There is time to fit the puzzle pieces together with Allison Melangton, Indianapolis

Allison Melangton is the Senior Vice President at Penske Entertainment, a job she specifically pursued to be the brains behind the Indy 500 operation. No small task. Given that she previously headed the host committee for the Superbowl in the past (making her only the second woman to have done so), she looked at the Indy 500 as just another exciting challenge and planned the 100th running of the race flawlessly.

When COVID hit, like most of us, her best-laid plans were tossed out the window as pandemic guidelines shifted daily.

How does she keep her cool when the puzzle pieces keep changing? By making Zero Excuses and planning for all eventualities.

Key Takeaways:

Plan for the best, prepare for the worst
You can’t know everything
Surround yourself with people who complement your skills
Never be afraid to ask for help

Things to Listen For:

[02:46] Allison’s experience working at the Olympics
[03:59] Drawing inspiration from Olympic athletes
[06:22] Allison’s career in sports
[09:11] Accepting help to organize the Superbowl
[10:31] Approaching tasks like a puzzle
[11:01] Relying on peoples’ strengths to achieve the best results
[12:34] Planning out all possible scenarios in a time of constant flux
[16:49] Identifying what you can control and what you can only react to
[20:30] Adapting to changing circumstances
[22:25] Being a woman in the male dominated field of sports
[25:35] Finding joy in what you do

After You Listen:

Connect with Allison: https://www.linkedin.com/in/allison-melangton-160a8188
Learn more about Penske Entertainment: https://www.penske.com/our-companies/penske-entertainment-corp/
Learn more about the Indianapolis Motor Speedway: https://www.indianapolismotorspeedway.com/
Connect with Nick: https://www.linkedin.com/in/smarrelli/
Learn more about GadellNet Consulting Services: https://gadellnet.com/

Thought Leadership

There is time to fit the puzzle pieces together with Allison Melangton, Indianapolis