The Leadership Lounge

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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 why the Leadership Louisville Center stands as the largest leadership organization in the country and learn about our new brand, LeadingBetter™.

We also introduce you to our groundbreaking initiative, The National Community Leadership Collaborative, featuring insights from Aaron Miller, Vice President; Holly Prather, Chief Operations Officer; and Cynthia Knapek, President and CEO of the Leadership Louisville Center. Hear firsthand how this collaborative effort aims to redefine community leadership on a national scale, fostering innovation and driving positive change.

Whether you're a seasoned leader or aspiring to make a difference, this episode promises to illuminate the power of leadership in creating a brighter future for communities everywhere.

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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 her vision for our community. 

The Leadership Louisville Podcast is possible with support from PNC Bank.   

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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 the Leadership Louisville Center for over 40 years.  Tom has enthralled audiences with his stories of Louisville history, and now we talk about his own leadership journey.

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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 Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Tennessee. They talk about the real work of Goodwill, which is often different than the perceived mission, and how Goodwill goes beyond jobs and into housing, education, transportation, and felony expungement. 

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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 crisis.

Special thanks to PNC Bank for supporting episodes of the Leadership Louisville Podcast

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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 about "leap and the net will appear."

The Leadership Louisville Podcast is supported by PNC Bank

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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 about his career, how he came to Louisville, and in particular what it's like to be an "only" in an organization. 

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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 those experiences to this conversation.  We learn why he got into Public Service (versus "politics") and what he sees as his vision for the city of Louisville in the future.

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