ATX Leaders

Conversations with ATX Leaders: Eric & Andrea Moore

By ABBA Admin / April 11, 2020 / Comments Off on Conversations with ATX Leaders: Eric & Andrea Moore

Eric and Andrea Moore, Lead Pastors of Summit Worship Center, join us for a refreshing conversation about leading and life during this season. Remembering that we do have a God that leads us in maintaining balanced life, we have to seek to be responsible while tempered with a measure of faith. We took a moment…

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Conversations with ATX Leaders: Jamie LaGarde

By ABBA Admin / April 10, 2020 / Comments Off on Conversations with ATX Leaders: Jamie LaGarde

“Even though we are apart, we are still very much together.”   Jamie LaGarde, CEO of Sedera, shares how he is managing his 75 employees and serving their over 26,000 members.  A community based solution for providing health care, Jamie’s organization is in many ways a front line supporter during the COVID-19 Pandemic, bringing clarity…

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Conversations with ATX Leaders: Herb & Kennisha Moffett

By ABBA Admin / April 8, 2020 / Comments Off on Conversations with ATX Leaders: Herb & Kennisha Moffett

“Before this, when there was conflict or tension in the home, people would use work or maybe even church, to escape.” Herb Moffett.   Spiritual Leaders of Restoring Family Ministries, Herb & Kennisha Moffett, are seeing opportunities for God to challenge, strengthen and grow His influence in our families during this pandemic.   The shelter…

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Conversations with ATX Leaders: Eric Hehman

By ABBA Admin / April 7, 2020 / Comments Off on Conversations with ATX Leaders: Eric Hehman

There is an aspect of leading at this time that feels more isolated and alone than ever.  When being connected to people is a part of your business, or a part of your leadership style, it can be a scary season.  Eric Hehman, CEO of Austin Asset, shares about possible implications when the lines between…

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Conversations with ATX Leaders: Britt Harris

By ABBA Admin / April 6, 2020 / Comments Off on Conversations with ATX Leaders: Britt Harris

“People do not expect leaders to be perfect, but they do expect them to be present.” Britt Harris.   “We’ve been hit by two rogue waves in light of this virus.” states Mr. Harris. Britton “Britt” Harris is the current chief investment officer of the University of Texas Investment Management Company. The investment management company…

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Work in Isolation

By Jennifer Mazzola / April 3, 2020 / Comments Off on Work in Isolation

  A core part of ABBA’s mission is our drive to help you avoid a lifetime of work without meaning and faith in isolation. On almost every piece of literature we offer, or video we create, you will see or hear the words, “connect with purpose;” followed by “avoid work and faith in isolation.”  …

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Conversations with ATX Leaders: Melanie Jacobs

By ABBA Admin / April 2, 2020 / Comments Off on Conversations with ATX Leaders: Melanie Jacobs

“We need small businesses to succeed for our country, for our economy.” – ABBA Executive Director, Dr. Rich Carney Catching a glimpse of what many small business owners are experiencing, join us for this conversation with Melanic Jacobs, CEO of Deep Roots ATX.  Managing a staff of nearly 50 employees across two salons, Melanie is…

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Conversations with ATX Leaders: Chris Meroff

By ABBA Admin / March 31, 2020 / Comments Off on Conversations with ATX Leaders: Chris Meroff

As things shifted and unfolded quickly for most all businesses these past few months, Chris Meroff, CEO & Owner of MSB Ventures, found himself having to pivot within all levels and facets of his organization. Having one of his company branches directly linked to K-12, you can imagine the change as they continue to support…

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How to Thrive During a Pandemic Part II: Attitude of Gratitude

By Rich Carney / March 30, 2020 / Comments Off on How to Thrive During a Pandemic Part II: Attitude of Gratitude

What makes you anxious?  I got off a Zoom call with a small business employer who had to lay off 49 employees this past week because of the shelter in place order.  Her business is not considered essential but for 49 employees it certainly is and will continue to be so for the foreseeable future.…

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