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”
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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”
Which Way Do I Go?
When performing an event site visit recently, our team went to great lengths to walk the space as if we were the attendee seeing it for the first time. We were watching to see where we might need a directional sign. Are the hallway intersections intuitive? When walking from one end of the convention centerContinue reading “Which Way Do I Go?”
What’s in a Name Badge?
I have some experience with events in the last 16+ years; some as an attendee, an exhibitor, a hosted buyer, and even as the event host myself. Every event has some version of a name badge to identify their participants. Whether for access reasons, safety reasons, QR code scanning reasons, continuing education unit (CEU) reasons,Continue reading “What’s in a Name Badge?”
The Multitasking Ninja
People often ask me what is one trait that all good Certified Meeting Professionals (CMPs) must possess. My answer is both short and long at the same time. The short answer is that you absolutely must be a Multi-tasking Ninja. However, by definition, a ninja possesses several skills that make them so good at whatContinue reading “The Multitasking Ninja”