Our guest for the January 9th edition of PlayMakers Talk Show: W. Jeff Williams, CEO, Graham Associates
A CEO, engineer and former mayor who puts unity first, Jeff Williams has spent his life designing places and strategies that bring people together and create a sense of belonging, whether it’s a park, a stadium or an entire city. He is responsible for transforming Arlington into the largest entertainment hub between Orlando and Vegas and making it the “sports capital of the nation,” attracting more than 15 million visitors every year.
In his career as a civil engineer, CEO of Graham Associates and former mayor, he successfully fought for the bid to bring the National Medal of Honor Museum to Arlington, secured buy-in from Fortune 500 businesses and executives to develop the Texas Live! District, kept the Texas Rangers in town when they threatened to leave, built the largest e-sports arena in the U.S. and developed an entertainment hub that is going to host more games in the 2026 FIFA World Cup than any other city.
At the heart of it all, Jeff says there is one principle worthy of the credit: unity. Now, in his first book The Unity Blueprint, Jeff shares real-world stories and actionable strategies that prove unity isn’t just an ideal, it’s a powerful leadership tool. Whether you’re leading in business, government or a community organization, Jeff’s message is clear: unity is always worth the investment.
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Guest W. Jeff Williams, Host Steve A Klein