In this episode of the SSK Podcast, Shahid Khan speaks with Professor Andrew Sisson, Professor of the Practice at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and Duke University’s Sanford School of Public Policy. With over 30 years of experience in international development and crisis leadership, Andrew has worked at the intersection of policy, diplomacy, and people-centered decision-making.

Drawing on experiences from Central America, Africa, and post-war Kosovo, Andy reflects on what leadership looks like when the stakes are high and solutions are rarely simple. A central theme of the conversation is his guiding principle: “Take care of your people, and they will take care of you.” He challenges top-down approaches to development, reminding us that people usually have good reasons for doing things the way they do, even when those choices appear inefficient from the outside.

This episode offers thoughtful insights on humility, trust, self-care, and leadership in complex and highly fluid environments.

In this episode of the SSK Podcast, Shahid Khan is joined by Nancy Barbee, a lifelong educator, community leader, and dedicated Rotary advocate whose work spans classrooms, local government, and global public health.

Guided by her personal motto, “When you dream, dream big,” Nancy reflects on what it means to commit to service over the long term. Drawing on decades of experience, she shares insights from her leadership within Rotary, her involvement in international immunisation efforts, and her belief that meaningful change comes from consistency, humility, and showing up for others.

The conversation explores how global challenges such as polio eradication connect to local action, why service above self is more than a slogan, and how ordinary people can contribute to extraordinary outcomes when they are willing to think beyond themselves.

This episode is a thoughtful reflection on purpose-driven leadership, community engagement, and the quiet power of dreaming big and acting faithfully on that vision.

In this episode Shahid Khan speaks with Reggie Roberson, Senior Pastor of King's Park International Church in North Carolina.

Reggie shares his personal journey, from a challenging youth and an early sense of calling at the age of fifteen, through his time studying at the University of North Carolina, to his work today as a pastor, mentor, and community leader. He reflects on how leadership is shaped over time, why character matters as much as talent, and how influence grounded in love differs from manipulation.

A central thread of the conversation is the relationship between truth and service. Reggie explores why service without truth can be ineffective, and why truth must be lived out through service if it is to have real impact. Drawing on his background in psychology, politics, and theology, he discusses how faith, education, and civic responsibility intersect in today’s complex social and political climate.

The episode also looks at the role of the church beyond its walls, including engagement with college campuses, leadership development for younger generations, and practical responses to local challenges such as food insecurity and educational inequality. Kings Park International Church’s approach to community engagement has recently received wider recognition, including being featured in The New York Times.

This is a thoughtful conversation about leadership, integrity, and service, and about what it means to live out a calling with purpose and humility.