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Heart-Led Leaders
the United States Holocaust Memorial
Museum’s Teen Committee because I
wanted to get involved in an organization
that was meaningful to me. Throughout
my life, I’ve learned about the Holocaust
through my family, school and having
the many opportunities to hear personal
accounts from survivors. It’s been
important to involve myself with an
organization whose mission was to
safeguard these stories and uphold the
saying “Never Again.”
Speaking specifically as a business
leader, what importance do you put
on cultivating community, and how
do you develop those relationships?
EE: Cultivating community is the bedrock.
I try to treat all people with respect. I
think it helps to have deep roots in the
community, not just the amount of time lived
here, but the genuine commitment to our
success. Whether it’s coaching baseball or
volunteering on a community board, people
respond to others who are earnest and
enthusiastic.
JL: Working to keep HP at the forefront of
engaged civic and philanthropic stewardship
has been, for me and for Highland Park
Bank and Trust, a real benefit. Many of our
bankers live and work in HP and are also
engaged in the community with various
organizations. Inside the bank, my office is
located within the lobby so that I can share
friendly conversation and updates from our
clientele when they come to visit or transact
business. It makes a difference and feeds
that psychic income I spoke of earlier.
ND: Getting the community involved in events
we produce is not only critical it’s meaningful.
I am also a firm believer that sending
customers or clients to your competition is
good for everyone involved. Having multiple
points of sponsorship or support is an
awesome show of community and business
unity.
RF: Each of our five offices is deeply involved
in the communities they serve, a business
priority that has earned us the State of
Illinois Outstanding Audiology Services and
“Hometown Hero” Awards. We are active
members of the Chambers of Commerce
and sponsor “dine with the docs” luncheons,
and free educational seminars and hearing
checkups at community, youth and senior
centers.
GA: It is very important for a business
owner to get immersed in their respective
local communities, outside their own
interest. This helps to cultivate a spirit of
volunteering that assists with the success of
the various organizations that comprise the
fabric of the city. I develop relationships by
applying the motto, “lead by example”, and
work to get others involved in any capacity
possible.
BL: I believe it’s very important to cultivate
community, though it can sometimes be
difficult. I found that it’s best to do so with
a community-based program such as the
Highland Park Chamber of Commerce or
the Highland Park Rotary Club. I’ve found
both to be major contributors in assisting
with developing and fostering community
relationships amongst businesses and
business owners.
RL: It is also essential to create a sense of
community within our business every day.
We strive to create a warm, welcoming
environment for our team members and
customers alike. This year will mark our
60th year in business in Highland Park.
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