Mon, 25 May 2015
PureReinvention Podcast Episode 028 Dan Gilmartin, executive director and CEO of the Michigan Municipal League, talks to Mike Bills about how the City of Detroit is creating a new, better reality and how organizations can do the same.
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TAKEAWAYS: 1 - Detroit is more of a organic bottom up example of reinvention, not process and top down approach. This process is wholly transferable to other communities. 2 - Detroit’s struggle with changing times may be more public than others, but it is not unique. Many individuals and organizations are in the same spot and need to rally together to embrace the new. 3 - A crisis isn’t the only time to be seeking change. It’s okay to create a little chaos in the face of stability. 4 - Employees have to share the vision and own their part of it if in order to be successful. |
Sun, 17 May 2015
Spencer Johnson, President of Michigan Health and Hospital Association, shares his thoughts and wisdom with Mike Bills about continuous learning and keeping his finger on the pulse of the industry he serves.
QUOTE IT: “There’s nothing that works as well as being out in the field and talking to your members.” (4:25)
“You have to be on your feet, you have to be alert. Change is constant.” (10:38)
“All of us are smarter than just one of us.”(24:35)
DIG IN: Jump to 8:15 to hear Spencer elaborate on a quote about continuous improvement that guides him and his decision-making process.
At 16:00 Spencer breaks down what he believes are the three key groups in associations and why they are important.
TAKEAWAYS: 1 - Associations have a great deal of influence over public policy and advocate for their members and the industry they serve at state and federal levels.
2 - Associations have many ways to connect with members, but it’s worth going the extra mile to make face-to-face connections with them on their own turf.
3 - Earning the respect of those you lead as well as other leaders will help you build a positive reputation that you can leverage to make change.
4 - Foster a team attitude. Sometimes the assists are just important as the big plays.
5 - Don’t be distracted by endless process. Have a bias toward action. |
Mon, 11 May 2015
PureReinvention Podcast Episode 026
Andi Osters, Social Media and Brand Coordinator at the Michigan High School Athletic Association, talks to Mike Bills and Misty Elliott about her decade of experience growing up in the association industry.
QUOTE IT: “You’ve got to learn how to monitor first. You need to understand the history before you can make a change.” (6:52)
“I’m not sure association management is as clear of a profession as we need it to be to sustain what [associations] have right now.” (16:00)
DIG IN: Around 13:00 Andi explains how being nimble and examining old processes frees up leaders and associations to find success.
Make sure you listen to Andi’s insight around 20:30, where she makes a thoughtful assessment of how residents in Detroit are taking risks to reinvent the city.
TAKEAWAYS 1 - Impactful leaders will help individuals grow by giving good direction and setting achievable goals that allow staff to take ownership.
2 - Eagerness to take on new projects and reinvent old processes is a good thing, but it’s wise to temper that ambition with careful assessment and monitoring before forging ahead.
3 - Stay nimble and aware of the current climate so you can adapt to serve the changing needs of your customers.
4 - Associations can learn from Detroit business owners and stakeholders that are taking risks because they believe in the city’s and the people’s ability to change.
5 - Be curious, even if it feels a little dangerous. It will help you discover unexpected things and, in Andi’s case, a delicious restaurant.
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Mon, 4 May 2015
This is the most honest, personal and captivating episode we have to date. Amy Frankmann, Executive Director of the Michigan Nursery and Landscape Association talks to Mike Bills about her journey from questioning whether she was in the right line of work to becoming a leader her colleagues seek out for insight and problem solving. QUOTE IT:
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