Tag Archives: chris irish
Keep Scottsdale Beautiful
By Chris Irish Scottsdale Leadership Executive Director Several months ago, Councilwoman Suzanne Klapp asked Scottsdale Leadership to help form Keep Scottsdale Beautiful (KSB), a new 501 (c)3 organization. Keep Scottsdale Beautiful, an organization dedicated to engaging individuals to take greater … Continue reading
Shift your spending to support Arizona businesses
By Chris Irish Scottsdale Leadership Executive Director If you’ve never met Kimber Lanning, you should. She’s a small woman in her mid-thirties with lots of passion. At a recent Scottsdale Leadership alumni event and in several articles in the Arizona … Continue reading
Filed under Alumni, News, Uncategorized
Scottsdale Loses Leader
By CHRIS IRISH Scottsdale Leadership Executive Director Tall, lanky and dressed in western wear, Councilman Tony Nelssen made an impression every time he entered a room. His slow smile and wry sense of humor complimented his look. Yesterday, Nelssen lost … Continue reading
Filed under Community, Leadership, News
Countdown to Graduation
By CHRIS IRISH Scottsdale Leadership Executive Director This is the time of year that I always get a little melancholy. Class 24 graduates tonight! I know I’ll miss the time we spend together on Scottsdale Leadership Fridays. I have thoroughly … Continue reading
Make Your Voice Heard
By CHRIS IRISH Scottsdale Leadership Executive Director In the recently published report, The Arizona We Want, only 10% of those surveyed believed that elected official represented their interests. While this low number alarms me, I can’t help but think that … Continue reading
Filed under Uncategorized
A chance to Meet Harvey Mackay
By CHRIS IRISH Scottsdale Leadership Executive Director For many, Harvey Mackay is THE leadership guru. I’ve always enjoyed reading his books and articles. He’s smart and realistic, two qualities that I admire. While his leadership advice is generally geared to … Continue reading
Filed under Uncategorized
Are you ready to lead Scottsdale?
By CHRIS IRISH Scottsdale Leadership Executive Director One of the most impactful ways you can move our community forward is by serving on the City Council. While the November 2010 election may seem far away, decisions to run for office … Continue reading
Filed under Leadership
Good Advice for Leaders
By CHRIS IRISH Scottsdale Leadership Executive Director Throughout my life I have been blessed to have many caring and strategic mentors. Some of these relationships were planned. Others were nurtured by friends and colleagues that were kind enough to answer … Continue reading
Filed under Leadership
Goals for your Community Service
By CHRIS IRISH Scottsdale Leadership Executive Director Happy New Year! The start of the year is the perfect time to set goals for that year, the decade and possibly even your lifetime. I’m not referring to career or personal goals; … Continue reading
Filed under Uncategorized
