Episode 129 - MLTA Leadership - Cindy Bowen and Deanna Richeson
PureReinvention Podcast
English - June 19, 2017 04:00 - 25 minutes - 22.9 MB - ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsNon-Profit Business Government business corporate nonprofit personal professionaldevelopment reinvention Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
The relationship between a board of directors and a CEO is often undefined and can change based on the management style of the leadership. This week we explore a successful case of board leadership working in tandem with their new CEO as we talk with Cindy Bowen, Chairperson of the Michigan Lodging and Tourism Association board of directors and Deanna Richeson, President and CEO of that organization.
QUOTE IT
“The association has to change and evolve ahead of its members to provide value." (6:11)
"Be a listener. Engage your industry stakeholders. Have vision. Look for opportunities. Put that into an executable plan.” (9:07)
DIG IN
(3:50) Being the differentiator.
(5:18) The importance of continued quantum growth.
(6:18) Seeing ahead of your members.
(9:35) Unique value and characteristics of a sustainable board.
Tip of the Week
Do the board of directors and the chief executive have defined roles? Constant friction between the board and the chief executive may be an indicator of undefined roles.