KARA J KELLEY

The power of experiential feedback One of my most valued lessons learned through my formal and informal leadership training is learning how to harness the power of experiential feedback. This type of feedback exchanges “I think you should…” for “In my experience…” This approach gives one the perspective of others who may have trod similar paths, or whose experiences paralleled a new challenge. What might appear to be a minor shift in perspective can actually be a powerful t

One of the best aspects of running a chamber of commerce was the camaraderie of the industry. Through industry meetings, regional workshops and national conferences, chamber leaders would gather to exchange ideas and foster greater learning. And it didn’t matter whether you came from a chamber with 300, 1000 or 3000 members, chamber peers willingly talked about best practices, shared successful programs and keys to member growth. This allowed chambers with fewer resources

In choosing the leaders to feature in our annual “Most Respected CEOs” article, the editorial staff of Nevada Business polled prominent business leaders throughout the state, culled through dozens of nominees, visited with their employees and selected six outstanding individuals. Those chosen are as diverse as the organizations they run. However, they are connected by a common denominator; they are all respected by their peers, and by the team they have mobilized to achieve a

Kara Kelley was featured in Vegas Magazine as a "Meet the Mogul" story. She began working there nearly 14 years ago while pursuing a Master’s degree in political science. She had experience working on political campaigns, lobbying the Legislature and student teaching for Dina Titus, now a U.S. congresswoman. She held six positions at the Chamber before becoming its CEO in 2002. Today, at the helm of the organization, and in about 60 hour work weeks, she manages the business o

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