“NEXUS has been such a wonderful experience and I was paired me with a phenomenal mentor who taught me so much!”
Alex Fountain, NEXUS Protégé, Class of 2020, Manager – Field Development, ALSAC, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
Alex Fountain, NEXUS Protégé, Class of 2020, Manager – Field Development, ALSAC, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
Announcements
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AutoZone’s Rebecca Givens Rice Shares on the Power of the Question
It was an honor to have AutoZone’s Rebecca Givens Rice as our speaker. Rebecca is the Vice President of Human Resources for AutoZone and shared on how to be an effective and compassionate leader by asking the right questions. She said, “The best leaders don’t have the best answers, they ask better questions.” And by doing this you show respect, build trust and loyalty and retain members of your team.... Read More
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Sylvamo’s Page Boden Spoke at the February Session
“Don’t be fancy, be effective and concise.” – Page Boden It was a privilege to have Page Boden, Director of Communications for Sylvamo speak at the Class of 2026 February session. Page shared how to communicate as an effective leader and referenced the book Smart Brevity. A FEW POINTS Put Your Audience First Punch Through the Clutter Communicate Clearly + Concisely Make Every Word Count Say More with Less Read More
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Actual Intelligence: Using AI to Lead with Clarity and Courage
NEXUS Alumni and Code Crew School’s ToNaya Gulley Pye recently led a NEXUS Workshop titled Actual Intelligence: Using AI to Lead with Clarity and Courage. The information she shared will help equip our leaders through AI. Alumni are invited to join us for monthly speaker sessions and special events. Make a reservation with NEXUS. #nexusleaders #leadershipdevelopment #mentoringmatters Read More
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Leading in Our Community
Heather Hunt, NEXUS Executive Director recently represented NEXUS as a panelist at the NBMBAA meeting along with several NEXUS Alumni. The focus was “Leading in our Community”. Special thanks to NBMBAA for the invitation. #nexusleaders #leadershipdevelopment #mentoringmatters Read More
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Rob Carter Returned to NEXUS to discuss “Leading with AI”
NEXUS started the new year at the January session with Rob Carter, recently retired CTO & CIO for FedEx Global. Rob and NEXUS Board member Sridhar Sunkara, founder of enaiblr had a conversation on the topic of “Leading With AI”. The conversation started with how technology has transformed. We were encouraged to embrace AI as leaders and use the tool as critical thinkers. Rob mentioned when thinking of AI, be... Read More
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Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from NEXUS
On behalf of the NEXUS Board of Directors, we wish you a very Merry Christmas. May the new year be filled with purpose, growth, and meaningful impact. Thank you for your ongoing support for NEXUS. Read More
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NEXUS Alumni and Judge Valerie Smith Shared at NEXUS
At the December session, alumni and members of the Class of 2026 had the opportunity to hear Judge Valerie Smith speak. NEXUS Alumni Valerie Smith and Court of Appeals Judge for the Western Section spoke on the topic of “Ethical Leadership”. She shared her experiences and asked the class to ponder the question, “How do you want others to see you?”. Contact NEXUS to request the speaker’s audio. Read More
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Lunch with Leaders
Members of the NEXUS Network had the opportunity to network and be inspired by NEXUS leaders. During Lunch with Leaders Chris Coleman, Caroline Kuebler, and Bathsheba Sams shared their personal leadership journeys and the insights they’ve gained through experience. Read More
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NEXUS Alumni Returns as November Session Speaker
Alumni and members of the NEXUS Class of 2026 had the privilege to hear NEXUS Alumni Brooke Jones, Director for Strategy for Martin Brower return to NEXUS and speak at the November session. Brooke spoke on the topic of “Focusing as a Leader” and shared that it’s okay to give yourself permission and grace to be focused in the moment – that will set you up on the right path... Read More
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Doug McGowan Shared with NEXUS Class of 2026
Doug McGowan, President and CEO for MLGW spoke to the NEXUS Class of 2026 at the October session. Doug is a dynamic leader that spoke on the topic of “Planning as a Leader”. Doug’s remarks and examples provided valuable take-aways applicable to everyone. He discussed four kinds of Work/Buckets -Day to Day Work -Process Improvement -Break Through Thinking -Critical/Crisis Action Planning Plan + Metrics / Activity + Outcome / Measure... Read More
Upcoming Events
April 30, 2026 - April 30, 2026
NEXUS Night Out to Take Place on April 30
NEXUS Alumni and members of the Class of 2026 are invited to NEXUS Night Out on April 30. NEXUS hosts this annual
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April 23, 2026 - April 23, 2026
Recruitment Event for NEXUS Class of 2027
NEXUS will host a Recruitment Reception for interested proteges and mentors for the Class of 2027 on April 23; 5:30pm at
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March 26, 2026 - March 26, 2026
NEXUS Workshop – Communicating + Leading With Your Enneagram Number
On March 26 NEXUS will be hosting a Workshop titled "Communicating and Leading with your Enneagram Number" led by NEXUS
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