First of all, don’t be fainthearted. Let’s face it, the Michigan workforce has been trained to perform in very hierarchical institutions, where compliance is rewarded and innovation is not. The old days are gone, but the attitude lingers. It will take serious blood, sweat, and tears to turn this around.
Second, seek out the community leaders in government, communities, organizations, etc., that together can help instill a sense of “we’re all in this together.” If Grosse Pointe cares little about what happens in inner city Detroit (for example), then making the changes necessary to invigorate the urban communities will be next to impossible.
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Author: H. Stewart Parker
