I am committed and motivated by the success of our team, and I have a deep sense of purpose to create positive changes in our community. Why do you believe honoring achievement is important? Acknowledging and celebrating accomplishments, especially for underrepresented leaders, boosts individual morale and plays a vital role empowering all leaders to overcome obstacles and … [More]
Rebecca Clyde
Co-Founder and CEO, Botco.ai
I am breaking barriers as a female founder and LatinX leader by shaping the future of genAI in a safe, accurate and personalized approach. Why do you believe honoring achievement is important? Honoring achievements is vital as it acknowledges dedication and innovation, fostering a culture of recognition and motivation. Recognizing milestones and efforts encourages a growth … [More]
Meghan Cox
CEO, HBS+
I am dedicated to delivering unwavering support, empathetic understanding and innovative solutions to empower my team to triumph over challenges and realize their utmost potential. Why do you believe honoring achievement is important? Recognizing achievements is pivotal as it reinforces a culture of excellence and fosters motivation within our business and company. … [More]
Paige Heavey
President, Bridge Real Estate & Relocation Concierge
Paige has passion for both personal and professional growth of those she leads. Her optimism and service-oriented mindset inspire others to reach their full potential. Why do you believe honoring achievement is important? It’s important to share stories of achievement, and the hardships and struggles, because it demonstrates our humanity, our grit and our determination. It … [More]
Kim Humphrey, PE
Director of Power Delivery Engineering, Salt River Project
It gives me great joy to work with a team to develop a vision, execute well and, through effective collaboration, reach big goals together. Why do you believe honoring achievement is important? In honoring the achievements of others, we get to see examples of success — examples that inspire ideas and greatness in others. Many STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) … [More]
Jennifer Kaplan
Founder and CEO, Evolve PR and Marketing
I’m true to my word, I motivate and inspire others on their journey, and I’m continually striving to evolve myself to be an inspirational leader. Why do you believe honoring achievement is important? I feel that honoring achievement is important, as it recognizes those who are going above and beyond in our community. Honoring achievement serves multiple purposes, which can … [More]
Mary Martuscelli
Regional Executive, U.S. Bank
I strive to make a difference in people’s lives in order to help them reach their potential. Why do you believe honoring achievement is important? Honoring achievement is important as it can help boost confidence and increase motivation of the recipient/team, leading to happier and more productive individuals/teams. Individuals feel valued that their success is being … [More]
Mona Stone
EVP, General Counsel, Goodwill of Central and Northern Arizona
I strongly believe that failure is not an option. Why do you believe honoring achievement is important? Recognizing merit is critical in motivating us toward even further achievement. Doing so enhances our well-being and creates a sense of belonging, fulfillment and mental stimulation. Honoring accomplishments validates the tireless hours spent working toward a goal and … [More]
Jenny Holsman Tetreault
Vice President and Associate General Counsel, TPI Composites
With my high energy, positivity, hard work, and resiliency, I hope that I have inspired others to invest more, lead more, dream more, commit more, do more, innovate more, learn more and volunteer more. Why do you believe honoring achievement is important? Honoring personal achievement is an event, not the final destination. It is a time to take a small pause, survey the … [More]
Katrina Thurman
Head of Social Impact Strategy, Thrive Services Group
I’m told that showing up each day full of passion for making real, lasting change in the world inspires my teams and colleagues. Why do you believe honoring achievement is important? Achievement happens in tiny moments and it happens across lifetimes. It is easy in business to get caught up on the daily issues to resolve or on the monthly sales goals. If we can maintain a … [More]
Monica Villalobos
President and CEO, Arizona Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.
I serve as an unapologetic and irreverent disruptor, advocating for minority-owned businesses through collaboration and cooperation. Why do you believe honoring achievement is important? Honoring achievement contributes best practices in the business community, consistently raising the bar and providing real-time examples for others to follow. This builds up the future … [More]
Sophie Allen-Etchart
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 commit wholeheartedly to Carol Dworkin’s philosophy of the Growth Mindset. I fail regularly and make every effort to share my reflection and iteration with those around me. I endeavor to create a space in which others feel safe to do the … [More]
Matthew Clyde
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 aim in leadership style is to be collaborative and open with the intention of being a servant leader in giving big paralleled with setting big expectations – from that, you’ll see big things in return. We make our business values real … [More]
Mike Ebert
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 RED Development, we have created a highly successful flat organization where everyone plays a valuable role and we do not have any full-time managers. I practice leading by example because self-motivated individuals thrive in our culture … [More]
Angela Garmon
Q: What most notably stands out about your leadership style or what is an example of leadership success you can share with our readers? Times of crisis and change require a sense of calm and clarity. More often than not, clients describe my personality as calming, which is an innate characteristic. So, it was easy to build ARG’s foundation on being the peace in the middle of … [More]
Dr. Steven Gonzales
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 the past 18 months, our world has seen heightened volatility through the pandemic/retirement, political issues and other uncertainties. I am a firm believer in building a foundation of authentic leadership through transparency in … [More]
James Goodnow
Q: What most notably stands out about your leadership style or what is an example of leadership success you can share with our readers? Fennemore’s greatest strength is its people. I’ve seen that first hand since I started at the firm as a summer file clerk when I was 19 years old. In my current role, I have the great fortune of collaborating with talented, smart, caring … [More]
Scott Gruwell
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 started at Courtesy Chevrolet as a retail salesperson right out of college 26 years ago and rose through the ranks to assistant used car manager, director and general manager. When I took over as CEO, I established an autonomous group of … [More]
