Entrepreneurs spell love as "T-I-M-E": As we emerge from a time of social fragmentation and separation, now is the time to re-engage for a common cause.

• Author: Miller, Derek

YOU MAY BE FAMILIAR WITH the anecdote about how young children spell love as "T-I-M-E" and relish being with their parents. Similarly, young entrepreneurs need time with the prior generation to help guide them to success. We are blessed in Utah with a business community filled with successful leaders who have leaned in and championed giving back.

One example among many is Gail Miller, who consistently contributes time and resources to community projects, such as Salt Lake Community College's School of Business. Lisa Eccles is another great example who lends her time and expertise as advisory board co-chair to Utah Community Builders to help guide the organization in making opportunity more accessible to all. Implicit in these examples are selfless individuals who are building our business ecosystem for the betterment of the whole.

I recently enjoyed a conversation with these remarkable individuals about how Utah is growing and changing. Gail pointed out that growth inevitably brings change, but we must do more than change. We must improve, and improving requires distinguishing between what needs keeping and what needs changing. Gail then shared that discernment can only come when you are involved. This pearl of wisdom was followed up by Lisa, who quickly added that involvement is about more than just giving money; it means giving time.

I hope everyone in Utah's business community will be involved. As Utah grows, we can continue to improve with your involvement in community institutions that help us grow the broader ecosystem into one without division.

I have often said the opposite of an ecosystem is an "ego system," where...