Let's Do Lunch-The Heart of Leadership: Why People and Relationships Matter

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The Heart of Leadership: Why People and Relationships Matter:
Please join us for this special event combining our Let’s Do Lunch series and graduation for our Leadership South Valley program.

At this special event, attendees will gain valuable insights from our commencement speaker, Scott Anderson, Non-Executive Chairman of Zions Bank, as he shares lessons from his career on why understanding people is essential to successful leadership. Participants will learn how building and nurturing strong relationships forms the foundation of effective leadership, empowering leaders to inspire, motivate, and drive meaningful results. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just beginning your leadership journey, this event will provide practical takeaways on how to lead with empathy, foster connection, and create lasting impact in both your personal and professional life.

About Leadership South Valley:
Leadership South Valley is a year-long program designed to provide business leaders with a deeper understanding of the critical and essential issues affecting communities in Salt Lake County. The program’s mission is to develop and enhance personal and civic leadership and communication, as well as support team cohesion, collaboration, and networking.

About Our Commencement Speaker:
Scott Anderson, 
Non-Executive Chairman, Zions Bank

A. Scott Anderson retired from Zions Bank in April 2024 after 33 years with the bank, including more than 25 years as president and CEO. Founded in 1873, Zions Bank is Utah's oldest financial institution and is the only local bank with a statewide distribution of local branches. In his retirement, Scott continues to serve the bank and the community in his role as nonexecutive chair of the Zions Bank Advisory Board.
 
Scott began his banking career in San Francisco as part of Bank of America's international banking division. He was later assigned to Tokyo, where he spent seven years before returning to San Francisco to establish a small business banking program and manage the company's main office in the city.
 
A native of Salt Lake City, Scott joined Zions Bank in December of 1990 as executive vice president of Retail Banking. He assumed his role as president and CEO in January of 1998. During his more than a quarter century in this role, Zions Bank's assets grew from approximately $6 billion to nearly $23 billion. Scott has also been a powerful voice for the banking industry, including serving as chair of the Utah Bankers Association and the American Bankers Association.
 
Active in community affairs, Scott has served, or is currently serving, as a board member for numerous civic, business, and nonprofit organizations.
 
Anderson received a bachelor's degree in philosophy and economics from Columbia University in New York. He also received a master's degree in economics and international studies from Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, Maryland.