Some people lead because it’s in their job description. But anyone can step up and take a leadership role in a business or organization, even when they have no authority to back up what they are trying to achieve, says Carrie Root, author of The Other Soft Skill: How to Solve Workplace Challenges with Generational Intelligence. In multi-generational workplaces where … [More]
21 Top Leaders Who Are Making a Real Difference!
Each year, we interview some of the Valley’s top leaders to give our readership some insight into what they see in the coming year for business. This year, we asked some hard-hitting questions of 21 top leaders who are truly entrenched in building our economy, developing policy, managing people and growing business through innovations that have demonstrated a real positive … [More]
David Adame
What most notably stands out about your leadership style or what is an example of leadership success you can share with our readers? When I joined Chicanos Por La Causa, I recognized that success requires risk. So, after years of providing social services in the community, we decided to diversify and take a risk by opening a restaurant — a completely new endeavor for … [More]
Michael Bidwill
What most notably stands out about your leadership style or what is an example of leadership success you can share with our readers? Something I learned from my father was being honest enough to know what you don’t know, astute enough to hire people who do and then smart enough to let them do their job. That’s not to say — either in the case of my father or me — that you … [More]
Katherine Cecala
What most notably stands out about your leadership style or what is an example of leadership success you can share with our readers? Trusting, empathetic and supportive — each is fundamental to empowering a team to succeed. As leaders, we must believe in the individual members as much as in the greater group — trust that they will put in the work, they are committed to the … [More]
Christopher Collins
What most notably stands out about your leadership style or what is an example of leadership success you can share with our readers? I think my success as a leader is a direct result of my leadership style. What is most notable about my leadership style is that I lead by example. It does not matter what the task is, I am the first person willing to tackle it. I firmly … [More]
Barbara J. Dawson
What most notably stands out about your leadership style or what is an example of leadership success you can share with our readers? At Snell & Wilmer, we do well when we stay true to our guiding values, reflected in our Credo. We believe in service of our clients, our communities and each other. This code aims to align our actions with our intentions and define the … [More]
Michael M. Crow
What most notably stands out about your leadership style or what is an example of leadership success you can share with our readers? I think one of the keys to leadership is adaptability. Technology is changing the marketplace so rapidly that if you aren’t able to adapt your leadership style — and, ultimately, your product — in accordance with what the market is demanding, … [More]
Kate Gallego
What most notably stands out about your leadership style or what is an example of leadership success you can share with our readers? In politics, there is always a temptation to focus on the short-term. I try to think longer term and plan for the type of city we want to leave our kids. I have worked for a more diverse economy with jobs in areas such as healthcare and … [More]
John Giles
What most notably stands out about your leadership style or what is an example of leadership success you can share with our readers? I am compelled by working with my community to find resolutions. I enjoy convening people to better understand issues and working together to solve problems. Inviting different perspectives from the community to accomplish big goals is … [More]
Neil G. Giuliano
What most notably stands out about your leadership style or what is an example of leadership success you can share with our readers? People support what they help create; it’s not about me, it’s about we. Our strategic plan, public policy and member engagement redesigns were all collaborative and inclusive efforts to advance the mission of the organization. As a result, we … [More]
Adam Goodman
What most notably stands out about your leadership style or what is an example of leadership success you can share with our readers? Each year, we set the same three goals for ourselves. The goals are prioritized, so that the first goal — to be a best place to work — is most important to achieve while the third goal — a profitability benchmark — is least important. That … [More]
Scott Harkey
What most notably stands out about your leadership style or what is an example of leadership success you can share with our readers? I believe the No. 1 trait of a great leader is empathy. This is especially true now, when we’re all dealing with the devastating impacts of a global pandemic and political and financial uncertainty. As a fairly young CEO, I feel a great … [More]
Sharon Harper
What most notably stands out about your leadership style or what is an example of leadership success you can share with our readers? At Plaza Companies, we are committed to success, engagement, performance and persistence. Traits that are embedded in every decision, project and relationship are respect, accountability and excellence. This describes what I strive for daily as … [More]
