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In this HCI Webinar, 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. Josh Drean is a co-founder of the Work3 Institute, web3 + Workforce Advisor at the Harvard Innovation Labs, and an HR Transformation expert who marries emerging technologies with workplace strategies. Josh’s work has been featured in HBR, Forbes, Fast Company, and MIT Technology and his YouTube channel has garnered millions of views. He earned his undergraduate degree in I/O psychology and a masters degree at Harvard University, where he incubated and sold an HR Tech startup.

This video explores how leaders can help employees reconnect with the meaningful impact of their work and discover a strong sense of organizational purpose. It defines purpose as the valuable contribution or positive impact an individual, team or company makes through their work, beyond just financial goals. Research shows purpose leads to numerous benefits, including greater employee engagement, well-being, and performance, as well as increased retention and profitability for organizations. The video outlines strategies for leaders, such as assessing current purpose levels, aligning individual roles with the organizational mission, celebrating purpose-driven achievements, and fostering a purpose-driven culture. By prioritizing purpose, leaders can profoundly impact employee experience while strengthening their organization's positive societal contributions. Ultimately, the video argues that cultivating purpose is a competitive necessity for companies seeking to attract, retain and motivate top talent in a meaningful way.

In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Mike Schiller about his book, High Impact at Low Decibels: How Anxiety-Filled Introverts (And Others) Can Thrive In The Workplace.  Mike Schiller has more than 30 years of experience at Fortune 500 companies, both as a technical expert and as an executive-level leader, and most recently was vice president and chief information security officer at Texas Instruments. He is currently president of Onward Consulting, specializing in information security and audit consulting. Schiller is a graduate of Texas A&M University and has spent more than 20 years working in the IT audit and information security fields. He is an anxiety-filled introvert and enjoys helping others with similar challenges succeed. For more information, please visit https://www.businessexpertpress.com/books/high-impact-at-low-decibels-how-anxiety-filled-introverts-and-others-can-thrive-in-the-workplace (https://www.google.com/url?q=https://calendly.com/url?q%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.businessexpertpress.com%252Fbooks%252Fhigh-impact-at-low-decibels-how-anxiety-filled-introverts-and-others-can-thrive-in-the-workplace%26user_uuid%3Dffc5ba6c-0efc-40f2-9801-5db3bef297ad%26stage%3D0%26hmac%3D051ea244b021e169697a36ac6c249bcc77b94100da4676ff2097fa9c5c00d945&sa=D&source=calendar&usd=2&usg=AOvVaw3TxT5cXWPCJlN6kUcTXdji) Check out all of the podcasts in the HCI Podcast Network (https://www.podbean.com/podcast-network/HCI) !

In this HCI Webinar, 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.

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. Check out all of the podcasts in the HCI Podcast Network (https://www.podbean.com/podcast-network/HCI) !

This video explores how thoughtful, deliberate leadership grounded in mindfulness can lead to stronger and more sustainable organizational outcomes. Research has shown connections between mindfulness, intentional decision-making, and positive leadership impacts. Mindful leaders exhibit lower emotional reactivity, greater emotional intelligence, and decisions more closely aligned with organizational values and long-term goals. Teams led by mindful leaders experience less conflict, higher cohesion, and greater creativity. The video examines specific decision-making frameworks like the Reflective Leader Model and Kepner-Tregoe Method that embed reflection and foresight into every stage of the leadership process. Practical examples are provided across industries to demonstrate how these principles can be applied to priority-setting, difficult conversations, strategic planning, and change management. While the impulse to act quickly exists, the video concludes that pausing to think through decisions mindfully results in wiser choices that benefit the entire organization.