Podcast Episodes

#29 - Jackson Lindgren on Fatherhood, Conviction, and Mental Toughness

Season 1 Episode 29

Jackson Lindgren—home inspector, husband, and father—joins the show for a raw and thoughtful conversation on what it really means to lead in everyday life. From navigating hard conversations in busin…

Published on 2 months, 1 week ago

#28 - Kalee Rich on Leading with Attentiveness, Accountability, and Sacred Pace

Season 1 Episode 28

In this episode of Leading Lubbock, I sit down with Kalee Rich—wife, mom of three, and Sales Director at Betenbough Homes—for a conversation full of wisdom, warmth, and practical leadership insight. …

Published on 2 months, 2 weeks ago

#27 - Rich Eberhardt on Leading with Humility, Listening First, and Staying Grounded in Change

Season 1 Episode 27

Rich Eberhardt has spent nearly three decades shaping the Lubbock real estate community—not just through transactions, but through leadership, mentorship, and service. In this episode, Rich shares th…

Published on 2 months, 4 weeks ago

#26 - Whitney Chaney on Authentic Leadership, Personal Boards, and Protecting What Matters

Season 1 Episode 26

What does it mean to lead without putting on a mask? In this episode, mortgage lender and soon-to-be mom Whitney Chaney shares how she shows up as the same person—at home, at work, and with clients—b…

Published on 3 months, 1 week ago

#25 - Michelle McCord on Leading Through Service and Letting Go

Season 1 Episode 25

What does it mean to lead with strength, humility, and trust in others? In this episode, we sit down with Michelle McCord, Superintendent of Frenship ISD, to explore a leadership journey rooted in se…

Published on 3 months, 1 week ago

#24 - Audra Baldwin on Purpose, Presence, and Loving People Well

Season 1 Episode 24

Audra Baldwin wears many hats—wife, mom of four, real estate agent, growth advisor, and leveraged agent coach. But at the core of all she does is one driving mission: to love people well. In this epi…

Published on 3 months, 2 weeks ago

#23 – Mackenzie Dean on Humble Leadership, Identity, and Building from Intention

Season 1 Episode 23

In this episode of Leading Lubbock, we sit down with Mackenzie Dean — Director of Worship and Production at Redeemer Church — for a conversation that’s as grounded as it is inspiring. Mackenzie opens…

Published on 3 months, 3 weeks ago

#22 - Amy Thompson on Humble Beginnings, Growth, and Team Culture

Season 1 Episode 22

In this episode of Leading Lubbock, Dr. Amy Thompson, Chief Executive of Covenant Health’s Lubbock Service Area, joins Ruben for a powerful conversation about leadership that’s honest, humble, and de…

Published on 4 months ago

#21 – Emily Herring on Building Culture, Leading with Compassion, and Staying Curious

Season 1 Episode 21

Emily Herring, COO and co-founder of True Title Partners, joins us to talk about the power of leading with compassion, building healthy culture, and staying curious in every season. Emily shares her …

Published on 4 months, 1 week ago

#20 – Tanner Dean on Humility, Confidence, and Leading with Sacrifice

Season 1 Episode 20

In this episode, I sit down with my friend and business partner, Tanner Dean, for a real and honest conversation about leadership — not as a title, but as a posture.

We talk about walking alongside ot…

Published on 4 months, 2 weeks ago