Mon, 28 August 2017
Mike Bills of Team PureReinvention and Bonnifer Ballard, this month's co-host and Executive Director of the Michigan Section of the American Waterworks Association discuss the main take aways from our August episodes. QUOTE IT “You can not begin to embrace what's happening today if you stay in your own little world and your talk to the same people about the same things." (6:35) DIG IN (2:49) Openness to disruption. Tip of the Week Gain a different perspective by talking with people who think differently from you.
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Mon, 21 August 2017
If you want to see someone who lives the "what's next?" mantra, look no further than Dan Gilmartin of the Michigan Municipal League. The Michigan Municipal League has received national attention for its placemaking approach to community building and isn't resting on its laurels. Listen as Dan explains how he's given license by his board and stakeholders to think big and how he's building the team to execute on this expanded vision. QUOTE IT“You’ve gotta leave time for people to reflect a little bit.” (7:21) “Innovate . . . Standardize . . . Optimize. (7:55)DIG IN
Tip of the Week Make sure you're executing on your current mission well before expanding your part of the pie. |
Mon, 14 August 2017
Summer Minnick has achieved high levels of success through drive and planning. Unfortunately, even the best-laid plans can't prepare you for everything. Summer shares her experiences on how several unexpected turns of events affected her and how she turned these situations into positive outcomes.
“Everybody likes an element of control (5:56)" “You know you can finish. You've done this a bazillion times. Just go do it. When you have to walk, just walk and get through it." (14:47) “I had let go of all my expectations and preconceived outcomes and just decided I would just run." (15:42)
(3:11) The importance of the unexpected.
Adjust and relax if your plan isn't working out. |
Mon, 7 August 2017
We have a couple of exciting interviews lined up in August and a new co-host! Join Mike and Bonnifer Ballard, Executive Director, Michigan Section of the American Water Works Association, as they discuss how simplifying the message is important in securing support for a cause. QUOTE IT “Being able to tell a story in a very simple and clear way is very important.” (1:38) “Embracing change: Learning to be flexible and deal with chaos.” (10:01) DIG IN Lessons Learned from the Michigan Municipal League: (2:38) How they tackle really big ideas in a simple way. Tip of the Week What’s your word? What is your very simple phrase to help people understand why you’re in business? |