Dive into the future of leadership in Arizona in this episode featuring Dave Brown, CEO of Valley Leadership, and host Eric Rodriguez. Discover how community-driven innovation and empathy are shaping the next generation of leaders.   How Valley Leadership has evolved to tackle Arizona's most significant challenges with long-term solutions   The importance of building empathetic leaders and community-centric programs   Technology plays a role in connecting and democratizing leadership across Arizona.   Insights on Arizona's unique opportunities for hands-on leadership and engagement   Why "innovation starts with empathy" and how you can get involved in making an impact   00:00 "Valley Leadership's Evolution and Impact"   04:28 "Community Connection and Empowerment"   08:23 "Gradually, Then Suddenly: Innovation"   10:54 "Building Empathetic Leaders"   13:33 Human-Centered Solutions Focus   18:53 Opportunities for Future Generations   19:49 "Learning and Growth from New Places"   23:26 "Activate Arizona: Open Programs"     Learn more about Valley Leadership: https://www.valleyleadership.org/   Connect with Dave Brown: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dave-brown-9954511/   Don't forget to like and subscribe for more conversations shaping the future of human experience!       ABOUT ERIC J. RODRIGUEZ Eric J. Rodriguez is a human-centered futurist, keynote speaker, and host of The Future of Human Experience podcast. With a passion for innovation, leadership, and the intersection of humanity and technology, Eric empowers organizations and individuals to navigate a rapidly evolving world while keeping human values at the core.   H.U.M.A.N. INNOVATION FRAMEWORK™ At the heart of Eric's work is the H.U.M.A.N. Innovation Framework™, a transformative model that redefines innovation by focusing on human values, cultural understanding, and sustainable impact. This framework guides leaders and organizations in creating solutions that are not only technologically advanced but also deeply aligned with the needs and values of the people they serve.   WORK WITH ERIC: Looking to inspire your team or audience? Book Eric for keynotes, workshops, or consulting by visiting https://www.ericjrodriguez.com   Eric's Speaker Reel: https://youtu.be/5LyD2nfaeMs?si=mkX4tF9gymQs7_Zo   LISTEN AND LEARN: Don't miss Eric's insights on leadership, innovation, and the future of work by subscribing to The Future of Human Experience.   CONNECT WITH ERIC: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ejrodriguez/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eric.j.rodriguez/ X: https://x.com/ERodrigz   #InnovationSpeaker

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