In the 21st century, to lead is to serve. As a leader, you are called upon to go beyond the abundant bounds of your talents, skills and capabilities and give even more. Serving the myriad stakeholders in the realm of your leadership domain – shareholders, employees, boards of directors, customers, regulators, funders, strategic partners, communities, family, self – places unceasing demands on your time, focus and talents. And yet, as a leader, you have been entrusted with the extraordinary privilege of serving all of these groups and interests.

Having clarity about your mission and purpose, both in the context of your executive responsibilities and as the persona of your enterprise, is especially critical to your success and ability to fulfill the imperative to consistently meet and outperform expectations in a responsible and ethical manner. Articulating your vision and understanding the role you play in its realization is vital to effectively living up to the trust that has been gifted to you.

 

Economic Development in the Post Crisis Era

International Economic Development Council, Economic Development Journal, Summer, 2011

Morfessis Gets Lifetime Achievement Award from Global Council

Phoenix Business Journal, September 30, 2011

Local Expert Gets Group's Top Award

Arizona Republic, September 20, 2011

5 Ways to Leverage the Cactus League

Arizona Republic, March 6, 2011

Shoring Up the State

Arizona Republic Op-Ed, January 30, 2011

Steps To Recovery Require Focus, Cooperation

Arizona Republic, Special for the Republic, September 9, 2010

My View: This Lemonade Will Be Bitter Even With Sugar Added

Phoenix Business Journal, June 28, 2010

Sustained Population Growth in West Depends on Quality Jobs

EcoHome, November 9, 2009

The Diverse Economy We Must Create to Win and Keep Jobs

Arizona Republic, Special for the Republic, Op-Ed, October 18, 2009

Tough Times – Strong Leaders Goals: Listen. Encourage. Act

Arizona Republic, June 28, 2009

Leading Under Pressure: 5 Arizona Women Executives

AZ Magazine, June 2009

Sustainable Cities Network 

Arizona State University Global Institute of Sustainability

Can We Learn Lessons from the Last Real Estate Crash?

Arizona Republic/AZCentral, February 8, 2009

Comparing Real Estate Cycles - Q & A

Arizona Republic/AZCentral, February 8, 2009

Arizona Needs to Develop, Stick to Vision for Growth

Arizona Republic/AZCentral, January 4, 2009

Population Counts Were Far Off Mark:  Estimates Based on New Homes Hurt Cities, Schools

Arizona Republic/AZCentral, June 15, 2008

Arizona Indicators

Arizona Republic/AZCentral, May 18, 2008 Time to Diversify Economy?

Arizona's Choice: Lead or follow

Arizona Republic/AZCentral, October 28, 2007

Six Books That Provide Insights Into Creating Healthy Communities

Arizona Republic/AZCentral, October 28, 2007

Defining Economic Development Leadership in the 21st Century

International Economic Development Council, Economic Development Journal, Spring, 2007

GPEC Born Out of Need for Unified Community Voice

Phoenix Business Journal, November 11, 2005

Q & A With Ioanna Morfessis

Arizona Republic, December 19, 2004

How Long Will It Last?

Arizona Republic, December 19, 2004

Think Young, Think Arizona

Arizona Republic, February 1, 2004