Love2Lead
Love2Lead brings together Al Hutchinson, a veteran leader with 30 years of experience in destination marketing organizations, and award-winning podcast host Aaron Dante.
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Randall Woodfin Mayor of Birmingham and Dan Williams President/CEO Greater Birmingham Convention and Visitors Bureau (opens the original)
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In the third episode of Season Two of Love2Lead, Al sits down with Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin and Dan Williams, President and CEO of the Greater Birmingham Convention & Visitors Bureau, for a thoughtful conversation about leadership, partnership, and the people who make great organizations and cities work. Together, they explore what it means to lead with love and empathy, why strong leaders value and trust the teams around them, and how creating a culture where people feel supported can s
Kristen Reynolds President/CEO Choose Chicago (opens the original)
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On the second episode of Season Two of Love2Lead, Aaron and Al sit down with Kristen Reynolds, President and CEO of Choose Chicago and a nearly 30-year veteran of the destination marketing industry. Kristen shares lessons from her decades of leadership experience, including the importance of staying nimble and knowing how to navigate disruption in an industry that is constantly evolving. They discuss the value of learning and failing fast, trusting your own leadership instincts, and being willin
John Bacon Vice President, Sales & Partner Experience ASAE (opens the original)
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Season Two, Episode One of Love2Lead builds on the momentum of the first season with a renewed focus on emerging leaders and the future of the destination marketing industry. To kick off the season, Aaron and Al sit down with John Bacon, Vice President of Sales & Partner Experience at ASAE, for a thoughtful conversation about leadership, professional growth, and the people who help shape us along the way. John shares his perspective on the importance of investing in the next generation of leader
Episode 9: Elliott L. Ferguson II President/CEO Destination DC (opens the original)
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In Episode 9 of Love2Lead, Al and Aaron are joined by Elliott L. Ferguson II, President and CEO of Destination DC, for a conversation on leadership, representation, and the future of the destination marketing industry. Elliott reflects on his leadership journey, the need for greater diversity across DMO leadership, and the importance of creating stronger pathways for the next generation of industry leaders. He also discusses how tourism can drive economic opportunity, strengthen communities, and
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