Following the Leaders: The Leadership Southern Indiana Podcast

Hosted by Jesse Rasmussen

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Oct 2026

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What does leadership in southern Indiana look like? Join host Jesse Rasmussen as he tries to answer that question by speaking with Leadership Southern Indiana members about their leadership journeys.

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October 28, 2026Episode 11 hr 4 min

Following the Leaders with Chuck Summers

I can't believe it has taken so long to get Chuck Summers on this podcast! He is a leadership superfan, a very engaged member of the community, and a great family man. On this episode, we revisit how we ACTUALLY first met, his thoughts on leadership, and more. Thank you for being on with us. Audio note: We had some last-second technical issues, so you will notice that Jesse's sound quality isn't the usual polished level. Good news: Chuck's audio is crystal-clear, studio-quality! Thank you as always to our sponsor Duke Energy If you are a Leadership Southern Indiana Member and would like to be featured on the show, simply email us at Info@leadershipsi.org. If you would like to know more about Leadership Southern Indiana and what we do please check us out https://leadershipsi.org/

March 16, 2026Episode 140 min

Following the Leaders with NEXGEN Alum Molly Grimm

For the first time ever, we were able to sit down with a NEXGEN Alum to discuss life after NEXGEN. Molly Grimm is the Special Events Manager for Junior Achievement Kentuckiana and a member of the NEXGEN Class of 2017. Molly brings a fresh perspective to the show to discuss the importance of intergenerational communications, what the next generation of leaders struggles with, and her own leadership journey. Molly is also paying it forward by being a part of our NEXGEN planning committee! So very happy to have her on the show and back into the Leadership SI fold. If you are a Leadership Southern Indiana Member and would like to be featured on the show, simply email us at Info@leadershipsi.org. If you would like to know more about Leadership Southern Indiana and what we do please check us out https://leadershipsi.org/

September 18, 202531 min

Following the Leaders with Chris Jackson

Jesse sits down with Chris Jackson, the President of Dan Cristiani Excavating and a member of the DISCOVER 2024 Class. During their conversation, Chris shares his "origin story" of how he went from a teenager who wanted to run Dan Cristiani to an adult who put in the time, effort, and hard work actually to accomplish it. Chris provides some fantastic leadership insights and is a great example of a true servant leader. If you are a Leadership Southern Indiana Member and would like to be featured on the show, simply email us at Info@leadershipsi.org. If you would like to know more about Leadership Southern Indiana and what we do please check us out https://leadershipsi.org/

August 7, 202525 min

Following the Leaders: A Conversation with Mark Eddy

Bonus Episode! Jesse and Mark Eddy (President/CEO of Leadership Southern Indiana) sit down to talk about their recent experience at the Association of Leadership Programs national conference and some of the new programs and events coming later this year! Here is the info about ELEVATE and the Link to register . If you are a Leadership Southern Indiana Member and would like to be featured on the show, simply email us at Info@leadershipsi.org. If you would like to know more about Leadership Southern Indiana and what we do please check us out https://leadershipsi.org/

August 5, 2025Episode 735 min

Following the Leaders with Amanda Alexander

Meet the latest addition to the Leadership Southern Indiana Team, our new Membership Engagement and Events Coordinator, Amanda Alexander! Amanda comes to us from Transformation Network and is a member of the DISCOVER 2024 class. No doubt you've heard from her a few times already, but this is your chance to learn more about the name behind the emails. If you are a Leadership Southern Indiana Member and would like to be featured on the show, simply email us at Info@leadershipsi.org. If you would like to know more about Leadership Southern Indiana and what we do please check us out https://leadershipsi.org/

April 17, 2025Episode 631 min

Following the Leaders with Scott Minton

This month Jesse sit's down with Scott Minton from Indiana Members Credit Union and the Bourbon Barrel Talk podcast. Scott and Jesse chat about what being a leader actually means and can you be one without thinking of yourself that way. We also discuss where Scott's love of bourbon comes from and his favorite things in Southern Indiana. I really appreciated Scott's honesty when he says "I don't really think of myself as a leader." Find out why he thinks that way and why he's wrong. If you are a Leadership Southern Indiana Member and would like to be featured on the show, simply email us at Info@leadershipsi.org. If you would like to know more about Leadership Southern Indiana and what we do please check us out https://leadershipsi.org/

December 16, 2024Episode 633 min

Following the Leaders with Dan Williamson

This month Jesse sits down with Dan Williamson, the founder and CEO of Promedia Group and graduate of the DISCOVER 1999 Class. Dan and Jesse discuss how Promedia Group got started, his thoughts on leadership, and more! Thank you Dan for sitting down and sharing your insights with us! If you are a Leadership Southern Indiana Member and would like to be featured on the show, simply email us at Info@leadershipsi.org. If you would like to know more about Leadership Southern Indiana and what we do please check us out https://leadershipsi.org/

September 13, 2024Episode 542 min

Following the Leaders with Kenton Wooden

This month Jesse sits down with Kenton Wooden, Executive Director of the Falls of the Ohio Foundation and a member of the DISCOVER 2011 Class. They discuss how Leadership SI led to him taking his dream job with the Falls of the Ohio Foundation, the rumor that it was the Leadership SI Charter Class that helped create the interpretive center, and Kenton's leadership journey. Kenton is one of the great collaborators in Southern Indiana and you'll want to hear his story. Also if you're interested in Rock the Rocks you can get more info and tickets HERE If you are a Leadership Southern Indiana Member and would like to be featured on the show, simply email us at Info@leadershipsi.org. If you would like to know more about Leadership Southern Indiana and what we do please check us out https://leadershipsi.org/

July 16, 2024Episode 451 min

Following the Leaders with Judge Vicki Carmichael

This month Jesse sits down with Judge Vicki Carmichael of the Clark County Circuit Court #4 and from the DISCOVER 1999 and ELEVATE 2014 classes. They discuss her upcoming retirement, her plans to run for office in 2027, the current lack of faith in the judicial system, what it takes to run for office and so much more! This was truly a delightful and insightful conversation with a dedicated civil servant! If you are a Leadership Southern Indiana Member and would like to be featured on the show, simply email us at Info@leadershipsi.org. If you would like to know more about Leadership Southern Indiana and what we do please check us out https://leadershipsi.org/

June 5, 2024Episode 442 min

Following the Leaders with Jennifer Helgeson and Lauren Wagoner from Junior Achievement

This month Jesse sat down with 2 guests, Jennifer Helgeson President at Junior Achievement Kentuckiana (DISCOVER 2012) and Lauren Wagoner Special Events Manager for Junior Achievement Kentuckiana (DISCOVER 2023). Jennifer and Lauren both discuss how they stay mentally healthy, how financial literacy has changed over the years and how Junior Achievement is making an impact in our community. They also mention some events going on including their bourbon and bubbles raffle. For more info check out their website . If you are a Leadership Southern Indiana Member and would like to be featured on the show, simply email us at Info@leadershipsi.org. If you would like to know more about Leadership Southern Indiana and what we do please check us out https://leadershipsi.org/