The Leadership Lounge

The New Manager Dilemma: Promoted, But Not Prepared

What happens when someone gets promoted into a leadership role... and then left to figure it out on their own? In this episode, we’re talking about the all-too-common exp

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

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 wom

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 o

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 Engag

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 powe

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 m

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

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 wh

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 Ju

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 fi

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

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

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 Coun

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 le

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 networ

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 s

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 perspecti

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 h

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 med