As we enter a recession, it is natural to feel concerned about job security and career progression. However, there are steps you can take to strengthen your position and potentially advance your career even in a challenging economic climate. One important strategy is...

Hiring a keynote speaker can be a daunting task, especially if you have never done it before. There are a multitude of factors to consider, from the speaker's expertise and credibility to their ability to engage and inspire your audience. But with a little bit of...

Association community building is very important.  It is the most important thing that associations have to offer.  In the past the education was king of the association offerings, but with all the access to learning online, the community is what people need the most....

Employee retention is one of the hottest topics in business as we move into 2023.  There are many conversations about the "Great Resignation" (which has continued for two years) and "Quiet Quitting" and how this is impacting companies. People keep leaving, and finding...

Seeking a Manufacturing Keynote Speaker? Employee Retention is a hot topic for manufacturing companies. Everyone I talk to is concerned about finding and keeping talent, and this world of "Quiet Quitting" has become a hot topic that is having a real impact on the...

Sales skills for lawyers is something that should be taught in law school.  Too often lawyers in big firms are years into their practice before they realize they need to have a strong book of business, or they could be pushed out of their firm. The lawyers who...

There are lots of things happening in the world.  Authentic community matters now more than ever. And those feelings of community is being lost in many areas.  But the need to connection, I believe, is more important than ever. Associations and business organizations...

People of all ages, races, genders, religions, political parties, can struggle with mental health. Recently I had incident that was like nothing I have ever experienced. It left me exhausted, worried, and at first a little ashamed. I am not an expert on this topic. ...

You cannot force community, but if you are an business leader and are not working to create more conversations and collaboration in your industry.... you are missing the boat. Likes, links, shares, and follows are not the root of real relationships.  Yes, there are...

Have you ever stumbled upon something and instantly known it was going to be impactful?  I ran across a new book today, and cannot wait to read it (I went to Amazon and read the introduction and part of the first chapter). The book is called "The Critical Path...