7-22-24 Craig Hassall (Playhouse Square) IoVs and Innovation Summit

Weekly Impact by Lay of The Land

In this episode, Jim Haviland and Kris Snyder discuss their recent interviews with non-traditional entrepreneurs and their impact on the Cleveland community. They highlight the importance of changing the negative perception of Cleveland and embracing its rich history and authenticity. They also discuss the cyclical nature of cities and the need for a gentle rise rather than boom and bust cycles. They emphasize the power of intentional introductions of value and the transfer of trust in building high-trust relationships. They conclude by mentioning upcoming events and the importance of frequency, depth, and duration in meaningful conversations.

Takeaways

• Changing the negative perception of Cleveland and embracing its rich history and authenticity is crucial for the city's growth and success.
• Cities go through cyclical phases, and it's important to focus on a gentle rise rather than boom and bust cycles.
• Intentional introductions of value, infused with context and trust, can lead to meaningful connections and collaborations.
• Building high-trust relationships requires frequency, depth, and duration in conversations.
• Upcoming events like the Cleveland Innovation Summit provide opportunities for networking and learning from successful entrepreneurs.

Sound Bites

• "Outside of maybe the US, no one thinks of Cleveland that way."
• "Every city has some cycles. I think he was advocating that we're probably on the upcycle."
• "Your purpose should be expansive as you want because you're not going to over-accomplish your purpose."

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Non-Traditional Entrepreneurial Journeys

01:53 Authenticity and Active Pride in Cleveland

03:21 The Cyclical Nature of Cities

05:05 Intentional Introductions of Value and Building Trust

11:40 Upcoming Events in Cleveland

This week's Lay of the Land episode reviewed:
https://www.layoftheland.fm/175-craig-hassall-playhouse-square-inspire-the-world-clevelands-artistic-renaissance/

Other Lay of the Land Episodes mentioned:
https://www.layoftheland.fm/15-justin-bibb-mayor-of-cleveland/
https://www.layoftheland.fm/20-mac-anderson-cleveland-kitchen/
https://www.layoftheland.fm/86-dallas-hogensen-felux/

Other References:
https://www.onesixone.ventures/