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The Leadership DanceEp. 17: Redefining Asian American leadership, with Anna MokEpisode 17 features trailblazer Anna Mok — the first Chinese American woman promoted to Partner at Deloitte and the visionary co-founder of Ascend, North America's largest network for Pan-Asian business professionals. From growing up in San Francisco and working in her family’s Chinese restaurant as a little girl to becoming a prominent global business leader, Anna shares how her immigrant roots, cultural identity, and deep belief in community shaped her path. We talk about breaking the bamboo ceiling, navigating leadership as an Asian American woman, and why redefining success on your own terms matters more than ever. Anna open...2025-05-1243 min
The Leadership DanceEp. 16: From NFL underdog to entrepreneur, with Ryan NeceEpisode 16 features Ryan Nece—Super Bowl champion with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and now an entrepreneur, venture capital leader, and philanthropist—in a heartfelt conversation about purpose, resilience, and reimagining success. Ryan opens up about his unique journey from growing up as the son of Hall of Famer Ronnie Lott to carving out his own path on and off the field. He shares lessons learned from his time as a professional athlete and talks about how these translate into business, including the value of leadership, teamwork, and bouncing back from failure. Ryan also reflects on his transition from the NFL...2025-04-2844 min
The Leadership DanceEp. 15: Dancing through the decades, with Alessandra FerriDelve into this fascinating conversation with Alessandra Ferri, Prima Ballerina Assoluta and Artistic Director Designate of the Vienna State Ballet. Alessandra shares her extraordinary journey in the world of ballet, from her early passion for dance in Italy to becoming the youngest principal dancer at The Royal Ballet at age 19. After subsequently being recruited by Mikhail Baryshnikov to join American Ballet Theatre, she has sustained an incredibly long and successful performing career over 4 decades with the world’s top companies, dancers, and choreographers. In this revealing episode, Alessandra discusses the pressures of fame, what she learned from dan...2025-04-1444 min
The Leadership DanceEp. 14: Navigating leadership in uncertain times, with Christina HenningtonIn this inspiring episode of The Leadership Dance, Christina Hennington, EVP & Chief Strategy and Growth Officer for Target, discusses her journey from her Scandinavian roots to her rise in the retail industry. Christina reflects on the influence of her upbringing on her global perspective, the lessons she learned as a newly promoted executive during the pandemic, and her journey of embracing what makes her unique. She discusses the power of having a "rookie mindset," finding comfort with ambiguity, and how innovative technologies like AI enhance both customer experience and operational efficiency. Christina offers powerful insights on taking risks, overcoming...2025-04-0246 min
The Leadership DanceEp. 13: How to build a career you love, with Lindsay TroutSeason 2 of The Leadership Dance kicks off with an illuminating conversation with Lindsay Trout, Partner at Egon Zehnder, a global executive search and leadership advisory firm. Throughout the episode, Lindsay shares her expertise and insights on leadership, career development, and the challenges facing CEOs and boards today. She discusses how courage and curiosity have become essential leadership traits, and offers practical advice for positioning yourself in the marketplace by focusing on competencies and potential rather than just experience. Lindsay also discusses growing up in Charleston, South Carolina as a debutante, the pivotal moments in her career, and how serendipity...2025-03-2430 min
The Leadership DanceEp. 12: Top 5 lessons learned from trailblazers, with Alissa Hsu LynchIn this special solo episode, host Alissa Hsu Lynch takes 5 minutes to reflect on the 5 biggest insights she’s gathered from her inspiring conversations with 10 trailblazing leaders in Season One. These incredible guests have shared their journeys of resilience, overcoming self-doubt, and forging their own paths. Alissa reveals the top lessons learned and how they can help you navigate your own leadership journey. ______________________________________________ 💡Top 5 Takeaways: Choreographing Your Career Takes Creativity Resilience is a SuperpowerLeadership Means Opening Doors for Others Your Uniqueness is Your Strength Breaking Barriers Takes Brave...2025-03-1704 min
The Leadership DanceEp. 11: How to step up and be the best boss, with Sabina NawazIn this episode of The Leadership Dance, Sabina Nawaz, Executive Coach and Author, and former advisor to Bill Gates and Steve Ballmer at Microsoft, shares her journey from growing up in Calcutta to achieving success in the United States in the tech and business worlds. She discusses the complexities of career transitions, the challenges of leadership, and how pressure and power can derail even well-meaning managers. In introducing her new book, “You’re the Boss: Become the Manager You Want to Be (and Others Need),” Sabina reveals the leadership secrets and strategies of highly successful managers that anyone at any le...2025-03-0336 min
The Leadership DanceEp. 10: Breaking the ballet mold, with Calvin Royal IIIEpisode 10 of The Leadership Dance features Calvin Royal III, Principal Dancer with American Ballet Theatre and a prominent figure in the dance world. In this inspiring conversation, he shares his breakthrough journey from discovering dance at the late age of 14 to becoming only the third African American principal dancer in ABT’s 85-year history. He discusses the importance of leadership, mentorship, and representation in ballet, as well as the challenges he had to overcome along the way. Calvin also highlights his recent project, UNITE, which celebrates the beautiful array of artistry and diversity in ballet, and shares his aspirations fo...2025-02-1732 min
The Leadership DanceEp. 9: Facing fear and finding your voice, with Cerise Lim JacobsIn Episode 9 of The Leadership Dance, Cerise Lim Jacobs shares her remarkable journey from a traditional upbringing in Singapore to becoming the founder of the activist opera company, White Snake Projects. She discusses the cultural influences of her childhood, the challenges of leaving Singapore during a turbulent political time, and running away from home at the age of 18. During this episode, Cerise reflects on her struggle for independence and the ongoing process of finding her voice in a world that often imposes limitations based on cultural or societal expectations. She discusses the challenges of reimagining her identity, the lessons...2025-02-0346 min
The Leadership DanceEp. 8: Transforming industries and teams, with Sue SiegelSue Siegel is one of those people who makes a lasting impact. From her pioneering work at Affymetrix during the early days of the Human Genome Project, to her visionary influence in driving innovation at GE and other companies, Sue has left an indelible mark. In this episode of The Leadership Dance, Sue Siegel, Board Director and former CEO & VC, shares her journey from feeling like a misfit growing up in the Philippines and Puerto Rico to becoming one of the most influential leaders in the Life Sciences industry. She discusses her transition from molecular biology to business and...2025-01-2054 min
The Leadership DanceEp. 7: Storytelling with joy & curiosity, with Arielle PatrickIn Episode 7 of The Leadership Dance podcast, host Alissa Hsu Lynch speaks with Chief Marketer and Communicator Arielle Patrick, of Ariel Investments. They discuss Arielle's upbringing in a culturally rich environment, her path from Princeton to public relations, and the importance of staying curious and finding joy in the career journey. Arielle shares insights on how her background in musical theater and dance has influenced her leadership style, the significance of diversity in corporate America, and her advocacy for diverse artists through her personal art collection. Throughout the conversation, they discuss the need for effective communication and s...2025-01-0645 min
The Leadership DanceEp. 6: Dancing in the corner office, with Carla VernónIn this episode of The Leadership Dance podcast, host Alissa Hsu Lynch sits down with Carla Vernón, CEO of The Honest Company and one of the only Afro-Latine CEOs of a public company. During their conversation, Carla shares her journey from a rambunctious dancer raised in Buffalo, New York, to corporate CEO, touching on the importance of representation, dealing with failure, and what she’s learned from her dance background. Carla also reveals her alter ego as “Your Sister in the Corner Office” (SITCO), reflecting on her role as a first-time CEO and sharing advice for the next generat...2024-12-1649 min
The Leadership DanceEp. 5: Advocating for Asian Americans, with Norman ChenIn Episode 5 of The Leadership Dance, Norman Chen, CEO of The Asian American Foundation (TAAF), shares his journey from growing up as an Asian American in a predominantly white community to becoming a leader in advocating for the safety, belonging, and prosperity of the Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) community. We dive into the value of cultural identity and what he learned about business, leadership, and family during his 20 years of living in Hong Kong. He reveals why he decided to become an activist after moving back to the United States, discussing the rise of anti-Asian hate in America...2024-12-0941 min
The Leadership DanceEp. 4: Shaping the future of ballet, with Susan JaffeIn Episode 4, Alissa is joined by celebrated ballerina Susan Jaffe, Artistic Director of American Ballet Theatre (ABT), America’s National Ballet Company. “Discovered” by Mikhail Barishnikov at the age of 18, Susan shares stories from her 22-year career as an international ballet star and discusses the moves she made following her retirement from her stage career that propelled her to become a pioneering leader in the ballet world. She delves into the struggles she faced in overcoming imposter syndrome, the importance of diversity and inclusivity in dance, and the lessons she learned about courage, risk-taking, and patience throughout her career. Susan...2024-12-0241 min
The Leadership DanceEp. 3: Embrace your uniqueness, with Shweta ManiarIn this episode of The Leadership Dance, Alissa chats with Shweta Maniar, Global Director of Healthcare & Life Sciences at Google Cloud. In addition to being a health tech executive at Google, Shweta is a board director, a dancer, a mom, AND an almond farmer. We explore her cultural upbringing as a second-generation South Asian American, her journey from healthcare to technology, and the challenges of navigating corporate environments as a woman of color. Shweta also shares how embracing her uniqueness got her to where she is today and tips on how she’s able to get a good night’s sl...2024-11-1934 min
The Leadership DanceEp. 2: Breaking boardroom barriers, with Jocelyn ManganIn Episode 2 of The Leadership Dance, Alissa is joined by Jocelyn Mangan, CEO and Founder of illumyn Impact and illumyn. Jocelyn is a visionary leader dedicated to solving board diversity who started two social impact ventures focused on accelerating diversity in corporate boardrooms. The conversation explores how her curiosity led her to the tech industry with companies including OpenTable and Ticketmaster, the challenges she faced as a woman in leadership, and the importance of networking and mentorship. Jocelyn discusses her passion for bridging the gap between underrepresented executives and board opportunities and how each of us can identify our...2024-11-1939 min
The Leadership DanceEp. 1: Once a dancer, always a dancer, with Alissa Hsu LynchIn this first episode of The Leadership Dance, Alissa shares her unconventional journey from a professional modern dancer to a successful business executive and board director. She discusses the challenges she faced in transitioning careers, the importance of embracing one's unique background, and how to leverage personal experiences for professional growth. Alissa reveals what she learned from dance, including performing under pressure, agility, resilience, and the ability to create your own path to success. Listen to the end, where she shares three key strategies for success that anyone can follow to choreograph your own leadership dance. ______________________________________________ 2024-11-1914 min
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Reality PlaybookReality Playbook - Ep. 28/29 - The A-Side | Weekly Catch-up April 16, 2024NBADoc Rivers & Tanking > Impact on Philly’s position Allen Iverson StatueWNBA DraftIndiana Fever (Aaliyah Boston (Rookie of the Year), Kelsey Mitchell (G) leads team with 18.2 points)1. Caitlin Clark, G, Iowa — Indiana Fever will reportedly make $76,535 in her first year, $78,066 in her second, $85,873 in 2026, and $97,582 in 2027. In total, she will earn $338,056 during her first four years in the league15. Indiana Fever: Celeste Taylor, G, Ohio State27. Indiana Fever: Leilani Correa, G, FloridaLA Sparks (Lexie Brown, Layshia Clarendon, Chiney Ogwumike)2. Cameron Brink, F, St...2024-04-2333 min
Club Seat Network2024 WNBA Draft April 15th, 20242024 WNBA Draft- The draft took place at the Brooklyn Academy of Music in Brooklyn, New York, and allowed fans to be in attendance for the first time since the 2016 WNBA Draft. First Round 1- Caitlin Clark- Indiana- Iowa 2- Cameron Brink- Los Angeles- Stanford 3- Kamilla Cardoso- Chicago- South Carolina 4- Rickea Jackson- Los Angeles- Tennessee 5- Jacy Sheldon- Dallas- Ohio State 6- Aaliyah Edwards- Washington- UConn 7- Angel Reese- Chicago- LSU 8- Alissa Pili- Minnesota- Utah 9- Carla Leite- Dallas- France 10- Leïla Lacan- Connecticut- France 11- Marquesha Davis- New York- Ole Miss 12- Nyadiew Puoch- Atlanta- Australia Sec...2024-04-1604 min
The Leadership Learns PodcastHow To Land Your First Seat In The Boardroom: Lessons From A Former Executive At J&J And GoogleListen as Alissa Hsu Lynch shares her learns transitioning away from a traditional executive career path, following the infamous tech layoffs of 2023, to her current role serving on multiple boards across diverse sectors.Recognized by Fierce Healthcare as one of the most influential minority healthcare executives, Alissa currently serves on the Board of Directors of The Honest Company and Pulmonx, and is a member of the Board of Trustees of American Ballet Theatre.Discussion in the episode:The value of waiting for the right opportunityHow to avoid tokenism in the boardroomThe power...2024-02-0639 min
Future Shop Podcast with WSLEP63: The Consumerization of Technology in Health Care with Alissa Hsu LynchIn this episode, Wendy Liebmann talks to Alissa Hsu Lynch, formerly of Google and Johnson & Johnson, about the consumerization of technology in health care, and the implications for consumer packaged goods companies and retail.They discuss:Google’s utilization of 10x thinking to create radical solutions How technology will provide better outcomes and more affordable access to health care The success of consumerizing technology in health care is staying focused on real consumer needsHow wearables will evolve and provide more insight into everyday lives over time.How digital tools, like gene...2023-11-0636 min
Flip the TortillaEpisode 53: How to Have a Portfolio Career with Alissa Hsu-LynchFrom professional dancer to C-suite leader and expert in health tech, Alissa Hsu-Lynch is an accomplished executive and a master at creating new possibilities. Alissa has held management positions at J&J, Google, and Bausch Health and is a Henry Crown Fellow at the Aspen Institute. She shares invaluable lessons on how to grow a portfolio career by growing your skills and creating new options.2023-09-1232 min
On Boards PodcastAlissa Hsu Lynch on Digital Transformation advice for BoardsAlissa Hsu Lynch serves on the board of Pulmonx (NASDAQ: LUNG) which a medical device company and she comes from a diverse career with leadership roles and Johnson & Johnson and Google Cloud. In this episode we discuss digital transformation in healthcare, board’s role and advice for boards. Thanks for listening! We love our listeners! Drop us a line or give us guest suggestions here. Big Ideas/Thoughts/Quotes: Effective onboarding at Pulmonx Board Pulmonx is a medical device company, small cap company, that offers a valve, so...2023-04-1629 min
Take on BoardAlissa Hsu Lynch - tips and tricks for a graceful transition to the boardroom.Today on the Take on Board podcast, I’m speaking with Alissa Hsu Lynch about her journey to corporate board service – how she landed her first public board seat and what’s it been like to serve as a first-time director.Alissa is a health technology executive who leads Global MedTech Strategy for Google Cloud, following a successful career at Johnson & Johnson. She’s a Board Director of Pulmonx Inc., a Governing Trustee of American Ballet Theatre, and a Henry Crown Fellow of the Aspen Institute. In her prior life, she was a professional modern dancer.From this episode2022-07-1230 min
The MM+M PodcastHealth-data 1:1: Google Cloud's Alissa (Hsu) Lynch on improving the consumer experience with healthcareIn the fifth of a series of conversations at this month’s ViVE health-tech event, MM+M’s Marc Iskowitz sat down with Google Cloud’s Alissa (Hsu) Lynch, a former CPG marketer, for her take on improving the consumer experience with healthcare.Check us out at: mmm-online.com
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Healthcare IT Today InterviewsHealthcare Transformation and AI with Alissa Hsu LynchTo better understand how healthcare is transforming and the role of big data and AI in this transformation, we sat down with Alissa Hsu Lynch, Global Lead, MedTech Strategy and Solutions at Google Cloud, to learn about some of the transformative things she and the team at Google Cloud are working on and the impact it will have on healthcare. Plus, we ask her if the hype around big data and AI is just hype or which parts are real.
We also ask her about what's changed since her time working at J&J as compared to he...2021-12-2219 min