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Aaron Cox from the Texas Association of Business and TCCE, is my guest for this episode as we talk about the importance of Leadership & Professional Development. Aaron mentions how the world today needs strong, solid leaders who have integrity, courage, and passion. With Chambers of Commerce being one of the most critical organizations, Aaron has a passion for strong leaders in the Chamber industry.
As we discuss Chamber leadership, we talk about how many of us look up to a mentor in the industry. As we look up to our mentors it can become easy to idolize them. In response to this, Aaron urges to not idolize, but instead we should understand them. By seeking to understand them we are no longer idle and we can then take actions to become like them. Some great ways to understand these mentors is to talk to them and to work to further your professional development. This may include attending statewide Chamber conferences or ACCE conferences. By attending these conferences and being in the same room with many like-minded individuals, you are able to learn from them and listen to problems or trends that others are seeing so you can be better prepared to handle your Chambers needs.
Aaron brought up one of his favorite authors, John Maxwell. We talked about how leaders are readers. Aaron also referenced “Outliers” by Malcolm Gladwell.
Aaron suggested that we ask ourselves “What impact are we having on people?” Are you creating a legacy?
Having Real Reasons + Solutions = Problem Solving.
Aaron Cox can be reached at:
Acox@texbiz.org or by phone at 512-637-7711.
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