Deanna Richeson's guest appearances

Deanna Richeson

PureReinvention Podcast

Melissa Butler

Erik Larson

Mark Wallace

Eric Thomas

Noah Smith

Josh Linkner

Gerry Roston

Phil Knight

Carrie Ramirez

Danielle Smith

Kevin Shaw

Kris Smith

Jim Knight

Julie Owens

Sean Mann

OwlTail

Cindy Bowen

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.

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.

Episode 129 - MLTA Leadership - Cindy Bowen and Deanna Richeson

Deanna Richeson has accomplished a lot in her first year at the Michigan Lodging and Tourism Association. The association's annual conference set a record for attendance and she initiated a workforce development job fair that attracted over 400 attendees. That's quite a bit for a first year at the helm, but it sounds like she's just getting started. Listen to team member Sonya Robinson as she gets Deanna's thoughts on how she intends to work with her board of directors to move the association forward.  QUOTE IT “The role of the board is to help create the vision from the industry’s perspective about where the organization will grow.” (4:36) "It’s critical that the board shows up.” (5:50) "Quantum growth: Big growth in a short time.” (9:16)  DIG IN (5:42) Diversity of contribution. (8:18) Quantum growth vs incremental growth. (9:44) The importance of executive listening.  Tip of the Week Sustainable growth can only be attained when you respond to the needs of your customers. Take the time to listen to your members/customers.

Deanna Richeson has accomplished a lot in her first year at the Michigan Lodging and Tourism Association. The association's annual conference set a record for attendance and she initiated a workforce development job fair that attracted over 400 attendees. That's quite a bit for a first year at the helm, but it sounds like she's just getting started. Listen to team member Sonya Robinson as she gets Deanna's thoughts on how she intends to work with her board of directors to move the association forward. QUOTE IT “The role of the board is to help create the vision from the industry’s perspective about where the organization will grow.” (4:36) "It’s critical that the board shows up.” (5:50) "Quantum growth: Big growth in a short time.” (9:16) DIG IN (5:42) Diversity of contribution. (8:18) Quantum growth vs incremental growth. (9:44) The importance of executive listening. Tip of the Week Sustainable growth can only be attained when you respond to the needs of your customers. Take the time to listen to your members/customers.

Episode 128 - Deanna Richeson - pushing for quantum growth