Leaders in the Arena is a podcast from the Brock-Barnes Center for Leadership at Covenant College. Each episode features conversations with leaders doing the real work of leadership—where decisions matter, values are tested, and faith is lived out in practice. Guests share practical wisdom shaped by Christian conviction, offering insight into leading with integrity, stewardship, humility, and care for others. Join us for thoughtful conversations that explore what faithful leadership looks like in a changing world.
What does it take to build an organization where people thrive, culture matters, and operational excellence follows?
Join Leaders in the Arena for a conversation with Joey Ballard, Chief People & Safety Officer at Covenant Logistics, where she leads enterprise-wide initiatives in safety, human resources, recruiting, talent development, and employee retention. With more than 27 years of leadership experience, Joey has helped build a culture where servant leadership, operational excellence, and genuine care for people reinforce one another. From developing future leaders and strengthening organizational culture to advancing safety and employee engagement, her work demonstrates that sustainable organizational success begins by investing in people.
Beyond the workplace, Joey's commitment to mentoring women leaders and serving organizations such as Fellowship of Christian Athletes reflects a leadership philosophy grounded in stewardship, service, and lasting impact. Join us as we explore how leaders can build organizations where people are known, valued, and equipped to flourish while pursuing excellence with humility, integrity, and purpose.
Leaders in the Arena is a podcast from the Brock-Barnes Center for Leadership at Covenant College. Learn more at brockbarnes.covenant.edu (http://brockbarnes.covenant.edu/).
14 Sept 2026
The Allocentric Approach to Talent
How do leaders bridge the gap between organizational objectives and individual values to build teams that truly thrive?
Listen to this episode of Leaders in the Arena for a conversation with Hudson Brock, founder of AlloHire. Hudson is a Chattanooga-based strategist and team-building expert who is redefining how modern organizations approach culture, talent acquisition, and leadership development.
Drawing on his experience building AlloHire—a boutique recruiting agency defined by its allocentric approach of centering interest and attention entirely on others—Hudson embodies what it means to lead by serving. He will unpack his signature framework for helping individuals and teams create actionable roadmaps (the How) that deeply integrate personal values (the Why) with professional responsibilities (the What).
This conversation invites leaders to move beyond cold HR metrics and view team building as a high-stakes responsibility. By centering leadership around true relationships, deep alignment, and a willingness to put others first, Hudson demonstrates how prioritizing people is the ultimate catalyst for organizational excellence and long-term retention.
Leaders in the Arena is a podcast from the Brock-Barnes Center for Leadership at Covenant College. Learn more at brockbarnes.covenant.edu (http://brockbarnes.covenant.edu/).
7 Sept 2026
Building Mission-Centered Organizations
How can leaders expand their mission and increase Kingdom impact in ways that are sustainable, relational, and deeply aligned with their calling?
Join Leaders in the Arena for a conversation with Ashley and Ben Baldwin of Mission Increase Chattanooga as we explore how nonprofit and ministry leaders can strengthen organizations through intentional stewardship, relational generosity, and mission-centered leadership.
Drawing on their experience coaching and equipping nonprofits across Chattanooga, Ashley and Ben will share practical insights on developing healthy organizational cultures, building strong donor and stakeholder relationships, and creating strategies that expand mission impact while remaining grounded in purpose and service.
This conversation invites leaders to rethink fundraising, leadership, and growth—not as isolated activities, but as part of faithfully stewarding people, resources, and opportunities for greater Kingdom impact.
Leaders in the Arena is a podcast from the Brock-Barnes Center for Leadership at Covenant College. Learn more at brockbarnes.covenant.edu (http://brockbarnes.covenant.edu/).
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Vicki Gordan
Sherri Parks
Keri Randolph
Wendy Gibson
Tom White
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