Episode 07 - Season 2 Published on January 17, 2023
Clayton Hinchman, Ignite
On this episode of Uncommon Access, James interviews Clayton Hinchman, Chairman and CEO of Ignite. Clayton talks about the challenges and successes he’s achieved in the military and in business—and he shares practical advice for creating a strong company culture.
Show Notes
| 1:33 | Journey to West Point |
| 5:17 | Injured in Combat |
| 7:56 | From DC to Huntsville |
| 9:51 | How to Build Relationships in the Business Community |
| 11:39 | How Huntsville Has Changed |
| 15:05 | Intro to Ignite |
| 15:56 | Huntsville as the Technology Valley |
| 18:36 | Recruiting and Retaining Talent |
| 20:02 | Healthy Disagreement |
| 23:25 | How to Build a Culture of Dissent |
| 31:40 | Avoiding Distraction |