Brittany Lamont was named president and CEO of the Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance in 2021. Prior to that Lamont, a vocal advocate for the local business and civic communities, was a vice president at the Sarasota Chamber of Commerce. On this episode Brittany and Business Observer Managing Editor Mark Gordon talk about her career in chambers of commerce and what motivates her. They also talked about what she looks for in leaders, her mentors and how she shapes the work culture at the LWRBA.

3 Takeaways:

1. (07:15) Be a servant leader, support your staff
2. (08:40) When you have a small team, you need to know what makes everyone click
3. (13:00) It is important to have a tribe that support each other

Timestamps:

(00:00) Introducing Brittany Lamont, President & CEO, Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance

(02:50) What is the Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance?

(04:00) Brittany’s career

(05:30) Leadership lessons and being able to learn from so many leaders

(07:05) Characteristics of good leaders

(08:10) What does servant leadership mean to you?

(11:40) Mentors and lessons you have learned

(16:00) Taking your ego out and listening to feedback

(17:45) LWRBA in 2025

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