The DEC hosted Charles L. Evans, President & CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, on Monday, April 11, at the Huntington Place. In a fireside chat with Susan Tompor, Personal Finance Columnist at the Detroit Free Press, Charles discussed his outlook for the economy, employment, inflation, and interest rates, and answered questions from the audience.
The DEC hosted Jeff Donofrio, President of Business Leaders for Michigan, and Ron Hall, President & CEO of Bridgewater Interiors, on Monday, May 2, at the MotorCity Casino Hotel. In a fireside chat with Chad Livengood, Senior Editor at Crain’s Detroit Business, Jeff and Ron provided a sneak peek of how Michigan can change its trajectory and become a Top 10 state and answered questions from the audience.
The DEC hosted Michigan State University’s Athletic Director Alan Haller, Head Basketball Coach Tom Izzo, and Head Football Coach Mel Tucker on Monday, May 23, at the MotorCity Casino Hotel. In a fireside chat with WJR’s Paul W. Smith, MSU’s athletic leadership and coaches discussed the broad success of Spartan sports and the current state of college athletics. The event concluded with questions from the audience and a raffle for Spartan memorabilia.
The DEC hosted Jay Timmons, President & CEO of National Association of Manufacturers, on Tuesday, October 18, at Oakland Community College – Auburn Hills Campus. In a fireside chat with DEC President & CEO Steve Grigorian, Jay discussed “Competing to Win: Manufacturing in America” and answered questions from the audience.
The DEC hosted Brendan Whitworth, CEO of Anheuser-Busch, on Wednesday, June 8, at Ford Field. In a fireside chat with DEC President and CEO Steve Grigorian, Brendan discussed “How Innovation Brews Business Transformation” and answered questions from the audience.
The event concluded with a summer beverage tasting led by Anheuser-Busch Master Cicerone Ryan Daley.
The DEC hosted Mark Hoplamazian, President & CEO of Hyatt Hotels Corporation, and Mark Mendola, Vice Chairman – US Managing Partner of PwC, on Thursday, November 17, at The Townsend Hotel in Birmingham. In a fireside chat with DEC’s Steve Grigorian, Mark and Mark discussed “Is the Talent War Reshaping Business?” and answered questions from the audience.
The DEC hosted U.S. Federal Reserve System Governor Dr. Lisa D. Cook on Wednesday, November 30, at The Masonic. Dr. Cook discussed “The Outlook for Monetary Policy and Observations on the Evolving Economy” and answered questions from the audience.
The DEC hosted Johnny C. Taylor, Jr., President & CEO of the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), on Wednesday, December 7, at MotorCity Casino Hotel. In a fireside chat with DEC’s Steve Grigorian, Johnny discussed “THE GREAT RESET: The Future of Work?” and answered questions from the audience.
The DEC hosted Bruce Van Saun, Chairman & CEO of Citizens Financial Group, Inc., on Monday, December 12, at The Townsend Hotel in Birmingham. In a fireside chat with DEC’s Steve Grigorian, Bruce discussed “Tapping the Power of Innovation and Transformation in a Dynamic Environment” and answered questions from the audience.
The DEC hosted 313 Presents President Howard Handler on Tuesday, March 14, at the Fox Theatre. In a fireside chat with Music Journalist Gary Graff, Howard discussed “The Enduring Power of Live Entertainment” and answered questions from the audience.
The DEC hosted Linda Foutty, Executive Board Chair of Deloitte US, and Linda Hubbard, President & COO of Carhartt, Inc., on Tuesday, March 28, at the MotorCity Casino Hotel. In a fireside chat with DEC Board Chair and Huntington Bank’s Sandy Pierce, the panel discussed “What Does It Take for Women to Thrive in Leadership Roles Today?” and answered questions from the audience.
Teamwork is crucial to the success of any business, and as acclaimed author and speaker Ron Clark illustrates, the members of any team are the key to unlocking success. Imagine a company as a bus filled with people who either help or hinder a team’s ability to move it forward: drivers (who steer the organization), runners (who consistently go above and beyond for the good of the organization), joggers (who do their jobs without pushing themselves), walkers (who are just getting pulled along), and riders (who hinder success and drag the team down). It’s the team leader’s job to recognize how members fall into these categories, encourage them to keep the “bus” moving by working together, and know when it’s time to kick the riders off.
