“One thing that keeps us from excellence is distractions.” —Malcom Lewis Leadership is often described as a role of vision, clarity and decisive action. Yet leaders face a constant stream of distractions that quietly erode their effectiveness. These distractions do not always look like interruptions; sometimes they appear as opportunities, competing priorities or … [More]
Millennials and Gen Z Redefine Prenups as Smart Business Strategy
Once viewed as a taboo topic, prenuptial agreements are now gaining ground as a symbol of financial transparency and partnership. A recent study shows that nearly half of engaged or married millennials, and 41% of Gen Z, now have prenups in place. This shift reflects a generational change in how couples approach both relationships and finances, and it carries meaningful … [More]
Jennifer Kaplan on Building a Business through Curiosity, Clarity and Trust
Evolve PR and its founder evolved their culture and style with a focus on relationships
When Jennifer Kaplan talks about building a business, she rarely starts with revenue graphs or milestone moments. Instead, she goes back to the thing that has always driven her: a deep instinct to help people tell their stories. Long before she became the leader of a rapidly growing PR firm, Kaplan was the person connecting people, elevating ideas and making sure good work … [More]
The Exception Code: How to Make Culture, Retention, and Customer Loyalty Profitable
Leadership development isn’t failing because leaders don’t care. It’s failing because most are leading by default. Caught between quarterly pressures, cultural fatigue and constant change, too many capable leaders are doing everything right and still watching engagement, innovation and loyalty slip through their fingers. The Exception Code is for the ones who know there’s … [More]
CEO Ready: What You Need to Know to Earn the Job and Keep the Job
For those who imagine themselves in line for advancement — Being on the short list for the CEO job and having a record of delivering amazing results; having been told they have the inside track; feeling they are the leader in the clubhouse — Mark Thompson and Byron Loflin offer a wakeup call: Don't believe it. They caution readers that, no matter what a leader has heard or … [More]
Leadership Beyond the Playbook: Craft Your Own Path. Lead with Impact
For those who are in a corporate role, building a startup or preparing for their next move, this book will help them craft a leadership path that's entirely their own. Leadership Beyond the Playbook offers no neatly packaged lists or models. Instead, it will help readers become a better leader — with clarity, sharper judgment and greater intention. Roopa Kudva is a rare … [More]
Quick Leadership: Build Trust, Navigate Change, and Cultivate Unstoppable Teams
Quick Leadership by Selena Rezvani equips its readers with modern, people-first strategies for leading in today's fast-moving, fast-changing workplaces. Forget outdated, top-down management ― this book is packed with real-world tips that help readers build trust, boost performance and bring out the best in their teams (without burning themselves out). Selena Rezvani, a renowned … [More]
Guest Editor: Adam Goodman, Goodmans
Leadership and Purpose Arizona continues to distinguish itself as a place where business can grow and innovate. Our natural climate plays a role, but our business climate is earned — shaped by leaders who favor collaboration over division and remain focused on the state’s long-term prosperity. What’s becoming increasingly clear is how much that prosperity depends on … [More]
Mike Boden
Interim Chief Executive Officer OneAZ Credit Union
Q: What most notably stands out about your leadership style or what is an example of leadership success you can share with our readers? What stands out most about my leadership style is that I lead through clarity, collaboration and purpose. I believe people perform their best when they understand not just what they are doing, but why it matters. My role as a leader is to … [More]
Fred Bueler
Teammate Owner and Vice President CHASSE Building Team
Q: What most notably stands out about your leadership style or what is an example of leadership success you can share with our readers? My leadership style is built on calm, steadiness, trust and genuine care for people. I believe strong leadership begins with dependability — showing up consistently, following through on commitments, and helping others find clarity and … [More]
Cristina Perez Hesano: Building Justice, Community and a New Model of Leadership in Law
Perez Law Group exemplifies the philosophy of lifting others as you climb.
When Cristina Perez Hesano founded Perez Law Group in 2010, she set out to do more than build a law firm; she set out to build a movement. In a field where Latinas make up only about 3% of all attorneys in the U.S., and progress has barely moved in 15 years, Hesano stands out as a trailblazer for representation, leadership and advocacy for the “little guy.” Her mission has … [More]
Jason J. Coochwytewa
Chief Executive Officer Urias Communications
Q: What most notably stands out about your leadership style or what is an example of leadership success you can share with our readers? What stands out most about my leadership style is that I lead from within the community. I believe leadership is about representation, advocacy and engagement — being present in spaces where voices need to be amplified. As president of the … [More]
John Fees
Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer GradGuard – College Life Protected
Q: What most notably stands out about your leadership style or what is an example of leadership success you can share with our readers? Do the right thing. It is simple but guides any of my leadership functions and all our success at GradGuard. We do the right thing for each of our stakeholders, including the schools and students we serve, for our team members who help keep … [More]
Wendy Cohen
President and Chief Executive Officer Kitchell Corporation
Q: What most notably stands out about your leadership style or what is an example of leadership success you can share with our readers? For me, leadership starts with vulnerability. It’s about understanding that you don’t have all the answers and being confident enough to surround yourself with people who are smarter than you in their areas of expertise. I’ve learned that … [More]
Philip Kim
Managing Director and Co-Founder Signature Wealth Concepts
Q: What most notably stands out about your leadership style or what is an example of leadership success you can share with our readers? Leadership is a privilege, but I think it is also a calling. I take this very seriously because I know that an effective leader can have a profound impact on so many lives. I love the adage, “The speed of the leader determines the rate of the … [More]
James Goodnow
Chief Executive Officer Fennemore
Q: What most notably stands out about your leadership style or what is an example of leadership success you can share with our readers? At Fennemore, leadership is a team sport. The firm’s structure is built around collaboration, and I’ve always believed the best results come when smart, driven teams work toward a shared goal. A great example of this philosophy is our C-Suite … [More]
Christine Mackay
President and Chief Executive Officer Greater Phoenix Economic Council
Q: What most notably stands out about your leadership style or what is an example of leadership success you can share with our readers? I work to lead with direction, perseverance and partnership. You build strong organizations when the team has a clear focus and the room to run. I set high expectations, but I lead by example and work alongside the team. I will never ask … [More]
Sheryl Palmer
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Taylor Morrison
Q: What most notably stands out about your leadership style or what is an example of leadership success you can share with our readers? For me, it always comes down to people first and building strong relationships with others. While I bring my own personal experiences and knowledge to the table as a leader, it’s even more important to surround myself with team members from a … [More]
