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’ve learned a great deal throughout the course of my career from many talented mentors and “door openers” who invited (challenged) me to be in places I knew nothing about, but ending up exactly where I should be. Although I’ve absorbed … [More]
Peter Kjome
President & CEO, The Phoenix Symphony
Q: What most notably stands out about your leadership style or what is an example of leadership success you can share with our readers? It is my goal to be a collaborative leader who engages key stakeholders to achieve artistic and economic success. Many people — including current and past board members, musicians, staff, patrons and other community leaders — have expressed … [More]
Paul Komadina
Managing Director, CBRE
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 fundamental belief is that people do business with people they know and trust. This is especially important when people choose who they trust to lead them. I pride myself on being an open, honest and vulnerable leader who leads with care … [More]
Eric Miller
Co-Owner and Principal, PADT, Inc.
Q: What most notably stands out about your leadership style or what is an example of leadership success you can share with our readers? Over time, I’ve adopted a consultative leadership style where I gather input from any team I’m leading and then make decisions based on that input and my knowledge and experience. This was especially helpful for our company when we … [More]
Tammy McLeod
President & CEO, Flinn Foundation
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 fundamental belief is that the individuals doing the work know best what they need and how to do it. I am here to support them. I don’t want to change who people are but, rather, I want to work with them and their individuality to create … [More]
Martijn Pierik
Founder and Chairman, Kiterocket
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 centers on mentorship and propelling our collective vision. We balance expertise with burgeoning talent, emphasizing accessibility and growth opportunities. Leadership transcends daily tasks and focuses on broader goals like … [More]
Michael Pollack
CEO, Michael A. Pollack Real Estate Investments
Q: What most notably stands out about your leadership style or what is an example of leadership success you can share with our readers? In the dynamic landscape of my extensive 50-year leadership journey, where the only constant is change, I’ve steadfastly championed a hands-on, boots-on-the-ground approach that transcends the realm of mere management. My perspective on … [More]
Matt Ritchie
President & Managing Director, DSV Inventory Management Solutions
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 consistently emphasize the forward vision of our organization, DSV IMS (Inventory Management Solutions). It is important that our team is unified when short-term distractions present themselves in order to avoid impacting long-term goals … [More]
Kim Ryder
President, Thrive Real Estate Group
Q: What most notably stands out about your leadership style or what is an example of leadership success you can share with our readers? As a leader, my philosophy is “create something bigger than yourself.” I am a visionary who aims to think outside the box and provide my team with the support they need to be successful. My responsibility as a leader is to motivate … [More]
Scott Vanderpool
President, Bank of America Phoenix, Bank of America
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 am a huge believer in collaboration and purposeful leadership. There are few things in life more impactful than when someone who has a clear vision for the future is met with a collaborative environment where that vision can become a … [More]
Corey Woods
Mayor, City of Tempe
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 am a very collaborative person. I find it’s the best way to work with people and really create change that lasts. What all of us want after we leave public office is to have created policy and systems changes that really stand the test of … [More]
Mark Young
President and CEO, National Bank of Arizona
Q: What most notably stands out about your leadership style or what is an example of leadership success you can share with our readers? One important aspect for a successful leader is developing an ability to foster collaboration and empowerment for the team at multiple positions within the company. Meaningfully empowered team members take great responsibility over customer … [More]
Pam Kehaly, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona
Leadership 2024
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 ... We are fortunate to live in a growth state with so many influential business leaders making decisions every … [More]
Creating a Resilient Company Culture
Navigating change and thriving amidst challenges
In an era marked by immense volatility and complexity, characterized by technological advancements, business consolidations, fierce competition and economic fluctuations, business leaders may find themselves in an unprecedented time of change. The aftermath of the pandemic continues to linger, with burnout, stress and overwhelm persisting among individuals and teams. Amidst … [More]
The Next Generation of Future Leaders: Redefining Leadership
Forging past the old paradigms
“The greatest leader is not necessarily the one who does the greatest things. He is the one that gets people to do the greatest things.” —President Ronald Reagan In the ever-evolving landscape of leadership, a new generation of future leaders is emerging, poised to redefine the very essence of what it means to lead. With a unique blend of values, skills and perspectives, … [More]
Developer Brian Frakes Builds Brick-&-Mortar Community in an Evolving Retail World
And he leads Common Bond into an all-new field with The Global Ambassador
Not long after graduating from University of Arizona, Brian Frakes landed a dream job for any aspiring commercial real estate developer. The year was 1999, and he’d accepted a position as a development manager for Westcor, then the state’s premier shopping mall developer and famed for building some of the biggest, most profitable shopping malls in the nation. Frakes was clearly … [More]
All In: How Great Leaders Build Unstoppable Teams
It’s never been harder building successful teams. With challenges of work-from-anywhere, flex-schedule and generational divides, business leaders bend over backwards searching for solutions that work. They’ve tried everything from food perks and ping pong tables to endless team-building exercises and training — but nothing sticks. Now, in his long-awaited book for leaders at … [More]
ARG Cultivators Community’s SEE ME Program Introduces Cohort II
ARG Cultivators Community, an Arizona non-profit, announces its second cohort of the SEE ME (Social and Economic Equity for Minority Enterprises) Program, along with two other programs, to bridge the gap for black business ownership across Arizona. The Black Philanthropy Initiative (BPI) of Arizona Community Foundation funded the SEE ME Program again. This collaborative … [More]
