
Ignitecast - Official Podcast of the Ignite Leadership Conference by CDF
Ignite your leadership passion with Ignitecast, the official podcast of the Ignite Leadership Conference in Tupelo, MS. IgniteCast features content from past Ignite speakers along with insights from local leaders. Each episode will be a short, engaging 20-to-30-minute conversation designed to highlight the impact of leadership and economic development in Tupelo and Lee County. Our purpose is to tell the Community Development Foundation’s story by showcasing how we create more and better jobs, attract top talent, and foster leadership growth within the community. Through these conversations, we aim to strengthen talent retention, support business expansion, and ensure that Tupelo, Lee County, and CDF remain relevant and forward-thinking.
Podcasting since 2019 • 17 episodes
Ignitecast - Official Podcast of the Ignite Leadership Conference by CDF
Latest Episodes
Season 3 Episode 5: Alex Lange (Executive Coach)
Alex Lange is an executive coach and leadership development facilitator living and working in Mumbai, India, where he moved with his family right before the pandemic took off. In this episode we talk about what "coaching skills" are, why he cho...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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37:35

Season 3 Episode 4 - Matt Laubhan (WTVA Weather Authority)
Matt Laubhan is the Emmy award-winning Chief Meteorologist for the WTVA Weather Authority. Thousands of people instinctively look and listen for his guidance when rough weather is on the way--which makes him a leader. Judd and Rory wanted to fi...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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44:24

Season 3 Episode 3: Pastor Jeffrey Daniel (White Hill MB Church)
The pandemic presented one of the most pressing leadership challenges in recent memory. In this interview, Pastor Jeffrey Daniel reflects on lessons he's learned leading a congregation through an especially challenging season. He gives an insid...
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29:40

Season 3 Episode 2- Lisa Hawkins, Entrepreneur and Community Leader
Lisa Hawkins has worn many hats in her career: nurse, educator, employee, employer, mentor, business owner, and more. Her life is a testament to the power of faith, perseverance, and meaningful relationships. In this episode, Rory and Judd talk...
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29:34

Season 3 Episode 1 - Dr. Thomas Dobbs, MS State Health Officer
State and federal public health officials usually find themselves working in the background. During the Covid-19 pandemic, they've been thrust into the spotlight. It's fair to say that Dr. Thomas Dobbs became a Mississippi household name as he ...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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28:34
