Leading Locally: A Podcast by Leadership Lee County

Leading Locally will offer listeners insightful discussions on leadership, community impact, and local initiatives. Hosted by Kristen Reeder, Executive Director of Leadership Lee County, each episode will feature in-depth interviews with a variety of leaders who are making a difference in Lee County, Alabama.

Leading Locally: A Podcast by Leadership Lee County is a business podcast hosted by Leadership Lee County, with 10 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Leadership Lee County hosts Leading Locally: A Podcast by Leadership Lee County, a business show with 10 episodes published.

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  Leading Locally: A Podcast by Leadership Lee County

  Ep. 16 | When Your Purpose Needs Renewing: Finding Perspective, Margin & Meaning

  Sep 18, 202622 min

  What happens when the work you once felt called to do starts to feel heavy? In this episode of Leading Locally , Wes Harrell, Regional Director for Church of the Highlands Auburn Dream Center, joins us for a conversation about burnout, healthy rhythms, perspective, and renewing your sense of purpose as a leader. Wes shares how a physically and mentally demanding mission trip through the mountains of Nepal challenged him to rethink his own frustrations and rediscover the meaning behind his work. He also shares practical lessons for leaders on creating margin, protecting their time and energy, embracing the disciplines they may not naturally gravitate toward, and recognizing that a new role or assignment isn't always the answer. It's a conversation about stepping away from the noise, taking ownership of what gets your best, and remembering why the work, and the people you're leading, matter in the first place. Connect with Leadership Lee County Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@leadershipleecounty⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.leadershipleecounty.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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  Ep. 15 | Leadership Starts with Seeing: Understanding ALICE in Lee County

  Aug 18, 202619 min

  Most of us assume that if someone has a job, they're doing okay. But what if that's not true? In this episode of Leading Locally , Kristen Reeder sits down with United Way of Lee County Executive Director, Tipi Miller, to discuss ALICE—Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed—a growing population of hardworking individuals and families who earn too much to qualify for assistance but still struggle to afford basic necessities. From impossible financial choices to the "benefits cliff," this conversation challenges leaders to rethink what it means to support employees, strengthen communities, and lead with empathy. If you're a business owner, manager, HR professional, or simply someone who wants to make a difference where you live, this episode will change the way you see your community. In this episode you'll learn: What ALICE means and why it matters The surprising percentage of Lee County households living paycheck to paycheck Why leadership starts with understanding the challenges people carry to work each day Practical ways businesses and community members can become part of the solution Connect with Leadership Lee County Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@leadershipleecounty⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.leadershipleecounty.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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  Ep. 14 | Why Leadership Lee County Exists (And Where We're Going Next)

  Jul 23, 202631 minS2

  This episode is a little different than our typical conversations and intentionally so. With applications now open for the 2026–2027 Leadership Lee County class, we wanted to pull back the curtain and share the heart behind the organization, where we're headed, and why leadership development matters now more than ever. In this exclusive conversation, Executive Director Kristen Reeder shares: • Why leadership isn't just for people with titles • The biggest leadership gaps she sees in our community • How Leadership Lee County is evolving beyond its annual leadership program • The vision of becoming Lee County's leadership resource • What participants actually experience during the nine-month Leadership Program • Who should consider applying and why Whether you're considering applying to this year's class, wondering if the program is the right fit, or simply curious about the future of Leadership Lee County, this episode offers an inside look at the vision driving everything we're building. If you've been on the fence about applying, we hope you'll spend the next 30 minutes with us!

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  Ep. 13 | The Leadership Lesson Found in Adventure Racing

  Jun 24, 202624 minS2

  In this episode of Leading Locally, Kristen Reeder sits down with Stewart Mills to discuss an unlikely leadership lesson that emerged through the world of adventure racing. Stewart shares how trust, humility, and a willingness to be led transformed not only his racing experience but also an important professional relationship. Together, they explore the power of finding common ground, working through conflict, building trust over time, and why some of the strongest leaders are those who know when to step back and allow others to lead. Whether you're leading a team, serving your community, or navigating difficult relationships, this conversation offers practical leadership lessons that apply far beyond the race course. Connect with Leadership Lee County Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@leadershipleecounty⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.leadershipleecounty.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Leadership Experts: Are you an experienced and trained leadership expert? We are always taking applications for local leadership experts who specialize in one-on-one coaching and group training. We will then add you to our public database that is shared with community partners and marketed publicly. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Learn more here.

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  Ep. 12 | The Power of the Pause: Leadership, Boundaries, and Emotional Intelligence

  Feb 17, 202625 minS2

  In this episode of Leading Locally , Kristen sits down with Auburn City Council member, Beth Witten, to explore what it truly means to lead with integrity, emotional intelligence, and healthy boundaries—especially in the often demanding world of public service. Beth shares candid reflections from her leadership journey, including the importance of managing expectations, setting boundaries in a 24/7 culture, and learning when to pause instead of react. From navigating difficult conversations to embracing the power of saying “I don’t know” , this conversation is full of practical wisdom for leaders at every level. If you’ve ever struggled with people-pleasing, conflict, or the pressure to always have the right answer, you'll appreciate this episode! Connect with Leadership Lee County Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@leadershipleecounty⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.leadershipleecounty.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Leadership Experts: Are you an experienced and trained leadership expert? We are always taking applications for local leadership experts who specialize in one-on-one coaching and group training. We will then add you to our public database that is shared with community partners and marketed publicly. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Learn more here.

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