DRC Young Professionals

09/26/2022

Thank you for your support of the DRC's Young Professionals program. This page is no longer active as we combine all the DRC's Leadership Programs under one page. Please follow DRC Leadership Programs for all news, events, and updates.

09/07/2022

The DRC Leadership Programs are combining social media profiles. The DRC's Leadership Dallas and Young Professionals Programs will now have one page, serving as a one-stop-shop for all things leadership at the DRC.

Although the programs are still separate entities, merging our social channels will strengthen our leadership pipeline and provide a more robust experience for everyone. Thank you for being a leader and supporter of the DRC.

Please note: This process may take some time, so bear with us as we are under construction.

08/23/2022

6 Warning Signs of Bad Leadership You Should Never Ignore

The effects of bad leadership cause employee turnover and adversely impact organizations all over the world. If employees spot any of these signs consistently, it may be time to look at other options. https://bit.ly/3Bx16N7

If employees spot any of these consistently, it may be time to look at other options.

08/18/2022

The Focused Leader

How effective executives direct their own — and their organizations’ — attention. https://bit.ly/2EikBL9

Reprint: R1312B Attention is the basis of the most essential of leadership skills—emotional, organizational, and strategic intelligence. And never has it been under greater assault. If leaders are to direct the attention of their employees toward strategy and innovation, they must first learn to f...

08/17/2022

DRC Member Spotlight: Helping Hands for Single Moms Dallas | Dallas Regional Chamber

In this DRC Member Spotlight, Helping Hands for Single Moms Development Director Chandra Matthews shares how the nonprofit serves single-mother families in the Dallas Region. https://bit.ly/3Slpkjh

DRC Member Spotlight: Helping Hands for Single Moms Dallas Posted on July 11, 2022July 5, 2022 Helping Hands for Single Moms assists a mother as she attains a college education, financial independence, and a positive family legacy. Development Director Chandra Matthews is proud and honored to be par...

08/16/2022

10 Surprising Things Successful Leaders Do Differently

What advice would highly-successful CEOs and leaders give to their younger selves? Check out 10 themes that emerged after interviewing over 200: https://bit.ly/3cTsWsE

I interviewed over 200 highly successful leaders and I always get them to reveal their number one secret to leadership; what advice would they give to a younger version of themselves? After analyzing their answers 10 themes emerged.

08/10/2022

How to Build Confidence About Showing Vulnerability

Confident vulnerability means that leaders can put their self-doubts to work for them. https://bit.ly/3OKk06h

When leaders reveal their trip-ups and failures, they are seen as more approachable and less arrogant. But being vulnerable isn’t easy. In this article, the author explains how to show “confident vulnerability” and offers three ways to open up. It starts with using language — with ourselves ...

08/09/2022

Food pantry that was lifeline when pandemic hit has become fixture in southeast Dallas

Thanks to Leadership Dallas, a complete redo of a neighborhood resource at Jubilee Park has been completed. https://bit.ly/3v8I9fC

With the help of the Dallas Regional Chamber’s Leadership Dallas Class of 2022, Jubilee Park’s food pantry is now renovated.

08/05/2022

Connect passion with purpose and take the next step in your philanthropic journey. Join us on Thursday, Aug. 18, to hear Vice President of Workforce and Leadership Elizabeth Caudill McClain share about the expectations of board service, and how young professionals can prime themselves for a board seat. https://bit.ly/3Jjwi4c

08/04/2022

Leadership Advice: 18 Tips for Becoming an Effective Leader

Learn why leadership advice is beneficial and check out several tips to become an effective leader. https://indeedhi.re/3QcKpui

Find out why leadership advice is beneficial and learn 18 tips for effective leadership that can improve your skills and relationships in the workplace.

08/02/2022

Small Actions Make Great Leaders

Leading well is an integrated activity, in which one is doing many things simultaneously. Learn how to implement small actions to be a great leader. https://bit.ly/3oIBipG

Leadership has traditionally been taught as a set of larger actions, such as having a difficult conversation or coaching someone. In reality, leading well is an integrated activity, in which one is doing many things simultaneously. One way to learn to do this better is to think about leadership as a...

06/29/2022

Become a leader of tomorrow by joining DRC YP, a group of dynamic young professionals in the Dallas Region! Check out membership benefits and upcoming events to get plugged in today: https://bit.ly/2IxTMru

06/28/2022

The 9 Best Leadership Books of 2022

Learn the principles of leadership with The Balance Careers picks of the best books in the genre. https://bit.ly/3N7Xrrl

A great way to learn about leadership or expand your skills is by reading. We researched the best leadership books to help you learn how to lead.

06/23/2022

The Education of Southwest Airlines CEO Bob Jordan

Southwest Airlines CEO Bob Jordan recently shared his top leadership lessons with D Magazine. He shared one lesson — titles don’t matter, even if you’ve had a lot of them — when he was keynote speaker at our 2022 Annual Meeting earlier this year. Check out how he’s getting “back to basics” as the travel industry recovers from the pandemic. https://bit.ly/3xABDA2

By his count, the new CEO has held 15 different jobs since joining the airline in 1988. Here are four lessons he can take into his new role as he navigates increasingly turbulent skies.

06/22/2022

Don't miss the YP Community Conversations on June 23 at 5:30 PM. This debut event in an ongoing series will spotlight young leaders and their DEI initiatives in the community. Register today: https://bit.ly/3xVmJoi

06/21/2022

DRC Juneteenth Resources | Dallas Regional Chamber

: The DRC is committed to better understanding the history of racial injustice in our country. As part of that commitment, we are proud to celebrate Juneteenth, which is recognized every June 19. Check out these resources to learn more: https://bit.ly/3aXmLTo

DRC Juneteenth Resources Posted on June 9, 2022June 9, 2022 The Dallas Regional Chamber is committed to better understanding the history of racial injustice in our country. As part of that commitment, we are proud to celebrate Juneteenth, which is recognized every June 19. Did you know: The Juneteen...

06/17/2022

What Leadership Development Should Look Like in the Hybrid Era

Traditional leadership development tells us that 70% of learning happens through on-the-job experience, 20% though feedback, and 10% through formal training. Recent research shows an alternative framework for the process that emphasizes three actions: https://bit.ly/3HtF0vL

Traditional leadership development tells us that 70% of learning happens through on-the-job experience, 20% though feedback, and 10% through formal training. Research conducted over the past three years points to an alternative — and, we believe, more effective — framework for the process that e...

06/16/2022

Join us for YP Community Conversations on June 23 at 5:30 PM. This debut event in an ongoing series will spotlight young leaders and their DEI initiatives in the community. Register now to snag a spot: https://bit.ly/3xVmJoi

06/15/2022

DRC Pride Month Resources | Dallas Regional Chamber

The Dallas Region celebrates its vibrant LGBTQ+ community during June’s Pride Month. See ways local organizations are celebrating Pride Month in the DRC's latest blog. https://bit.ly/3NF5VqX

DRC Pride Month Resources Posted on June 8, 2022June 8, 2022 Pride (Personal Rights in Defense and Education) Month celebrates pride in sexual orientation and commemorates the 1969 Stonewall riots in New York City. Police raids of gay bars in the 1950s and 1960s were routine, but when police raided....

05/30/2022

The LEAD YP Class of 2022 enjoyed time together at their kickoff retreat last month!

05/27/2022

15 Best Leadership Books Every Leader Must Read To Achieve Success

This list of the 15 best leadership books to read will inform and inspire you to become a great leader. https://bit.ly/3yFmJth

Reading is a critical skill, especially for would-be leaders. Become a better, more informed leader by devouring these inspiring, 15 best leadership books.

05/26/2022

Council Post: The Pandemic Was A Wake Up Call For The Power Of Employee Communication

COVID-19 has highlighted the power that great communication holds for leaders as a proven strategic lever toward building a better, more successful culture. https://bit.ly/38TWX9I

If you’re looking to up your game as a strategic communicator to champion empathy, humanity and authenticity, focus on these seven areas.

05/23/2022

Does your company have what it takes to stay competitive in today’s changing marketplace? Take this free 3-minute, confidential online self-assessment to see how your company fares against other businesses of like size and industry. Visit dallaschamber.org/bestplace4parents for more info.

05/20/2022

How to Become a Stronger and More Effective Leader

How can you become a stronger and more effective leader? Check out these 10 tips: https://bit.ly/3Mo2TXs

Find out the qualities of effective leadership, plus get tips that can help you in becoming a better leader.

05/19/2022

Become a leader of tomorrow by joining DRC YP, a group of young professionals and dynamic emerging leaders! Check out membership benefits and upcoming events: https://bit.ly/2IxTMru

05/17/2022

YPers learned about the ever-growing economic potential in Southern Dallas County on a recent Vision Tour. Want to learn more? Check out the new Southern Dallas County Economic Development Guide: southerndallascounty.com

05/13/2022

Congratulations to the DRC's LEAD YP Class of 2022!

05/12/2022

Homepage

The DRC is doubling down on job creation, economic development, and investment in Southern Dallas County. The DRC’s new website — the Southern Dallas County Economic Development Guide — highlights communities, real estate, employers, and available talent spanning 12 cities and 486 square miles. Check out how this new resource is part of the DRC’s larger effort to bring jobs closer to where people live in Southern Dallas County. https://bit.ly/3uB9whs

A Guide to Investment & Economic Development

05/11/2022

Thank you to those who joined us for the YP + Say Yes to Dallas Happy Hour! Hope to see you again at one of our upcoming events: https://bit.ly/2Xvqi2e

05/09/2022

How to Boost Connections Among Remote Staffers

From checking in regularly to setting up a buddy system, you can help strengthen the ties between your employees, which can provide long-term business benefits. https://bit.ly/3FiVwO9

From checking in regularly to setting up a buddy system, you can help strengthen the ties between your employees, which can provide long-term business benefits.

05/06/2022

Act Like a Scientist

Learn how how scientific methods can help companies discard ineffective practices, increase efficiency, boost customer satisfaction and sales, and even turn around struggling businesses. https://bit.ly/3ymhgYh

Though they’ve been warned for decades about the dangers of overrelying on gut instinct and personal experience, managers keep failing to critically examine—much less challenge—the ideas their decisions are based on. To correct this problem they need to think and act like scientists. That requ...

05/05/2022

We're pleased to share Jacobs Engineering Group Inc.'s Sindhu Avalokita will be our featured speaker at the Leader Series Happy Hour on Thursday, May 12, from 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM. We hope to see you there: https://bit.ly/3rtRwoq

04/28/2022

Hear from DRC SVP of Public Policy Matt Garcia at a happy hour on May 26. This event is free and exclusive for YP members, so reserve your tickets now. https://bit.ly/3KQhYjU

04/27/2022

Stop Wasting People’s Time with Meetings

Check out these 5 strategies to make sure you’re spending your time and energy wisely at work. https://bit.ly/3wMDthl

Some organizations are trying to get a grip on wasteful meetings, introducing no-meeting days, empowering people to make their own decisions, and improving the way meetings are planned and facilitated. At their best, meetings are purposeful, inclusive (of the people who actually need to be there), a...

04/26/2022

Join us on Thursday, May 12, at the DRC office for an exclusive Leader Series Happy Hour featuring drinks, appetizers, and networking opportunities. Reserve your spot today for this exciting event: https://bit.ly/3rtRwoq

04/25/2022

Dinner Party: Reservations for Three

D Magazine asked Mark Cuban, Sheryl Adkins-Green, & other area C-Suiters which two local business leaders they’d most like to have dinner with. Interesting conversations are guaranteed. https://bit.ly/3NukwWs

We asked Mark Cuban, Sheryl Adkins-Green, and other area C-Suiters which two local business leaders they’d most like to have dinner with. Interesting conversations are guaranteed.

04/22/2022

Earth Day 2022 Action Toolkit - Earth Day

Earth Day 2022 is focused on accelerating solutions to combat climate change, and to activate everyone – governments, citizens, & businesses – to do their part. Everyone accounted for, and everyone accountable. https://bit.ly/3NtmYwl

EARTHDAY.ORG, the global organizer of Earth Day, today announced that the theme for Earth Day 2022 will be “Invest in Our Planet.” Earth Day 2022 is focused on accelerating solutions to combat our greatest threat, climate change, and to activate everyone – governments, citizens, and businesses...

04/21/2022

Council Post: 15 Ways Leaders Can Give New Hires An Immediate Feeling Of Belonging

Making sure a new employee fits into the culture of an organization is just as important as ensuring they have the knowledge & skills required to perform well. Here are concrete ways leaders can give new hires an immediate and lasting sense of belonging. https://bit.ly/3iN7dm2

Whether a new team member is getting along well in their new role or is having trouble fitting into the culture, it’s up to the team leaders to guide them and help them grow.

04/20/2022

How to Mentor in a Remote Workplace

Remote work is here to stay. And with this shift comes the need for managers and leaders to master virtual mentorship. https://bit.ly/3JJtSLL

Sharpen these five skills.

04/19/2022

Leadership Dallas | Dallas Regional Chamber

Leadership Dallas, the region’s premier leadership development program, is looking for a group of diverse individuals for its 2023 class. Applications for the LD Class of 2023 are open until Thursday, April 28. Learn more about this highly-engaging opportunity: http://dallaschamber.org/ld

Leadership Dallas (LD) is the DRC's flagship leadership development program, designed to grow an ongoing pipeline of diverse leaders,