17
Feb
2014
IA/IL QUAD-CITIES - Heather Roberts, Executive Director of MRA - The Management Association, Iowa/Western Illinois Division, has an incredible life lesson to share about complacency. She will be sharing that story with the community at her presentation, "Complacency Kills - Don't Let It Happen to You," hosted by the Idea Lab, a division of Results Marketing. The Idea Lab is dedicated to providing the Quad Cities area with unique learning opportunities.
Complacency Kills - Don't Let It Happen To You will be held as a Lunch & Learn presentation from 12 to 1 p.m., Feb. 21, at DHCU Corporate Headquarters, 1900 52nd Street, Moline, IL (just south of South Park Mall). Admission is $15 and the event will include a Chick-fil-A meal. Registration is required.
The Moment of Complacency that Changed Her Life
Have you ever taken a situation for granted ... and your complacency ended up causing more problems than you could have ever realized? Heather did just that when she was preparing for a parachute jump. It was something she had done many times before, so she did not pay full attention to her preparations. That complacency lead to a terrifying accident that caused severe injuries. Surgery and intensive therapy have restored her to a productive life, but her ordeal is not over: she experiences daily pain and is still receiving treatment.
"Heather learned the hard way that complacency can create an unexpected array of problems," said Todd Ashby, Managing Partner of Results Marketing. "She is sharing her story to help others to avoid the negative results of complacency. She will also discuss complacency creep, its effects and tips on how you can combat it, to create the perfect environment for success to thrive."
At her presentation, Heather will discuss strategies for overcoming complacency. She will also talk about personal strategies she used to overcome her physical limitations and mental discomfort, and become passionate about life again. "This is a truly powerful, important presentation that people will not want to miss," Ashby said.
For more information or to register, please call Les Flesher at 563-322-2065 or email Les@resultsimc.com. Feel free to follow the Idea Lab on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Idealabqc.
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Heather Roberts Bio
The life path that led Heather Roberts to becoming Executive Director of MRA - The Management Association, Iowa/Western Illinois Division, includes proven proficiency in coordinating public/private partnerships, community outreach, marketing, and legislative outreach. Heather has worked closely with Chambers of Commerce, Small Business Development Centers, and other business and economic development groups, gaining sharp business acumen through work experience as a Business Development Coordinator.
Throughout her career, Heather has developed a high competency to achieve successful, complex project coordination serving multiple stakeholders with varied interests, and has been selected for a lifetime appointment as an Edgar Fellow for the Illinois Institute of Government & Public Affairs, in partnership with the University of Illinois-Champaign/Urbana. The fellowship develops leadership and governing capacity within the State of Illinois.
Education
? Heather graduated Summa Cum Laude with bachelor degrees in Management and Organizational Behavior, both from the College of St. Scholastica, Duluth, MN.
? She also holds the designation of Certified Municipal Clerk from the University of Minnesota and the Minnesota Clerk's Institute.
Professional and Community Activities
? Serves on the Board of Directors of Habitat for Humanity Quad Cities.
? Participates on committees as a member of the Quad Cities Chamber of Commerce and Rock Island Advanced Technical & Sustainability Consortium.
? Member, Greater Quad Cities Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.
? Member, Moline Rotary.
