David Brown is the President & CEO at the Greater Omaha Chamber of Commerce, one of the largest and highest accredited Chambers in the nation, and 2015 ACCE Chamber of the Year. David’s experience as a Chamber leader over the past 30+ years has positioned him well to speak on our topic of discussion for this episode of Leadership in a Crisis.
David shares some background about the Greater Omaha Chamber’s 2040 vision which did not see the COVID-19 pandemic coming, however it did take into account to possibility of interruption in commerce. By looking ahead at possibilities, David, his team and board have been able to lead with a calmness during this time of uncertainty.
In our discussion, David covers the timeless importance of great leadership and how that transitions into leading during troubling times. Because David does have that leadership forward vision, he is able to share his thoughts about how we move forward to help your member businesses regain their strength. He emphasizes the importance of taking the pulse of your staff, your members, and your overall community to learn what their needs are.
If you would like to connect with David about what he has shared in this episode or to continue this conversation off-line, you can see his contact information below:
- dbrown@omahachamber.org
- 402-616-4175 cell
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