Lead with Heart with Alexian Wines | Virtual Water Cooler Chat Podcast — Empowering Voices (Episode 116)

This episode of Virtual Water Cooler Chat features Alexian “Ali” Wines, often referred to as ‘the leader with heart.’  Ali serves as the Chief Operating Officer at BowerGroupAsia (BGA), a strategic advisory firm that specializes in the Indo-Pacific, and is also the creator and co-author of Letters to Lilly: Lessons in Leadership & Loving Yourself, a self-reflection of leadership lessons.    With over 200 experts located in more than 30 markets across Asia, Africa and Washington, D.C., BGA provides unique insights into how governments, economies, companies and individuals interrelate and make decisions that impact business, countries and people. As BGA’s COO, Ali oversees the company’s operational aspects, including HR & Talent, strategy, foreign office establishment, legal and compliance, and IT security, while also navigating the organization through the complexities of international business. Prior to joining BGA, she worked for five years as Chief of Staff at BrooksBowerAsia.    Ali brings to her work a unique and distinguished background, having also served for eight years at the White House, holding a range of prestigious positions under Presidents Bill Clinton and George W. Bush.     Ali is passionate about working with students and leadership teams. As a motivational speaker, she coaches and inspires individuals to achieve their personal and professional goals. She regularly mentors fellow colleagues at BGA both in the U.S. and internationally.     Previously an Executive-in-Residence at Oxford University in the UK and a speaker for Oxford's Women Transforming Leadership Program, Ali is a founding member of Chief D.C., a private network focused on connecting and supporting women executive leaders. Ali has served on multiple boards, including the Trade Impact Foundation, Women Transforming Leadership, and Patriots Four. She earned an Executive Master of Business Administration from Georgia State University and studied American Government at the University of Virginia.  Learn more about Alexian on LinkedIn.  Virtual Patent Gateway (VPG) reduces overhead costs by providing PTAB attorneys with on-demand and affordable paralegal support services. Virtual Patent Gateway Founder Ashley Cheung has a passion for supporting the next generation in the workplace and is committed to developing a growth mindset within VPG.  Learn more about VPG here.  Legal Disclaimer: This podcast is posted for educational purposes and does not constitute legal advice.