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The Engaged ClubRobert Sereci, CCM ECM - GM/COO Medinah Country ClubIt's about time we had Robert Sereci on the Engaged Club Podcast. Robert, Jim, and Roger have a "no pulled punches" discussion about some hot topics in club management.
2021-04-061h 03
The ModGolf PodcastSeason 8 Wrap-up / Season 9 PreviewThat's a wrap for Season 8 of The ModGolf Podcast! Our passionate team of content creators are currently working on your next twelve episodes for Season 9, which launches February 19 2021. We heard some amazing stories from a diverse group of guests who discussed how inclusion, technology, entertainment, music, celebrity, hospitality and community building intersect to shape the future of golf.
If you didn’t get the chance to listen to all of our ten Season 8 episodes, this bonus show gives you a recap of the great conversations I had with some of the golf industry's top influencers, in...
2021-02-0518 min
The ModGolf PodcastApplying a Startup Mindset To Innovate Club Experiences - Robert Sereci, Medinah Country Club“In any industry, especially in our industry one needs to have an entrepreneurial mindset. But the challenge is this: in most clubs it’s not that my fellow club managers lack imagination or innovation. They are pretty bright folks. It’s through no fault of their own but the challenge is that we work in an environment where we change boards frequently, presidents every couple of years and the fear of failure in most clubs is so high that it prevents the management team from experimenting and innovating because the tolerance for failure is very small. Fortunately for us at Med...
2020-10-2642 minThe Engaged Club218 - Would You Rather Be Liked or RespectedJim and Roger discuss leadership traits that make for liked and respected leaders. Here's a breakdown of the list. (Thanks to Robert Sereci of Medinah Country Club for the inspiration for this episode.)Respected leaders have (most of) these qualitiesThey set a high standard for themselves and othersThe believe in themselvesThey are active listenersThey are authenticThey are great problem solversThey never meet there needs at someone else’s expenseThey admit when they are wrong (They do a daily debrief)They are mentors, not a preachersThey smile and laughThey don’t take themselves too...
2020-10-1515 min
GBN University PodcastS4 EP 01: Part II - The Top 10 Lessons They Didn't Teach You in School w/ Robert Sereci, Medinah Country ClubIn this episode, we’re back with part two of our conversation with the GM/COO at Medinah Country Club, Robert Sereci. Robert has profiled his “Top 10 Lessons They Didn’t Teach You in School” and in part one we covered 1-5. In lessons 6-10, we continue to discuss these critical success skills that can make or break your career.We get into the difference between coaching and mentoring, and why you need to stop just being a coach, as well as how putting the success of others first will put you on the path to success. If you...
2019-04-1630 min
GBN University PodcastS3 EP 05: The Top 10 Lessons They Didn't Teach You in School w/ Robert Sereci, Medinah C.C. Part IAs young professionals working in the golf business, often times our focus is on developing the set of what I call “vocational skills” that are specific to our industry...the teaching, playing, merchandising and event administration skills, among many others that our jobs require from us.But as our careers continue to evolve, success or failure can hinge on a new and different skill set. Often referred to as soft skills, they should more properly be referred to as success skills. These success skills include the ability to build and sustain relationships, developing emotional intelligence or EQ, learni...
2019-03-1935 min
Crushing Club MarketingBold Leadership: How Robert Sereci Drives Innovation at MedinahRobert Sereci has a unique background and a unique approach to leadership as the general manager at Medinah Country Club, just outside of Chicago. Medinah has hosted three U.S. Opens, two PGA championships, and the 2012 Ryder Cup matches, yet some of the outside-the-box things he's done to build the brand have caught the attention of people inside and outside of the club industry. Who else would add a chicken coop and a food truck to one of the nation's great private clubs? Robert is a results-driven service provider who believes the success of Medinah has to go deeper...
2018-06-1141 minCrushing Club MarketingBold Leadership: How Robert Sereci Drives Innovation at MedinahRobert Sereci has a unique background and a unique approach to leadership as the general manager at Medinah Country Club, just outside of Chicago. Medinah has hosted three U.S. Opens, two PGA championships, and the 2012 Ryder Cup matches, yet some of the outside-the-box things he's done to build the brand have caught the attention of people inside and outside of the club industry. Who else would add a chicken coop and a food truck to one of the nation's great private clubs? Robert is a results-driven service provider who believes the success of Medinah has to go deeper...
2018-06-1141 min