4.20.2010

8 Values of a Successful Team-Enthusiastic

Continuing with the CREATIVE acronym, the 3rd Value, Enthusiastic, is one that carries the passion and love one has for their work and for those they collaborate with on a daily basis.

We all know few things are more contagious than enthusiasm. It’s been said, “Leaders are responsible for the Charisma of the organization”. Truer words could not be expressed! This is manifested every single day in the spirit and attitude of the entire team.

Jim Grifall, Director of Event Design, has achieved much success spearheading MGM MIRAGE Event’s involvement in media related events, PR, Sales & Casino Marketing events of all varieties. The results he garners are all excellent examples of the enthusiasm Jim infuses in all of his work.










His comments on enthusiasm are personal and heartfelt…

“We act as though comfort and luxury were the chief requirements of life, when all we really need to make us truly happy is something to be enthusiastic about. For a professional event producer, the secret to being enthusiastic is to embrace everything that comes into your life; attend every event you can, look over, under, around and through it. Scrutinize it, pick it apart and put it back together again. Feel amazed, feel disgusted, feel awe, feel disappointed, but feel.”




“Enthusiasm is not the same as just being excited.” Jim continues. “One gets excited about going to an event; one becomes enthusiastic about creating or building an event. Get enthusiastic about your own dream. This excitement is like a forest fire – you can smell it, taste it, and see it from a mile away.”




“The more generous we are, the more joyous we become. The more cooperative we are, the more valuable we become. The more enthusiastic we are, the more productive we become. When I become enthusiastic about creating an event, I feel all of that: joyous, valuable and productive - it becomes a Golden Moment for me.”



Photos by Dahl Photographers and Kelly McKeon

4.07.2010

8 Values of a Successful Team-Respectful

As discussed in the previous post, the 8 Values of a Successful Team- the acronym “CREATIVE”- make up the cornerstone of our company philosophy…

C-Committed

R-Respectful

E-Enthusiastic

A-Accountable

T-Timely

I-Innovative

V-Value Driven

E-Effective

As we travel down the list, the quality that might possibly be most inherently critical to a high-performing team is Respect. Respect manifests itself in acknowledging others and valuing their contributions, and engaging them in decisions and operational activities.

In conceiving the opulent designs when producing the extraordinary event “Reign” at Bellagio, Diane Butner exhibited a deep respect for her colleagues in every phase of the design process. “Being open to other people's opinions, ideas and design concepts during our collaborative design process has always been a win-win situation”, Diane shares. “It not only produces innovative, top-notch designs, it fills the design team with a feeling of pride and satisfaction.”

The strength & effectiveness of an organization is increased dramatically by actively engaging, empowering, and trusting those that work for and with you. And a deep and profound respect for creative partners and vendors associated with the production yield results that exceed expectations.

Rrivreworks adds some exquisite elements to the unique gated entryway leading to the event space transformed into a magnificent Russian Palace. Along the way, the beauty is magnified by interactive performers bedecked in glorious flowing costumes designed by Entertainment Plus.

On a more intimate scale, the beautiful purple hues that Diane has infused into the above event are enhanced by Chameleon Chairs one-of-a-kind designs and the stunning floral creations that MGM MIRAGE Events is known for. And finally, who could not respect the phenomenal talents of one of the world’s premiere pastry chefs, Jean Philippe Maury?

A closing thought on respect:

We’ve all grown up learning the Golden Rule- “Treat others the way you would like to be treated”. But even more significant in today’s workplace is the Platinum Rule- “Treat others the way they want to be treated”.

Photos by Dahl Photographers & Kelly McKeon