Woman of the Week - Dana Ryan - Lenovo
From Texas roots to leading North America Infrastructure Solutions at Lenovo, Dana Ryan has built a career defined by courage, curiosity, and connection. In this inspiring conversation with Jacquie Rives, Dana reflects on the pivotal moment early in her career when she took a leap of faith—leaving the comfort of project management for the uncertainty of sales. That bold decision, driven by a mentor who saw her potential, not only changed her trajectory but shaped her leadership philosophy for years to come.
Dana shares how embracing lateral moves and focusing on learning over titles can transform your professional growth and make you a more adaptable, well-rounded leader. She also reveals the principles that guide her as an executive today—thinking big, leading with transparency, empowering others to own their business, and building extraordinary teams that elevate both people and performance.
Her enthusiasm for developing others is contagious, and her journey is a powerful reminder that the path to leadership is rarely a straight line—it’s a series of bold choices, self-reflection, and opportunities to pay it forward.
Join us in celebrating Dana Ryan as this week’s Woman of the Week, and share your takeaways on how you’re embracing risk, redefining career growth, and leading with authenticity in your own journey.