Many TMCA members may recall last year’s conference keynote speaker Bill Webb, who delivered a great talk on leadership. I was recently re-reading parts of his book, Igniting the Blue Flame and it struck me how true his messages were, particularly in light of the year that has passed.
Two particular passages jumped out at me. Bill wrote, “Leadership is not an assignment. Leadership is a decision." He then states later in the book, “Managing is what happens while you and your people are in the room together — while leadership is what occurs after you leave the room.”
As I look forward to the upcoming TMCA conference and our speakers’ messages, I can’t help but look back at the 12 months since the last conference in Jacksonville. In the past year, we have seen more turmoil in fuel, economics, and public policy than I can remember. I can only guess what the next 12 months will hold. However, one thing is certain in my mind: this year’s conference will help me and hundreds of other transportation marketing and communications professionals prepare for whatever the future may hold. I’d like to think that is will help us all be better leaders…‘after we leave the room.’
See you there.
VP Communications and Chief Marketing Officer
, Con-way, Inc.
Chairman , TMCA
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