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Why Great Leaders Pull, Not Push — Lessons from Tom Linton
Tom Linton is a globally recognized supply chain leader with decades of experience, with 20 years at IBM and as co-founder of E2Open. Linton has served as chief procurement officer at major companies including Agere Systems, Freescale Semiconductor, and LG Electronics Shipman Gold Medal. A frequent contributor to leading publications and co-author of multiple books—including Flow and The Living Supply Chain Linton holds several supply chain patents and is currently a senior a


The Truth About Meditation: It’s Not Meant to Be Easy | Purpose: Why Medicine?
Dr. Patricia Arcari, PhD, RN is a Clinical Nurse Specialist in Mind-Body Health dedicated to helping individuals and healthcare professionals manage stress and build lasting resilience. With a doctorate in nursing and deep expertise in both the physical and emotional impacts of stress, she specializes in women’s health, workplace well-being, and holistic approaches to emotional balance.


The Secrets of EPIC Leadership Every Leader Needs
Rich Hua is a technology strategist and innovation evangelist, and he currently serves as the Worldwide Head of EPIC Leadership at AWS. His mission is to upskill leaders in emotional intelligence and interpersonal dynamics, enabling them to lead with greater Empathy, Purpose, Inspiration, and Connection (EPIC). Rich has spent decades training and mentoring people in leadership and interpersonal skills—from CEOs to aspiring managers to early career professionals. He is the fou


The Future of Work: Adapting to the Age of AI
Guest bio : Abhay Gangadharan is a People Operations Executive and Future of Work Leader with over 25 years of experience across Fortune 100 companies and high-growth startups, including 14 years at Google. His career spans the U.S., India, and Japan, where he has led initiatives across strategic workforce planning, organizational design, talent management, and HR service delivery. His background additionally includes experience in online advertising, product management, and


Anatomy Professor, Pediatrician, Humanitarian, Dr. Douglas Gross | Purpose: Why Medicine?
For more than 45 years, Dr. Douglas Gross has been a Professor of Anatomy and Clinical Professor of Pediatrics, teaching both...


The Role of Emotional Intelligence in Transformational Leadership
Dan Bartel is SVP and Chief Procurement Officer at American Airlines. In this role, he leads all corporate procurement teams, processes...


MedTech Founder, Dr. Sai Zhou, CircuCare | Purpose: Why Medicine?
CircuCare’s mission is to revolutionize cardiovascular care by making ultrasound imaging autonomous and accessible. By combining wearable...


Meet Julie Matsumoto, Senior Legal Advisor at Oceanside Perspective
Meet Oceanside Perspective's Senior Legal Advisor, Julie Matsumoto! Julie is Head of Legal for Hardware Product Operations, New Product...


Crafting Your First Pitch Deck: Strategy for the Pre-seed Fundraising Landscape | LITE Talk
Tyler Mincey is a Co-founder and General Partner at Baukunst, a venture capital firm focused on investing at the intersection of...


From Idea to Launch: The Essentials of Product Design & Development | LITE Talks
Michael Kubba is an executive leader in engineering, with over 15 years of experience driving innovation and operational projects across...


Frontiers of AI for Science and Engineering | LITE Talks
Dr. Rose Yu is an Associate Professor of Computer Science and Engineering at UC San Diego. Her research focuses on machine learning for...


AI as a Foundational Tool: Dr. Rose Yu on Transforming Business and Science
AUTHOR | Chihyu (Linda) Liu Executive Summary Dr. Rose's presentation illuminated the pervasive and increasing influence of Artificial...


Exploring Global Supply Chain Hotspots – Comparative Insights into Mexico, China, and India
AUTHOR | Leonard C. Stovall II Executive Summary The closing panel of the 25th ISEI Supply Chain forum “Exploring Global Supply Chain...


From Internet to Intelligence: Tom Linton’s Vision for an AI-Driven Supply Chain
AUTHOR | Anvesha Mishra Executive Summary At the UC San Diego Supply Chain Forum, Tom Linton, CEO of Linton Advisors and former Chief...


Beyond Guidance: The Emotional Intelligence Behind Great Mentorship with Jimmy Anklesaria
Jimmy Anklesaria is a seasoned business leader and expert in supply chain cost management. He is the founder of Anklesaria Group, Inc.,...


General Surgeon, Dr. Herr | Purpose: Why Medicine?
Dr. Damon N. Herr, a California native, has been a General Surgeon at Kaiser Permanente's Sacramento Medical Center since 2001, with a...


ChatGPT in Real Life | LITE Talks
Sean McCrary shared an insightful and grounded perspective on how generative AI is being applied to real business problems today....


Agents of Change: AI’s Real-World Impact in Supply Chains
AUTHORS | Anvesha Mishra, Chihyu (Linda) Liu Executive Summary Sean McCrary, Digital Supply Chain Product Leader at Thermo Fisher...


The Reshoring Puzzle: How Mexico, China & India Fit into the Future
At a recent panel discussion, top experts from UC San Diego’s School of Global Policy and Strategy tackled one of the most urgent issues...


Emotional Intelligence: The Secret Weapon for Better Problem-Solving | LITE Talks
In this video, Helen breaks down the key components of Emotional Intelligence with real-world examples and actionable frameworks,...
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