‘Tis the season to be grateful for what we have–family, friends, loved ones and the time spent with each other in Leadership Austin. As alumni and supporters, you all have transformed, in meaningful and tangible ways, the leadership landscape of the Greater Austin area and…
By Elizabeth McGuire Many entrepreneurs make a strong commitment to give back to their communities. Laurie Loew took the commitment a giant step further and made it the foundation for her entire business. After an early sales career in medical supplies and then semi-conductors, Loew…
Registration is now open for Leadership Austin’s January 14 Engage Breakfast. The Growing Divide There’s no denying that our city is thriving. The rising numbers and beaming accolades regularly make headlines across the country. But as Austin keeps growing, it is unfortunately also growing increasingly…
After the recent November elections, state and local government saw the biggest turnover in more than a century. Texans elected new leaders in six prominent statewide offices (Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General, Comptroller, Land Commissioner, Agriculture Commissioner) at least 25 new members in the Texas…
On the morning of the November Essential Class day, I walked out the front door of my apartment to encounter a steady drizzle. “Ugh,” I thought, totally disgusted. You see, I’ve always had this problem with rain. I find it gross, an annoyance, an unwanted…
Leadership Austin recently bid farewell to longtime employee Jeff Olmeda, but we couldn’t let him leave without gleaning a last bit of wisdom from the staffer whose coworkers say he brought exceptional judgment and commonsense to the organization. We also wanted to know more about…
From left to right are Jennifer Cantu, Donna Emery, Elizabeth Hunt, Alan Graham (ML&F President), Nikki Salzillo and Rachelle Everett. Photography by Licarione Photography. Guest post from Nikki Graham Salzillo (Leadership Austin Affiliate, 2008). Nikki is the Austin market president of Bank of America. The nonprofit community in…
Ed Kargbo is both a born and bred leader. Affable and intelligent, thoughtful and driven, Kargbo gives the immediate impression that he is exceedingly comfortable in his own skin. He exudes confidence without arrogance. So it comes as no surprise that he is also quick…