
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 • 20 episodes
Ignitecast - Official Podcast of the Ignite Leadership Conference by CDF
Latest Episodes
Good Leaders Listen with Jack Reed Jr.
Join us for Episode 3 of IgniteCast featuring Jack Reed Jr. of Reed’s Department Store.In this inspiring conversation, Jack dives into the power of listening first as a leader and how that simple habit can transform teams and comm...
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Season 4
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Episode 3
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22:11

Why Relationships Matter with Philip Shackelford
Join us for Episode #2 of IgniteCast featuring
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Season 4
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Episode 2
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17:25

The Spark is Officially Lit
Meet your hosts, Judd and Taylor!The Community Development Foundation is excited to relaunch Season 4 of IgniteCast, presented by iHeartMedia. In this season, we’re sparking fresh conversations with dynamic leaders across Tupelo and L...
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Season 4
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Episode 1
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11:12

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
