Season 7 looked at leadership through service, partnerships, technology, mentorship, workplace culture and the lessons carried forward from Ignite 2026. Guests explored how strong leaders create clarity, build trust, serve their communities and develop people through change.
EPISODE 1
Judd Wilson and Carol Ann Padgett reflect on Ignite 2026, unpacking lessons about clarity, speaker selection, vision, audience feedback and the work required to bring the conference to life.
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EPISODE 2
Kim Rushing and Salvation Army Captains Michael and Schelika Chisolm discuss service, humility, readiness and the partnerships that help organizations respond to community needs.
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EPISODE 3
Ashley and Chris Elkins of Vitality South explore how leaders can approach artificial intelligence and emerging technology with confidence, curiosity and sound judgment instead of fear.
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EPISODE 4
CREATE Foundation President Mike Clayborne reflects on service, long-term vision, regional collaboration and the kind of leadership that becomes most visible when a community faces difficult moments.
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EPISODE 5
Jenna Hope Harris offers a Gen Z perspective on mentorship, mindset, authenticity and cross-generational leadership, including what it means to become the leader you would want to follow.
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EPISODE 6
Bernard Bean of the Eat With Us Group shares a practical approach to workplace culture and retention built around a memorable principle: hire right, train right and treat right.
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