“Memphis provides you the access to people and gives you the opportunity to be impactful.” -Jason Wexler Jason Wexler, President of Business Operations for the Memphis Grizzlies was the speaker at the NEXUS October session. Jason is an innovative and authentic leader who shared his thoughts on “Planning as a Leader.” A few points that …
read more“Crossover and intentionally get to know other people.” -Jose Velazquez“I don’t look at diversity and inclusion as a thing but what I do.” -Terri Freeman At the November session we had a conversation about “Leading Through Change-Diversity and Inclusion in Memphis”. Terri Lee Freeman, President, National Civil Rights Museum; Jose Velazquez, Co-Founder & Managing Member …
read moreMauricio Calvo, Director of Latino Memphis spoke to the NEXUS Class of 2018 in February on the topic of “Building as a Leader”. He shared 12 things he believes it takes to build a leader: 1. show up 2. know yourself and your strengths 3. learn the art of negotiation and compromise 4. have a …
read more“Can I dream to be the best? Do I have the courage to dream?” -Rob CarterRob Carter is a exceptional leader and presenter. We have hosted him at NEXUS several times and his presentation at the December session was the most impactful that I have heard. Rob Carter, Senior Vice President & Chief Information Officer …
read more“Good leaders build strong followers, great leaders build more leaders.” Reggie Davis NEXUS continues to build strong leaders that are having an impact in our city and the next generation. This May, the NEXUS Class of 2017 graduated; NEXUS has now trained over 800 principle-centered leaders looking to lead Memphis to a better place. The …
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CHOOSE NEXUS Thank you for choosing NEXUS! I am amazed at the many dynamic leaders that chose to participate in this year’s class as Mentors and Protégés, the many key-leaders that chose to teach our monthly sessions, the many incredible volunteers that are dedicated by serving on our Board of Directors and committees, and the …
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NEXUS Year in Review by: Bathsheba Sams, NEXUS Board Chairman & NEXUS Mentor, Class of 2017 On behalf of the NEXUS Board of Directors, congratulations to the Mentors and Protégés of the graduating NEXUS Class of 2017! NEXUS now has graduated over 800 principle-centered leaders, all with the motivation to be the best leaders and make our …
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Many of you know that I serve a Board Member for the NEXUS Program. NEXUS is a Mentoring Program where we are developing the next generation of Leaders in our community. We meet on the First Thursday of each month. On Thursday last, we had a fascinating speaker who spoke on the subject of Planning. …
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I am a graduate of the NEXUS class of 2014, and for me, the program really accomplished its mission. I was in the program during a really transitional time in my life, and it was the best thing I could have done at that point. I was able to fully commit to NEXUS, because the …
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“If success is certain you are not dreaming big enough” –Todd Richardson Todd Richardson, Associate Professor at the University of Memphis and Co-Leader for the Crosstown Development Project spoke at the NEXUS October session. Todd is a true visionary and spoke on the topic of “Dreaming as a Leader”. He shared his dream and how …
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