What most notably stands out about your leadership style or what is an example of leadership success you can share with our readers? There are always 1,000 reasons not to do something. It is much easier and more comfortable to support a path of inaction versus action. When the state reached out to request our help staffing a 24/7 drive-through COVID-19 vaccine site at State … [More]
Jonathan Keyser
What most notably stands out about your leadership style or what is an example of leadership success you can share with our readers? I’ve built my commercial real estate brokerage firm, Keyser, around selfless leadership and selfless service. This strategy has allowed my firm to skyrocket to eight figures and has been a catalyst that attracts high-caliber talent and loyal … [More]
Devney Preuss
What most notably stands out about your leadership style or what is an example of leadership success you can share with our readers? I hope my organization would say I advocate for the team’s needs, whether that’s evolving roles to create new growth and development opportunities, increased schedule flexibility or just taking the time to learn how to most effectively … [More]
Dave Ralston
What most notably stands out about your leadership style or what is an example of leadership success you can share with our readers? I have always emphasized the need to find the best talent in the marketplace, provide the support they need, and focus on enhancing their careers through training and development. We offer three leadership development programs within our … [More]
Nate Rhoton
What most notably stands out about your leadership style or what is an example of leadership success you can share with our readers? Over the last 25 years, I have been in various degrees of leadership, ranging from small organizations to Fortune 100, for-profit and nonprofit, with teams consisting of two reports to more than 100. Therefore, my leadership style has … [More]
David M. Roche
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 that our nation’s strength is in our diversity, and I had always thought of museums as being diverse and welcoming spaces. But a report produced by the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation found that art museums on average weren’t particularly … [More]
Troy Swope
What most notably stands out about your leadership style or what is an example of leadership success you can share with our readers? Footprint is a purpose-driven company. As a CEO who is also a co-founder, I make sure the original mission for Footprint — to create a healthier planet — is core to the conversations I have all day long. I believe 100% in servant … [More]
Sandra Watson
What most notably stands out about your leadership style or what is an example of leadership success you can share with our readers? I truly enjoy helping others grow and succeed! I would describe my servant-leadership style throughout my career and currently with our team at the ACA as both direct and inclusive. I believe people perform best when they clearly understand … [More]
Corey Woods
What most notably stands out about your leadership style or what is an example of leadership success you can share with our readers? It’s my goal as a leader to work with others in a collaborative fashion. It’s important to our community that our city council works in partnership with our residents, businesses and nonprofits. Bringing all voices to the table for a robust … [More]
Rick McCartney, In Business Magazine
Arizona in general and Metro Phoenix are among the hottest growth spots in the country. Numerous factors are touted to explain this, but certainly notable is the exceptional business leadership that characterizes our business community. So we have a responsibility… Over the past several years we have looked at redefining leadership to be more inclusive, conscious about … [More]
Walking the Line: How to Keep Your Employees Healthy, Safe — and Respected
There was a moment this summer when it seemed the end of the tunnel was finally here. Something like normal life blossomed for a couple of months before the Delta surge; I even went out to a movie at one point. It was almost like old times. Now, with national vaccine mandates in place covering tens of millions of workers and private mandates coming into force at countless … [More]
Feedback: December 2021
Question: What economic trends do you expect will impact your business in 2022? Simon Beltran President and Chief Revenue Officer O’Neil Printing Sector: Business Services Supply chain challenges will continue to impact our business and the clients we serve. From raw material availability and associated inflation to the impact on timing from logistics providers, we will … [More]
Boundless Leadership
Boundless Leadership offers accessible, real-world applications to bring ease to leading oneself and others, and provides examples from the authors’ experience with clients, including CEOs of multibillion-dollar businesses, entrepreneurs and managers trying to balance the complex challenges of work and life in our interdependent age. Each section includes a range of practices … [More]
Uncommon Accountability
The implementation of true, organization-wide accountability has the potential to transform a firm’s — and an individual’s — performance. Unfortunately, the word “accountability” often has negative connotations, including blame, fear and conflict. In Uncommon Accountability, best-selling authors and leadership strategists Brian Moran and Michael Lennington compellingly argue … [More]
From Me to We
Shared value is a management strategy in which companies find business opportunities in social problems. While philanthropy and CSR focus efforts on “giving back” or minimizing the harm business has on society, shared value focuses company leaders on maximizing the competitive value of solving social problems in new customers and markets, cost savings, talent retention and … [More]
Tempe Chamber Partners with Rio Salado College on Business Academy
The Tempe Chamber of Commerce announces the 2022 Tempe Chamber Business Academy co-sponsored by Rio Salado College, presented by Silicon Valley Bank. Started as a virtual program in 2020, the program's curriculum will continue to be developed by the Chamber’s Businesses Innovation and Strategy Council and will now take place on campus at Rio Salado College. This program serves … [More]