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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.
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Building a People-First Culture (opens the original)
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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 g
The Allocentric Approach to Talent (opens the original)
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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
Building Mission-Centered Organizations (opens the original)
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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,
Artificial Intelligence and Faithful Leadership | Leaders in the Arena Podcast (opens the original)
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How should Christian leaders faithfully engage emerging technologies in ways that honor God, serve others, and promote human flourishing? Join Leaders in the Arena for a special AI edition featuring Dr. Lance Wescher as guest host. Drawing on his expertise in artificial intelligence, economics, technology, and higher education, Lance will help establish a thoughtful framework for engaging one of the most significant technological developments of our time. Rather than beginning with what artifici
Forming Leaders of Character | Leaders in the Arena Podcast (opens the original)
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What does it mean to lead with humility, integrity, courage, and stewardship in a world that often rewards self-promotion and short-term results? For young leaders, the answer often starts not with a title, but with the mentors who show them the way. In this episode of Leaders in the Arena, hear a conversation with Covenant College graduate Payton Prys and current student Jonathan Marshall. Together, we explore how some of the core characteristics of servant leadership shape the next generation
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