By Elizabeth McGuire This month, we are highlighting Leslie Wingo; an alumna who is humble though talented, scientific but personable, who clearly admits she does not have all the answers. Wingo is a business woman and leader who has learned to ask for help and she…
The Essential Class of 2016 spent a recent afternoon discussing Austin’s economy–past, present and future–in a compelling and lively conversation with local legend Pike Powers. As a lawyer/entrepreneur/legislator, Powers used his leadership to put Austin’s technology sector on the map and helped the city grow…
By: Elizabeth McGuire KLRU-TV, Austin’s venerable public television station known for shining a light on new artists and new ideas, has been guided the last 12 years by someone likely to avoid a spotlight cast his way. It’s just not Bill Stotesbery’s style. Originally from…
Leadership Austin is proud to be an organization that not only builds leaders for the larger community but also inspires alumni to return to our ranks and donate their time and talent. Our alumni return to engage across all aspects of the organization by helping…
By: Elizabeth McGuire The spotlight is not Nahid Khataw’s natural territory, but the gentle leader made peace with the attention once she found her true calling. Khataw, a Pakistan native who moved to Austin in her early 20s, has become an important voice in the…
