Lubbock Area United Way President and CEO Amanda McAfee recently joined the Creating Us podcast with Lane Mears, Assistant Vice Chancellor of Texas Tech Leader & Culture Development, for an engaging conversation about leadership, collaboration, and building stronger communities. In the episode, Amanda reflects on saying yes to new opportunities, surrounding yourself with wise people and leading with an abundance mindset rather than one rooted in scarcity. She also shares practical insights on creating a healthy team culture, bringing diverse community partners together, avoiding burnout and viewing failure as an opportunity to learn. Listen to the full conversation to hear how Amanda’s leadership philosophy continues to shape the work of Lubbock Area United Way and inspire meaningful collaboration across the South Plains.
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