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Leadership in Action: Reflections from Sarah McCarthy, Leadership Denver Class of 2025

“Leadership Denver has been one of the most transformative experiences of my career. I’m walking away with new friendships, a deeper love for this city, and a renewed commitment to lead with courage, humility, and heart.”
What an incredible ride these past 11 months have been! Being part of Leadership Denver has stretched me, inspired me, and connected me with some of the most thoughtful, passionate changemakers in the city. As I reflect on this journey, here’s a little glimpse into what I’ve learned along the way...

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Access Denver Accepting Applications from Senior Execs by Aug 8

Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce | August 8, 2025

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March 2, 2015

5 Lessons that Can Make You a More Effective Leader

Warren Bennis, a pioneer of leadership studies, said “leadership is the capacity to translate vision into reality.” But, this can be much easier said than done.  Becoming an effective leader takes time, keen observation, trial-and-error and reflection on your experiences. So we asked alumni of the Denver Metro Chamber Leadership Foundation, which inspires this kind of […]
February 27, 2015

What Drives Your Business?

Why do you get up and go to work each day? Whether it’s for purpose or for the paycheck, we spend most of our waking hours in an office, co-working space or clicking away at a coffee shop.
February 26, 2015

Working Together to Solve Tough Issues

This week we were once again reminded how we do business in Colorado—we work together and we solve problems. Tuesday marked the wrap up of the oil and gas task force convened by Gov. John Hickenlooper last September. The task force developed nine recommendations on oil and gas regulation for Colorado that they will be officially […]
February 26, 2015

Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce Takes Positions on 3 Bills

The Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce announced positions on three bills working their way through the Colorado General Assembly. SB15-180 Regulatory Reform Act 2015/Sen. Tim Neville (R-Littleton) and Rep. Patrick Neville (R-Castle Rock) Summary:  The bill enacts the "Regulatory Reform Act of 2015," which acknowledges the difficulty businesses with less than 100 employees (small businesses) […]

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