When you talk with executives across North Texas, a common theme emerges: the region’s business community thrives on a practical, collaborative mindset. From South Dallas to Uptown and west Fort Worth, leaders point to a culture of rolling up sleeves and finding solutions together.
That local culture extends across every industry. It includes a willingness to self-assess, adapt, and look for ways to improve. For the August issue of D CEO, we asked a group of DFW leaders what they’d change—big or small—about today’s business environment. Here’s what they told us.
Harrison Keller
President, University of North Texas
“In most universities, businesses haven’t traditionally been very engaged—especially in discussions about curriculum. We need to break down those barriers. One of my highest priorities is building stronger partnerships across our region. We need to be at the table as employers are considering their future workforce needs, and we need their input to help improve our programs and curriculum.”
Sharon Wright
CEO, Half Price Books…