Mission Critical with Lance Chung
Behind every great company, every groundbreaking idea, and every game-changing innovation, there’s a leader on a mission. Welcome to Mission Critical with Lance Chung—the show where we break down the blueprints, the bold moves, and the battle-tested playbooks of today’s most impactful leaders. From CEOs and founders to artists, designers, and athletes, we’re talking to the visionaries who build, innovate, and lead.
- Update frequency
- every 13 days
- Average duration
- 39 minutes
- Episodes
- 109
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2025
Chris Hadfield (Astronaut): What Can Astronauts Teach Us About Stress Management?
As a decorated astronaut, engineer, communicator, author, and musician, Chris Hadfield’s illustrious career has made him one of the most renowned and universally beloved figures in Canadian history. …
Kyle Dubas (General Manager, Toronto Maple Leafs): How to Manage a Team of Elites
At just 35 years old, Toronto Maple Leafs general manager Kyle Dubas has firmly established himself as one of the most influential minds in professional hockey. But those who have followed Kyle’s car…
Aurora James (Founder, Fifteen Percent Pledge): How Can We Create More Shelf Space for BIPOC Brands?
Aurora James is a force to be reckoned with. Those of you who are tuned in to the world of fashion will likely recognize her name as the designer behind sustainable accessories brand Brother Vellies,…
Erin Bury (CEO, Willful): Everything You Should Know About Getting a Will
Death is inevitable. The one true guarantee in life is, ironically, the end of it. So why don’t we plan better for something that is so obviously going to happen? Willful is a Toronto-based startup t…
Harley Finkelstein (President, Shopify): How Are You Future-Proofing Your Business?
Harley Finkelstein lives and breathes entrepreneurship. As the president of global e-commerce platform Shopify, he's not only witnessed countless entrepreneurs launch their own companies, he’s had a …
Jeanne Gang (Founding Principal, Studio Gang): How Can Architecture Be Used as a Force for Social Change?
Architectural design is like a language. There’s a lot that we can learn about ourselves and the society we’re a part of simply by observing the structures around us. It tells us about what we value …
Kayla Grey (Anchor, The Sports Network): How Can We Learn to Say Yes to Ourselves?
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Kayla Grey is an award-winning journalist who became …
Ronan Levy (Founder, Field Trip Health): Are Psychedelics the Future of Mental Healthcare?
Psychedelics are making a big comeback from their controversial history thanks to major breakthroughs in their ability to treat a range of mental health disorders—opening the doors to a future of inc…
Donté Colley: How Can We Protect Our Joy?
Finding and harnessing happiness was an effort that many tasked people themselves with throughout 2020. At the forefront of this campaign? Influencer and social media’s unofficial Chief Joy Officer, …
Priyanka (Drag Queen): What Can Drag Queens Teach Us About Being the Ultimate Entrepreneurs?
It can be objectively stated that drag queens are masters of marketing and are some of the most impressive entrepreneurs out there. In addition to RuPaul's core tenets of a winning queen—that is, cha…
Jen Wong (COO, Reddit): How Can Online Communities Drive Real-World Change?
Since 2005, Reddit has been a pioneer in building passionate online communities. The company’s mission is to instill a sense of belonging amongst its users—to empower them to share information, have …
Roy Woods (Musician): How Can We Better Support Emerging Artists?
Denzel Spencer (you may know him by his stage name Roy Woods) is a rapper, singer, and songwriter signed to OVO Sound. Known for his signature R&B and hip-hop sound, the Canadian artist has already a…
Hali Borenstein and Kathleen Talbot (CEO, CSO; Reformation): How Are Environmental and Racial Justice Connected?
Reformation is a popular women’s clothing brand with a mission to bring sustainable fashion to the masses. What started out in 2009 as a vintage clothing store quickly evolved into a fashion brand wi…
Arianna Huffington (CEO, Thrive Global): How to Tackle Burnout Culture
We've learned many lessons from the pandemic but perhaps one of the biggest takeaways is the impact of burnout on our wellbeing and mental health. Arianna Huffington is no stranger to burnout culture…
Manjit Minhas (CEO, Minhas Brewery, Distillery, and Winery): How to Work With Your Family
From the coffee shop on the corner to the real estate agent that your friend keeps referring you to, family businesses are everywhere and have a significant impact on our economy. But running one can…
Michael Katchen (CEO, Wealthsimple): How Can We Get More Comfortable Talking About Money?
Talking about money can often feel taboo when it should feel empowering. Let's face it, personal finance remains an uncomfortable topic to broach for many. When Michael Katchen arrived on the scene b…
Scott Cutler (CEO, StockX): Are Sneakers The Next Big Asset Class?
Over the years, the collecting and trading of sneakers has grown from past-time hobby into multi-billion-dollar global industry. Thanks to a passionate community of enthusiasts (or sneakerheads) the …
Justin McLeod (CEO, Hinge): How Can We Use Data to Crack the Code on Dating?
Dating at the best of times can be an awkward experience. So how does one find romance during a pandemic? On today's episode, Justin McLeod, founder and CEO of online dating platform Hinge, joins us …
James Jones (Notorious Cree): How Can We Find New Ways to Pass On Our Culture?
What does it mean to embrace your culture? To reclaim your cultural identity? On today’s episode, Lance chats with James Jones (otherwise known as Notorious Cree) about connecting with and celebratin…
Nick Nurse (Head Coach, Toronto Raptors): How to Build A Team of Champions
What does it mean to win? For Nick Nurse, head coach of the Toronto Raptors and the Canadian men’s national basketball team, victory is measured in more ways than one.
On this episode of Mission Criti…