Virginia 500 Spotlight June 2024: J.D. MYERS II

HOW I CHOSE MY CAREER: I believe that when you discover your purpose, and have the courage to persuade it, the path to your career goals and aspirations will be clearly defined. Work no longer feels like work but feels like you’re doing what you were put here to do.

HOW I BALANCE WORK AND PERSONAL LIFE: Daily mindfulness and self-care practices in addition to physical exercise improves all aspects of my work-life balance. Like a seesaw, I’m intentional in the adjustments I have to make to keep the balance.

WHAT I’VE LEARNED: Effective leadership can resemble a box of chocolates. Through their actions, words and vision, leaders can create a positive and motivating work environment, where individuals feel valued, encouraged and excited about their work. Like a box of chocolates that brings smiles, leaders can bring joy and enthusiasm to their team.

DID YOU KNOW?  Myers has been with the national cable television and broadband internet provider since 2006, leading Cox’s Virginia operations and now its East Coast region. In 2023, Cox expanded Myers’ role, placing him in charge of day-to-day operations for much of the eastern U.S., including Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, Ohio, Rhode Island and Virginia.