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”

Rubbing Legacy Events Backwards

I have worked in event planning for over 16+ years. Some events have been new and shiny; the brainchild of a team with a new vision for reaching or training their people. Some events have been an annual or recurring event that an organization has been doing for years. Their people love attending and someContinue reading “Rubbing Legacy Events Backwards”

Tidbits for the Un-seasoned Traveler, Part III

I travel quite a bit for work. Now that travel restrictions have lessened in most places and events are meeting again, travel is picking back up. Sitting on a plane watching people board can be very blog-inspiring. On one of my recent trips, my traveling companion was disturbed by an unseasoned traveler’s actions and IContinue reading “Tidbits for the Un-seasoned Traveler, Part III”

Living Outside the Box

I know the phrase “think outside the box” has become a bit overused, especially after the great shake-up of 2020, but I was in conversation with some friends and we were talking about how we’re not just thinking outside the box, we’re living outside the box. The Hospitality and Tourism industry (among others) has changedContinue reading “Living Outside the Box”

Change Your Perspective

Occasionally during the event planning process, I can come across a decision or a challenge that stumps me, even if for a little while. I can stare at it and stare at it but it looks the same every time. I can walk away and come back the next day and it still looks theContinue reading “Change Your Perspective”