Over the dozen years I’ve been in MCAN, other members have reached out to me several times for significant help. The issues run the gamut from major changes in agency direction to leadership team issues to financial restructuring to management systems. Sometimes I’ve helped through a series of extended conference calls, and sometimes I’ve driven or flown to another member’s city for a couple days to really focus on an issue.
But I’ve not only been on the giving end. I’ve also reached out from time to time at critical junctures-and the same thing happens. Those who can best help do whatever they can. Some have flown into town to work with me or spent numerous hours in support of our firm. They share their experiences, facilitate discussions with our team, provide objective opinions and insights. They’ve generously shared their insights with me. Shared hard and painful lessons learned. Helped craft solutions to complex problems. Helped see the forest through the trees.
They’ve done all of this without ever asking for anything in return. There’s just a mindset within MCAN. We pay it forward.
To all my fellow MCAN members, thank you!