to understand innovation, create innovative new products/services, build effective teams, and support a user-centered culture. Cahen has been a facilitator and lecturer for the Haas School of Business and is now coaching in their Executive Program. She was also the vice president of innovation for a startup and worked in and for package goods corporations in the beginning of her career. She is in demand as a speaker on the topic of innovation, design thinking and creativity, and recently did a TEDx talk on high-performance collaboration for teams. Trained in creative problem solving and design thinking, Cahen received an MS in Creativity and Change Leadership from the Center for Applied Imagination at the State University of New York (SUNY) Buffalo. She also has a business degree from Sciences Po Paris, a prestigious French business school.  Check out all of the podcasts in the HCI Podcast Network!

In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Tim Creasey about focusing on the people side of change. Tim Creasey (https://www.linkedin.com/in/timcreasey/) is a dynamic presenter, researcher, and thought leader on managing the people side of change. His work forms the foundation of the largest body of knowledge in the world on change management. Through public speaking and writing, he advances the discipline of change management as a structured, rigorous approach for driving business results. Tim has spoken to hundreds of thousands of people around the globe, enabling audiences with valuable data and actionable insights. He can solve a Rubik's Cube in under 90 seconds, he is obsessed with a band called the Avett Brothers and his passion is helping people unlock the challenges of change.  Check out all of the podcasts in the HCI Podcast Network!

In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Jennifer Carlson about the need for technology apprenticeship programs. Jennifer Carlson (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-carlson-she-her-99838b2/) serves as Co-Founder and Executive Director of Apprenti. Apprenti is a non nonprofit organization that creates alternative pathways to access tech talent and help organizations address digital skills shortages, while providing economic mobility to underrepresented groups by identifying, training, and placing diverse talent in tech careers. Additionally, Jennifer serves on the Tech Councils of North America (TECNA) workforce board and as an Adjunct Professor in Graduate Studies at Seattle University. Check out all of the podcasts in the HCI Podcast Network!  

In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Jack Wiley about his book, The Employee-Centric Manager, 8 keys to people-management effectiveness. Dr. Jack Wiley is an award-winning organizational psychologist, researcher, author and leadership consultant. He is the author of three books, most recently: The Employee-Centric Manager, 8 keys to people-management effectiveness. Check out all of the podcasts in the HCI Podcast Network!

In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Robert Jordan about his book, Right Leader Right Time: Discover Your Leadership Style for a Winning Career and Company. Robert Jordan (https://www.linkedin.com/in/robertjjordan/) is the CEO of InterimExecs, which matches top executives with companies around the world. Based on research with thousands of leaders and companies, he and Olivia Wagner wrote Right Leader Right Time: Discover Your Leadership Style for a Winning Career and Company, and have launched the FABS Leadership Assessment, a free assessment at RightLeader.com designed to help leaders and organizations perform better.  Check out all of the podcasts in the HCI Podcast Network!

In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Michael Teape about what to do when your leaders struggle to perform. Since 1994, Michael Teape (https://www.linkedin.com/in/teapetraining/) has been conducting business and personal effectiveness design and delivery training, coaching, train-the-trainer, and training strategy development for a wide spectrum of clients. He works for global corporations, leading training firms, and universities as well as small and middle market businesses. Mike has obtained unique and relevant market experience in helping companies achieve their goals. Training globally provided him with a rich understanding of cultural differences as well as global experience in train the trainer skills.  Check out all of the podcasts in the HCI Podcast Network!

In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Kimberly Gerber about cultivating a high-performing team culture. Kimberly Gerber (https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimberlygerber) is the founder of Excelerate, an innovative leadership development firm specializing in coaching and training executives and their teams. For 30+ years, Kimberly has helped transform the impact of more than 1,700 leaders across industry-leading companies including Verizon, Revance, Blizzard, UCLA, Whirlpool, USC, Glidewell, Lexus and more. The creator of several innovative leadership development programs, Kimberly helps executives create strategic vision, build strong cultures, elevate leadership presence, and finesse communication to strengthen their impact on teams and organizations. Check out all of the podcasts in the HCI Podcast Network!

In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with John Morgan about the new LHH report on the key challenges to leadership development programs and creating L&D buy-in for talent attraction and retention. John Morgan (https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-paul-morgan-lhh/) is President of LHH’s Career Transition and Mobility and Leadership Development businesses and has more than 20 years of experience providing leadership advice to clients across industries on navigating economic shifts. Prior to his current role, John served as Chief Operating Officer for three years and helped grow LHH’s revenue to all time highs.

In this webinar episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Erin Marcus about learning to "Fall and Fail Forward." Erin Marcus, Founder and CEO of Conquer Your Business is a former corporate executive turned entrepreneur, as well as powerlifter, animal activist, tattoo enthusiast and 5 ft badass. She has been mentoring, training, teaching and coaching for more than twenty years and excels at helping people take action they didn’t think possible, do things they didn’t think they could do and succeed beyond what they dared to dream. Her own podcast, Ready Yet?!, is dedicated to entrepreneurs and small business owners who are ready to step into more. Having achieved a top 5% global ranking, Erin’s goal is to provide insightful information, tips, and motivating stories on how to achieve the financial and emotional freedom needed to build a business and a life you are proud of. 

In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Kambria Dumesnil about the future of work and utilizing AI as your co-worker, not replacement. Kambria Dumesnil helps learning and development consultants and teams develop generative AI strategies that transform their workflows and enhance learning experiences. Throughout her career, she has spearheaded numerous technology-centered projects that have improved workflows, increased knowledge sharing, and enhanced communication quality. She is a firm believer in the power of collective creativity to add real value for our businesses and learners - whether they are internal or external.