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🎙️ Lenovo Work Reborn Podcast explores how organizations are transforming the modern workplace through AI, hyper-personalization, and employee-centric innovation. Recorded live at industry events, each episode features real conversations with IT leaders, HR experts, and innovators reacting to compelling data from Lenovo's Work Reborn research. Listen in as we draw cards, share fun facts, and unpack what it really takes to build smarter, more human work experiences. To download your copy of the Work Reborn report, visit: https://www.lenovo.com/us/en/solutions/digital-workplace/work-reborn/
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Transformation requires more than technology; it requires orchestration. In this episode of Lenovo’s Work Reborn podcast, host Rita Richa speaks with Joe Poyma, a self-described “Agent of Change,” about how organizations can turn AI from a collection of tools into a connected ecosystem. Joe discusses the rise of roles like prompt engineers and AI architects, the growing challenge of tool sprawl, and how orchestration can bring simplicity a...
Trust is the foundation of every great partnership. In this episode of Lenovo’s Work Reborn podcast, host Rita Richa speaks with Howard Freedman, a Senior IT Sourcing and Vendor Management Executive, about how transparent relationships and mutual respect drive better business outcomes. Howard shares how collaboration and integrity build stronger partnerships, why empathy matters in negotiation, and how listening and adaptability create las...
Every company reaches a point where growth demands reinvention. In this episode of Lenovo’s Work Reborn podcast, host Rita Richa speaks with Daniel Bresach, Senior Solutions and Services Executive at Lenovo, about how the company continues to evolve beyond its legacy of world-class devices to deliver solutions, services, and strategic value. Daniel shares how Lenovo’s Services and Solutions Group (SSG) enables clients to modernize infrastr...
Technology works best when it helps people do what matters most. In this episode of Lenovo’s Work Reborn podcast, host Rita Richa speaks with Chani Cordero, CIO at a Central Texas hospital, about how AI and automation are reshaping healthcare from the inside out. Chani shares how her team is integrating AI responsibly, streamlining workflows, reducing burnout, and giving clinicians more time with patients. She also discusses why critical t...
If your organization were a football team, what position would AI play? In this episode of Lenovo’s Work Reborn podcast, host Rita Richa speaks with Andie Appel, Senior Director of IT Business Management, about how AI is driving innovation, efficiency, and collaboration across the workplace. Andie explains why she sees AI as a “striker,” the player that turns insight into action. She discusses how automation could reclaim 25% of her team’s...
Can innovation truly be secure? In this episode of Lenovo’s Work Reborn podcast, host Rita Richa speaks with Tamika Bass, Cybersecurity Director at GFT, about how organizations can balance innovation and protection as AI becomes a core part of everyday work. Tamika shares how her team built a governance framework that encourages exploration while managing risk through transparency, approved platforms, and ongoing education. She expla...
How do you balance the efficiency of AI with the individuality of people? In this episode of Lenovo’s Work Reborn podcast, host Lauren Gibson speaks with Sravan Patharla, a Managed Services Provider Leader serving public sector clients, about how to create workplaces that are both automated and empathetic. Sravan shares why personalization, not generalization, is the key to employee engagement and why organizations must identify wher...
AI might be the MVP, but it can’t win the game alone. In this episode of Lenovo’s Work Reborn podcast, host Rita Richa speaks with Sandeep Sawhney, Chief Growth Officer at a global systems integrator, about how organizations can align people, processes, and technology to unlock AI’s true potential. Sandeep explains why AI adoption must be built on structure, training, and clear expectations, not hype. He discusses how both employees and or...
|What if the secret to digital transformation isn’t speed but consistency? In this episode of Lenovo’s Work Reborn podcast, host Rita Richa speaks with Paul Robichaux, Senior Director of Product Management at Keepit, about how resilience and data protection underpin every successful technology strategy. Paul explains why transformation isn’t a one-time event but a continuous evolution, much like a sports team preparing between season...
What do football and digital transformation have in common? More than you think. In this episode of Lenovo’s Work Reborn podcast, host Rita Richa speaks with Oli Giordimaina, Chief Product Officer at Lakeside Software, about how AI and teamwork intersect to elevate both business outcomes and employee experience. Oli explains why he sees AI as the “chemistry” that connects every part of the team, helping organizations move faster, ada...
How can organizations build AI responsibly without slowing innovation? In this episode of Lenovo’s Work Reborn podcast, host Rita Richa is joined by Martin Reynolds, Head of Data Strategy at Harness, for a deep dive into the realities of managing AI risk and governance in fast-moving environments. Martin explains why confidence in in-house AI tools can be misleading, why external vendors often bring stronger testing capabilities, and...
What if technology could help bring joy back to medicine? In this episode of Lenovo’s Work Reborn podcast, host Rita Richa sits down with Dr. Justin T. Collier, Healthcare CTO for North America at Lenovo, to discuss how technology can help healthcare workers rediscover meaning in their work while improving outcomes for patients. Justin shares how Lenovo’s healthcare solutions, from endpoint devices to high-performance computing, are ...
Can AI help us rediscover what it means to be happy at work? In this episode of Lenovo’s Work Reborn podcast, host Rita Richa speaks with Mike Dawisha, CIO of Genesee County, Michigan, about how technology and leadership can evolve together to create more meaningful workplaces. Mike shares why he views AI as a “support striker” a powerful teammate that helps people perform better, not a replacement for human contribution. He discusse...
| How can leaders keep work human while embracing the rise of AI and automation? We sit down with Duval Dollar, Director of Service Management at Brandywine Realty Trust, to talk about employee engagement, motivation, and adaptability in the new era of intelligent technology. Duval shares how small recognition rituals—like the Gold Star Trophy can transform team culture, why AI must enhance rather than replace human experience, and h...
How can organizations use AI to elevate people, not eliminate them? In this episode of Lenovo’s Work Reborn podcast, host Rita Richa speaks with Ericc Diaz, Chief AI Officer at the Teachers’ Retirement System of New York City (TRSNYC). Ericc shares how his organization is using AI to streamline internal processes, improve service delivery, and empower employees through education and participation. He discusses why data governance, co...
What can businesses learn from delivering flawless performance to billions of viewers worldwide? In this episode of Lenovo’s Work Reborn podcast, host Rita Richa speaks with Colin McIsaac, Vice President and General Manager of North America Commercial Sales at Lenovo, about how the lessons learned from powering events like FIFA and Formula 1 are shaping Lenovo’s approach to enterprise technology. Colin explains how resilience and pre...
When experience defines the brand, technology becomes part of the story. In this episode of Lenovo’s Work Reborn podcast, host Rita Richa speaks with Oscar Delgado, Finance and IT Director at Casa Del Sol Tequila, about how the luxury spirits industry approaches technology with precision and care. Oscar shares how his team creates flawless digital experiences that protect the brand’s reputation, foster trust, and encourage open collaborati...
If AI were part of your team, what position would it play? In this episode of Lenovo’s Work Reborn podcast, host Rita Richa is joined by Britney Chandler, Senior Marketing Manager at Mindbreeze, an AI-powered enterprise search company. Using a creative football analogy, Britney shares why she sees AI as the “goalkeeper” of the modern organization, protecting, coordinating, and enhancing how teams work together. She explains why trust and s...
Is AI ready to take the field, or is it still learning the playbook? In this episode of Lenovo’s Work Reborn podcast, host Lauren Gibson speaks with Alex Mitchell, Chief Customer Officer at Fleet, about how organizations can move from experimenting with AI to implementing it strategically. Alex shares why he currently sees AI as a “coach” guiding human teams with insight but expects it to soon play a more active “striker” role in dri...
How do you measure the real business value of AI? We sit down with Patricia Wilkey, Senior Vice President of Services at Lenovo, to explore the concept of AI-nomics, a balanced approach to innovation that ties together ROI, security, and the human experience. Patricia explains how organizations can scale AI responsibly, enhance employee engagement, and create measurable outcomes across operations. She also shares why education, adapt...
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