Did your parents expect you to eventually get a job and your own place to live? Mine did. Did they spend their entire lives loving you, teaching you and training you to eventually make your own decisions? Mine did. Sure, my parents didn’t want me to move across the globe and never see them again. But they did expect me to grow up, take care of myself, get a job, move out, pay my own bills and eventually start a family. I bet your parents did something very similar! Healthy Families … [Read more...]
Why Your Conference Needs More Connexity: Community And Connections
With information accessible 24/7 online, networking has become one of the primary reasons people choose to attend your conference. The opportunity to connect face-to-face is too critical to be happenstance. Creating Conference Connections That Matter Conference attendees want dedicated time that they can connect with individuals to share stories, insight and experiences. Speed networking is not enough. People want to connect on a deeper level than spending five minutes with an individual … [Read more...]
Connecting: A Radical New Vision For Conferences And Events
Connections. As important as the plug is to the outlet so the electricity can flow. As important as the computer programming is to the wireless cell tower so our cell phones work. As important as the water faucet is to the plumbing so we can have fresh water. As important as the heart pumping blood to the brain. As important as human touch is to a newborn child. I've been having some fuzzy thinking in the corners of my mind lately about conferences, community and connections. Those … [Read more...]
