Teamwork Lessons We Can Learn from Toddlers, with Hasan Merali
In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Hasan Merali about teamwork lessons we can learn from toddlers! Hasan Merali, MD, MPH, is an associate professor in the Department of Pedia...
9 Apr 202530min
Setting Better Boundaries at Work: Practical Strategies for Maintaining Work-Life Balance in Challenging Times, by Jonathan H. Westover PhD
Abstract: This article explores how the COVID-19 pandemic has significantly blurred boundaries between work and personal life amid the rise of remote and hybrid work models, leading to dangerously hig...
8 Apr 202512min
Strategies for Managing Emotional Tension During Difficult Conversations, with Todd Davis
In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Todd Davis about strategies for managing emotional tension during difficult conversations. TODD DAVIS is a senior consultant and thought l...
8 Apr 202531min
The High Cost of "Fake Caring": Why Carewashing Undermines Organizational Success, by Jonathan H. Westover PhD
Abstract: This article examines the phenomenon of "carewashing" - where organizations espouse employee care as part of their brand identity while failing to implement substantive caring practices. It ...
7 Apr 202514min
THE QUIET BURN: The Ambitious Woman’s Guide To Recognizing And Preventing Burnout, with Lynn Blades
In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Lynn Blades about her book, THE QUIET BURN: The Ambitious Woman’s Guide To Recognizing And Preventing Burnout. Lynn Blades is the founder ...
7 Apr 202531min
Getting Teams to Actually Speak Up: Creating a Culture of Psychological Safety, by Jonathan H. Westover PhD
Abstract: This article examines how leaders can foster psychological safety—defined as "a shared belief that the team is safe for interpersonal risk taking"—to encourage authentic employee communicati...
6 Apr 202514min
Emotional Intelligence as a Shield Against Toxic Leadership, by Jonathan H. Westover PhD
Abstract: This article examines the relationship between toxic leadership and emotional intelligence (EI) in organizational settings. It explores how toxic leadership behaviors—characterized by narcis...
5 Apr 202516min
Encouraging Productive Allyship in Organizations, by Jonathan H. Westover PhD
Abstract: The concept of allyship has become increasingly central to organizational diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts, with allies defined as individuals who leverage their privilege and power ...
4 Apr 202514min
