Due to Covid-19, All Programs Will Be Virtual Leadership Austin will deliver all programming virtually in the coming year. This was not an easy decision, but we believe it is best to clarify our direction in this unknown environment and provide certainty for applicants. Change…
“The greatness of a community is most accurately measured by the compassionate actions of its members.” — Coretta Scott King Great leadership has never been more needed. As our communities navigate this uncertain time and into the future, they will continue to look to the…
By: Elizabeth McGuire Cookie Ruiz grew up a child of the world. The daughter of a U-2 pilot who flew high-altitude reconnaissance, she lived in remote locations all over the globe. That childhood gave Ruiz a sense of worldliness and connection that she still carries…
What do you love most about living in Austin? What community values drive how we grow? If these questions are important to you, you need to engage in the land development code rewrite called CodeNEXT, and we want to help you understand what that means….
This Presidents’ Day, Monday, February 20, Conversation Corps is hosting it’s first ever “Day of Dialogue.” Conversation Corps is a partnership between the City, AISD, Capital Metro, and Leadership Austin, which is administering the program and training volunteers to become facilitators. Goals of the program…
Guest post from Essential Class of 2017 participant Patricia Hayes, reflecting on the October class day on Demographics and Growth. Patricia is the Chief Strategist and Consultant at PVH Consulting Group LLC. When in information overwhelm, retreat. Or summarize in pithy statements. We were certainly in…
By: Elizabeth McGuire It’s true Ali Khataw’s personal story is about an immigrant finding the American dream in Austin, but it’s also about a devoted man finding every opportunity to give back to his adopted hometown. Mr. Khataw is President/CEO of Encotech Engineering and this…
Back by popular demand, our 2015-16 Engage Breakfast season closes with Austin Mayor Steve Adler and Travis County Judge Sarah Eckhardt. Last year, these two top community leaders shared their insight on city and county issues after only a few months in office. This year, they’ll share their wins, losses…