The transcendent career of a recovering politician.
Before Steve Ammons became the CEO of the Birmingham Business Alliance, he served as a Jefferson County Commissioner, focusing on economic development and information technology. Steve’s journey from entrepreneur to city council member to a key figure in regional economic growth has left a lasting impact on the Birmingham region.
In this episode of Real Leadership, we discuss:
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- How Steve is transforming the Birmingham Business Alliance amid leadership instability
- The critical role of workforce development in attracting major employers like the JM Smucker Company
- Navigating the challenges of regulation and workforce participation at both local and national levels
- The great reads that have shaped Steve’s outlook on leadership
Show Notes
Connect with Steve:
Connect with the Birmingham Business Alliance:
Connect with Background IQ:
- Website: https://www.backgroundiq.com/
Connect with Jim: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jim-weaver-36457418/
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