Association Impact

Bob Watkins of A. Dean Watkins shares the success the company has had over the past 60 years and in great part assisting associations and their members in brand identity products. What started as a provider of calendars, pens and matches is now providing conference bags, apparel, office supplies, tech gift, awards, speaker gifts, certification pins and incentive gifts.  Think through your opportunities to expand your brand this year and then meet with Bob.  As you can hear, he has a host of great ideas.

MSAE's Edward Woods III fills in for Cheryl Ronk on this week's Association Impact. He reviews highlights of the upcoming event, and thanks sponsors who are making this event possible. He then brings back Laura Kopack, conference planning committee chair, to highlight three Compelling Reasons to attend the 2017 Legislative and Public Policy Conference coming up on February 15th.

MSAE's Edward Woods III talks with Director of the Damon J. Keith Center for Civil Rights at Wayne State, Peter Hammer about 50 Years after the Detroit Riots. Peter, a Professor of Law will be covering Celebrations and Challenges, during a 2pm session at the upcoming Legislative and Public Policy Conference in Lansing February 15th.

MSAE's Edward Woods III talks with Columnist of Detroit Free Press, Rochelle Riley about a media perspective on Federal and State government issues. She dives in to the national scene, and where things are in Michigan at this time. She will be among the panelists with insight at the upcoming MSAE Legislative and Public Policy Conference in Lansing.

Edward Woods III talks with Ron Fournier who recently moved into the role of publisher and editor for Crain’s Detroit Business where he's replacing the company's groundbreaking leader, Mary Kramer. Ron discusses his upcoming conference presentation during the Governor’s Luncheon "Progress or Gridlock: What’s Happening in Washington?"

Edward Woods III talks with Laura Kopack, Director Government & Community Relations at Mechanical Contractors Association Detroit, about a chairs perspective of the 2017 Legislative and Public Policy Conference coming up on February 15th, as she heads up the Legislative and Public Policy Conference Planning Team.

Cheryl Ronk talks with with Jennifer Maxson, Practice Group Leader at Varnum Consulting of Grand Rapids about the shift in the new generation and what they value compared to what older generations value and how this impacts leadership.  This is a motivating and informative segment.

Cheryl Ronk talks with with Jennifer Maxson, Practice Group Leader at Varnum Consulting of Grand Rapids.

Cheryl Ronk talks with with Jennifer Maxson, Practice Group Leader at Varnum Consulting of Grand Rapid. They talk about when and where to use executive coaching. They discuss instruments that coaches utilize, the importance of investing in the right people and the goal of refinement. Jennifer also talks about one-to-one coaching and group coaching such as through Make Your Mark.