Fri, 27 May 2016
Sponsored by: WillPower Consulting
QUOTE IT “We encouraged people not to worry about borders and boundaries, and taking chances to maybe cross-promote with another community.” (4:37)
“I need to take care of myself, and keep myself motivated. I do that by getting out into the industry as much as I can and be engaged with the industry as much as I can.” (11:49)
DIG IN Get Dave’s perspective on the importance of branding and how it can make or break your product at 7:39.
Hear a great story around 14:26 about a time recently when Dave witnessed a group of people visiting Detroit for the first time, their reaction and what that meant to him.
TAKEAWAYS Nurture a supportive culture for a high-functioning team. Engage with others in your industry to check the pulse of what’s happening and what’s hot. Your brand is about the emotional connection people have with the idea of your company or organization. Let the data redirect your approach at every move. There’s an entrepreneurial spirit in Detroit that is evident everywhere from the local shops to the big businesses.
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Mon, 23 May 2016
Pat Gillespie is the chief visionary, founder and president of Gillespie Group. Under his leadership, Gillespie Group has been at the forefront of development and property management, and is recognized as a driving force for progress.
Whether Pat’s transforming blighted landscapes into in-demand urban living spaces, finding creative funding solutions or working with businesses to attract new talent, he’s always focused on finding solutions to other people’s problems.
Sponsored by: HRM Services
QUOTE IT “Every part is a building block...I wouldn’t be able to do what I’m doing now if I didn’t have mistakes and successes.” (5:50)
“It’s not about going out and preaching, it’s about saying ‘what do you envision for our community?’” (12:44)
DIG IN At 8:33 Pat describes one of his key strategies to reinventing the real estate development space, and it’s an approach that can be applied to many other industries.
Jump to 11:12 to hear Pat’s expert advice on how to work with people who resist change.
TAKEAWAYS Communicating is about listening. Get buy in by pointing back to your mission. If you’re part of the problem, do something about it. Channel success by staying connected to what’s going on outside of your business. Making mistakes is part of finding solutions.
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Mon, 16 May 2016
In this PureReinvention Short, we answer a listener question that asked us where we go for new ideas. Sponsored by: WillPower “I don’t go there seeking something specific out, I just go there seeking.” (3:28) DIG IN
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Mon, 9 May 2016
Everyone struggles from time to time with the little voice inside their head that says “what if…?” What if you fail? What if you really mess things up? What if you don’t?
Self-proclaimed people connector and owner of Detroit’s Firebird Tavern, Tony Piraino is no stranger to that little voice. But he has another question for you: Does a pylon stop traffic or do you drive around it? In this episode Tony talks about taking calculated risks and doing little things every day to evolve and stay connected to your customers.
Sponsored by: Detroit Experience Factory
QUOTE IT “The act of going after it and failing and the act of not doing anything are two dramatically different things.” (2:44)
“You’ve gotta talk yourself into change a little bit, and it doesn’t come easy for me exactly, but when you look at the big picture you have to do it.” (7:20)
DIG IN Tony offers up some unconventional advice about evolving your brand at the 7:50 mark.
Starting at 13:10 Tony tells a story about a simple business decision that led to attracting lifelong customers and why those customers stick around as Detroit evolves and grows.
TAKEAWAYS A disruption in your normal routine can be a fortuitous bounce to your next big thing. Bad circumstances can be transformed into a lucky break if you pause and look for opportunity in the commotion. The right time to look for your next product or service is when your current offerings are doing well. If you’re doing work you love, you’re more likely to figure out how to keep moving ahead in the face of adversity. |
Mon, 2 May 2016
Episode 072 - Yodit Mesfin Johnson - courageous conversations In recent episodes, making space for what’s meaningful has been an emerging theme. This interview with Yodit Mesfin Johnson follows a similar track, but brings a whole new perspective to the conversation. As COO of Nonprofit Enterprise at Work and Founder of Lips and Hips, Yodit finds wealth in her connections. In this episode, Yodit shares her views on rising to new challenges, the problem with equity and why connection is her super power.
See the humanity in people, not their pedigree. DIG IN Jump to 10:12 for Yodit’s view on the difference between being an ally and being an accomplice for change. TAKEAWAYS RESOURCES |