Leadership Magnified with Todd Faulkner

Frank Bennett is the executive director of The Leadership Center which is under the umbrella of the Paducah Area Chamber of Commerce. 

Eddie Jones is a husband, a father, an attorney and a McCracken County Commissioner. We discuss leadership, life and how to connect with the younger workers in your office.

One-on-one with the founder of Wiser 360 Terri Lundberg. Hear her thoughtful and detailed advice on leadership, how she describes her leadership style and her advice for leaders who are on the rise.

The former Attorney General of Kentucky and current Republican candidate for the U.S. Senate talks leadership style, building relationships, family and his deep faith.

The President and CEO of West Kentucky Community & Technical College, Dr. Anton Reece, discusses the traits he believes makes good leaders great, and where growing leaders often fail.

Founder and President of the Bryant Law Center, Mark Bryant, sits down to share experiences and memories from his storied career. He also explains how he built his law firm that continues to thrive today.

Kentucky Secretary of State Michael Adams explains the role empathy plays in his leadership style and why picking up a newspaper or book will help you in the long run. Adams also responds to chatter that he'll make a run to be Kentucky's next governor. 

President of Baptist Health Paducah Kenny Boyd talks about his leadership style; one that focuses on being transparent, clear, and concise. Also, what to do when you make a mistake — because he says you will make mistakes.

The Founder and President of INTEC Group, LLC, Ines Rivas-Hutchins, is the guest on this week's episode. She founded a Woman Owned Small Business (WOSB) and SBA certified HUBZone in Kentucky.

President & CEO of Paducah Bank, Ashley Johnson, joins the pod to talk about her new position with the company. She is the first woman to serve in that role in the bank's 78 year-old history. Why she says collaborative work is key, how she encourages members of her team, and the role family plays in her life.

Rep. Andy Barr (KY-6th District) sits down to talk about delivering for constituents regardless of political party and shares advice for young people on where to devote their passion. He also discusses his platform in his bid for U.S. Senate and talks about how he finds ways to relax.

Paducah City Commissioner Buz Smith is the guest this week on Leadership Magnified. He is the sixth generation of Paducah city residents and he’ll tell you he’s live here his entire life — by choice. He explains why leaders need to move beyond the information gathering stage and just "get things done.” 

Paducah City Commissioner and Mayor Pro-Tem Sandra Wilson joins the pod this week. She offers her perspective from the point of a view of an elected leader and as the Paducah Area Chamber of Commerce President and CEO.  

Paducah City Commissioner and Pastor of Washington Street Baptist Church Raynarldo Henderson is this week's guest. He discusses the role empathy plays in his decision making and pulls back the curtain on special ways he connects with his constituents.  

Paducah’s youngest city commissioner in city history discusses how he uses social media to better connect with the people who voted him into office. He also discusses how he brings a different perspective to the table of local government.

Paducah mayor George Bray is the inaugural guest on this episode of Leadership Magnified. He discusses Paducah city projects and initiatives he believes are thriving right now. He also talks about ones that have been a little more challenging to get off the ground. Bray also explains his leadership style, ways he communicates his message, and what older leaders bring to the table compared to younger ones.