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