Some families have everyone in close proximity. They share day-to-day life experiences all the time. As one with family spread from coast to coast, I have to admit, sometimes I envy that proximal edge. But when families like mine board planes, trains and automobiles to spend the holidays together, it's quite a celebration. Interesting, but as I reminisced about our family gatherings, I started to see similarities with the conference celebration. 1. Anticipation In the weeks leading up to … [Read more...]