On today’s broadcast we have as our special guest, Marcia Davies, Chief Operating Officer of the MBA and Founder of mPower, talking about keys to developing powerful partnerships between key executives within an organization.
It can make the difference between success, mediocrity or, worse yet, failure!
When you examine the anatomy of strong leadership, you find powerful partnerships. No better example of this than our own trade association, the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA).
Anyone familiar with the MBA is well aware of the powerful partnership between David Stevens, the MBA’s President and Marcia Davies, the MBA’s Chief Operating Officer. Having worked together at three of our industry’s important organizations, Freddie Mac, FHA and now the MBA, David and Marcia have forged a powerful partnership that can serve as an example for many companies today.
Marcia Davies is Chief Operating Officer for the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA), and Founder of mPower.
As COO, Marcia is responsible for ensuring cross-organizational alignment and facilitating the implementation of strategic initiatives, as well as maintaining oversight of key organizational priorities. She is also the lead strategist for MBA’s external activities, providing leadership, guidance and overall management to the public affairs and marketing divisions. In addition, Marcia provides strategic direction and management of MBA’s Conferences, Membership, Education, Information Technology and Office Services divisions. She also provides management oversight to and is a Board member of MBA’s Opens Doors Foundation.
Topics Covered in this Interview:
When we Started Working Together it was like Cats and Dogs - Listen
Key Characteristics we Look for in People - Listen
Have the Right Person Working in the Right Job - Listen
How People can Surprise you with Compassion - Listen
Tips for Coping with Fluctuations in the Mortgage Industry - Listen
What to Look for when going through a Cycle of Compression - Listen
You Really Have to be Clear with What Your Role Is - Listen