Leadership & Strategy Podcast

Leadership & Strategy Podcast

Podcast by Tad Dickel

Episodes

April 5, 2024 48 mins
In this Leadership & Strategy podcast episode, Tad interviews Lloyd Winnecke, CEO of E-REP (Evansville Regional Economic Partnership). Lloyd previously served as Mayor of Evansville for twelve years, vice president and marketing director for Fifth Third Bank, and News Director for WEHT-TV News 25. In recognition of his accomplishments and contributions, he will be inducted into the Junior Achievement Regional Hall of Fame in May 20...
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In this Leadership & Strategy podcast episode, Tad interviews Steven Emch, President of the Orr Fellowship. "Orr Fellowship's mission is to recruit and develop the next generation of business leaders and entrepreneurs." We recently announced that Orr Fellowship would expand into the Evansville region, and the first class of fellows will be placed at area businesses in June 2025. This highly selective post-undergraduate fellowship i...
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March 1, 2024 43 mins
In this Leadership & Strategy podcast episode, Tad interviews Savannah Wood, CEO of ECHO Housing & Community Development. Before coming to ECHO Housing, Savannah served in the Army for six years and was deployed for three years. Tad and Savannah discuss ECHO Housing's permanent and supportive housing, veterans programs, and community development work. In addition, they discuss her military experience, leadership styles, moving into...
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February 16, 2024 53 mins
In this Leadership & Strategy podcast episode, Tad interviews Dr. James MacLeod, Chair and Professor of History at the University of Evansville. James is the author of "Evansville in World War II" and "Lost Evansville," and he has also been widely published as a cartoonist. Tad and James discuss leadership from his perspective as a historian, characteristics of effective leaders, and how local leaders have influenced the Evansville...
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February 2, 2024 41 mins
In this Leadership & Strategy podcast episode, Tad interviews Bob Jones, retired Chairman and CEO at Old National Bank. Bob continues to be incredibly engaged in the community and currently is Board Chair for the University of Evansville and Co-Chair of the Transition Team for newly elected Evansville Mayor Stephanie Terry. Tad and Bob discuss his approach to leadership, company culture, succession planning, civic engagement, and h...
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January 17, 2024 44 mins
In this Leadership & Strategy podcast episode, Tad interviews Dr. Daryl Hagan, Interim Director for the Institute for the Transformation of Catholic Education and Director of Catholic School Accreditation at the Catholic University of America. Based in Evansville, Indiana, Daryl previously served as Superintendent of Schools for the Catholic Diocese of Evansville and has been a principal and teacher. Daryl is the author of "Communi...
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January 5, 2024 53 mins
In this Leadership & Strategy podcast episode, Tad interviews Sean Georges, a Marine veteran, attorney, retired Shoe Carnival executive, and current Executive Director of the Evansville Wartime Museum. Sean is the co-author of "On Mission: Your Journey to Authentic Leadership" and provides leadership coaching, speaking, and training services. Tad and Sean discuss servant leadership, how leaders can serve in their best and highest r...
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December 15, 2023 48 mins
In this Leadership & Strategy podcast episode, Tad interviews Amy Mangold, President of the United Way of Southwestern Indiana. Amy is recognizable to many in the Evansville region as a former TV news personality, and she also has previous nonprofit development, marketing, and communications experience. Tad and Amy discuss the importance of focusing on mission, navigating major changes, and succession planning.
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December 1, 2023 45 mins
In this Leadership & Strategy podcast episode, Tad interviews Randy Hobson, Owner of Pangea Kitchen, Pangea Pizzeria, and 2nd Language Ramen. Randy is a former Berry Plastics executive who retired early to pursue his dream of high-quality restaurants in Evansville. Tad and Randy discuss developing employees, transitioning from a large corporation to a small, locally-owned business, influencing food culture, and the restaurant opera...
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November 17, 2023 43 mins
In this Leadership & Strategy podcast episode, Tad interviews Matthew Nix, President of Nix Companies, a fifth-generation family business headquartered in Poseyville, Indiana. Matthew shares how he has grown the business 100X under his leadership and focused on creating a culture that attracts and retains employees. Tad and Matthew also discuss the unique aspects of leading a family business.
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November 3, 2023 41 mins
In this Leadership & Strategy podcast episode, Tad interviews Kathy Schoettlin, Chief Communications, Culture and Social Responsibility Officer for Old National Bank. She previously worked as Public Relations Director at the Southwestern Indiana Chapter of the American Red Cross. Culture, communication, and talent development have been a key focus at Old National, and Kathy shares her experiences with these efforts.
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October 20, 2023 52 mins
In this Leadership & Strategy podcast episode, Tad has the unique opportunity to interview his father, Dr. Tim Dickel, Professor Emeritus of Education and former Dean at Creighton University. He discusses his experiences as an administrator in higher education and how different leadership skills and approaches are needed at different times.
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October 6, 2023 54 mins
In this Leadership & Strategy podcast episode, Tad interviews Dr. Jim Schroeder, a pediatric psychologist and Vice President of the Department of Psychology and Wellness at Easterseals Rehabilitation Center in Evansville, Indiana. He resides in Evansville with his wife, Amy, and their eight children. Jim discusses how leaders can develop stronger relationships with those around them and focus on their mental health.
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September 15, 2023 46 mins
In this Leadership & Strategy podcast episode, Tad interviews JP Engelbrecht, CEO of South Central Inc. South Central. is a family office and holding company established in 1946 in Evansville, Indiana. They believe "business is an honorable calling that makes a difference in the world." JP shares that leadership is typically the missing element for business success in this interview.
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September 1, 2023 42 mins
In this Leadership & Strategy Podcast episode, Tad interviews Beth Folz, Executive Director of Habitat for Humanity of Evansville. Beth shares her journey transitioning from an attorney to a successful nonprofit leader. Habitat Evansville has been recognized as a top Habitat affiliate in the United States, and they built 27 houses last year. Beth is passionate about providing quality affordable housing to help Evansville area r...
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August 18, 2023 43 mins
In this Leadership & Strategy Podcast episode, Tad interviews DeAndre Wilson, COO of the Bedford Collab. "The purpose of its existence is to provide sustainability through growing fresh produce, aiding in food rescue, and providing a shared commercial kitchen for existing and striving food entrepreneurs, along with revitalizing a disinvested neighborhood" (from the Bedford Collab website). DeAndre shares his experiences as an e...
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August 4, 2023 46 mins
In this Leadership & Strategy Podcast episode, Tad interviews Brad and Andy Niemeier, Co-CEOs of Azzip Pizza. Azzip was founded in 2014 and has grown to 10 locations within several hours of the Evansville, Indiana region. They share their approach to leadership, how they develop leaders from within, how they operate as Co-CEOs, and how they have made Azzip an employer of choice. To learn more about Tad Dickel and the T.A. Dickel G...
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July 21, 2023 51 mins
In this Leadership & Strategy Podcast episode, Tad interviews Evelyn Rivas, President of ALASI, based in Dubois County, Indiana, which is dedicated to removing barriers to access for the Latino population and expanding cultural competency by providing education and resources that sustain systems of equity through celebrating culture, building partnerships and developing resources to create a thriving community. To learn more about...
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July 7, 2023 48 mins
In this Leadership & Strategy Podcast episode, Tad interviews Parri Black, President and CEO of of Youth First, based in Evansville, Indiana, which exists to transform and strengthen the lives of young people and their families. They offer on-site, free of charge behavioral health services and programs to prevent substance abuse, improve family relationships and develop life skills. To learn more about Tad Dickel and the T.A. Dick...
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June 2, 2023 40 mins
In this Leadership & Strategy Podcast episode, Tad interviews Jeremy Evans, Executive Director of Dream Center Evansville, which began in 1998, not as a mission for many, but as a helping hand to one, when Gary Jossa was asked by his church to take one young man under his wing. Dream Center offers its surrounding community after-school programs, a summer day camp, wrap-around care, academic development programs, school integration,...
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