On Wednesday, October 14, we continue to ask ourselves if we are living up to the values Austin promotes. As a member of the Leadership Austin team, Judy Maggio will help us examine Austin’s conscience; our triumphs and our challenges. The Engage Breakfast brings together decision makers and thought leaders in Austin to look…
Guest post by Stacy Armijo, Senior Vice President for Pierpont Communications and General Manager of the firm’s Austin & San Antonio offices. Spin doctor… slickster… flack… These things and worse have all been said about professionals in my industry. Long ago, I stopped defending myself…
We invite you to join us as Leadership Austin kicks off our Engage Breakfast Series presented by the Austin Board of REALTORS ® on September 9th! As the city is recognized for its positive qualities on a national scale, we have to ask ourselves if we are living…
Registration is now open for Experience Austin’s Fall 2015 and Spring 2015 programs. 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…
By: Elizabeth McGuire In our final Engage Breakfast of the season, we closed with a lively discussion between two well-known local leaders: City of Austin Mayor Steve Adler and Travis County Judge Sarah Eckhardt. To set the stage for the discussion, Dr. Regina Lawrence, Director…
Our Engage Breakfast series will close this season by exploring how our community engaged in the many leadership changes that have occurred over the past year. Dr. Regina Lawrence, Director of The Annette Strauss Institute for Civic Life at The University of Texas at Austin,…
By Elizabeth McGuire In our final breakfast in the Growing Divide series, this month’s Engage Breakfast highlighted the social sector and its role in our rapidly growing community. Bringing perspectives from city, county and nonprofit entities, our panelists shared their visions for meeting the community’s…
By Elizabeth McGuire Former Mayor Lee Leffingwell is the rare breed of native Austinite who doesn’t pine for the good old days. Instead he embraces the growth and changes of his hometown and seems to keep the big (and increasingly bigger) picture in mind. Born…