Leadership & Strategy Podcast Tad Dickel

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 2024. Tad and Lloyd discuss his approach to leadership as mayor, his accomplishments in office, and plans for his new role as E-REP CEO.

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 is dedicated to attracting, retaining, and developing talent. Fellows are placed in a job and provided extensive training, executive support, civic involvement, and networking and social opportunities. Steven previously worked at the Indiana Economic Development Corporation, Lessonly, and a family business. Tad and Steven discuss the Orr Fellowship Evansville Region expansion, how the fellowship develops leaders, and how we can attract and retain talent in Indiana.

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 a leadership role during a challenging time, and ECHO's recent rebranding effort.

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 area.

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 higher education.

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 "Communion and Community - 46 Ways to Engage Catholic School Faculty and Staff During the School Year". Tad and Daryl discuss his new book, the differences between employee satisfaction and engagement, his research on building teams, and the characteristics of effective meetings.