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Luminate: Navigating the Unknown Through Creative LeadershipGrowing with Westfield: Leadership, Legacy and the Power of CommunityIn this episode of Luminate: Navigating the Unknown Through Creative Leadership, host Sarah Hempstead sits down with Matthew Deck, Director of Facilities and Events for the City of Westfield, Indiana and Audra Blasdel, Waypoint Strategies Division Lead.Deck shares how his deep-rooted love for community, inspired by his mother and mentors like former mayor Andy Cook, has shaped his leadership journey. From overseeing Grand Park—one of the largest sports complexes in the U.S.—to planning community-defining events and fostering a culture of service, Deck speaks candidly about the values that drive him. He reflects on pers...
2025-07-1629 minLuminate: Navigating the Unknown Through Creative LeadershipEpisode 28: Leading with Purpose – Owner-Centered Strategy and Community Impact with Audra BlasdelEpisode Introduction:Welcome to Luminate: Navigating the Unknown Through Creative Leadership, where we explore the journeys of visionary leaders making a difference. Today, our host, Sarah Hempstead, CEO and Principal-in-Charge at Schmidt Associates, is joined by Audra Blasdel, the Division Lead of Waypoint Strategies. With a diverse career spanning government, nonprofit, and educational organizations, Audra brings a unique perspective on leadership, community-driven project management, and servant leadership.Episode Overview:From her Indiana roots and early experiences in team-focused sports to her time managing complex projects for the Indiana Department...
2024-11-1335 min