The Leadership Dance
Episodes
Ep. 37: Championing women's voices, with Jenna Segal
16 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Jenna Segal is writing women into the history books in arts and entertainment. Women make up more than 75% of theater audiences, yet are rarely in the...
Ep. 36: Taking the lead, with Chloe Misseldine
02 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Spotlight, pressure, and the power of example. In this episode of The Leadership Dance, Chloe Misseldine, Principal Dancer at American Ballet Theatre,...
Ep. 35: Cancer, risk, and resilience, with Lawton Cummings
16 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Who gets funded depends on who's deciding. In this powerful episode of The Leadership Dance, Lawton Cummings, General Partner at Capital Factory, shar...
Ep. 34: Performing like a fighter pilot, with Christian "Boo" Boucousis
02 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What can leaders learn from fighter pilots about performing under pressure? Former fighter pilot and CEO Christian "Boo" Boucousis joins The Leadershi...
Ep. 33: Creativity is a leadership muscle, with Tina Wells
19 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
"Curiosity is a cure for stagnation." Tune in to meet mover and shaker Tina Wells, an author, entrepreneur, and trend spotter, as she shares her insig...
Ep. 32: Delivering impact with affirming care, with Liana Guzmán
05 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What does it mean to lead with values when the political landscape makes inclusion harder, not easier? In this episode of The Leadership Dance, host A...
2025 Highlights, with Alissa Hsu Lynch
22 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A little over a year ago, I launched The Leadership Dance podcast to shine a light on amazing people who don't fit the conventional mold - people who ...
Ep. 31: From SNL to producing her next act, with Lindsay Shookus
15 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Former Emmy award-winning SNL producer Lindsay Shookus shares the trust-building strategies, people skills, and leadership lessons that carried her fr...
Ep. 30: Creating a high-performing culture, with James & Krista White
01 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What does it really take to build an organization where people thrive - especially in a world transformed by technology, generational change, and new ...
Ep. 29: Legacy in motion, with Misty Copeland
04 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
After 25 years with American Ballet Theatre, iconic ballerina Misty Copeland took her final bow in a historic gala performance – but her work is far...
Ep. 28: Grace, grit, and guiding dancers, with Stella Abrera
27 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Renowned ballerina Stella Abrera joins host Alissa Hsu Lynch on The Leadership Dance to reflect on her extraordinary career with American Ballet Theat...
Ep. 27: Finding your leadership rhythm, with Margaret Andrews
13 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Harvard leadership instructor and author Margaret Andrews joins Alissa Hsu Lynch to trace her unconventional journey from accounting to academia, shar...
Ep. 26: Owning the spotlight, with Mira Nadon
29 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
New York City Ballet star Mira Nadon joins Alissa Hsu Lynch to reflect on her journey from California rehearsal studios to becoming the first Asian Am...
Ep. 25: Choreographing wind and light, with Janet Echelman
15 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Visionary artist Janet Echelman joins Alissa Hsu Lynch to pull back the curtain on her creative journey - one that's anything but conventional. Oprah ...
Ep. 24: Inside the world of commercial dance, with Angela Elgani
01 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Get a peek inside the commercial dance world from Angela Elgani, a renowned dancer, choreographer, and mentor whose two-decade career has taken her fr...
Ep. 23: Top 10 leadership tips from trailblazers, with Alissa Hsu Lynch
11 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this recap of Season Two, host Alissa Hsu Lynch reflects on the top 10 leadership insights she's gathered from conversations with 10 trailblazing l...
Ep. 22: A refugee can be anything, with Chantale Zuzi
21 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this powerful episode, Alissa Hsu Lynch speaks with Chantale Zuzi, a remarkable young leader whose journey from a small village in the Democratic R...
Ep. 21: The art of strategic reinvention, with Kim Alexis Newton
07 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Step into a conversation that explores the power of reinvention, the courage to disrupt your own path, and the art of weaving creativity into leadersh...
Ep. 20: Dancing with courage and curiosity, with Cassandra Trenary
23 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this deeply personal and moving episode of The Leadership Dance, Principal Dancer Cassandra Trenary of American Ballet Theatre opens up about the j...
Ep. 19: From fired to fearless & leading boldly, with Sarah Robb O'Hagan
09 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this energizing conversation, powerhouse leader Sarah Robb O'Hagan—former executive at Nike, Gatorade, and Equinox, and author of Extreme You—s...
Ep. 18: Embodying boldness, trust, and love, with Sheila Lirio Marcelo
26 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tune in for this dynamic discussion about leading boldly, trusting in yourself, and living with intention featuring Sheila Lirio Marcelo, the trailbla...
Ep. 17: Redefining Asian American leadership, with Anna Mok
12 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 17 features trailblazer Anna Mok — the first Chinese American woman promoted to Partner at Deloitte and the visionary co-founder of Ascend, ...
Ep. 16: From NFL underdog to entrepreneur, with Ryan Nece
28 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 16 features Ryan Nece—Super Bowl champion with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and now an entrepreneur, venture capital leader, and philanthropist—...
Ep. 15: Dancing through the decades, with Alessandra Ferri
14 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Delve into this fascinating conversation with Alessandra Ferri, Prima Ballerina Assoluta and Artistic Director Designate of the Vienna State Ballet. A...
Ep. 14: Navigating leadership in uncertain times, with Christina Hennington
02 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this inspiring episode of The Leadership Dance, Christina Hennington, EVP & Chief Strategy and Growth Officer for Target, discusses her journey fro...
Ep. 13: How to build a career you love, with Lindsay Trout
24 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Season 2 of The Leadership Dance kicks off with an illuminating conversation with Lindsay Trout, Partner at Egon Zehnder, a global executive search an...
Ep. 12: Top 5 lessons learned from trailblazers, with Alissa Hsu Lynch
17 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this special solo episode, host Alissa Hsu Lynch takes 5 minutes to reflect on the 5 biggest insights she's gathered from her inspiring conversatio...
Ep. 11: How to step up and be the best boss, with Sabina Nawaz
03 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Leadership Dance, Sabina Nawaz, Executive Coach and Author, and former advisor to Bill Gates and Steve Ballmer at Microsoft, sh...
Ep. 10: Breaking the ballet mold, with Calvin Royal III
17 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 10 of The Leadership Dance features Calvin Royal III, Principal Dancer with American Ballet Theatre and a prominent figure in the dance world....
Ep. 9: Facing fear and finding your voice, with Cerise Lim Jacobs
03 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 9 of The Leadership Dance, Cerise Lim Jacobs shares her remarkable journey from a traditional upbringing in Singapore to becoming the found...
Ep. 8: Transforming industries and teams, with Sue Siegel
20 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sue 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...
Ep. 7: Storytelling with joy & curiosity, with Arielle Patrick
06 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 7 of The Leadership Dance podcast, host Alissa Hsu Lynch speaks with Chief Marketer and Communicator Arielle Patrick, of Ariel Investments....
Ep. 6: Dancing in the corner office, with Carla Vernón
16 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In 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 Afr...
Ep. 5: Advocating for Asian Americans, with Norman Chen
09 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 5 of The Leadership Dance, Norman Chen, CEO of The Asian American Foundation (TAAF), shares his journey from growing up as an Asian America...
Ep. 4: Shaping the future of ballet, with Susan Jaffe
02 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 4, Alissa is joined by celebrated ballerina Susan Jaffe, Artistic Director of American Ballet Theatre (ABT), America's National Ballet Comp...
Ep. 3: Embrace your uniqueness, with Shweta Maniar
18 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Leadership Dance, Alissa chats with Shweta Maniar, Global Director of Healthcare & Life Sciences at Google Cloud. In addition t...
Ep. 2: Breaking boardroom barriers, with Jocelyn Mangan
18 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In 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...
Ep. 1: Once a dancer, always a dancer, with Alissa Hsu Lynch
18 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this first episode of The Leadership Dance, Alissa shares her unconventional journey from a professional modern dancer to a successful business exe...
The Leadership Dance Podcast Trailer
18 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas