{"id":21906,"date":"2023-09-29T16:47:10","date_gmt":"2023-09-29T20:47:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dhrglobal.com\/?p=21906"},"modified":"2024-07-09T10:15:31","modified_gmt":"2024-07-09T14:15:31","slug":"generation-executive-podcast-with-andrea-bricca","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dhrglobal.com\/insights\/generation-executive-podcast-with-andrea-bricca\/","title":{"rendered":"Generation eXecutive Podcast with Andrea Bricca"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"block-hero alignfull  has-breadcrumb\">\n    <div class=\"outerwrap\">\n        <div class=\"wrapper\">\n            <div class=\"copy\">\n\n                                    <ul>\n                        <!-- Breadcrumb NavXT 7.0.2 -->\n<li><a property=\"item\" typeof=\"WebPage\" title=\"Go to Insights.\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dhrglobal.com\/insights\/\" class=\"post post-page\" aria-current=\"page\"><span property=\"name\">Insights<\/span><\/a><meta property=\"position\" content=\"1\"><\/li>                    <\/ul>\n                \n                                    <h1>Generation eXecutive Podcast with Andrea Bricca<\/h1>\n                \n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n            <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"block-insights-detail no-intro\">\r\n\t\t<div class=\"meta\">\r\n\t\t<p class=\"date\">September 29, 2023<\/p>\r\n\t\t<p class=\"type\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dhrglobal.com\/insights\/#\/type\/insights\">Insights<\/a><\/p>\t\t<p class=\"author\">Authors:<\/p><ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dhrglobal.com\/consultant\/andrea-bricca\/\">Andrea Bricca<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\t<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>The GENeration eXecutive podcast hosted by Andrea Bricca features conversations with executives and leaders who are part of Generation X.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Many discussions in business circles center on the departing Baby Boomers or the rising Millennials in the workforce and executive ranks. GENeration eXecutive podcast focuses on a generation firmly seated in the executive ranks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Who are these leaders? How did they build their careers? What do they have to share about leadership?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"is-content-justification-center wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/generationexecutive.godaddysites.com\/\">Listen to the Latest Episodes<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"is-style-underlined has-green-color has-text-color\">Episode 12: Ekumene \u201cE\u201d Lysonge, Chief Legal Officer &amp; Corporate Secretary, NerdWallet<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-off-white-background-color has-background\">Ekumene \u201cE\u201d Lysonge has worked as a lawyer and government affairs professional in various industries from real estate to gaming and technology, and currently in financial services with NerdWallet.&nbsp;He repositioned himself after the 2008 economic downturn and the 2020 pandemic via strong relationships, flexibility, and his desire to lead in a mutually beneficial way.&nbsp;In this episode of GENeration eXecutive, E talks about the importance of listening, relationships, decision points in life, and assessment of priorities to build a successful and fulfilling career.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-spotify wp-block-embed-spotify wp-embed-aspect-21-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Spotify Embed: Ekumene &quot;E&quot; Lysonge\" style=\"border-radius: 12px\" width=\"100%\" height=\"152\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen allow=\"autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/episode\/6Ak3f1IQ1TlC1k9BKPaOyv?utm_source=oembed\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"is-style-underlined has-green-color has-text-color\">Episode 11: Olga Lagunova, Chief Product &amp; Technology Officer, GoTo<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-off-white-background-color has-background\">Olga Lagunova used resilience and optimism to advance early in her technology career. She then learned the importance of conflict resolution to enhance her leadership skills. Now as Chief Product and Technology Officer at GoTo and an Adjunct Professor at Carnegie Mellon, she understands the importance of sharing her knowledge and the opportunities AI holds for leaders and organizations now and in the future. On this episode of GENeration eXecutive, Olga shares a technologist and leader\u2019s insight on growth mindset, AI, and the human element in technology and business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-spotify wp-block-embed-spotify wp-embed-aspect-21-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Spotify Embed: Olga Lagunova\" style=\"border-radius: 12px\" width=\"100%\" height=\"152\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen allow=\"autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/episode\/2SUwgecxf02WWJ5b0iNEJK?utm_source=oembed\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"is-style-underlined has-green-color has-text-color\">Episode 10: Javier Zamora, General Counsel &amp; Corporate Secretary, CarGurus<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-off-white-background-color has-background\">Javier Zamora persuaded his parents to let him join the military at the age of 17 and he never looked back as he eventually completed law school, was on active duty post-9\/11, joined the legal team at Nike, and now is General Counsel at CarGurus.&nbsp;On this episode of GENeration eXecutive, hear how Javier embraced challenges and change, and leveraged both to build a career and generational bridges along the way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-spotify wp-block-embed-spotify wp-embed-aspect-21-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Spotify Embed: Javier Zamora\" style=\"border-radius: 12px\" width=\"100%\" height=\"152\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen allow=\"autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/episode\/45xQNnyDctNZxI2n6prGMj?utm_source=oembed\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"is-style-underlined has-green-color has-text-color\">Episode 9: Genevieve Kelly, General Counsel in Residence, Goodwin Procter LLP<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-off-white-background-color has-background\">Genevieve Kelly has learned to enjoy the journey during a legal career that has taken her around the world and challenged her with a myriad of legal issues as a Chief Legal Officer and General Counsel for some of the world&#8217;s most recognizable brands. On this episode of GENeration eXecutive we hear how she learned to love working with consumer-facing companies, how her decision to attend law school allowed her to be a business leader, and the importance of relationships along the way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-spotify wp-block-embed-spotify wp-embed-aspect-21-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Spotify Embed: Genevieve Kelly\" style=\"border-radius: 12px\" width=\"100%\" height=\"152\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen allow=\"autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/episode\/7LIrkhAcRSaqxie1GEuq6J?utm_source=oembed\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"is-style-underlined has-green-color has-text-color\">Episode 8: John Merrill, Chief Marketing Officer, Laserfiche<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-off-white-background-color has-background\">From the early days of marketing cell phone technology to today as CMO at cloud company Laserfiche, John Merrill has embraced change, followed his \u201cwhy,\u201d and utilized the power of teams. On this episode of GENeration eXecutive, John discusses servant leadership, being the boss of your career, developing your adaptability, and how AI is currently like a child.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-spotify wp-block-embed-spotify wp-embed-aspect-21-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Spotify Embed: John Merrill\" style=\"border-radius: 12px\" width=\"100%\" height=\"152\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen allow=\"autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/episode\/2sxeWaOqb2BVyw08oufLKI?utm_source=oembed\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"is-style-underlined has-green-color has-text-color\">Episode 7: Jonathan Yellen, Founding Partner, Greyhart Capital<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-off-white-background-color has-background\">On this episode of GENeration eXecutive, Jonathan Yellen and Andrea Bricca discuss how the discussions about Jonathan&#8217;s family\u2019s business around the dinner table led to his work today helping entrepreneurs buy legacy family businesses. He talks about the business of search fund investing and generational differences among the business\u2019s owners, along with the importance of building strong relationships, working hard, taking smart risks, and how AI may impact everything.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-spotify wp-block-embed-spotify wp-embed-aspect-21-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Spotify Embed: Jonathan Yellen\" style=\"border-radius: 12px\" width=\"100%\" height=\"152\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen allow=\"autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/episode\/2iGYIyGeo8s4qS7wbEoMrz?utm_source=oembed\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"block-cta has-image alignfull\">\n\t<div class=\"maybe-wrapper\">\n        \t\t<div class=\"img\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.dhrglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Bricca_Andrea_Web-edited-731x828.jpg');\"><\/div>\n        \t\t<div class=\"left\">\n\t\t\t<h2>Andrea Bricca<\/h2>\t\t\t<p class=\"subheading\">Managing Partner, Las Vegas<\/p>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"right\">\n            \n\n<p>Andrea is Managing Partner of the firm\u2019s Las Vegas office, with a focus on the legal, gaming and hospitality sectors and has significant executive search experience. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Her search experience in gaming and hospitality includes working with companies that provide associated technologies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button alignleft\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dhrglobal.com\/consultant\/andrea-bricca\/\">Meet Andrea<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n        <\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"is-style-underlined has-green-color has-text-color\">Episode 6: Michelle Sanchez-Bickley, Chief People Executive, Einstein II, Hallmark Health Care Solutions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-off-white-background-color has-background\">From the dotcom boom and bust to HR leader at a healthcare system and her current role in HR Technology, Michelle Sanchez-Bickley has developed her leadership skills.&nbsp;On this episode of GENeration eXecutive, hear her thoughts on embracing change, helping others navigate change, failing fast, and modeling behavior for others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-spotify wp-block-embed-spotify wp-embed-aspect-21-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Spotify Embed: Michelle Sanchez-Bickley\" style=\"border-radius: 12px\" width=\"100%\" height=\"152\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen allow=\"autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/episode\/6PfQ4pZnGrGn2uBD4zo4m8?utm_source=oembed\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"is-style-underlined has-green-color has-text-color\">Episode 5: Rachel Larrenaga, Acting General Counsel &amp; Corporate Secretary, Genalyte, Inc. <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-off-white-background-color has-background\">Rachel Larrenaga&#8217;s family has played a key role in her career, from teaching her the value of hard work early to the increased importance she placed on mission alignment with her employer once she became a mother. On this episode of GENeration eXecutive, hear Rachel\u2019s career story, including her understanding of Gen X\u2019s tech-savvy even if not tech-dependent, the Gen X belief in altruism and independence as a management style, and thoughts on AI in law and business going forward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-spotify wp-block-embed-spotify wp-embed-aspect-21-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Spotify Embed: Rachel Larrenaga\" style=\"border-radius: 12px\" width=\"100%\" height=\"152\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen allow=\"autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/episode\/180lnKt7FJCqHeI9qnwiSg?utm_source=oembed\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"is-style-underlined has-green-color has-text-color\">Episode 4: Kirsten Searer, President, Public Education Foundation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-off-white-background-color has-background\">As the newspaper industry contracted, Kirsten Searer parlayed her lifelong connection to education into a new career that eventually led to her current role as President of The Public Education Foundation. On this episode of GENeration eXecutive, hear how empathy led to one of Kirsten\u2019s biggest accomplishments, how her reporter&#8217;s mindset has aided her career, and her belief in the need for curiosity as the workplace evolves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-spotify wp-block-embed-spotify wp-embed-aspect-21-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Spotify Embed: Kirsten Searer\" style=\"border-radius: 12px\" width=\"100%\" height=\"152\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen allow=\"autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/episode\/5uXbi8ZegLDv5Snd3Da4gr?utm_source=oembed\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"is-style-underlined has-green-color has-text-color\">Episode 3: Sylvia Tiscare\u00f1o, Chief Legal Officer, GAN Ltd<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-off-white-background-color has-background\">Sylvia Tiscare\u00f1o grew up in Las Vegas with front-line casino workers as her parents and started her career in hotel operations before settling on a career in law.&nbsp;Intuition and grit are two of Sylvia\u2019s hallmarks and led her to take a chance on the burgeoning sports wagering industry years before it became mainstream. Hear why Sylvia thinks Generation X is the greatest generation as she joins&nbsp;Andrea&nbsp;Bricca on this episode of GENeration eXecutive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-spotify wp-block-embed-spotify wp-embed-aspect-21-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Spotify Embed: Sylvia Tiscare\u00f1o\" style=\"border-radius: 12px\" width=\"100%\" height=\"152\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen allow=\"autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/episode\/1ITExbC895U92vjbSGe6te?utm_source=oembed\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"is-style-underlined has-green-color has-text-color\">Episode 2: Lorrie Bamford, General Counsel, ECL Entertainment, LLC<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-off-white-background-color has-background\">Lorrie Bamford knew from a young age she wanted to be a lawyer and built a legal career that has offered her opportunities she could never have imagined.&nbsp;In this episode of GENeration eXecutive,&nbsp; Lorrie shares with&nbsp;Andrea&nbsp;Bricca what her career with law firms and companies has taught her about confidence, resilience, and leading with authenticity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-spotify wp-block-embed-spotify wp-embed-aspect-21-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Spotify Embed: Lorrie Bamford\" style=\"border-radius: 12px\" width=\"100%\" height=\"152\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen allow=\"autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/episode\/3ogmNMtNZg1TVnLabKT6x7?utm_source=oembed\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-container-3 wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<div class=\"wp-container-2 wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<h2 class=\"is-style-underlined has-green-color has-text-color\"><strong>Episode <\/strong>1: Chris Smith, Senior Vice President, Human Resources, Station Casinos<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-off-white-background-color has-background\">From opening the former Aladdin on the Las Vegas Strip to joining Station Casinos as Senior Vice President, Human Resources in 2022, Chris Smith realizes the importance of being kind, embracing technology, and being a continuous learner. 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