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Leaders in the Arena
By The Brock-Barnes Center for LeadershipBusiness
Leaders in the Arena episodes
- Proven Tactics for Nonprofit Strategic Planning
Join us for this episode of our podcast, Leaders in the Arena, and hear from Rachel Gammon, a seasoned Nonprofit Executive Director and Bridge Innovate’s Principal of Nonprofit Consulting.
Rachel shares practical tips and firsthand experiences on strategic planning, offering invaluable insights into overcoming common challenges and engaging your nonprofit community for more effective outcomes.Topics include overcoming common challenges in the strategic planning process, engaging the right stakeholders and fostering collaboration, success stories from Rachel's experience in nonprofit leadership, and tips for getting your team on board with strategic planning.Catch the next episode of Leaders in the Arena, and check out other exciting events on our website: https://www.bridgeinnovate.com/eventsSubscribe to the Bridge Innovate® newsletter to keep up with our latest programs and services!
31 min - The Power of Exemplary Leaders
Join us for this episode of our podcast, Leaders in the Arena, and hear from Natalie Patric (Director of Community Engagement at United Way of Greater Chattanooga) and Abigail Sebesta (Vice President of Products and Strategic Initiatives) as they discuss the impact of “Exemplary Leaders: A Foundational Leadership Program” for nonprofit organizations.
The importance of leadership development cannot be overstated — and this is especially true for nonprofit organizations that serve within our communities. How can nonprofit leaders get access to quality leadership training? How does the impact of a leadership program manifest in your day-to-day operations? How do programs like these help us to better serve our community and achieve a greater overall impact?
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39 min - Decisive with Jenny Whitener
In this episode of Leaders in the Arena, hear from Jenny Whitener (CEO of Bridge Innovate®) as we discuss Decisive by Chip & Dan Heath.
Decisive answers the following question: "How can we do better?"
Chip and Dan Heath, the bestselling authors of Switch and Made to Stick, are back with their next book — an investigation into our biases, irrationalities, and overall decision-making. Based on their study of decision-making literature, Decisive provides a four-step solution for addressing our biases.
In addition to a thoroughly-engaging story, Decisive asks the reader to ponder critical questions: "How can we stop the cycle of agonizing over our decisions? How can we make group decisions without destructive politics? And how can we ensure that we don’t overlook precious opportunities to change our course?" (Amazon)
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24 min - The Speed & Agility Sprint with Torrance Ford
In this episode of Leaders in the Arena, hear from Torrance Ford (Vice President of Information Technology at Shaw Industries) as he discusses the significance of our work on the Speed & Agility Sprint — and the resulting shift(s) in the organizational culture.
An effective leader has the responsibility to research best practices and emerging trends within the organization. What are the challenges of mobilizing speed and agility in a large-scale enterprise? What are some of the key attributes and business challenges that were addressed by our Speed & Agility Sprint? What elements of organizational culture were most significantly impacted by our work?
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33 min - Broadcasting in the Digital Age with Bob Culkeen & Shaun Townley
In this episode of Leaders in the Arena, hear from Bob Culkeen, President & CEO at WTCI PBS, and Shaun Townley, Vice President of Production & Distribution at WTCI PBS, as they discuss how public broadcasting has changed to reflect the modern era.
The role of public broadcasting has shifted with the advent of new technologies. The widespread use of streaming services, digital AI, and more has irrevocably changed the media landscape—and local stations are responding in unique, innovative ways. How are organizations reacting to emerging trends in the media industry?
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33 min - Playing to Win with Jenny Whitener
Leaders in the Arena • March 20th, 2024
In this episode of Leaders in the Arena, hear from Jenny Whitener (CEO of Bridge Innovate®) as she discusses Playing to Win: How Strategy Really Works by Roger Martin & Alan G. Lafley.Written by A.G. Lafley, Former Chairman and CEO of Procter & Gamble, in collaboration with strategic advisor Roger L. Martin—Playing to Win outlines the strategic approach that Lafley used to "...double P&G's sales, quadruple its profits, and increase its market value by more than $100 billion when Lafley was first CEO" (Amazon). In their collaboration, Lafley and Martin have created a set of strategic questions to guide organizations ahead of their competitors.Procter & Gamble has proven the effectiveness of the methodology through iconic brands such as Olay, Bounty, Gillette, Swiffer, and Febreze. Playing to Win demonstrates how defining your strategic approach can make the difference between just playing the game, and being truly successful in the marketplace.Catch the next episode of Leaders in the Arena, and check out other exciting events on our website: https://www.bridgeinnovate.com/eventsSubscribe to the Bridge Innovate® newsletter to keep up with our latest programs and services!23 min - Embracing Diversity: My Crucible Moment with Carrie Harper
Leaders in the Arena • March 26th, 2024
In this episode of Leaders in the Arena, hear from Carrie Harper (Sustainable Sourcing & Supplier Diversity Manager at Shaw Industries) as she discusses how D&I impacts her both personally and professionally.
An effective leader recognizes the importance that diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives hold within our lives. How does one get involved with D&I? How can D&I programs influence your day-to-day life and shape your future behavior? How does this translate into launching a multifaceted D&I strategy?
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25 min - Accelerating Women to the Leadership Arena with Vicki Gordan
Leaders in the Arena • February 22nd, 2024
In this episode of Leaders in the Arena, hear from Vicki Gordan as she discusses her experience in leading an organizational initiative to create growth opportunities for women.
She championed the genesis of the Women’s Professional Network for a large multinational financial services company. Join us as Vicki shares how to start the conversation at the leadership level and launch programming to create equitable change for women in business.
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44 min - The Power of Student Creativity with William Bryan & Alfred Burks III
Leaders in the Arena • February 6th, 2024
In this episode of Leaders in the Arena, hear from our panel of Bright Spark® judges as they discuss the importance of nurturing student creativity.
Our Bright Spark® judges are consistently impressed with the level of student creativity they see during Bright Spark® challenges. We are inspired by the students’ imagination, as they help us to expand our perspective of new possibilities.
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28 min - Dare to Un-Lead with Florence Bromfield
In this episode of Leaders in the Arena, hear from Florence Bromfield (Director, Learning & Development at Unum®) as we discuss Dare to Un-Lead: The Art of Relational Leadership in a Fragmented World by Céline Schillinger.
Dare to Un-Lead challenges us to reconsider the traditional hierarchical approach to leadership. In her research, Céline Schillinger dismantles our preconceived notions of derived from Henry Ford, Frederick Taylor, and others. How do the values of liberty, equality, and fraternity work to reinvent leadership? How does Céline Schillinger’s mode of leadership differ?Join our community by subscribing to the Bridge Innovate® Newsletter!
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About Leaders in the Arena
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Leaders in the Arena is a podcast from the Brock-Barnes Center for Leadership at Covenant College. Each episode features conversations with leaders doing the real work of leadership—where decisions…
matter, values are tested, and faith is lived out in practice. Guests share practical wisdom shaped by Christian conviction, offering insight into leading with integrity, stewardship, humility, and care for others. Join us for thoughtful conversations that explore what faithful leadership looks like in a changing world.