Following the Leaders: The Leadership Southern Indiana Podcast

Following the Leaders: The Leadership Southern Indiana Podcast

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What does leadership in southern Indiana look like? Join host Jesse Rasmussen as he tries to answer that question by speaking with Leadership Southern Indiana members about their leadership journeys. 

Jesse Rasmussen


    • Apr 17, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 21 EPISODES


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    Latest episodes from Following the Leaders: The Leadership Southern Indiana Podcast

    Following the Leaders with Scott Minton

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2025 31:24


    This month Jesse sit's down with Scott Minton from Indiana Members Credit Union and the Bourbon Barrel Talk podcast. Scott and Jesse chat about what being a leader actually means and can you be one without thinking of yourself that way. We also discuss where Scott's love of bourbon comes from and his favorite things in Southern Indiana.I really appreciated Scott's honesty when he says "I don't really think of myself as a leader." Find out why he thinks that way and why he's wrong. If you are a Leadership Southern Indiana Member and would like to be featured on the show, simply email us at Info@leadershipsi.org. If you would like to know more about Leadership Southern Indiana and what we do please check us out https://leadershipsi.org/

    Following the Leaders with Dan Williamson

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2024 33:33


    This month Jesse sits down with Dan Williamson, the founder and CEO of Promedia Group and graduate of the DISCOVER 1999 Class. Dan and Jesse discuss how Promedia Group got started, his thoughts on leadership, and more! Thank you Dan for sitting down and sharing your insights with us! If you are a Leadership Southern Indiana Member and would like to be featured on the show, simply email us at Info@leadershipsi.org. If you would like to know more about Leadership Southern Indiana and what we do please check us out https://leadershipsi.org/

    Following the Leaders with Kenton Wooden

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2024 42:06


    This month Jesse sits down with Kenton Wooden, Executive Director of the Falls of the Ohio Foundation and a member of the DISCOVER 2011 Class. They discuss how Leadership SI led to him taking his dream job with the Falls of the Ohio Foundation, the rumor that it was the Leadership SI Charter Class that helped create the interpretive center, and Kenton's leadership journey. Kenton is one of the great collaborators in Southern Indiana and you'll want to hear his story. Also if you're interested in Rock the Rocks you can get more info and tickets HEREIf you are a Leadership Southern Indiana Member and would like to be featured on the show, simply email us at Info@leadershipsi.org. If you would like to know more about Leadership Southern Indiana and what we do please check us out https://leadershipsi.org/

    Following the Leaders with Judge Vicki Carmichael

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2024 51:43


    This month Jesse sits down with Judge Vicki Carmichael of the Clark County Circuit Court #4  and from the DISCOVER 1999 and ELEVATE 2014 classes. They discuss her upcoming retirement, her plans to run for office in 2027, the current lack of faith in the judicial system, what it takes to run for office and so much more! This was truly a delightful and insightful conversation with a dedicated civil servant! If you are a Leadership Southern Indiana Member and would like to be featured on the show, simply email us at Info@leadershipsi.org. If you would like to know more about Leadership Southern Indiana and what we do please check us out https://leadershipsi.org/

    Following the Leaders with Jennifer Helgeson and Lauren Wagoner from Junior Achievement

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2024 42:14


    This month Jesse sat down with 2 guests, Jennifer Helgeson President at Junior Achievement Kentuckiana (DISCOVER 2012) and Lauren Wagoner Special Events Manager for Junior Achievement Kentuckiana (DISCOVER 2023). Jennifer and Lauren both discuss how they stay mentally healthy, how financial literacy has changed over the years and how Junior Achievement is making an impact in our community. They also mention some events going on including their bourbon and bubbles raffle. For more info check out their website. If you are a Leadership Southern Indiana Member and would like to be featured on the show, simply email us at Info@leadershipsi.org. If you would like to know more about Leadership Southern Indiana and what we do please check us out https://leadershipsi.org/

    Following the Leaders with Leslea Townsend Cronin

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2024 47:42


    This month Jesse sits down with Leslea Townsend Cronin the Executive Director of the Homeless Coalition of Southern Indiana. They discuss her role in the creation of the coalition, how her past led her to a job working with the homeless population and some of the many misconceptions that surround homelessness. More info about the Homeless Coalition of Southern Indiana HEREMore info about DISCOVER HEREIf you are a Leadership Southern Indiana Member and would like to be featured on the show, simply email us at Info@leadershipsi.org. If you would like to know more about Leadership Southern Indiana and what we do please check us out https://leadershipsi.org/

    Following the Leaders with Bryan Wickens

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2024 36:29


    This month Jesse sits down with the Executive VP and General Counsel for MAC Construction, Bryan Wickens. Bryan is an alum of the DISCOVER Class of 2006 and talks about his involvement in hiring Leadership Southern Indiana's first fulltime Executive Director, Mark Eddy, and how that has prepared him to help select the next  President/CEO of 1si. We also discuss his leadership journey, how he maintains his mental health, and something that both he and Jesse have in common. Radio! If you are a Leadership Southern Indiana Member and would like to be featured on the show, simply email us at Info@leadershipsi.org. If you would like to know more about Leadership Southern Indiana and what we do please check us out https://leadershipsi.org/

    Following the Leaders with Beth Keeney

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2024 30:58


    For our first episode of the 2024, Jesse sat down with President/CEO of Lifespring Health Systems and member of the Leadership SI DISCOVER 2006 Class, Dr. Beth Keeney. If you have not already listened to her Breakfast Series preview episode, please go check it out. During our conversation we discussed her leadership path through the Clark Co drug courts and the legal world to where she is now and the lessons she's learned along the way. Beth delivers some great advice for young and upcoming leaders and has some great insight on the world around us.  If you are a Leadership Southern Indiana Member and would like to be featured on the show, simply email us at Info@leadershipsi.org. If you would like to know more about Leadership Southern Indiana and what we do please check us out https://leadershipsi.org/

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    Breakfast Series 2024 Preview with Beth Keeney

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2024 10:37


    In honor of our Leadership Southern Indiana Breakfast Series (Presented by Axiom Financial Strategies Group), Jesse sat down with Beth Keeney, President/CEO, of Lifespring Health Systems. Beth will be moderating both panels and has been instrumental in the success of this year's series. Tickets are available still for the Feb 6th Breakfast Series: Community Health Lessons for Leaders and for the March 5th Breakfast Series: Firearm Violence Prevention, Intervention, and PostventionIf you are a Leadership Southern Indiana Member and would like to be featured on the show, simply email us at Info@leadershipsi.org. If you would like to know more about Leadership Southern Indiana and what we do please check us out https://leadershipsi.org/

    Following the Leaders with Suzanna Jacobson

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2023 47:32


    Sorry for the absence! With the holidays and sickness making the rounds once again, it took me a bit to get this one recorded! But we are back and very excited to end the year with this wonderful guest! Suzanna Jacobson (DISCOVER 2022) is the Executive Director of Christian Formation Ministries. A non-profit that helps families in recovery. We have a great discussion about her organization and the transformation they are going through (you might get a sneak peak in this episode), what it was like to be named a Louisville Business First 40 under 40 winner, imposter syndrome, and I even manage to work in a dad joke at the end. For more info on Christian Formation MinistriesAlso mentioned was our next Leadership Lab session Little Voices with Shawn Dawley on Jan. 25th. More info and to register HEREIf you are a Leadership Southern Indiana Member and would like to be featured on the show, simply email us at Info@leadershipsi.org. If you would like to know more about Leadership Southern Indiana and what we do please check us out https://leadershipsi.org/

    Following the Leaders with Josh Staten

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2023 39:13


    This month Jesse sits down with Josh Staten, Director of Business Development and Community Relations for River Ridge and a member of the DISCOVER Class of 2019.In this episode they discuss what the River Ridge Commerce Center is and what business development means to Josh. Plus the value of stepping out of your circle and building relationships within the community. Also if you listened to our 2nd episode with Cory Cochran, you will probably enjoy several moments in this episode as he comes up a few times. Josh is also the first person to reach out and not ask but DEMAND to be on the podcast. We were happy to have him on. If you would like to be on please reach out and let us know! The only requirement is that you be current with your Leadership Southern Indiana membership dues!  If you are a Leadership Southern Indiana Member and would like to be featured on the show, simply email us at Info@leadershipsi.org. If you would like to know more about Leadership Southern Indiana and what we do please check us out https://leadershipsi.org/

    Following the Leaders with Tish Frederick

    Play Episode Play 55 sec Highlight Listen Later Sep 29, 2023 32:51


    This month I venture out of our office and to the B.A.Y.A Center in Clarksville to talk with the Founder and Executive Director of B.A.Y.A. Beautiful As You Are, Tish Frederick. Tish is a member of the DISCOVER 2023 class. We had a very relaxing conversation about the origins of B.A.Y.A as a nonprofit (Trigger warning there is mention of self-harm in this episode), her journey from not even wanting kids to having 2 of her own to leading this ground braking organization, and she gives some wonderful advice to aspiring leaders out there. I also couldn't let her leave with out discussing the origins of one of my all time favorite team ups, her and Emily Oliver-Jones (See Episode 01)For More Info on B.A.Y.A https://www.bayacorp.org/To renew your Leadership Southern Indiana Membership https://leadershipsi.org/membership/If you are a Leadership Southern Indiana Member and would like to be featured on the show, simply email us at Info@leadershipsi.org. If you would like to know more about Leadership Southern Indiana and what we do please check us out https://leadershipsi.org/

    Following the Leaders with Tyler Bliss

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2023 25:44


    This month we speak with Tyler Bliss from the DISCOVER 2014 class and the Executive Director of the New Albany Floyd County Education Foundation. Tyler and Jesse have known each other since performing together on the New Albany High School stage and discuss their performance paths and how that has led them to working in the non-profit world. Jesse and Tyler also discuss the importance of finding an outlet for your passions and how sometimes that doesn't involve how you make a living and that's ok! You'll also get to hear about some of the great work the New Albany Floyd County Education Foundation does to support educators in the New Albany Floyd County district. Also don't forget that if you have not renewed your Leadership Southern Indiana Membership, PLEASE DO SO NOW! We are so close to hitting our goal and we need your support! For more info on membership please check out our website. If you are a Leadership Southern Indiana Member and would like to be featured on the show, simply email us at Info@leadershipsi.org. If you would like to know more about Leadership Southern Indiana and what we do please check us out https://leadershipsi.org/

    Following the Leaders with Lisa Huber from Duke Energy

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2023 31:47


    This month we are excited to talk to Lisa Huber, member of the DISCOVER 2016 Class and the Government and Community Relations Manager for Duke Energy. Lisa talks about her start in tv broadcast media and how she transitioned to where she is today. What skills she learned as a reporter have served her on her leadership journey? We also thank Duke Energy for sponsoring our podcast. Also here is the link to get tickets to our Alumni Bash happening August 10th And if you haven't renewed your Leadership SI membership this year, it is time! Do so HEREIf you are a Leadership Southern Indiana Member and would like to be featured on the show, simply email us at Info@leadershipsi.org. If you would like to know more about Leadership Southern Indiana and what we do please check us out https://leadershipsi.org/

    Following the Leaders with Pam Grieb

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2023 40:37


    This month Jesse sit's down with the Class Representative of the DISCOVER Class of 2023, Pam Grieb. Pam is also the Community Relations Manager for Samtec and the Samtec Cares Program. Pam talks about her DISCOVER experience, her 30 year journey through Samtec (from data entry to where she is now), and even gives some advice for non-profits applying for funding. If you are a Leadership Southern Indiana Member and would like to be featured on the show, simply email us at Info@leadershipsi.org. If you would like to know more about Leadership Southern Indiana and what we do please check us out https://leadershipsi.org/

    Following the Leaders with Luanne Mattson

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2023 28:58


    This month my guest is Luanne Mattson from GoSoIN tourism. She is a member of the DISCOVER 2016 class, ELEVATE 2018 Class and the Chief Marketing Officer for GoSoIN tourism. Luanne shares with us about her leadership journey that took her from here to Muncie, to the Philly, to Arizona, and finally back home to southern Indiana! We also discuss her experiences in both ELEVATE and DISCOVER programs plus much much more! Note about this episode: We had to record in a different spot this month due to renovations. It might sound a bit different and you might still pick up some background noise. If you are a Leadership Southern Indiana Member and would like to be featured on the show, simply email us at Info@leadershipsi.org. If you would like to know more about Leadership Southern Indiana and what we do please check us out https://leadershipsi.org/

    Following the Leaders with John Edwards

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2023 24:45


    Continuing our look inward, I sit down with John Edwards the Director of Programs at Leadership Southern Indiana to discuss our 4 key programs as well as some of our new offerings. If you're curious about Leadership Southern Indiana and what we do, this is the episode to check out! If you are a Leadership Southern Indiana Member and would like to be featured on the show, simply email us at Info@leadershipsi.org. If you would like to know more about Leadership Southern Indiana and what we do please check us out https://leadershipsi.org/

    Following the Leaders with Mark Eddy

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2023 19:44


    This month Jesse sits down with Mark Eddy the President/CEO of Leadership Southern Indiana to discuss more about us as an organization. He tells us a little about our past, what our mission is and what we are planning for the futureIf you are a Leadership Southern Indiana Member and would like to be featured on the show, simply email us at Info@leadershipsi.org. If you would like to know more about Leadership Southern Indiana and what we do please check us out https://leadershipsi.org/

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    Following the Leaders: Cory Cochran BONUS EPISODE

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2023 9:55


    BONUS CONTENT!!!! Jesse's conversation with Cory Cochran, Executive Director of the River Hills Economic Development District, went long and would couldn't let Cory leave without answering Jesse's number one question. What does River Hills actually do? Hear Cory not only answer that question but let's Jesse in on a little secret. They also discuss the READI grant and some of the projects it's funding in our area and more. More info on the River Hills Economic Development District Planning Commission: http://riverhills.cc/More info on the READI Grant: https://www.iedc.in.gov/program/indiana-readi/overview If you are a Leadership Southern Indiana Member and would like to be featured on the show, simply email us at Info@leadershipsi.org. If you would like to know more about Leadership Southern Indiana and what we do please check us out https://leadershipsi.org/

    Following the Leaders: Cory Cochran

    Play Episode Play 36 sec Highlight Listen Later Feb 23, 2023 26:53


    DescriptionThis month Jesse Rasmussen talks with Cory Cochran Executive Director of the River Hills Economic Development District. They discuss Cory's early aspirations for leadership (possible Presidential aspirations), family, and how the work place culture that he created at River Hills. Cory is a FOCUS and DISCOVER (Class of 2019) Graduate. More info on the River Hills Economic Development District Planning Commission: http://riverhills.cc/If you are a Leadership Southern Indiana Member and would like to be featured on the show, simply email us at Info@leadershipsi.org. If you would like to know more about Leadership Southern Indiana and what we do please check us out https://leadershipsi.org/

    Following the Leaders: Emily Oliver Jones

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2023 26:18


    First Episode! This month Jesse Rasmussen talks with Emily Oliver Jones from the Greater Clark Schools Educational Foundation. Emily shares her journey from dropping out of college, to becoming the Executive Director of the GCCS Ed foundation, what brought her to Leadership Southern Indiana, and her latest collaboration with another Leadership Southern Indiana member which resulted in an Impact Southern Indiana 100 grant! More info on the GCCS Educational Foundation: https://www.gccschools.com/home/our-district/foundation/More info about BAYA https://www.bayacorp.org/If you are a Leadership Southern Indiana Member and would like to be featured on the show, simply email us at Info@leadershipsi.org. If you would like to know more about Leadership Southern Indiana and what we do please check us out https://leadershipsi.org/

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