About this episode

Keidrian Kunkel discusses leading through change in the workforce, focusing on Tampa Bay's recovery and innovative strategies for talent development.

Tune in as we sit down with Keidrian Kunkel, President & CEO of CareerSource Tampa Bay, for a powerful conversation about leading through change in today's evolving workforce landscape. Keidrian shares insights on Tampa Bay's remarkable recovery from back-to-back hurricanes, the importance of data-driven decision-making, and innovative strategies to strengthen local talent pipelines. From empowering youth and supporting veterans to embracing AI as a tool for inclusion and efficiency, she offers a forward-looking perspective on how collaboration, accountability, and adaptability are shaping the region's economic future.

People in this episode

Guest: Keidrian Kunkel

Topics covered

• leadership
• workforce development
• data-driven decision-making
• economic recovery
• talent pipelines
• AI in workforce

Keywords

• leadership
• workforce
• Tampa Bay
• data-driven
• economic recovery
• talent pipelines
• AI
• youth empowerment
• veterans support

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: CareerSource Tampa Bay

Places: Tampa Bay

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