Leadership Florida: The Leadership Exchange

In our twentieth episode of The Leadership Exchange, Jeff Johnson, State Director of AARP, joins Wendy Spencer in her final episode as President & CEO before her retirement to talk about providing resources to individuals to help them as they age, spreading awareness about scammers and fraud, and building relationships through organizations like Leadership Florida. Jeff is a Cornerstone Class 32 Member from the West Central Region.

In this episode of Leadership Florida: The Leadership Exchange, host Wendy Spencer, President & CEO of Leadership Florida, is joined by Angie Santibanez, Senior Manager, Community Engagement, Public Policy with Amazon, to talk about being a customer-centric company, partnering with local organizations, and Amazon's focus on investing in its people. Angie is a Connect Class 13 Member from the Southeast Region.

In this episode of Leadership Florida: The Leadership Exchange, host Wendy Spencer, President & CEO of Leadership Florida, is joined by Dean Cannon, President & CEO of GrayRobinson, to talk about maintaining a people-first company culture, navigating the legal regulatory impacts of AI, and growing alongside Florida. Dean is a Cornerstone Class 19 Member from the Northwest Region.

In this episode of Leadership Florida: The Leadership Exchange, host Wendy Spencer, President & CEO of Leadership Florida, is joined by Bethany Swonson McAlister, Director of Public and Government Affairs for Florida with Walmart, to talk about meeting their customers in the most affordable and convenient way, expanding to keep up with the growth in Florida, and fostering meaningful partnerships. Bethany is a Connect Class 12 Member from the Northwest Region.

In this episode of Leadership Florida: The Leadership Exchange, host Wendy Spencer, President & CEO of Leadership Florida, is joined by Debra Jacobs, President & CEO of The Patterson Foundation, to talk about fostering wide participation around shared quality of life aspirations, initiatives such as the campaign for grade level reading and digital access for all, and the importance of having fun while working hard. Debra is a Cornerstone Class 10 Member from the Calusa Region.

In this episode of Leadership Florida: The Leadership Exchange, host Wendy Spencer, President & CEO of Leadership Florida, is joined by Fred Karlinsky, Shareholder & Chair of Greenberg Traurig's Global Insurance Regulatory & Transactions Practice Group, to talk about navigating challenges like AI and the pace of change, staying available for clients, and the firm's commitment to community service. Fred is a Cornerstone Class 36 Lifetime Member from the Gold Coast Region.

In this episode of Leadership Florida: The Leadership Exchange, host Wendy Spencer, President & CEO of Leadership Florida, is joined by Bert de Armas, SVP of First Horizon Bank, and Mario Trueba, Chairman, South Florida with First Horizon Bank to talk about the importance of investing in their communities, building relationships with clients, and the advancement of technology in the industry.

Bert is a member of Cornerstone Class 25. Mario is member of Cornerstone Class 19 and a past Leadership Florida Board Chair. They are both Lifetime Members in the Southeast Region.

In this episode of Leadership Florida: The Leadership Exchange, host Wendy Spencer, President & CEO of Leadership Florida, is joined by Tal Siddique, County Commissioner of Manatee County, to talk about their brand-new Bradenton Area Convention Center, focusing on economic development, and tourism as a pillar of the economy. Tal is a Connect Class 14 Member from the Calusa Region.

In this episode of Leadership Florida: The Leadership Exchange, host Wendy Spencer, President & CEO of Leadership Florida, is joined by Adriene McCoy, SVP & Chief People Officer of Baptist Health South Florida, to talk about AI in the healthcare industry, maintaining company culture during growth, and investing in communities. Adriene is a Cornerstone Class 36 Member from the Southeast Region.

In this episode of Leadership Florida: The Leadership Exchange, host Wendy Spencer, President & CEO of Leadership Florida, is joined Stephanie Smith, VP, State & Regional Affairs with TECO Energy, to talk about powering progress, anticipating and investing in community needs, and the responsibility of serving their customers. Stephanie is a Cornerstone Class 41 Member from the West Central Region.