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The Leadership Lounge
Welcome to The Leadership Lounge. The podcast where we dive deep into the world of social impact leadership! Each month, we'll explore a different topic relevant to making a positive change in the world. We'll chat with inspiring leaders, share practical tips and strategies, and unpack the challenges and opportunities that come with leading for social good. So, whether you're a seasoned leader or just starting your journey, join us in The Leadership Lounge for insightful conversations and actionable advice to help you become a more impactful leader.
Episodes
39 episodes
Building Better Leaders: The Power of LeadingBetter™
In this episode of The Leadership Lounge Podcast, we have the pleasure of introducing our new Director of Leadership Development, Donald Woolridge Sr., MBA. As an expert in learning and development, Donald is passionate about helping organizati...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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Celebrating Women’s Leadership: A Conversation with Lisa Zangari & Cynthia Knapek
In celebration of Women's History Month, this special podcast episode highlights the work we do at the Leadership Louisville Center and LeadingBetter™ to empower women leaders. Join us as we are joined by two powerhouse guests: Lisa Zangari, ou...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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41:21
Elevating Voices: Celebrating Black Leadership Beyond February Part 2
In celebration of Black History Month, we’re extending our recognition with a special two-part podcast series. In part 2, we are featuring Ashley Duncan, Vice President of Inclusion and Diversity at Republic Bank and a member of our Board of Di...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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26:50
Elevating Voices: Celebrating Black Leadership Beyond February Part 1
This Black History Month, we’re extending our celebration with a two-part podcast series. In Part 1, we speak with Dr. Douglas Craddock, Vice President of Community Engagement at the University of Louisville and Leadership Louisville Center boa...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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26:55
2025: The Year of Leadership
In this episode of The Leadership Lounge, we're joined by our Director of Business Development, Engagement Manager, and Talent Development Leader to discuss the power of intentional leadership in the new year. Together, they explore ho...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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28:49
Ordinary to Extraordinary
In this inspiring episode of the Leadership Lounge Podcast, we’re joined by Pattie Dale Tye, COO for Stoll Keenon Ogden PLLC. Pattie Dale shares her insights on what it means to show up authentically in your job and the importance of being a wo...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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34:56
Empowering Louisville’s Future: YPAL’s New Executive Director and LLC’s Impact on Louisville
In this episode of The Leadership Lounge, we’re joined by the new Executive Director of YPAL (Young Professionals Association of Louisville), along with current and past YPAL presidents, to discuss the importance of creating spaces for...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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36:23
Leading Across Differences
The ability to have civil conversations across differences is essential for effective leadership. This episode delves into the challenges and opportunities that happen when we seek to understand - not only for ourselves, but for our workplaces,...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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37:40
100 Wise Women- Jennifer Green & Jessica Green
You need a network of strong women. We've put them at your table. Join us as we share Jennifer Green, Chief Legal Officer at Yum! Brands Digital & Technology, and Judge Jessica Green's inspiring journeys and pearls of wisdom.
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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50:16
100 Wise Women- Kim Baker
You need a network of strong women. We’ve put them at your table. Join us as we share Kim Baker, President and CEO of the Kentucky Performing Arts- the first woman and first Kentuckian to serve in this capacity's story and lessons that she has...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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37:42
Creating a Strong Social Fabric
In our inaugural episode, we explore the essence of social impact leadership through the lens of the Leadership Louisville Center. Join us as we uncover the ah-ha moments that inspire and transform individuals into impactful leaders. Discover w...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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27:55
Carolyn Tandy, Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer, Humana
Carolyn Tandy, the SVP and Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer for Humana, Inc., has had an amazing career, spanning from the White House to the Fortune 500. In this conversation we learn more about her journey, her mentors, and h...
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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46:59
Leadership Legends: Tom Owen, Archivist and Historian
Dr. Tom Owen is a Louisville legend. An archivist with the University of Louisville for decades, a former member of the Louisville Board of Alderman, a former Metro Council member from district 9, a mayoral candidate, and a partner with t...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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51:02
Amy Luttrell, Goodwill Industries of Kentucky
Aaron is joined by his friend (and former Leadership Kentucky classmate) Amy Luttrell, President and CEO of Goodwill Industries of Kentucky. Amy came to Louisville to lead Goodwill in 2014 after decades with the organization in Pennsylvan...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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39:14
Dan Mann, Regional Airport Authority
Dan Mann is the Executive Director of the Regional Airport Authority, and he shares his journey from the military to airport management, the importance of building networks, and how to lead a critical piece of infrastructure through a global cr...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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45:37
Cynthia Knapek, President of Leadership Louisville Center, with guest interviewer Mike Moll
Mike Moll, SVP of PNC Bank, takes on the role of interviewer in this conversation with Cynthia Knapek, President of the Leadership Louisville Center. Topics include the science of leadership, the power of confidence and courage, and something a...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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55:54
David Lopez, Chief Development Officer, Metro United Way
David Lopez came to Louisville in 2018 as the Chief Development Officer at Metro United Way. A Mexican-American originally from San Diego, David brings a fresh perspective to our city, and it's reflected in this conversation. We talk abou...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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46:04
Leadership Legends: Mayor Jerry Abramson
Jerry Abramson is a legend in Louisville leadership. As a mayor for 21 years, a Lieutenant Governor, and Director of Intergovernmental Affairs to President Obama, he has seen our government work at all levels, and he brings th...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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53:59
Stephen George, President & GM of Louisville Public Media
Louisville Public Media President and General Manager Stephen George stops by the podcast to discuss his career journey - across multiple cities and multiple forms of media - to eventually come back to his hometown and lead an organization that...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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50:51
Dave Christopher, Founder of AMPED
Dave Christopher is the Founder and CEO of AMPED (Academy of Music Production Education and Development) in the Russell neighborhood, and he's also leading the newly opened Russell Technology Business Incubator (RTBI). He and Aaron discuss the ...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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59:26
David Mattingly, WAVE 3 News
Louisville native David Mattingly is a Peabody and Emmy Award-winning journalist with four decades of experience reporting domestically and abroad. For 23 years David had a front-row seat to history as a CNN National Correspondent, ...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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56:54
Col. Pam Stevenson, State Representative
Colonel Pam Stevenson has had an incredible journey, from the West End of Louisville to the US Air Force (and stations around the globe) for 27 years - and then back to Louisville and into the Kentucky House of Representatives for District 43. ...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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45:20
Mike Moll, SVP of PNC Bank
Aaron gets a chance to catch up with a longtime friend, Mike Moll, Senior VP at PNC Bank. Mike grew and developed his leadership over a long career with PNC here in his hometown of Louisville. Mike and Aaron discuss how a career can evolve even...
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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44:09
Dr. OJ Oleka, President of AIKCU
Aaron spends an hour with Dr. OJ Oleka and they discuss everything from leading during a pandemic, to education as a path out of poverty, to being black and politically conservative in 2020. At one point OJ mentions this book which we said woul...
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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59:16
Jeff Ashley, Founder and President, Ashley Roundtree
Aaron and Jeff discuss how the nonprofit sector, which is the fourth largest employer in the commonwealth of Kentucky, is surviving during COVID-19 and how more members of our community can get involved in philanthropy to help make our city bet...
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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46:40
