Leading the Way in RVA
Podcast Description
Leading the Way in RVA brings you real conversations with Richmond’s most inspiring leaders. Host KC Long, founder of Fulfilled Coaching & Consulting, dives into leadership journeys and delivers practical strategies you can apply today. Whether you’re managing a team, building a business, or leading your own growth, this podcast gives you the tools and insights to thrive. New episodes every two weeks.
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The podcast focuses on themes of leadership development, personal growth, and community impact, with episodes exploring topics such as defining success through purpose, philanthropy's role in leadership, and strategic insights from local changemakers. For example, Episode 2 highlights how philanthropy shapes leadership through insights from Aaron McClung, while Episode 1 shares foundational leadership principles from KC Long's own journey.
Leading the Way in RVA brings you real conversations with Richmond’s most inspiring leaders. Host KC Long, founder of Fulfilled Coaching & Consulting, dives into leadership journeys and delivers practical strategies you can apply today. Whether you’re managing a team, building a business, or leading your own growth, this podcast gives you the tools and insights to thrive. New episodes every two weeks.
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In this episode of Leading the Way in RVA, KC interviews Jody Alexander, CEO of the Greater Richmond YMCA. Alexander shares her 37-year journey from a youth swim team participant to the organization's leader, illustrating how personal alignment with core values drives long-term commitment. She discusses the challenges of scaling leadership and curiosity across 2,600 employees, advocating for an empowerment model over micromanagement (”sprinkler leadership”). Alexander also reflects on navigating crisis communication during the COVID-19 pandemic, utilizing multi-modal strategies to engage diverse learning styles, and operationalizing abstract values into daily, actionable behaviors through ”YX principles.” The conversation underscores the importance of grounded, mission-driven leadership, community integration, and cross-sector collaboration to achieve lasting local impact.
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