Central Texas Leadership Series

Rogue Media Network, KWBU, NPR

Leaders are all around us, at all times and in every area of our lives. They motivate, they risk the first step. But what motivates a leader? In our Central Texas Leadership Series, KWBU invites local leaders to talk with people they know who guide and inspire -- to find out what makes them tick. 

Episodes

  1. 03/14/2025

    Chris Meyer

    For KWBU’s Central Texas Leadership Series this week, Rachel Velasco leads a conversation with Chris Meyer, an author and Baylor professor who is a globally recognized expert in negotiation. Meyer discusses his research on behavior and motivation, with a distinct focus on ethics in the field of negotiation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Chris Meyer

  2. 02/14/2025

    Chief Victorian

    For KWBU’s Central Texas Leadership Series this week, Rachel Velasco leads a conversation with Sheryl Victorian, Chief of the Waco Police Department.Chief Victorian will be discussing her start in police work, the guidance she had along her journey to becoming Waco’s first woman and African American police chief, and her deep commitment to relational policing and building bridges in the communities she serves. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Chief Victorian

  3. 01/26/2025

    Jose Vidona

    For KWBU’s Central Texas Leadership Series this week, KWBU’s Rachel Velasco leads a conversation with Jose Vidana, a local parent and Waco ISD School Board Member.Vidana discusses how his dedication to his family and community led him to step forward to serve, and how he uses his time to encourage and support the students and teachers of Waco ISD. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Jose Vidona

  4. 12/19/2023

    Autumn Jones

    For KWBU's Central Texas Leadership Series this week, KWBU's Joe Riley talks with Autumn Jones who has joined Waco Public Radio as a reporter.She talks about the importance of local journalism, what has led her to make it her career, and some stories she's working on. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Autumn Jones

  5. 12/19/2023

    Dr. Tim Packer

    For KWBU’s Central Texas Leadership Series this week, KWBU’s Rachel Velasco leads a conversation with Dr. Tim Packer, Executive Director of The Cove. Packer discusses his experience with advocacy in the homelessness and housing support space in Edinburgh, Scotland as well as his current role in leading the charge on making a difference and providing services for Central Texas youth experiencing homelessness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Dr. Tim Packer
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Leaders are all around us, at all times and in every area of our lives. They motivate, they risk the first step. But what motivates a leader? In our Central Texas Leadership Series, KWBU invites local leaders to talk with people they know who guide and inspire -- to find out what makes them tick. 

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