Lesley Scearce has always walked into opportunities ready to be taught by others.
In this episode, she shares what it took to become an Executive Director at only 22 years old, how she wasn’t ready to leave On Point after seventeen years but a mentor’s question pushed her, and how the United Way of Greater Chattanooga is focused on building a bigger table for the community.
Lesley Scearce is the President and CEO of the United Way of Greater Chattanooga. You can connect with
My Morning Cup is hosted by Mike Costa of Costa Media Advisors and produced by SpeakEasy Productions.
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