Leading Through Connection

Discover the art of leadership through authentic human connection. Each episode unpacks powerful strategies for building trust, fostering psychological safety, and inspiring teams through empathy and emotional intelligence. Join us as we explore how today's most effective leaders create meaningful relationships that drive both personal growth and organizational success. Leadership isn't just about decisions and direction—it's about the connections we create along the way.

Leading Through Connection is a business podcast hosted by Jonathan H. Westover, with 227 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Jonathan H. Westover hosts Leading Through Connection, a business show with 227 episodes published.

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  I Respectfully Disagree: How to Have Difficult Conversations in a Divided World, with Justin Jones-Fosu

  Apr 14, 202631 minS0

  <p>In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Justin Jones-Fosu about his book, I Respectfully Disagree: How to Have Difficult Conversations in a Divided World.</p> <p>Justin Jones-Fosu is the embodiment of energy, both at home as a dedicated father to two spirited children and atop the world's highest peaks, having recently conquered one of the famed 7 Summits. But Justin's passion for elevation doesn't end with trekking, it's mirrored in his professional ascent as a captivating business speaker, innovative social entrepreneur, and insightful workplace researcher. At the helm of Work. Meaningful., Justin is the driving force...

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  How Companies Can Operationalize Agility for All Teams, with Juan Betancourt

  Apr 7, 202626 minS0

  <p>In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Juan Betancourt about how companies can operationalize agility for all teams.</p> <p>Juan Betancourt, CEO of Humantelligence, is a visionary leader with a lifelong commitment to reshaping the business landscape for the better. Having observed the limitations of conventional human capital management systems during his time in the software industry, Juan recognized a need for innovation. It was this realization that led him to Humantelligence, where he saw the potential to revolutionize productivity, motivation, and employee retention while making it accessible to all. With a track record of...

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  Balancing Team Dynamics and Leadership, with Captain Kelly J. Gordon

  Mar 31, 202633 minS0

  <p>In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Captain Kelly J. Gordon about balancing team dynamics and leadership.</p> <p>Captain Kelly J. Gordon is an accomplished motor yacht captain, public speaker, social media influencer, and the 2022 recipient of A Crew Yachting's Master 500-GT award. The former chemistry professor grew up on a farm in a small town in Indiana, where she developed the work ethic and drive that have made her successful. Her thirst for adventure has led her to become one of the busiest and most respected captains.</p> <p> </p><p> </p><p>Learn...

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  Building Highly Engaged Teams in Today's Performance-Focused Environment, with Dr. Roger A. Gerard

  Mar 24, 202633 minS0

  <p>In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with how leaders can build highly engaged teams in today's performance-focused environment.</p> <p>Dr. Roger A. Gerard is the owner of Sloan & Gerard Consulting, a private consulting practice serving executives and boards in strategic planning, operational planning, executive coaching, and management development. He also specializes in process improvement, and the use of lean methodologies in bringing about significant and measurable organizational improvement. He is the former Chief Learning Officer for ThedaCare, an integrated healthcare delivery system, retiring from that position in 2014 after 23 years in that role. Dr. Gerard has...

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  Leaders' Role in Promoting and Supporting Inclusion and Belonging, with Alida Miranda-Wolff

  Mar 17, 202631 minS0

  <p>In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Alida Miranda-Wolff about leaders' role in promoting and supporting inclusion and belonging.</p> <p>Alida Miranda-Wolff is a diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) practitioner committed to teaching love and cultivating belonging. She is an Amazon-bestselling author of two books with HarperCollins Leadership, Cultures of Belonging: Building Inclusive Organizations That Last (February 2022) and The First-Time Manager: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (May 2024). She is principal at SR4 Partners, a full-service DEIB and employee advocacy firm, which serves hundreds of clients across the world. She hosts Care Work with Alida Miranda-Wolff...

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