Guest post from St. Edward’s University, presenting sponsor of the Leadership Austin EMERGE 2012 Program.—– Graduate Programs in the School of Management and Business at St. Edward’s University all focus on helping prepare students to think critically and creatively, to analyze problems, propose solutions, and…
Guest post from Emerge 2007 graduate Ana-Cristina González. Cross-posted from the SOS Leadership Blog and their “I Am A Leader” blog series. View the original post.—– I am told that anyone who speaks to me for more than 10 minutes will quickly learn that my…
This morning was the first ENGAGE breakfast of the 2012-13 series, and we gathered on the Dell Hall Stage at the Long Center for the Performing Arts to discuss the upcoming election and its impact on Central Texas. UPDATE I: Read a recap of the…
Leadership Austin is partnering with CultureMap Austin on a series of editorial columns meant to inform Austinites about the upcoming City of Austin proposition elections, to be held November 6. First up is a column by Mike Clark-Madison on single member districts. Head over to CultureMap to…
Guest post by ESSENTIAL Class of 2006 alum Elaine Acker.—– I believe that ignorance is the root of all evil. And that no one knows the truth. -Molly Ivins This political season would have been much more entertaining and thought-provoking if Ms. Molly Ivins were still…
Guest post from Emerge 2009 graduate and Essential Class of 2013 participant Kate Stoker. Cross-posted from the SOS Leadership Blog and their “I Am A Leader” blog series. View the original post.—– We are human; thus, we are going to do our best to make…
Guest post from Essential Class of 2006 graduate Joe Barry.—– Decision making for a civic or community leader can be daunting to say the least. He or she often juggles a multitude of perspectives in an effort to best serve the community. There are countless…
This past Sunday I had the opportunity to be a featured guest on KXAN News Today with Brian Sanders. Brian kindly invited me to come on his show to discuss all of the exciting program launches at Leadership Austin this fall. An alumnus of our…