Registration is now open for Leadership Austin’s Spring 2014 Experience Austin program. Experience Austin is a fast-paced, deep dive into the latest issues and key players in our vibrant and changing city. Great for newcomers and long-time Austinites alike, the program takes you throughout the…
Guest post from 2013-14 ENGAGE Breakfast Series guest blogger Alicia Dietrich. Alicia is a public affairs representative at the Harry Ransom Center at The University of Texas at Austin. See the end of this post for the podcast from the breakfast. —– As Austin prepares…
I am honored to have the opportunity to serve as Chief Executive Officer of Leadership Austin. For 35 years, we have been developing and connecting community leaders in our effort to build a better region. Now, as the fourth CEO, I am anxious to build…
Guest post from recent EMERGE 2013 graduate Jessica Sager, reflecting on the December 5 EMERGE program day on community engagement. Jessica is an account manager with the International Matrix Management Institute. —– To effectively recap the power and magic of our 5th EMERGE classroom session,…
A message from 2013-14 Leadership Austin Board Chair Brian Dolezal (ESSENTIAL 2001). —– Dear Friends of Leadership Austin, It is my pleasure to share some exciting news today: The Leadership Austin Board of Directors welcomes Christopher Kennedy as Leadership Austin’s new Chief Executive Officer effective…
Guest post from 2013-14 ENGAGE Breakfast Series guest blogger Alicia Dietrich. Alicia is a public affairs representative at the Harry Ransom Center at The University of Texas at Austin. See the end of this post for the podcast from the breakfast. —– The January installment…
Guest post from ESSENTIAL Class of 2014 participant Leslie Wingo, reflecting on the December class day on Austin’s diversity and inclusion. Leslie is a partner with Sanders\Wingo Advertising. —– We define others and ourselves by how we see the world and how we see our…
Guest post from January ENGAGE panelist Jeremi Suri. Jeremi is the Mack Brown Distinguished Chair for Leadership in Global Affairs at The University of Texas at Austin. You can read more of his writing on his website: jeremisuri.net.—– Successful leaders do not believe that they have the…