Leadership Unlocked Ep. 8 | Noel Martinez: Leading Business, Community & Purpose

In this episode of Leadership Unlocked, Dr. George Lockhart sits down with Noel Martinez, President & CEO of the Palm Beach North Chamber of Commerce, to explore the leadership lessons that shaped his journey, from the baseball field to leading one of Florida’s most impactful chambers of commerce.

Noel shares how learning to lose taught him resilience, why community connection is the backbone of economic growth, and how the Chamber continues to evolve to better serve businesses and leaders across Palm Beach County. This conversation offers practical insight for entrepreneurs, educators, nonprofit leaders, and anyone invested in building stronger communities.

Whether you’re curious about leadership development, chamber engagement, or the future of Palm Beach North, this episode delivers perspective, purpose, and actionable inspiration.

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⏱️ Episode Highlights

2:45–3:54 — Baseball taught me how to lose and how that shaped leadership
16:15–17:18 — The power of the Palm Beach North community
20:50–21:56 — How the Chamber of Commerce started
22:13–23:32 — How to join the Palm Beach North Chamber
27:16–28:26 — Asking the hard question: how do we get better?
30:45–30:37 — Why engagement matters now more than ever

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