It never ceases to amaze me how many people just stop in the middle of the sidewalk, hallway, or anywhere for that matter, to take a call from, or FaceTime with, a loved one. They just stop. No consideration for where they are or who might be behind them. No consideration for their location; aContinue reading “Step to the Side”
Category Archives: lifelessons
How Do You Manage?
This blog is a little more sassy-girl rant than super helpful event advice. I have served the public my whole life, it’s how I’m wired. I love to see others succeed, enjoy themselves, or get what they need. I have worked in medicine, been on a church staff, and served in a non-profit organization. IContinue reading “How Do You Manage?”
The Creative No
I learned very early on in my event planning career that the word “no” is very difficult for a lot of people. To hear it, to say it, to experience it, or to follow through on it. It’s just a short, 2-letter word, what’s the problem? It is amazing the amount of emotion tied upContinue reading “The Creative No”
Listen Loudly
As a leader, do you talk loudly or listen loudly? Which do you think is the preferred method of gathering information and earning more respect from your team? There’s a clear stand-out option for those desiring to be a better leader. Correct, listening loudly. Any schmo can talk loudly. I have met plenty of peopleContinue reading “Listen Loudly”
Have an Exit Strategy
As I was working on an outdoor event recently, I had the opportunity to watch a very skilled semi truck driver maneuver down a narrow, gravel, farm road hauling a full-sized, pop-up, outdoor concert stage which was accordion-style folded onto what felt like the largest, heaviest tractor-trailer I’ve ever seen. I mean, this behemoth lookedContinue reading “Have an Exit Strategy”