Humble Leaders Make Great Leaders

TALES FROM THE LEADERSHIP FRONT
In a city known for fierce competition, Jordan, the CEO of a major tech firm, was different. He wasn’t loud or flashy; instead, his approach to leadership was rooted in quiet humility. Jordan had started as a software developer and rose through the ranks not by promoting himself but by valuing teamwork and collaboration. As he moved up, he made a conscious decision to keep his ego in check, believing that leadership was about listening and learning, not commanding.

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Social Leadership in Consumer-Packaged Goods

TALES FROM THE LEADERSHIP FRONT
Mike, a dynamic executive for a consumer-packaged goods company, faced a challenge: how to inspire his team and connect with consumers in an increasingly competitive market. Rather than relying solely on traditional leadership methods, Mike embraced social leadership—using transparency, collaboration, and digital engagement to drive results.

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Using Self-Reflection to Transform Your Leadership and Your Team

TALES FROM THE LEADERSHIP FRONT
In the bustling heart of Manhattan, Emma, Vice President of Strategic Initiatives at a global bank, had built her career on precision and performance. But one evening, sitting in her sleek corner office, the weight of the day lingered. A project delay had left her team frustrated, and Emma found herself wondering if she had overlooked something important.

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TYLER PERRY – 2020 ELITE LEADERSHIP IMPACT AWARD RECIPIENT

Tyler is a world-renowned producer, director, actor, screenwriter, playwright, author, songwriter, entrepreneur, and philanthropist. He learned early on the value of reflecting in his life. After enduring a difficult childhood, he discovered the therapeutic benefits of journaling while watching an episode of The Oprah Winfrey Show. These painful reflections became the foundation for his first play, “I Know I’ve Been Changed,” which he wrote, produced, directed, starred in and rewrote until the show was opening to packed theaters and rave reviews.

Embracing journaling helped Tyler to better understand, unload and heal, but it is also used as a leadership tool to help leaders prepare for future challenges. When Tyler looks back at what he faced in the past, he is inspired and encouraged with his future. This understanding of his past is probably what drives his philanthropic work. Tyler has built a filmmaking empire as well as a humanitarian one.

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2020 ELITE LEADERSHIP IMPACT AWARD RECIPIENT – TYLER PERRY

We are very excited to recognize Tyler Perry, Founder of Tyler Perry Studios, with a 2020 Elite Leadership IMPACT Award in entertainment.

Tyler is a world-renowned producer, director, actor, screenwriter, playwright, author, songwriter, entrepreneur, and philanthropist. He learned early on the value of reflecting in his life. After enduring a difficult childhood, he discovered the therapeutic benefits of journaling while watching an episode of The Oprah Winfrey Show. He invented characters which enabled him to reveal his true experiences and feelings in case someone else were to read his writings. These painful reflections became the foundation for his first play, “I Know I’ve Been Changed,” which he wrote, produced, directed, starred in and rewrote until the show was opening to packed theaters and rave reviews.

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