If a project is to be successful, she said, it must have a vision that is exciting to all of the cities in the Quad-Cities. Then sell it. Publicity is not enough, she said. Teamwork, enthusiasm, mutual respect and trust also are necessary to make things happen in the Quad-Cities. It takes a viable public and private partnership, a consensual coalition, teamwork and the cooperation among business, community and civic leaders, Edward Rogalski, president of St. Ambrose University, said.
Credibility is critical.
I grew up in Iowa and am familiar with conservatism and healthy skepticism. It takes a while for people to believe you will do what you say you will do, so once you have credibility, it is the most important thing to preserve. Treat everyone s money like you would your own, Wine said. Another key to getting things done, she said, is recognizing that you can t do everything yourself. The team is built on a foundation comprised of three elements ethics and integrity, mutual respect, openness and trust.