Episode 022 – Donna Inch – Aligning Leaders and Vision in Detroit’s Comeback

Episode 022 – Donna Inch – Aligning Leaders and Vision in Detroit’s Comeback

By on Apr 12, 2015 in Collaboration, Detroit, Fundamentals, Leadership, Move, Podcast, Reinvention, Teamwork, Vision |

Donna Inch, chairman and CEO of Ford Land and chairman of Detroit Metro Convention and Visitors Bureau talks with PureReinvention’s Mike Bills about Detroit’s comeback, aligning key leaders and executing a vision.

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QUOTE IT:

“Go back to the basics, get the fundamentals right…and then build.” (2:40)

“If you don’t have that teamwork approach…if you can’t get that alignment, it just doesn’t happen.” (6:18)

DIG IN:

Jump to 9:45 to hear Donna expand on how city leadership recognized it was time for a change and how collaboration has led to incredible progress for Detroit.

At the 17:00 mark Donna has a message for ASAE annual meeting participants headed to Detroit in August.

TAKEAWAYS: 
1 – Aligning key leaders creates tremendous momentum to execute your vision.

2 – Breaking down barriers to progress, especially antiquated cultural behaviors, paves the way for growth.

3 – Developing multiple attractions or assets for your audience establishes ongoing, sustainable growth.

4 – Generating excitement around your vision nurtures the ownership of key stakeholders.

5 – Incorporating rich history into your reinvention strategy builds credibility.