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Leading With Purpose: Reflections from Simone Ross: Leadership Denver '13, Leadership Fellows '23, Leadership Exchange '23-'25

"Leadership can be lonely, and that’s normal. We don’t talk enough about the emotional weight that comes with responsibility. There are moments when you are the decision-maker, the stabilizer, and the vision-holder all at once. I’ve learned that building a trusted circle and investing in personal resilience is just as important as building strategy. Vulnerability and strength are not opposites; they coexist in effective leadership..."

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The Leadership Fellows Program is an immersive journey of self-discovery and leadership transformation. This program challenges participants to look inward, examining their values, strengths, blind spots, and aspirations, to become leaders who inspire trust, foster connection, and leave a meaningful legacy. Through guided reflection, an assigned external executive coach, intimate peer discussions, and purposeful practice, Fellows step beyond
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January 27, 2026

2026 9NEWS For-Profit Leader of the Year Finalist Raju Patel

2026 9NEWS For-Profit Leader of the Year Finalist Raju Patel Leading Colorado honors leaders who are shaping the future of our state through innovation, service, and impact across every sector. This year, we are proud to recognize finalists across three categories: For-Profit Leader of the Year, Nonprofit Leader of the Year, and Public Sector Leader of the Year. […]
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January 13, 2026

CO Legislative Leaders Address Colorado’s Economic Competitiveness Ahead of 2026 Session

Photo courtesy of Dave Anderson at InSync Photography + Design DENVER, CO, January 13, 2026—With the 2026 legislative session just a day away, Colorado’s business leaders are calling on state policy makers to prioritize policies enabling fair competition and economic empowerment for every Coloradan, not only in intent, but in measurable outcomes for jobs, affordability, […]
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January 12, 2026

Denver Broncos Playoff Games Expected to Bring $60+ Million in Economic Activity for Denver

DENVER, CO – January 8, 2026. Denver is bracing for an economic touchdown. With the Broncos returning to the NFL playoffs as the No.1 seed in the AFC, the City and County of Denver is positioned to capture a massive wave of one-time revenue that ripples far beyond the stadium gates. A report released today by the Metro Denver EDC forecasts […]
January 7, 2026

Leading With Purpose: Reflections from Meredith Hintze Leadership Foundation Board Member, Impact Denver '11, Leadership Denver '22, Leadership Exchange '22

What has been a defining moment in your leadership journey, and how did it shape you? A defining moment in my leadership journey was moving from a direct-service nonprofit Executive Director role into a leader in Corporate Social Responsibility. I shifted from serving children and families directly to shaping systems that support safer, more high […]

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