April News from Valley Leadership

"Our world is as much about cooperation as it is about conflict; as much about collaboration as competition. Yet our knowledge of collective behavior is still relatively slim. Leaders who have been trained in the command-and-control mode of management are realizing that it often fails to truly engage people; in response, management thinkers have proclaimed the advent of a new, participatory model. But why should there be only two modes of collective behavior?

For the past two years Deloitte has invested in a major global initiative, the 'As One' project, to study effective collaborations. The project has discovered that there are many modes of 'As One behavior' and that all are effective in certain contexts. As One defines eight archetypes of leaders and followers. Taking more than 60 cases of successful collective behavior, the authors define the characteristics for each model and show how you can apply them to your organization."

To learn more about this book, click here.

Quotes of the Month

"I can honestly say that I was never affected by the question of the success of an undertaking. If I felt it was the right thing to do, I was for it regardless of the possible outcome."
--Golda Meir (Fourth Prime Minister of Israel; 1898-1978)_______________________

"Go confidently in the direction of your dreams. Live the life you've imagined." --Henry David Thoreau (American author, poet and leading transcendentalist; 1817-1862)

Leadership Resources
"The great lament of any reporter is what to do with the jewels that routinely get left on the cutting room floor after a really great interview. Enter the 30-Second MBA, an ongoing video "curriculum" of really good advice from the trenches, directly from people who are making business happen." To explore this website, click here.

Valley Leadership's Social Media Campaign
5 Things You Can Do to Help VL Conquer Social Media: 1) Connect on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn 2) Friend/Follow other VL alumni 3) Suggest alumni connect with VL social media 4) Post on the wall 5) Share VL news and events with friends Click on the following images to follow us on Twitter, friend us on Facebook or connect with us on LinkedIn:

We Want Your Stories!
Please take a moment to share your experiences and stories with us, so we can feature you in upcoming publications. Please send submissions (200 words or less) to Lisa Rolland-Keith at vl@valleyleadership.org.

Chairman's Corner with Rob Leslie, Board Chair

Rob Leslie headshot

Welcome to the April, 2011 edition of Leadership Connection. I would like to start by thanking all of our sponsors, alumni, past honorees, and community friends for making the 62nd Annual Man and Woman of the Year Awards Luncheon a tremendous success. Over 1,000 people attended the luncheon, making this a record-breaking year for Valley Leadership. Our deserving honorees - Jim Bruner and Sam Kathryn Campana - were honored by their peers through moving speeches and videos. Congratulations to the entire event committee, and especially Chair Amy Buchan and Vice-Chair Milton Dellossier for their hard work in creating a sensational event.

Valley Leadership is currently gearing up for the selection of Class 33 of Leadership Institute. Please encourage any candidates you know to apply, and remind them that the application deadline is this Friday, April 15, 2011. Both the application and reference links can be found in this newsletter and on our website. We look forward to welcoming another group of outstanding leaders into the program.

Leadership Institute Applications

Due This Friday, April 15

We are seeking community-minded individuals who demonstrate talent in leadership to be a part of our next class, and we need your help. If you know someone who would be a great addition to Class 33, please encourage them to apply.

This year we are introducing our new, entirely electronic application and reference forms.

Applications are due by April 15, 2011. If you have any questions, please contact Beth Thomson-Gorman at 602.952.6760, ext. 4 or at

beth@valleyleadership.org.

We are also seeking alumni who can review applications (April 22-29) or interview candidates (May 12-14). If you are interested in helping, please contact Beth at beth@valleyleadership.org or 602-952-6760 with your availability and she will help you get situated.

Upcoming Events

Mark Your Calendars

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Community Dialogue: Arizona Sports Impact on the Economy

Save the date for April 21, 2011 and join us for an evening of discourse with top-level management representatives from some of Arizona's professional sports teams. We will be discussing the impact of our teams and sporting centers on the local economy.

Reserve your seat now.

Date: Thursday, April 21, 2011
Time: 5:00-6:30 PM event; 6:30-7:30 PM reception
Location: Wells Fargo Conference Center; 100 W. Washington St., Phoenix, 85003
Cost: $15 dues-paying members/ $25 non-members and guests
**This event is complimentary for Community Stewards**
RSVP: Click here to register; or contact the VL office at 602.952.6760 or vl@valleyleadership.org
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Alumni Tours

Alumni Tour of Salt River Fields at Talking Stick
Date: Tuesday, April 19, 2011
Time: 3:30 PM; happy hour to follow
Location: Salt River Fields at Talking Stick; 7555 N. Pima Road, Scottsdale
Description: Tour the new spring training facility for the Arizona Diamondbacks and Colorado Rockies while learning the history behind the partnership that built this beautiful new facility, its design, and its important role within our community. After the tour, join fellow alumni for happy hour at Orange Sky at Talking Stick Resort.
Cost: $15 dues-paying members/ $25 non-members and guests
**This event is complimentary for Community Stewards**
RSVP: vl@valleyleadership.org or 602-952-6760

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Architectural Tour of the Phoenix Art Museum

Date: Wednesday, May 11, 2011
Time: 4:00-5:30 PM
Location: Phoenix Art Museum (McDowell & Central)
Description: Join us for a tour of the New Greenbaum Lobby and Katz Wing of Contemporary Art and learn how award-winning architects

Todd Williams and Billie Tsien have designed spaces uniquely suitable for their Phoenix Location and how these spaces dialogue with the iconic works of art on display.
Cost: $15 dues-paying members; $25 non-members and guests
**This event is complimentary for Community Stewards**
RSVP: vl@valleyleadership.org or 602-952-6760

Man & Woman of the Year

62nd Annual Luncheon a Great Success

2010 Honorees Jim Bruner & Sam Kathryn Campana

Thank you to everyone who came out to celebrate the 62nd Annual Man and Woman of the Year Awards with us. The luncheon was a great success, and we appreciate all of our dedicated alumni and community friends for making it such an outstanding event.

For decades, Valley Leadership has honored two outstanding individuals who have exhibited exemplary leadership, community outreach and remained true to their values and beliefs when faced with adversity. This year we were privileged to bestow that honor on Jim Bruner and Sam Kathryn Campana as the 2010 Man and Woman of the Year. These Inspiring Leaders of our community exemplify the leadership values, skills and knowledge essential to strengthening our Valley's social and economic well-being.

Sam Kathryn Campana, 2010 Woman of the Year.

Jim Bruner, 2010 Man of the Year.

See more photos from the luncheon below in our alumni event photos section, or visit Valley Leadership's Facebook page to view the complete collection, including "red carpet" photos.

Leaders Making Waves

Recognizing the Accomplishments of Valley Leadership Alumni

Have you taken on an exciting new job or been promoted? Have you recently been married or had a child? We want to hear about all your professional and personal milestones, so please keep us informed. We would like to share honors and accomplishments with your fellow alumni.

Eileen Rogers (Class 20), Baby Diaper Drive Founder and Ginger Clayton (Class 32), Baby Diaper Drive Chair helped raise a record-breaking 138,462 diapers and $62,004 in emergency cash during the 12th Annual Baby Diaper Drive to benefit the babies and toddlers participating in Homeward Bound, a transitional housing program for families with children struggling with homelessness and domestic violence.

Saira Qureshi (Class 31) was recently accepted into the National Urban Fellows program.

Valley Leadership has been selected as one of the finalists in the Be More Awards' "Be More Knowledgeable" category. The winner for each category will be announced at the Be More Awards luncheon and ceremony on Thursday, May 26th at the Eight Studios located at 555 N. Central Avenue, Suite 500.

Current Opportunities

Boys Hope Girls Hope Directory Project

Conducted by Class 32's Group 5

For their group project, Class 32's Group 5 is working to enhance and improve programs for the Scholars of Phoenix's Boys Hope Girls Hope (BHGH) (http://bhghaz.org/). This residential and community-based program serves 60 scholars per year and provides academic and support services for at-risk, college-bound youth.

As part of that project, Group 5 is providing the Scholars with a directory of diverse professionals they can contact to discuss and ask questions about colleges, careers, and internships. They are asking for your consideration to be a contact in their directory. These motivated, intelligent and talented youth will benefit immensely from the opportunity to talk to you about your experiences as a professional. This will not require a lot of time but it will make a huge impact on the lives of the Scholars! To join the directory, just fill out this form for the sections in which you are willing to participate. Please know that your information will only be shared with the BHGH Scholars and administrators.

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A Conversation with...Arizona's Women Governors

Presented by ASU Alumni Association and az magazine

Arizona has the proud distinction of having had the most female governors - and on Thursday, April 14, you'll have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to hear from each of them. Learn about the challenges they've faced, the obstacles they've overcome and the victories they've won, and help ASU Alumni Association and az magazine honor these women who have led the way.

Rose Mofford (Served 1988-1991), 1997 VL Woman of the Year
Jane Dee Hull (Served 1997-2003)
Janet Napolitano* (Served 2003-2009), Current United States Secretary of Homeland Security
Jan Brewer (Served 2009 - present)

* appearing via video link

Date: Thursday, April 14, 2011
Time: Registration 11:00 AM; Luncheon and Conversation from 11:30 AM - 1 PM

Location: Arizona Biltmore Resort & Spa; 2400 East Missouri Avenue, Phoenix, 85056
Cost: $60 per person; $650 Corporate/VIP table of 10 with preferred seating
RSVP: To register or for more information, click here or call

(480) 965-2586

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Public Hearing & Community Forums on County Redistricting

Members of the public are asked to participate in a forum to provide critical input and suggestions regarding the determination of boundary lines for the five Maricopa County districts. The new district boundaries will determine voter representation on legislative bodies for Maricopa County Board of Supervisors, Maricopa County Community College District and Maricopa Integrated Health System. The forums will be conducted by Maricopa County Elections Department and hosted by the Maricopa Community Colleges.

Click here to view the forum schedule with dates and locations.

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