tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6924150004642013560.post4479175574740298296..comments2023-09-09T03:32:12.321-04:00Comments on EXCUSE ME LEADERS- Leadership During Times of Financial Crisis: FORD CONTINUES TO LEAD BY EXAMPLEMike Policanohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03888038747873570546noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6924150004642013560.post-84124798515310555442009-04-07T06:33:00.000-04:002009-04-07T06:33:00.000-04:00Anon, I assume the NCAA sees a big piece of the ti...Anon, I assume the NCAA sees a big piece of the ticket money as does Detroit thru the Ford Field tickets. Detroit is very fortunate that Michigan State was in the final game. Every ticke was sold and there was no way it would have sold more than 40,000 tickets if State wasn't there.<BR/><BR/>The city was alive all weekend and the pregame partying and dinners were packed. You should have been at Elwood's. <BR/><BR/>I was hoping State would win for Detroit's sake. But at least they got to the finals.<BR/><BR/>And yes Dorothy, it is all about leadership!<BR/><BR/>Cheers, MikeMike Policanohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03888038747873570546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6924150004642013560.post-66201979848120443012009-04-07T06:29:00.000-04:002009-04-07T06:29:00.000-04:00Craig, welcome aboard! I found the locals very fr...Craig, welcome aboard! I found the locals very friendly and thankful people were showing up. I felt for the city. The whole situation is crying out for leadership with a broad prospective.<BR/><BR/>Cheers, MikeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6924150004642013560.post-33177308227503514392009-04-06T20:43:00.000-04:002009-04-06T20:43:00.000-04:00Even though Villanova did not advance to Monday's ...Even though Villanova did not advance to Monday's championship I still enjoyed myself this past weekend in Detroit at the Final Four. It was my first time back since spending six weeks there ten years ago and <BR/>yes, I had a great time. But that was a weekend. <BR/><BR/>What I found interesting was that when talking to the locals, many of the same problems, concerns regarding the city and its survival and revitalization still existed. It was as if the ten years never passed. <BR/><BR/>Hopefully this time the car manufacturers, city government, and the people all make the tough choices and turn the motor city into a success story. <BR/><BR/>stay adventurous,<BR/>Craigcraighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11705106315505306748noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6924150004642013560.post-83442622329089584322009-04-06T20:10:00.000-04:002009-04-06T20:10:00.000-04:00Did it really snow in Detroit last night?? After s...Did it really snow in Detroit last night?? After seeing Detroit, I feel some empathy for Rick Wagoner but there needs to be a sharp leader to come into that city and into GM to turn that place around. Pittsburgh turned around when steel factories started closing. Both of the stadiums they built in Detroit are beautiful but who will sustain them in that area. Which brings me to a discussion about the NCAA. 72,000 tickets sold on SAturday at an average price of $200 is $14.4 million- ONE NIGHT- <BR/>Who sees the financial statement for that money?? It struck me as odd- a town in economic strife from poor leadership- where are our financial prioritiesAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com