b'Leslie Talansky, Vice President at Cox Media, CaliforniaNominated by Fran Mallace, Group Vice President with Cox Media, who told us, Leslie is one of the most engaging leaders I have ever worked with. She is maniacal about growing her talent. She has been responsible for the promotion of several sellers into leadership roles throughout the last 3 and a half years.Fran went on to share, Leslie was recently promoted to VP in October this year after serving as the interim since July. She has been doing both VP and DOS responsibilities and has done an incredible job keeping it all together and driving the business to an all-time high.She lives Coxs values and always does the right thing for our internal and external customers. She is a bright light and her team respects and would do anything to follow her. She is heavily involved in the local community and supports her team to do the same. Leslie has earned Superhero status. Proud to work with her and call her my friend. Such an inspiration to so many!Mike Watkins, Local Sales Manager at Cox Media Group, Atlanta, GANominated by Mark Turcotte, General Sales Manager and National Sales Manager with Cox Media Group, who described Mikes recruiting superpowers by saying, In almost every interaction he has, personally, socially, and on social media, the theme is obvious, get in touch for a chance to work for arguably one of the best media sales organizations in the country. His ability to get candidates to and through the screening process is exceptional.Mark went on to share, While he has been instrumental in many hires, four stand out. Taylor Shutt, recruited from our Athens cluster, is a future superstar, already taking clients deeper than they had been in the past and getting additional dollars because of it. Brittany Clark started as a Sales Associate and was promoted after six months to the Jr Agency Specialist role. Dani and Cherelle are our newest Sales Associates, soon to graduate to full-time Media Consultant roles, and both have demonstrated that their future is bright. Mike kills it!13'