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. Celebrating milestones not only acknowledges individual efforts but also highlights the collective progress that drives our company forward. By honoring achievements, we cultivate a sense of pride, loyalty and camaraderie among our team.
Within our business community, acknowledging accomplishments sets a precedent for aspirational standards. It inspires healthy competition, fuels innovation and attracts top-tier talent who seek an environment where their contributions are valued. Also, it nurtures a positive reputation, making us an organization that invests in its people. This ripple effect extends beyond our immediate team and impacts our clients and other industry members who want to engage with a community that values and celebrates success.
What insights have you gained in your career that would inspire others?
One of the most invaluable insights I’ve garnered is the embrace of resiliency. Inevitable challenges, particularly poignant for women in leadership, possess a unique potential to foster our growth. Each obstacle encountered serves as a platform for learning, adapting and, ultimately, strengthening. My advice to fellow women is to perceive adversity as a steppingstone rather than an insurmountable barrier. Trust wholeheartedly in your capabilities and persist with unyielding determination. Let failures construct the foundation of your future triumphs, and let criticism propel your ambitions.
Armed with the shield of resilience, one can transcend any impediment, dispelling the notion of gender as a constraint and, instead, harnessing it as a wellspring of power. Although the path may be arduous, through resilience it becomes undeniably conquerable. Remember, setbacks are simply setups for comebacks.
What can we do — now — to make a difference for young people/women in Arizona?
Empowering Arizona’s youth and women is grounded in holistic education and empowerment, fostering comprehensive and inclusive learning to navigate an ever-evolving world. Mentorship, networking and leadership initiatives provide women the courage to surmount challenges and thrive. Sharing experiences becomes a potent catalyst, boosting confidence and charting pathways to success.
The pivotal role of collaboration among government, businesses and communities cannot be overstated. By forging strong connections, internships, scholarships and support networks effectively bridge disparities, nurturing a climate of equality. In unison, these concerted endeavors establish an environment where the young and women of Arizona gain access to the necessary tools, fortified support and abundant opportunities, thereby coalescing to sculpt a promising future for themselves and their communities. I also believe it’s very important that women don’t tear each other down. It is OK to forge a level-headed leadership style that is based on civility and respect.
In A Few Words
- What was the last course, certification or training you took to improve yourself professionally? Chief, and working with an executive coach for C-suite executives
- What would you say is a single characteristic OTHERS might attribute to you that defines your success? Dedicated
- What is the one thing you feel you could work on professionally to be a greater success? Speeches
- What is the one professional skill you have that has gotten you where you are today? Excel
- What is the single greatest issue facing Arizona today? Crowd sourcing: Managing smart growth as it relates to housing, water and natural resources.
About Me
Meghan Cox is an expert in public affairs and ballot strategy, spanning campaigns in 50 states, the Philippines and the UK. As HBS+ CEO, she spearheads strategic initiatives. Co-founding an acclaimed firm in 2008, she led expansive national campaigns for politics, trade and corporate sectors, acclaimed for her logistical precision. Cox directed impactful grassroots efforts for clients like Hard Rock/Seminole, eBay and Navajo Nation. Her influence extends to notable political candidates through managed field efforts.
Meghan Cox is CEO at HBS+.
