Guest post from Emerge Class of 2015 graduate Jarred Gammon. Jarred is an Account Manager at Influence Opinions. This video on Diversity and Inclusion was prepared by a team who examined aspects of this issue in our community. Please take a minute to watch. In the 2015 Leadership…
Guest post from Essential Class of 2016 participant Kevin Foster, reflecting on the January class day on the Diversity and Inclusion. Kevin is an Associate Professor of African and African Diaspora Studies at the University of Texas. Among the first things I noticed chatting…
By Elizabeth McGuire How well do you know the engine that keeps Leadership Austin running? We recently gathered some of the staff members for a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the lives of our organization’s leaders. Joining in the talk were Carol Collins (Director of Development and…
Diversity of experience, point of view, and opportunity is abundant in Austin, and all are needed for the important dialogue that builds great leaders. One of Leadership Austin’s core values is inclusiveness where we consciously choose to learn about and include multiple viewpoints in our…
The next twelve months will feature a whirlwind of leadership changes in our region as we usher in our new city council district representatives, elect a new County Judge for the first time in 13 years, welcome a new Chancellor to The University of Texas,…
Guest post from Emily Chenevert, Director of Public Affairs for the Austin Board of REALTORS®. —– As leaders in Austin, we often find ourselves advocating on behalf of diverse stakeholders, requiring us to create consensus among those who may share similar interests, but often don’t agree…