Be on the winning team with Bemetra

Bemetra’s first career, in banking and finance, set her up well for her second act, in nonprofit leadership. Through her role at the Tampa Bay Partnership, Bemetra is a champion of regional cooperation and problem-solving based on issues and needs, not geographical boundaries. On this episode, Bemetra and Business Observer Managing Editor Mark Gordon had a wide-ranging conversation on her background in youth and college sports, the leadership behaviors that rise to the top for her and how she builds accountability without fear among her team.

3 Takeaways:

(08:35) Communication builds trust

(13:40) Competence brings confidence

(17:20) Having a little grace goes a long way

Timestamps:

(00:00) Introducing Bemetra Simmons CEO, Tampa Bay Partnership

(03:40) Bemetra’s career and life after banking

(06:20) What is Tampa Bay Partnership?

(08:35) Communication builds trust

(11:20) Bemetra’s sports background

(12:25) Mentors