It’s easy to do. My mind can run away from me in a heartbeat, especially if I am tired. If presented with a limited number of facts, my mind can fill in the blanks with worst-case scenarios at the speed of thought. I feel that our minds have been given creative liberty, even more soContinue reading “Don’t Assume the Worst”
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It’s a Balancing Act
How do people do it? Work in the Hospitality and Tourism Industry and still find time to be with their families? Our organization plans a 3-day conference with a tradeshow for 2000+ people just 2-1/2 weeks after Christmas. Can we talk about some of the busiest hours of the event planning timeline and one ofContinue reading “It’s a Balancing Act”
Keep It Simple…..Silly
Recently our organization was exhibiting at a tradeshow. No surprise, we have done this before, however, as we rolled in to set up, I was keenly aware of one difference between us and other groups around us. It reminded me of a lesson I learned years ago that I was surprised hadn’t been imparted toContinue reading “Keep It Simple…..Silly”
Is Hybrid The Only Option?
Who wrote the post-COVID rule that said if your event wasn’t fully in-person or fully online, it had to be hybrid? Are these the only options? Of course not. It’s the common, everybody’s-doing-it option. My mother would say, “If everybody decided to jump off a bridge, would you do it too?” No way. I’m tooContinue reading “Is Hybrid The Only Option?”
Tidbits for the Un-seasoned Traveler, Part II
After writing Tidbits for the Un-seasoned Traveler (Part I)…and at the time, I didn’t know there would be more than one, I happened to be traveling again, and was provided with inspiration for a sequel. People-watching makes for some great content. This is what dawned on me as I sat in the hotel lobby attemptingContinue reading “Tidbits for the Un-seasoned Traveler, Part II”