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PLATINUM MEMBERS
2019 Executive Board of Directors
2019 Board of Directors
Randy Ostrander President Lake and Lodge Realty, LLC
Danielle Maneke Lakeside Motor Sports
Barbara Seabolt, Past President Mecosta County Habitat for Humanity Michelle Barker President Elect Bridge Title Jennifer Heinzman, Secretary Mecosta County Area Chamber of Commerce
Heather Bowman City of Big Rapids Tammy Weaver Sears Appliance & Hardware
Mindy Taylor, Treasurer Mecosta County
SILVER MEMBERS
Kasey Pressley Hampton Inn of Big Rapids Gail Taylor Original Footwear Eric Gustad Consumers Energy Danette Doyle The Pioneer Group Karen Hahn-Thornton Nestle Waters / Ice Mountain
Leading Businesses, Leading Communities For information on becoming a member of the Mecosta County Area Chamber of Commerce, please contact us.
Mecosta County Area Chamber of Commerce 127 South State Street, Big Rapids Big Rapids, MI 49307 (231) 796-7649 • Fax: (231) 796-1625 mecostacounty.com
SOCIAL NETWORKING
Clinton Zimmerman, Member At Large Red Fox Market Jeff Godfrey, Member At Large Spectrum Health
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Jennifer Heinzman Executive Director
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Megan Eppley
Program & Events Coordinator
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Shelby Withers Administrative Assistant
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CHAMBER NEWS AND INFO Congratulations to Silvernail Realty our A Message From Member of the Month!
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Jennifer Heinzman Executive Director I am not one to brag or toot my own horn, so you probably don’t know that I received a key to the city and a Mayoral tribute for excellence when I left my previous job at the Clare Chamber. I am reminded of this now because I recently received this testimonial from the Clare Chamber President at the time of my departure and I thought it was a perfect segue into this month’s newsletter on leadership. My previous employer wrote: “I started working with Jennifer when I was approached to help organize and volunteer for both the Irish Festival and the Clare 4th of July event. I was apprehensive to give my time since it was already limited, I was assured that my time would be minimal in nature. I started by attending committee meetings that Jennifer sat as our support person, leading the committee to make good decisions. She always had facts, figures and experience which enhanced the outcome of the event. Our town enjoyed the chamber efforts, which we were to find out would not continue without Jennifer. I became a board member knowing that our director was skilled at not only the personality, but all the technical skills needed. Our memberships were growing, she had gotten us in a positive financial position (which when she started the chamber was in jeopardy of closing) and the volunteers were growing. We were on the map and community members were there to support the chamber once again. The board had several discussions on what we would do if we lost her, we knew that her skills deserved more than we could afford and at some point, she would need to be compensated for all her abilities. The time came when the board offered what we could, but competition would win. Jennifer gave and gives her all to whatever she does, she engages people she works with, and NEVER didn’t have all the information needed to support good board decisions. We trusted her with our town, and she earned the respect of all her peers. She is honest, trustworthy and hardworking
which is hard to find in today’s world. I still to this day after many years served on the Clare Chamber board look to Jennifer for insight. Our chamber was never able to replace our director position with all the qualities Jennifer holds. She will never be forgotten.” I was so touched to receive this and I it got me thinking about what type of leader I am. I never thought about creating an impact on the community or having a profound effect for years to come, I was simply doing what needed to be done to make the Chamber and the community successful. If I were to offer any advice on becoming a better leader, it would be to truly listen to what people need, let them be part of the process, give them ownership in the desired outcome, and then work together to reach your goals. My past President gave me all the credit, but the truth is that I had an amazing team of volunteers, including her, and together, we were able to do amazing things. I am eternally grateful to have that same support in this community and know that we are capable of anything we put our minds to. I would also encourage collaboration… help each other. Consistently helping others creates a positive and supporting environment in which your team and business can thrive. Being a leader isn’t about barking a set of commands and expecting your employees to obey like a dog. Being a leader is coming up with common goals and supporting good team interaction to reach them together as a unit. Passion is a powerful tool – once you have a passionate team, the sky is the limit! As a leader always remember to be grateful for your team, their efforts and the unique and special talents they bring to the table. Think of where you can add value to every person in your organization. Want to be the strongest, most effective leader possible? Start by being the most honest, genuine, and grateful person at the table. As always, if there is anything we can do for you, please do not hesitate to ask.
A staple of the Big Rapids community for over 50 years, Silvernail Realty has built a reputation of helping community members buy and sell homes. In addition, they are known as the premiere place to go when looking for affordable rental options in the area. Whether it is for students or families in need, Silvernail Realty manages nearly 200 properties and are sure to have a property for you. With three agents in the office and a full time staff, Silvernail Realty can provide a wealth of information and knowledge to first time home buyers or renters. In addition, because they have been in business for so long they can also lend advice to the more experienced buyer of investment properties looking to grow their portfolio. The entire team at Silvernail Realty is proud
to be recognized as Mecosta County’s People’s Choice award winners for Favorite Landlord for a second year. The entire team takes pride in serving customers and providing a full service experience for all clients. For customer convenience the office is open Monday through Thursday 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. and Fridays 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Agents are available by appointment on weekends. Give the team at Silvernail Realty a call with your housing needs or with any questions you may have regarding real estate or home/land ownership. The team is happy to lend their years of experience and enjoy working with people to help them buy and sell their dream home. For more information, call 231-796-6329 or visit our website at: www.silvernailrealty.com
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Ambassador Club Thanks Hosts Rise & Shine Mecosta scheduled 7:30 a.m. on Thursday, April 25, hosted by The Pioneer Group Rise & Shine Mecosta! Start your day with networking over morning refreshments. All Mecosta county area residents are welcome to attend this free networking event. The Pioneer Group 115 N. Michigan Ave. Big Rapids, Michigan 40307 Rsvp is encouraged. Call the chamber at (231)796-7649 or email events@mecostacounty.com Meet the hosts: pioneergroup.com
Business After Hours will be held on April 18th at 5 p.m. hosted by Lerner, Csernai & Fath. Come join businesses from around Mecosta County as Lerner, Csernai & Fath located 15505 Waldron Way, Big Rapids, MI 49307 hosts Business After Hours. This provides members of the community an opportunity to network and enjoy light hors d’oeuvres beginning at 5 p.m. Everyone in the Mecosta County area is welcome to attend. RSVP is appreciated. Call the Chamber at (231)796-7649 or email events@mecostacounty.com. Meet the hosts: www.lernerfinancial.com
Thank you to our March hosts! 2 Hats Ranch hosted a Business After Hours, and Big Rapids Community Library hosted a Rise & Shine. Hosting Rise & Shine Mecosta or Business After Hours events are a great value included in membership. Contact the Chamber at (231) 796-7649 or email events@mecostacounty.com if you are interested in hosting either.
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2019 Schedule The Ambassador Club of the Mecosta Rise & Shine Mecosta County Area Chamber of Commerce • April 25: The Pioneer Group sponsors monthly networking events. Business After Hours are on the third • May 23: Spectrum Health Thursday of the month and Rise & Shine • June 27: Shoe Sensation Mecosta are on the fourth Thursday of If you’d like to host a Rise and the month. Upcoming Business After Shine or Business After Hours event Hours and Rise & Shine Mecosta events will be hosted by the following members: at your workplace, call the Chamber at (231) 796-7649 or email events@ Business After Hours • April 18: Lerner, Csernai & Fath mecostacounty.com. Financial Group RSVP by calling the Chamber at • May 16: The Pioneer Group Chamber (231) 796-7649 or email events@ Open • June 21: Verified Title of Big Rapids mecostacounty.com.
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Ambassador Visits
Northwest Chiropractic and Sports Medicine celebrated the grand opening of their new location at 14321 NORTHLAND DR, SUITE 1 Big Rapids MI 49307, inside the Life Resources of Northern Michigan, Inc.building.
JD Fit celebrated the grand opening of their new location at 120 N. Michigan Avenue Big Rapids MI 49307 on Mar. 8, 2019. JD Fit is a personal training/class orientated gym. Their goal is to offer the best coaching available. NEW MEMBERS YOU'LL LIKE DOING BUSINESS WITH Elite Signs and Apparel 1101 E. Elm St. Big Rapids, Michigan 49307 (231) 629-8376
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Michigan Works! West Central Announces Approval of Nearly $350,000 to Train Local Employees BIG RAPIDS – The state announced today it has awarded nearly $350,000 to Michigan Works! West Central to help employers with workforce development. The money was made available through the Going Pro Talent Fund (formerly the Skilled Trades Training Fund or STTF). Companies applied for funding through Michigan Works! during the application period in September and October. “The state received more than 1,200 applications this year and as a result the scoring process was extremely competitive.” said Michigan Works Executive Director Paul Griffith. “We submitted a total of 32 applications, to train or upgrade the skills of nearly 650 employees, including 15 apprenticeships in all six of our counties, and over 50% of those funding requests were approved. It shows how popular this fund has become.” In Mecosta, Newaygo, and Osceola counties, 7 companies, received nearly $153,000 in grants to train more than 100 employees. They include: Mecosta County: • Hamtech Inc. • Original Footwear Manufacturing
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Newaygo County: • M.B. and D. LLC (The Commons of Fremont/Fremont Lanes) • Nestle - Gerber Products Osceola County: • Cargill Salt Hersey • Logic Plus, Inc. • Reed City Group, LLC (formerly Reed City Tool) Business Services Director Jonathan Eppley worked with companies in Mecosta, Newaygo and Osceola counties who filed applications. “Some funding was set aside for a special application called an “Industry Lead Collaborative (ILC), that does not have a deadline, and companies can apply for year round.” Eppley said. “We already expect to file one ILC application in January and we encourage other companies to collaborate and do the same.” Companies that weren’t initially approved have been placed on a waiting list and may be awarded funds as monies become available. This is the sixth year of the program, which was implemented by Governor Rick Snyder in 2013, and administered by the state Talent Investment Agency.
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BIG RAPIDS CITY COMMISSIONERS
are interested in building strong relationships with the business owners in our community. They have each set aside time to meet with interested business owners, to discuss successes and challenges businesses face and how the City can be a strong partner in the local economy. If you are interested in meeting with a City Commissioner, please contact the City Clerk at (231) 592-4020.
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GFWC BIG RAPIDS CELEBRATES DR. SEUSS On March 6, 24 children were entertained for a Dr. Seuss birthday party at the Big Rapids Community Library. Following the viewing of the Green Eggs and Ham video and playing the parachute game, they donned Cat in the Hat hats and paraded around the library singing “Happy Birthday to Dr. Seuss “. They were then treated to birthday cake and refreshments provided by GFWC Big Rapids. Each child was able to select a Dr. Seuss book to take home. Books were provided by the Big Rapids Lions Club and GFWC Big Rapids club members. Picture – Dave Hamelund, Big Rapids Lions Club, Lynn Anderson, Friends of the Library, and Joan Boroff and Jerena Keys, GFWC Big Rapids members.
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ATTENTION OUTDOOR ENTHUSIASTS! January 1st launched the first day of FerrisGetOutside Sp19! FerrisGetOutside is an engagement campaign for the Ferris community to encourage outdoor engagement through collecting and sharing visual stories (… photos). Participants (can) win gear. Anyone 18 years old+ can participate; however most winnings will be directed at students this Spring. Register at: https://www.getfeedback.com/r/X6yKQEkl Follow @FerrisUREC for updates, information, polls, special challenges, and events. Jayna Wekenman, Adventure Coordinator, UREC jaynawekenman@ferris.edu, (231) 591-5308
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GFWC SUPPORTS LIBRARY VALENTINE’S PARTY The Big Rapids Community Library held their annual children’s Valentine’s Party February 13. Nineteen children enjoyed a book reading and then participated in a scarf dance and paraded around the Library. After sharing their valentines with each other, refreshments were donated and served by members of GFWC Big Rapids. Pictured – Participants and GFWC members Joan Boroff and Jerena Keys behind the table
How to join the Chamber All types of businesses are welcome to join the Chamber and anyone that feels they would benefit from additional marketing, networking and educational opportunities are encouraged to take advantage of all of the benefits that the Chamber has to offer! Joining the Chamber is easy, all you have to do is fill out the application form and submit with your annual dues. Payment options are available. You can
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Thank You Mecosta County For Voting Meijer Big Rapids People’s Choice for #1 Favorite Grocery Store, Pharmacy, Produce, Cashier and place to purchase meat JOIN
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PRESIDENT’S CLUB DISTINCTION
Tyler Schuberg, CIC
Tyler Schuberg of the Schuberg Insurance Agency has received the President’s Club Award with Auto-Owners Life Insurance Company for 2018. The President’s Club honors the top 25 producing Life and Annuity agents nationwide for Auto-Owners Life Insurance Company in a calendar year. Auto-Owners, a Fortune 500 Company, currently has over 25,000 authorized agents. Tyler finished 18th out of 25,000 agents in the nation. The Schuberg Insurance Agency was also a Top 25 Agency and was national recognized by AutoOwners for finishing the year as the 25th highest Life and Annuity producing agency!
The Schuberg Insurance Agency would like to thank our insureds for servicing all of their insurance needs. If you are interested in Life Insurance, Disability, Long-term Care, or Annuities with a Guaranteed Interest Rate, contact Tyler at the Schuberg Agency.
Thank You Mecosta County for Voting us #1!
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www.schubergagency.com • OFFICE: (231) 796-5881 • FAX: (231) 796-5022
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On March 6, 24 children were entertained for a Dr. Seuss birthday party at the Big Rapids Community Library. Following the viewing of the Green Eggs and Ham video and playing the parachute game, they donned Cat in the Hat hats and paraded around the library singing “Happy Birthday to Dr. Seuss “. They were then treated to birthday cake and refreshments provided by GFWC Big Rapids. Each child was able to select a Dr. Seuss book to take home. Books were provided by the Big Rapids Lions Club and GFWC Big Rapids club members. Picture – Dave Hamelund, Big Rapids Lions Club, Lynn Anderson, Friends of the Library, and Joan Boroff and Jerena Keys, GFWC Big Rapids members.
THE CHAMBER WOULD LIKE TO THANK EVERYONE WHO PARTICIPATED IN OUR MEMBER SPOTLIGHT VIDEOS SO FAR.
Cardinal Spa and Massage Cardinal Spa and Massage is designed to offer the community of Big Rapids a new way to experience massage, spa, and salon services at prices you can afford. All services offered at Cardinal Spa and Massage have healing and relaxing benefits, and all techniques and modalities are performed by an experienced licensed professional that have received formal training in every service offered. Services include massage, facials, waxing, spa packages, as well as a full salon including haircut, color, perm, and style. 231.598.9212 mkat4481@yahoo.com cardinalspaandmassage.com
Clinton from the Red Fox Market is working with the chamber to make weekly three-minute-long member spotlight videos. To schedule your appointment email info@mecostacounty.com or call us at 231.796.7649
JDFit JDFit is a personal training/class orientated gym. Their goal is to offer the best coaching available. The facility is comprised of nationally certified trainers, coaches with exercise related degrees and licensed dietitians. Whatever the ability level, goal or need, their staff will help you along your journey. (231) 598-9344 jdfitprogramming@gmail.com getjdfit.com The Big Rapids Community Library The Big Rapids Community Library strives to provide quality information and assure equal access to all materials using appropriate technologies. Services include free Wi-Fi & public computers, e-books, e-audiobooks, e-magazines, book sales, book clubs, genealogy & local history, meeting rooms, and SLD Read much more! SLD Read is a nonprofit community resource Contact them: serving West Michigan. Our vision is a (231) 796-5234 community working together for literacy that librarian@bigrapids.lib.mi.us empowers all individuals to achieve their full www.bigrapids.lib.mi.us potential. 231.592.9605 ex. 2034 sfinney@sldread.com sldread.org
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9 Powerful Ways to Lead by Example Entrepreneur.com
and fear. Failure is a vital process of invention, innovation, and risk-taking. If you want a truly extraordinary team, celebrate failure and even encourage it in a controlled, experimental environment.
There are few things more infuriating than a hypocritical leader. We all know the boss who regularly leaves the office early for personal plans, but demands everyone stay until exactly 5 P.M. and the manager who assigns you impossible 5. Create solutions. tasks, then shirks responsibility when the outcome In the same vein of failure, don’t dwell on what is (predictably) less than desired. went wrong. Punishing your team or harping When you say one thing and do another, your on them for failures will only discourage them team will ask, “If he doesn’t do it, why should I?” from innovation. Look at the failure closely in Your hypocrisy fosters resentment, suspicion, post-failure feedback sessions, so you can find mistrust and doubt. To be a truly effective leader, solutions from the failure as you encourage others you must lead by example. to do the same. Leadership only succeeds when it shows others how to extend and push for greatness. Your team should look at you and think, “If she can do it, I can, too.” True leaders do not whip their team into shape from the back of the pack -- that’s a dictatorship. They lead the charge, while carrying their share of the weight.
6. Take care of yourself.
1. Get your hands dirty.
7. Be truthful.
When you sit back and dictate to others what you want done without being willing to do it yourself, you are setting yourself up to be hated. Absolutely no one likes doing the dirty work. But if the leader in the room is willing to get up to their elbows in something that’s “not their job,” not one other person will be able to complain about it.
Honesty really is the best policy. Lying -- and even withholding information -- affects everything and everyone: relationships, decision-making, communication, and more. Team members start to second-guess themselves and the organization, and stop listening. Though honesty is difficult at times, your honesty as a leader is vital to maintaining organizational health.
It all starts with being healthy. Too often companies expect their employees to overwork themselves and devote themselves wholly to a project. But balance is key: model taking breaks, exercising, eating well, and getting away from the office from time to time. Encourage your team to live mentally Here’s nine ways you can lead the charge as a and physically balanced lives and you will support better leader: your company’s success ten-fold.
2. Take responsibility. The best leaders in the world strategically pass the credit and take the blame. When you blame your team for a failure, you make your team defensive and wary, and sabotage any trust you may have built. Exemplary leaders accept personal responsibility for their company’s failures and pass credit when it is given in order to build trust, contain anxiety in their team, and model humility and graciousness. 3. Listen to your team members. Your team is your most valuable asset, and ignoring their brilliance is a huge mistake. Model to your team what it looks like to care: ask them questions, try to understand, and encourage an open door policy. You’ll receive far more than you give, and model healthy dialogue. 4. Acknowledge -- and even celebrate -failure. If your leadership model says, “Failure is not an option,” you may be setting yourself up for not only more failure, but a culture of disappointment
8. Follow your own rules. This should go without saying, but do as I say, not as I do is a horrible leadership motto. Don’t bend the rules because you’re the leader. Your dishonesty and hypocrisy will immediately cancel out any authority you’re trying to convey. If you’re not willing to follow the rules, why should anyone else? Establish rules, and stick to them. 9. Establish a baseline of excellence. If you don’t want mediocrity from your team, don’t be mediocre. Whatsoever you do will be watched and emulated, so start with demanding excellence from yourself. Your team will notice, and do their best to keep up. Leading by example is the fastest way to train a team. When you hold yourself to a high standard, your team will look to gain your approval by doing the same. They will rise to our expectations of excellence, integrity, and respect when you give them the same. And when your team is composed of excellence, you are sure to see success.
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The Importance of Humility in Leadership
By: Cheryl Williamson Forbes.com Rick Warren once said, “True humility is not thinking less of yourself; it is thinking of yourself less.” In leadership, it can be tempting to become enamored with status. However, it is crucial that leaders focus on their staff more than they focus on themselves. I have learned that the best leaders are selfless and more concerned with the well-being of their team than with their personal titles. You cannot be an effective leader if you feel that you are better than your subordinates. Furthermore, teams under said type of leadership become hostile and experience low productivity and high turnover.
as human beings. A manager views his or team members as a means to an end. Know the difference and lead your team accordingly. • Remove your ego from the equation. When faced with a challenging decision or difficult personality, this can be a hard rule to follow. Maintaining objective judgment is one of the biggest ways you can show humility as a leader. If your team can count on you to check your ego at the door and make decisions that will be for the equal benefit of your entire team, they will have a great deal of respect for you. On the other hand, if they feel that you do what is best for yourself as opposed to what is good for everyone, they will have a hard time trusting you. People don’t want to work for someone they can’t trust. One good way to remove your ego from the decisionmaking process is to get a trusted colleague’s opinion. Hearing a neutral party’s perspective will help you to see the situation clearly.
I have worked with my team for many years and am grateful for their loyalty. My team never ceases to amaze me, and I feel like they go out of their way to make my days run smoothly. When I sat down to ask them why they work so hard and • Be the change. We have all heard the famous remain loyal to me, they had lots to say. quote, “Be the change you wish to see in the From their responses, I created some helpful hints world.” As it relates to your team’s culture, this for others who are seeking to lead with humility: means to lead by example. As leaders, we must remember that our team looks to us to set the • Be willing to get in the trenches. Your team standard. Make sure they see a good standard needs to know that you are willing to work together when they look at your own personal work habits. with them. They cannot feel as if you aren’t For example, you can’t be upset about tardiness willing to work for and with them. A true leader if you tell your team that your office hours are supports his or her team in any and every way. 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. but you stroll in at 10:00 If your secretary is out sick, be willing to answer a.m. I challenge you to take a few moments and the phones for the day. There is no job beneath examine the changes you would like to see on your pay grade when you lead with humility. your team. Next, find ways that you can lead and If your team knows that you are willing to work inspire your team to make a change by seeing side by side with them, there is nothing they won’t you in action. do for you. They will be fiercely loyal, and their When you decide to lead with humility, your team appreciation will be evident in their productivity. • Think like a leader, not a manager. A wise will immediately see a difference. As a result, you person once said, “When I talk to a manager, I will also immediately see a difference. Not only get the feeling that they are important. When I talk will leading with humility impact your business, to a leader, I get the feeling that I am important.” it will also impact you personally. You will feel This quote is the perfect example of what it better about yourself, your work and your team. means to lead with humility. Each person on Needless to say, it will have a positive impact on your team should walk away from a one-on-one your bottom line. with you feeling empowered, valued, important and appreciated. A team member who feels this way will undoubtedly be a strong player on your team. A leader views his or her team members
Keeping humility as a priority in my leadership style has greatly impacted my business and my brand. I am excited for you to experience the same great results in your business.
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5 COMMON MISTAKES MOST LEADERS MAKE (AND HOW TO AVOID THEM) everyone always turns to for everything. It means having the awareness to build teams and surround yourself with other capable people so you can focus on what’s most important. The more control you give up, the better. 2. Most Leaders Care More About the Title Than the Job Requirements Too many leaders rely on the phrase “I’m the leader, that’s why you should listen to me.” When you must remind people that you’re in charge, you’ve essentially lost your own authority. Real leaders never have to remind those around them that they’re the captain—because people already trust them. By: Deep Patel Forbes.com Too often, people step into leadership roles before they’re ready. Sometimes it’s by necessity: An organization loses a key member and suddenly needs someone to fill the role—so they promote a junior employee to a leadership position. w Other times, people seek out positions of leadership on their own. They advocate for opening a new department, or they decide they want to go off and start their own company. There is something to be said for being pushed outside your comfort zone and growing as a result. However, the challenge with true leadership is that it can’t be learned overnight. And the reason is that quality leadership depends on how well the leaders know and lead themselves. Unfortunately, however, most people are more in love with the idea of being seen as the leader than they are with nurturing leadership qualities. They want to be the boss more than they want to reflect on what they aren’t doing well, and they want people to look up to them more than they want to work hard to serve others better. Here are five mistakes most leaders make—and how you can avoid making them too. 1. Most Leaders Confuse Control with Delegation For most people, becoming a leader means getting to tell other people what to do. They see their role as being the person who has an answer to every question. If anything, they want more people asking them how to do things because it proves how much they know. They want assurance that they’re the one who is always right, and that everyone else is reliant upon their knowledge and wisdom.
Unfortunately, most leaders care more about being called the head manager, vice president or CEO than they do about the skills required in order to be an effective leader in the first place. They want their name on the door, their office by the big bay window, their name listed first on the proposal and a big bonus for being in their position. But these aren’t the qualities of a real leader. A real leader doesn’t care whether their name is on the door. What they care about is the goal at hand and empowering those around them to do great work. As a result, everyone sees them as the leader. 3. Most Leaders Want to Take Credit for The Wins, And Shift Blame for The Losses Too often, when the stars align and everything goes according to plan, the leader is there to swoop in and take all the credit. And when things don’t go well and everything falls apart, the leader is the first to point the finger. Real leaders do the opposite: When things go well, they step aside and make sure each team member feels appreciated for their contribution to the success of the whole. And when things don’t go well, real leaders are the first to admit where they may have gone wrong. They lead by example and show others how important humility is—in both scenarios. 4. Most Leaders Work Less Than Everyone Else, And Expect More Than Everyone Else It’s amazing how hungry people are for a leadership role when they’re just a junior employee, and it’s even more amazing how quickly their habits change the moment they find themselves managing other people.
Real leaders see this as a worst-case scenario and a waste of time. Real leaders would rather spend their time building teams they trust to handle things on their own. They don’t like having to answer every single question that pops up. If they do end up fielding a deluge of questions, they recognize that they haven’t built a strong enough team.
Most aspiring leaders work hard for an opportunity to lead. They build good habits, prove themselves and move into a higher position, but their work ethic can fall apart in an instant once they become a leader. They get their new title, and suddenly they feel like they can work half as hard as everyone else—and at the same time, they expect to be paid more, given more vacation days and treated differently.
Being a successful leader isn’t about being the one
Real leaders don’t think this way. In fact, real leaders
work even harder the moment they find themselves in a position of leadership. Real leaders are there to turn on the lights in the morning and are the last ones out at night. They’re the ones who set the standard and show everyone around them what’s expected—not by what they say, but by the habits they live by on a daily basis. Most leaders get comfortable as soon as they find themselves managing others. Real leaders never get comfortable. 5. Most Leaders Treat Others the Way They Were Treated There is no real school for leadership. There are no classes in middle school or high school or even college on leadership. Rather, leadership skills are passed down from leader to leader. And most people who step into leadership roles end up treating people the same way they were treated—usually, not very well. Most leaders aren’t aware of how they lead others.
Real leaders, however, reflect often on the ways they were led. They think about which tactics worked to motivate them and which tactics fell short, and then choose how they want to lead those around them based on their own experiences. They don’t just treat people the same way they were treated in a previous environment. They work hard to create their own leadership system, refining it over time to yield the best results and bring out the most in people. Most leaders fail because they don’t devote time and effort to this sort of reflection process. They just go with their feelings in the moment, instead of always asking themselves how they can lead better. For real leaders, this process is inherent. It happens every minute of every day. They’re constantly optimizing for a better response in others, as a way to measure how they can be more effective themselves. That’s the sort of leader you should strive to be.
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RECYCLE! Of Mecosta County MONDAY 9a-5:30p WEDNESDAY 9a-5:30p FRIDAY 9a-5:30p SATURDAY 9a-1p
Big Rapids Community Library bigrapids.lib.mi.us
Friends of the Library Meeting April 3rd 4p.m. Knit Night April 4th & 18th 6:30 p.m. Library Board Meeting April 11th 5:30p.m. Camera Club Shooting Waterfowl April 11th 6:00p.m. Going Global Book Club April 16th 6p.m.
YA is Lit! Book Club Meeting April 18th 5:30pm Library closed- Easter Holiday April 19th-21st Biking Cross Country with Robert Downes April 25th 7p.m. Mary’s Book Club April 26th 12:00 p.m.
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Big Rapids, MI 49307 (231) 796-9872
Big Rapids Antique Farm & Power Club
Preschool Story Time
Every Monday and Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. Computer/Tech Class
Every Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. Tiny Tots Tinker Lab
Every Thursday from 9:30-11 a.m. This program is a free play time for children and their parents to socialize. Please come and enjoy getting to know other parents and kids in your community.
April 2019
Meeting April 18th at 7:00 p.m. at Big Rapids First Baptist Church, 200 S. Stewart Ave. in Big Rapids.
Red Fox Market
Red Fox Market hosts a variety of classes each month in its downtown store. For more information on each event, visit Red Fox Market on Facebook!
Yoga $7
Qi Gong $7
Facilitated by Amanda
Facilitated by Mary Loche
Smith - Tuesday and
Tuesday, Wednesday &
Thursday 7am
Thursday 10am
Open Chair Massage
Group Energy Healing $20
Held By Caitlin Griffiths
Held By Caitlin Griffiths
April 20th 11a-3p
April 21st 12:30-3pm
Card Wildlife Education Center Website: www.ferris.edu/card
Big Rapids Eagles and Auxiliary 2535 Every Tuesday is Burger Night
STAGE-M
STAGE-M will return in the spring with new shows. An Agatha Christie Mystery Little Shop of Horrors April 4-7, 2019 Four Agatha Christie mysteries are being considered for this performance, all with her wonderful characters, twisty plots and unusual endings. Stay tuned!
July 25-28, 2019 The story of Seymour who works and lives in a rundown flower ship on Skid Row. He looks for a way to bring the struggling shop (and himself) fame and fortune. He buys an exotic plant, which proves good for business, but learns, to his horror, that it craves blood!
STAGE-M’s monthly meeting will be held on January 5th at 9am at the United Church in Big Rapids.
Every Friday is Fish Fry and Prime Rib Fourth Friday is liver and onions Euchre on Saturdays
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April 2019
Artworks Winter Classes
For class descriptions, fees, and registration, visit artworksinbigrapids.org/classes. After School Art $10-$60 Every Tuesday 3:45-5:15p.m. Open Pottery Studio $10-$40 Every other Wednesday 6-8p.m. 4.10.19 & 4.24.19 Beginning Hand Pottery Spring Session $140-$150 Mondays, April 1st - May 13th 6-8p.m. Beginning Wheel Pottery Spring Session $140-$150 Tuesdays, April 2nd - May 14th 6-8pm Basket Weaving: Casserole Basket $50-$60 April 13th 9am-3pm Fundamentals of Photography Intermediate $60 – $70 Tuesdays, April 2- May 7 5:30-8:30p.m. Riley MacKenzie Fun Paint Your Pet Fundraiser $35 Sunday, March 3, 2019 1pm - 3:30pm Wine & Canvas at Two Hats Ranch $25-$40 Thursday, April 25, 2019 6pm-9pm Coffee & Canvas at Three Girls Bakery $15-$25 Thursday, April 28, 2019 12pm-2pm Mosaic $60-$70 Saturday, April 6th 10-2pm
Are you between 21-40 years old and interested in making a positive impact in the community while practicing leadership skills? Consider joining the Big Rapids Jaycees. For more information, find us on Facebook @ brjaycees, www.brjaycees.com, or email us at brjaycees@gmail.com.
Wheatland Music Organization Squares & Contra Dances April 20th 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm Music by Gooder’n Grits, Calling by Thom & Karin Traditional dances are held in the Gladys Wernette building at Wheatland. Open to the public. Instruction is provided, and no partner or experience is needed. Admission is $5 at the door, those under 18 get in free. To be added to the Traditional Dance monthly email list contact the office at wmo.office@wheatlandmusic.org or call 989.967.8879
FSU Fine Arts Gallery March 4th – April 6th, 2019 An Army of Women This ongoing series of work titled An Army of Women portrays women of all ages as the strong, intelligent and courageous beings they are. Such women are often overlooked and underestimated within our culture's political structure, business and organizational leadership, and decisionmaking roles. These paintings are meant to call out the visibility and the enormous value of capable women everywhere who possess the qualities of intelligence, wisdom, skill, knowledge and experience which translate to a true and lasting female beauty. Watch this army grow...
April 11th – May 27th, 2019 Reception: April 11th 5-7pm Steve Barber Myths, Monsters, and Mystery The unique style of Steve Barber’s encaustic scratchings is a gorgeous blend of rich color, texture, and form. The exhibition Myths, Monsters, and Mystery is full of fierce and fantastical creatures inspired by Norse, Greek and Celtic mythology. Barber brings these characters into our world to addresses timeless sociological issues such as greed, honor, trust, and many other profound conditions of the human experience.which translate to a true and lasting female beauty. Watch this army grow...
AMVETS Post 1941 & Legion Post 98
See the back cover for regular AMVETS Post 1941 & Legion Post 98 specials and events.
Big Rapids Elks #974 Come to Friday Lunch at the Big Rapids Elks! 203 E. Pine Street. Hot and cold lunches served starting at 11:30 a.m. Take out available (231)796‐5451. Menu items include cheeseburgers, hot dogs, pizza, sandwiches, wings, soup, chili, fries, and onion rings!
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Big Rapids Winter Recreation Programs For registration forms and more information go to www.brpr.org or call (231) 592-4038
ZUMBA GOLD January 10th to April 25th Thursdays 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM Cost:$2 per participant Big Rapids Middle School Cafeteria (no class March 21st or March 28th) Instructor Janitza Sawyer Zumba® Gold is perfect for active older adults, as well as those just starting their journey to a fit and healthy lifestyle, who are looking for a modified Zumba® class that recreates the original moves you love at a lower intensity. The design of the class introduces easy-to-follow Zumba® choreography that focuses on balance, range of motion and coordination. PICKLEBALL October 1st to May 1st Mondays and Wednesdays 5-7p.m. Cost: $5 per participant Ferris State Racquet Center Coordinator: Gary Lenon No need to have a paddle, all new players are welcome! All players must wear tennis shoes in the facility. TAI CHI January 7Th-May 8th Mondays and Wednesdays Noon to 1 p.m. Cost: $2 per participant Artworks Instructor: Mary Loesch, Certified International Instructor An ancient form of exercise originally developed in China as a martial art. This exercise has benefits to allow participants to improve muscle tone, flexibility, balance and coordination. Newcomers are always welcome! LINE DANCE CLASSES Jan 3rd to April 25th Tuesdays and Thursdays 8-9 a.m. Beginners 9-10 a.m. Intermediate Cost: $2 per participant
Instructor: Diane Jones Come join choreographed line dancing while increasing your heart rate for a great cardio workout! You can select the class that best fits your needs. Learn coordinated steps to a variety of music. A social and aerobic activity. Bring a friend! Artworks, Dance Studio WATER AEROBICS January 14th to May 10th Monday, Wednesday, Friday 8:30 - 9:30 am Cost: $4 per class or $40 for punch card (12 classes) Ferris State Recreation Center Pool Instructor: Sherry Williams Low impact exercise offered for adults. Beginning in the shallow area and progressing to the deep water to allow for a full body workout. SENIOR FIT TIME January 3rd to April 25th Tuesday: 4-5 p.m. Thursday: 3-4 p.m. No class (Feb.25-Mar.6th) Cost: $2 per participant Style Station, 1619 Catherine Street in Big Rapids Instructor: DeMar Hatchew, Certified in Senior Fitness A senior fitness class geared to get those in need of a low impact routine emphasizing cardio, balance and muscle stretching. The class will get you feeling energized and active! Bring a mat, water bottle and personal weights. DELAY THE DISEASE FITNESS FOR PARKINSON’S January 3rd to April 25th Thursdays 1-2 pm Cost: $2 per participant Style Station, 1619 Catherine Street in Big Rapids Instructor: DeMar Hatchew, Continuing Education in Parkinson’s Disease Training Methods A fitness class designed to slow the progression of Parkinson’s disease. No matter what stage of the disease you are battling—it’s never too late to start exercising! The class will incorporate a variety of chair exercises, stretching, balance work, strength training, and vocal and facial exercises. Caregivers are welcome to join participants.
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April 2019
Intership Funding Available for Michigan Small Businesses
Ferris State University is inviting Michigan employers to apply for the Small Company Internship Award (SCIA) program. The deadline is Friday April 12, 2019. This program helps Michigan’s small businesses and organizations provide paid internships to qualifying Ferris students, and we believe you may be a good fit for this program. Internships take place over the summer with a focus in the STEM industries or STEM-related projects. The program provides $3,500 in 1:1 matching funds to small or startup area businesses (250 or fewer employees), reimbursed in one lump sum at the conclusion of the internship period. Businesses interested in participating have until 5 p.m. Friday, April 12 to apply and must be willing to interview and hire their interns by May 31 if chosen as a participating business. As you consider applying for this program, please note the following:
• STEM = Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math • Internship Period: May-August 2019 • Small business is defined as those with 250 or fewer employees Funding for this program is provided by the Michigan Corporate Relations Network (MCRN) and the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC). If you don’t currently have an internship program, that’s okay! FSU can help you develop an internship description. If you need assistance creating an internship program or for additional guidelines and answers to common questions, contact Angela Roman, director of the Center for Leadership, Activities, and Career Services at (231) 591-2685 or angelaroman@ferris.edu. To apply for this funding opportunity, visit https://orgsync.com/18438/forms/358901
GFWC Big Rapids Donates Funds for School Library GFWC Big Rapids applied for and received a $200 literacy club grant from GFWC International. Funds from the grant may be used for purchasing books for tutors to use, providing books to children, and/or a variety of other literacy needs. The Club was excited to receive the grant and donate the funds to Brookside Elementary School in Big Rapids to purchase non-fiction books for their library. The School was excited to receive the funds as a way to enhance the offerings in the school library. Pictured left to right – GFWC Club members Jerena Keys and Jennifer Houttiker, Club President Melanie Henry presenting the check to School Librarian Lynn Conklin and GFWC member Joyce Iltis along with Brookside School students.
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FIGHT CANCER AND REGISTER FOR THE 2019 WHEATLAKE FESTIVAL OF RACES Online registration open at spectrumhealth. org/wheatlake-races After raising a record-breaking $14,000 in 2018, Spectrum Health invites runners and walkers to support local cancer care once again by participating in the 2019 Wheatlake Festival of Races. This family-friendly event will be held on Saturday, May 18, and will include a half marathon, 10K, 5K run, 5K walk and kids dash. All proceeds will benefit wellness services for patients at the Susan P. Wheatlake Regional Cancer Center, which provides free resources and services for those on a cancer journey. “Cancer touches so many, and this event provides an opportunity to get active while making a great impact in the lives of local cancer patients,” said Danielle Wells, race director. “Many individuals last year ran in honor of someone they love, so this year we’re providing an opportunity to have the names of your loved ones displayed on a commemorative stake placed along the race route.” New this year, participants can purchase a commemorative stake in memory or in support of loved ones who have been diagnosed with cancer. Stakes are available by visiting www.spectrumhealth.org/ wheatlake-races and can be taken home after the race. The Susan P. Wheatlake Regional Cancer Center serves 12 Northern Michigan counties as a comprehensive regional treatment facility. Featured within the center is a Wellness Center that includes a library, boutique and an integrative therapy room where free services are provided to assist patients like Shelly Brooks, of Canadian Lakes, through a cancer journey. “From the minute I stepped in the doors, everyone was so kind and helpful. The Wellness Center was wonderful!” Brooks said. “I received free massages and acupuncture, and was able to rent out several helpful cookbooks from the resource library.”
As a recipient of the wellness services that the race helps provide, Brooks participated in last year’s 5K walk, and plans to do so again this year. The race will feature a half marathon starting at the Reed City Depot, a 10K starting at Paris Park, a 5K run and 5K Wellness Walk both starting at the Big Rapids Bandshell. Children under 10 can participate in a kids dash for no charge. All routes will finish at the Bandshell behind Big Rapids Middle School. Those who register before April 21 will receive a reduced registration fee and are guaranteed a 2019 Wheatlake Festival of Races shirt. To encourage early detection, free skin cancer screenings will be provided at the Bandshell from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on the day of the event. For information or to register, visit spectrumhealth.org/wheatlake-races or call Danielle Wells, race coordinator, at 231.592.4208. Spectrum Health, a not-for-profit, integrated health system, is committed to improving the health and wellness of our communities. We live our mission every day with 31,000 compassionate professionals, 4,200 medical staff experts, 3,200 committed volunteers and a health plan serving 1 million members. Our talented physicians and caregivers are privileged to offer a full continuum of care and wellness services to our communities through 14 hospitals, including Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital, 230 ambulatory sites and telehealth offerings. We pursue health care solutions for today and tomorrow that diversify our offerings. Locally-governed and based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, our health system provided $459 million in community benefit in the last fiscal year. Thanks to the generosity of our communities, we received $30 million in philanthropy in the most recent fiscal year to support research, academics, innovation and clinical care. Spectrum Health has been recognized as one of the nation’s 15 Top Health Systems by Truven Health Analytics®, part of IBM Watson HealthTM.
Team Brooks, supporting Shelly Brooks, at the 2018 Wheatlake Festival of Races.
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MECOSTA COUNTY CALENDAR OF EVENTS
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April 3
4:30-8p Eagles When Pigs Fly Dinner
April 5
9a-5p AAUW Used Book Sale
April 7
9a-11:30a AMVETS Auxiliary Monthly Breakfast
April 9
8p-9p Concert Choir Spring Concert
April 10 11:30a- 1p Lunch and Learn April 11
5p-7p Myths, Monsters, and Mystery Reception
April 13 9a-3p Basket Weaving: Casserole Basket
11a- 1p Wheatscouts Children’s Program
2p-5p Jamboree at the Cabin @ Wheatland
5:30-8p Eagles Youper Dinner
7p Eagles Progressive Card Game
April 14 8a-11:30a Mecosta VFW Pancake Breakfast April 16
6p-7p Going Global Book Club
8p-9p FSU Jazz Band Spring Concert
April 18 5p-6:30p Business After Hours at Lerner, Csernai & Fath Financial Group
Poem in your pocket day!
5:30p-6:30p YA is Lit! Book Club
April 19 12p-1p Mary’s Book Club April 20 7p-10p Traditional Dance: Square & Contra Dance Wheatland Music organization April 25 7:30a-8:30a Rise and Shine at The Pioneer Group
6p-7p True Story! Book Club
April 27 10a-1p Mecosta County Community & Family Expo April 28 4p-5p Band and Orchestra Spring Concert April 29 6p-8p Riverview Elementary School Concert April 30 6p-8p Brookside Elementary School Concert
April 2019
SPECIAL DAYS AMVETS POST 1941 & LEGION POST 98 NEW HOURS - MON-FRI 1 P.M. TO CLOSE (LAST CALL AS EARLY AS 8:30) SAT & SUN 12 P.M. TO CLOSER PENDING 5 MEMBER RULE NOW SERVING DAILY LUNCH SPECIALS MONDAY – FRIDAY STARTING AT NOON. HOMEMADE SOUP AVAILABLE. EAT-IN OR TAKE-OUT. CALL 231-7966998 FOR MENU. IF YOU WANT TAKE-OUT, CALL US AND WE’LL HAVE YOUR LUNCH READY WHEN YOU NEED IT. BREAKFAST IS BACK! THE AMVETS AUXILIARY WILL BE SERVING BREAKFAST AGAIN ON THE FIRST SUNDAY OF THE MONTH STARTING ON SUNDAY, OCT. 7 FROM 9-11:30 A.M. MENU INCLUDES SCRAMBLED EGGS, BACON, SAUSAGE LINKS, PANCAKES, TOAST, BISCUITS AND GRAVY, COFFEE AND JUICES. MONDAY – FRIDAY: HAPPY HOUR 4 TO 6 P.M. MONDAY NIGHT TACOS- $2.00 PULL TAB BINGO @ 6:00 P.M. 2ND CHANCE @ 7:00 P.M. EVERY OTHER MONDAY TUESDAY $1.00 WELL DRINKS FROM 4-6 P.M. THURSDAY – BURGER NIGHT 5:30 – 7:30 P.M. R.E.D. SHIRT FRIDAY- REMEMBERING EVERYONE DEPLOYED- WEAR SOMETHING RED – THE RED MUST BE VISIBLE! $0.50 OFF BOTTLED BEER, WINE & LIQUOR ONLY 1ST SUNDAY OF THE MONTH – AMVETS LADIES AUXILIARY BREAKFAST FIRST AND THIRD SATURDAY: DINNER SPECIALS CALL (231) 796-6998 FOR LUNCH SPECIALS AND DINNER MENUS ALL MEALS ARE EAT-IN OR TAKE-OUT
RED FOX MARKET QI GONG – TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY, AND THURSDAYS 10-10:30AM ADVANCED CLASS 10:30-11AM SLOW FLOW YOGA –TUESDAY, AND FRIDAYS 7-8AM
BIG RAPIDS DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION WINTER PROGRAMS
ZUMBA GOLD – THURSDAYS 5:30PM-6:30PM PICKLEBALL – MONDAYS AND WEDNESDAYS 5-7PM CO-ED VOLLEYBALL LEAGUE – SUNDAYS 1-9PM TAI CHI – 12-1PM MONDAYS AND WEDNESDAYS LINE DANCE CLASSES – TUESDAYS AND THURSDAYS BEGINNER 8-9AM INTERMEDIATE 9-10AM WATER AEROBICS – 8:30-9:30AM MONDAYS, WEDNESDAYS, AND FRIDAYS SENIOR FIT TIME – TUESDAYS: 4-5PM AND THURSDAYS: 3-4PM NO CLASS FEB.25-MAR.6TH DELAY THE DISEASE FITNESS FOR PARKINSON’S THURSDAYS 1-2PM
ARTWORKS HAND POTTERY SESSION 1 – MONDAYS 6-8PM AFTER SCHOOL ART – TUESDAYS 3:45-5:15PM BEGINNING WHEEL POTTERY SESSION 1 TUESDAYS 6-8PM GUIDED SKETCHBOOK – THURSDAYS 2-4PM OPEN POTTERY STUDIO – EVERY OTHER WEDNESDAY (2.13.19 & 2.27.19) 6-9PM FUNDAMENTALS OF PHOTOGRAPHY – TUESDAYS 5:30-7:30PM
BIG RAPIDS COMMUNITY LIBRARY KNIT NIGHT – EVERY OTHER THURSDAY ( 2.7.19 & 2.21.19) 6:30PM PRESCHOOL STORY TIME – MONDAY AND WEDNESDAYS 10:30AM COMPUTER/TECH CLASS – TUESDAYS 9:30AM TINY TOTS TINKER LAB – THURSDAYS 9:30-11AM COMIC WORKSHOP – TUESDAYS 2/5-2/19 3:30-4:30PM
FERRIS STATE UNIVERSITY FINE ART GALLERY HATEFUL THINGS AND MORE JANUARY 14-FEBRUARY 23 MONDAY-FRIDAY 11A-6P