Ignitecast - Official Podcast of the Ignite Leadership Conference by CDF

About 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.

Publisher

Community Development Foundation

Category

business

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

16 Jan 2019

Latest episode

8 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

52 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   8 Oct 2026

   #52 The Cost of Leadership

   Sometimes, you have to give up to go up. In this episode of IgniteCast, Judd Wilson and Taylor Tutor sit down with Robert Hall, author of Badge Unbroken, entrepreneur, financial professional and former Tupelo police officer, to explore John C. Maxwell’s Law of Sacrifice and the price leaders sometimes have to pay to move forward. Robert shares how his own leadership journey has required difficult decisions, career changes, financial sacrifices and the willingness to put the good of others ahe...

2. 

   24 Sept 2026

   #51: Curiosity Builds Connection

   Great leaders don’t just lead people. They connect with them first. In this episode of IgniteCast, Judd Wilson and Taylor Tutor sit down with Sara Ann Brown, president of the Boys & Girls Clubs of North Mississippi, to explore John C. Maxwell’s Law of Connection and why trust begins with making people feel seen, heard and valued. Drawing from her experience in the military, healthcare, leadership development and now the Boys & Girls Club, Sara Ann shares one of the most important lead...

3. 

   10 Sept 2026

   #50: The Bench Wins Game

   SEE THE SHOW NOTES, TRANSCRIPT AND MORE AT: https://cdf.ms/s9e2-shelley What does it take to turn a setback into momentum? In the 50th episode of IgniteCast, Judd Wilson and Taylor Tutor sit down with Shelly Miller, Tupelo High School teacher and girls soccer coach, to explore John C. Maxwell’s Law of Momentum and what it looks like on the field, in the classroom and in everyday leadership. Shelly shares the story behind Tupelo’s state championship run, including how a previous champion...

Who has been a guest on Ignitecast - Official Podcast of the Ignite Leadership Conference by CDF

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• Justin Patton
• Katina Tucker
• Jack Reed Jr
• Philip Shackelford
• Alex Lange

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