The host-producer of Lead2Lead announces she's been selected to participate in a groundbreaking event that's not only giving Black women-owned businesses a voice but access and exposure to corporate capital, too.

Gregg Waddill is an attorney with a key perspective on COVID-related tides that are rising as the U.S. and other parts of the world continue struggling to flatten the curve.

Linda Civallero of Leadership Houston Class XXVII discusses her work focusing on funding and collaboration to help thousands of Houston area students confront and overcome personal struggles that impact their academic performance.

On the local and national levels, Ray Shackelford is a proponent of engagement to change systems that fail, institutions that fall short, and policies that lack accountability on social and economic equity, inclusion, and justice.

In the early 1980s, Houston wasn't yet as big as it would become, and the economy was in a slump. Commercial real estate developer Howard Holsenbeck was part of a group that decided the time was right for a new program that would help get people involved in decisions and actions affecting all segments of the community. Howard discusses his experience as one of the founding members of Leadership Houston.

If you think the world of politics is dirty and underhanded, Houston City Council Member Martha Castex-Tatum wants to change that negative perception and help people recognize the greater good in activating their ideas and solutions through public service. She discusses her journey from beating the odds in small-town Texas politics to navigating the power in Houston City Hall and how she's helping shape decisions for the city's economy, infrastructure development, and efforts to combat COVID-19.

Knowledge, experience and diversity of a multi-generational workforce are valuable assets, but unconscious bias mixed into daily interactions may be undermining the advantages. Marketing and Communications Strategist Nicole Thomas discusses the importance of an inclusive culture in today's workplace and provides guidance for organizations and managers to be intentional about helping people feel understood, respected, and recognized.

A nature walk-and-talk with the Houston Arboretum & Nature Center's Executive Director Debbie Markey, a member of the 2012 Leadership Houston Class XXX. Debbie describes the vital role of this non-profit urban nature sanctuary and her stewardship of the site's multi-million-dollar master plan.

Cesar Rincon highlights key points from his book 10 Secrets to Sales Success and reflects on the value of enduring connections and relationships that he developed by participating in Leadership Houston's 2008 Class XXVI.

The COVID-19 pandemic, tensions over racism, massive protests against social injustice. Through it all, Leadership Houston remains engaged. The year-long experience program was a bit disrupted but never derailed, and alumni members are doing their part to lead constructive discussions and actions to unite and affect change across our diverse community. Leadership Houston Board Chairman Jake Bunch shares insights on the impacts.