Thursday, June 11th, from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM
14545 Bay Oaks Blvd, Houston, TX 77059
We will meet at Bay Oaks Country Club, and lunch will be served.
The Topic:

"Love ’Em Anyway: Leadership Beyond Performative Culture" with Deidre Bradley
In this engaging and honest session, HR executive Deidre Bradley explores how authentic workplace culture is built not through perks and slogans, but through the way leaders navigate difficult conversations, accountability, conflict, and human complexity. Attendees will leave with practical insights on balancing compassion with standards while leading people well — especially when it’s hard.
Learning Objectives:
- Leaning into your purpose and passion
- Lead with your heart
- Don't forget why you got into the profession
Meeting Agenda:
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11:15-12:00 Check-in / Networking / Announcements / Lunch
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12:00-1:00 Speaker Presentation, followed by Q&A
Registration:
Guests are always welcome and encouraged to attend our meetings!
For on-site luncheon, networking, and presentation at Bay Oaks:
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$38 TXBA SHRM Member
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$48 Non-Member / Guest
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$20 Student
Speaker Information:
Deidre Bradley

Deidre Bradley is a wife and mom first — her favorite and most meaningful roles. Professionally, she serves as a Vice President of Human Resources for one of America’s largest healthcare organizations with global operations and as an Adjunct Professor at the University of Houston–Clear Lake, while also leading her own consulting business as CEO, providing HR consulting and executive and leadership coaching.
Deidre has spent the past eight years living in San Antonio and Houston. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Liberal Arts from Morehead State University and a Master’s Degree in Organizational Leadership from Fort Hays State University. Her professional credentials include SPHR, Certified Executive Coach, Master
Trainer in Crucial Learning programs, etiquette consulting, and professional organizing. Deidre also serves her community as a Commissioner for the League City Historical Commission. A proud Kentuckian, she was honored by the Governor of the Commonwealth as a Kentucky Colonel. She enjoys epic family road trips across America — having visited 39 states so far!