leadership lessons from the 2022 LHM Summit
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leadership lessons from the 2022 LHM Summit
Steve Miller , Chairman of the Board , thanked the board , the family , the management team , and the presidents for their commitment to the company ’ s vision and dedication to its employees . The Larry H . Miller Company is currently in a transition phase and is more focused on building communities than ever before . This is achieved through the company ’ s real estate platform , master-planned communities , entertainment and sports businesses , compassionate care for the aging population , and providing opportunities for people to build a better financial future . “ We are driven by our values . They are our foundation – a unifying theme – and they are at the heart of every decision we make ,” Steve said . He told attendees that it takes a sustained , united effort to achieve the company ’ s vision to be the best , and he encouraged everyone to learn more about the company ’ s mission , vision , and values during the summit and gain a sense of the company ’ s commitment to them .
We are driven by our values .
They are our foundation and at the heart of every decision we make .
– Steve Miller
CEO Steve Starks discussed the company ’ s significant transformation over the past two years creating significant liquidity that could have been handled a number of ways . “ It would have been easy for the Miller family to take the cash and move on with their lives but that is not the LHM way ,” Steve said . “ With the significant liquidity created through these transactions , the Miller family contributed to the Larry H . and Gail Miller Family Foundation and created a large investment reserve for us to build a world-class portfolio of businesses and investments .” Steve expressed his gratitude for the company ’ s many business and community partners and its current position and future opportunities . Above all , the company leadership , along with the Miller family , values the counsel that the employees and stakeholders provide and recognizes the importance of their contributions to the company ’ s success .
Don Stirling , Executive Director of the Miller Family Office , discussed the importance of being a student , a teacher , and a leader when it comes to philanthropy . The company and foundation try to practice these
Historian and author Doris Kearns Goodwin joined CEO Steve Starks for a discussion about leadership lessons from history .
principles and invite others to join them on their philanthropic journey . The organization is committed to being good listeners and learning from those in the community who have shown the way and inspired them . Attendees were encouraged to learn something new that leads to action , be inspired and energized to do more to help and lift others and collaborate more closely with each other to burn brighter in the days ahead .
Zane Miller and Bryce Miller shared insights into the Miller Legacy Project with attendees during the summit ’ s Philanthropy Day .
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