We the people
Our team has consulted hundreds of destinations and sports organizations over the years and without fail, there is conflict.
top of page
Search
Jon Schmieder
- Sep 18
- 2 min
Five things
This blog lists 5 things I always have in my carry-on luggage when heading out on the road.
Jon Schmieder
- Sep 11
- 2 min
The Fish Tank
On this historic day in our country’s history, please take a moment to remember those that were lost, those that serve, and the freedom...
Jon Schmieder
- Sep 5
- 2 min
Relationship Bridges
By continuing to build “relationship bridges” with your stakeholders, a long-term foundation can be built.
Jon Schmieder
- Aug 28
- 3 min
Customer Service is dead
Three personal examples why "customer service is dead". Be solution oriented and win people over if you want to make a positive impression.
Jon Schmieder
- Aug 21
- 2 min
Datapoints
Our Sports Tourism Index™ is the deepest and richest sports tourism database in the industry. Here are takeaways from the data we collect.
Jon Schmieder
- Aug 14
- 4 min
Succession planning and the virtual bench
Some of the organizations we consulted with have been around for years and are having to look ahead at their future leadership structure.
Jon Schmieder
- Aug 7
- 1 min
Puzzle Pieces
When our family goes on vacation we usually like to start a traditional puzzle and work on it throughout the time we are wherever we are.
Jon Schmieder
- Jul 31
- 3 min
Resources
In this Monday Huddle Up, we explore some of the resources we use to write these weekly blog posts.
Jon Schmieder
- Jul 24
- 2 min
300 Bucks
Learn how defining decision-making authority can lead to a more effective and autonomous team, driving organizational success.
Jon Schmieder
- Jul 10
- 1 min
Lessons Learned – Part II
10 bits of wisdom provided by the readers of the Monday Huddle Up.
Jon Schmieder
- Jul 3
- 1 min
Leadership Series: Jon Gordon
Our latest leadership series interview is with best selling author, speaker, and team builder Jon Gordon.
Jon Schmieder
- Jun 26
- 3 min
Motley Eww
Over the years we have seen a lot of misdirection in the sports tourism world. This blog post shows three examples of this bad practice.
Jon Schmieder
- Jun 19
- 1 min
Top 10: Lessons Learned
A top 10 on the lessons we have learned over the past 27 years in this industry.
Jon Schmieder
- Jun 12
- 3 min
Weddings
When planning activities, put effort into the details. And when good things happen, celebrate them with those that are important to you.
Jon Schmieder
- May 30
- 2 min
Locking Arms
Collaboration between tourism and community use is key for successful projects, unlocking potential and achieving collective success.
Jon Schmieder
- May 22
- 2 min
The Feud
Those that know me know that I love game shows. Playing games and watching game shows on television were traditions in our household...
Jon Schmieder
- May 15
- 2 min
Sportsmanship
A story about the importance of sportsmanship. Both in moments of victory and defeat, make sure to congratulate and salute excellence.
Jon Schmieder
- May 8
- 2 min
A Moment in Time
A few things that contributed to my empty inbox this past week – Teamwork and Delegation, Systems and Structure, and Overcommunication.
Jon Schmieder
- May 1
- 4 min
Case study - facility development
A case study on the great facility development things that have happened in Elizabethtown, Kentucky.
bottom of page