A message from 2013-14 Leadership Austin Board Chair Brian Dolezal (ESSENTIAL 2001).—– If you are interested in, know someone who is interested in or simply curious about Leadership Austin’s CEO position, we’ve just posted the job description and application instructions online. The deadline to submit…
A message from 2013-14 Leadership Austin Board Chair Brian Dolezal (ESSENTIAL 2001).—– Outside, it’s finally beginning to feel like fall – well, Austin’s version of it – but inside Leadership Austin, the season is heating up. This is Leadership Austin’s busiest time of year and…
On the heels of their first official gathering last night, today we are excited to announce the participants of the 2013 Leadership Austin EMERGE Program! This is the seventh EMERGE class since the program’s inception in 2007. Please help us congratulate the 55 individuals selected…
We are very pleased to announce the participants of the Leadership Austin ESSENTIAL Class of 2014! This year marks the 35th anniversary of Leadership Austin and our flagship ESSENTIAL program. Congratulations to the 60 individuals selected for their community involvement, service, and diversity. See the…
A message from 2013-14 Board Chair Brian Dolezal.—– Dear Friends, I wanted to send a brief note to let you know the status of the CEO search for Leadership Austin. The board is pursuing a search process that we anticipate will take several months to…
Some important news for Leadership Austin to announce today… Our exceptional CEO Heather McKissick — who has served Leadership Austin with grace, grit and gumption for more than 17 years, first as a valued volunteer and for the past five years as a trusted CEO…
The ENGAGE Breakfast Series explores community issues, facilitates civic dialogue, and calls people to action. At the end of each conversation we ask our panelists, “How can we leave here today, get involved in this issue, and make a difference?” When we discussed education in…
Guest post from Leadership Austin board member and ESSENTIAL 2001 alum Brian Dolezal.—– Tuesday, February 5 was a long but lasting day for me. Book-ending a day that included a number of client meetings, media deadlines and preparation for our office move, were the ENGAGE breakfast featuring…