In this candid, thoughtful conversation, Kammy Horne – CEO of IMPACT and longtime leader in public transportation and mobility systems , shares powerful insights from a 30-year career spanning federal government, state agencies, private industry, and nonprofit leadership. We explore vulnerability in leadership, culture and alignment, and how modern leaders must balance technology, empathy, and presence to create real impact.

This episode dives deep into authentic leadership, community influence without formal authority, and what it takes to lead through complexity, change, and uncertainty. Kammy offers grounded wisdom on culture, emotional intelligence, and why stillness and self-awareness are becoming essential leadership skills in today’s fast-paced world.

If you’ve ever wrestled with aligning strategy and culture, leading across stakeholders, or evolving your leadership style for the future of work—you’re in the right place.

What you’ll learn

◼️ Why culture is the soil and strategy is the seed—and how misalignment derails results
◼️ How vulnerability builds trust and strengthens leadership credibility
◼️ Leading without authority at the community and systems level
◼️ The role of emotional intelligence in navigating conflict, stress, and change
◼️ Why future leaders must be fluent in both technology and empathy
◼️ How presence, stillness, and listening create better outcomes

About Kammy Horne

CEO, IMPACT (Mobility, Community, Possibility)
Executive leader across federal, state, private, and nonprofit transportation sectors
Board Member, Austin Transit Partnership
Advocate for values-driven leadership, culture alignment, and community-centered mobility
Thought leader on future-ready leadership and systems change

We hope you enjoy this episode with Kammy Horne.

Connect with Kammy on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kammy-horne-aicp/

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It’s Not You (But Sometimes It Is!), hosted by Meg Poag, is the go-to podcast for managers, team leads, and emerging leaders navigating real-world workplace dynamics. Each episode features honest conversations with experienced professionals on leadership challenges—from building resilient teams and fostering authentic connections to managing change, enhancing communication, and balancing ambition with well-being. Whether you’re steering through conflict, scaling a team, or seeking clarity in your leadership style, Meg brings actionable strategies, personal stories, and expert advice to help you lead with confidence and compassion.