You may know my friend, Mark Levy, or you may not, but you are likely familiar with some of his accomplishments. For example, if you’ve heard of Simon Sinek of Start with Why fame. Mark helped him find his why. Mark is a differentiation expert, helping entrepreneurs and organizations to find their unique offering, the […]
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In my last few posts, I’ve discussed immersive environments and omnichannel experiences. Lisa Sebilia and DP Prakash of Youtopian, an innovation services company, have been my guides as I test and explore new technologies that will transform the way we connect, interact and do business. Watch this video to see me walk through a
I love to read. Several years ago I decided to learn to read much faster so that I could take in more books. Of course, there are some books that I read at a leisurely pace because I enjoy them so much. I also read multiple books simultaneously. Right now I’m reading about seven books
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“The future is already here – it’s just not evenly distributed.” – William Gibson, science fiction writer. During my time at the World Bank, we built 120 communities of practice in fields as disparate as private infrastructure and education. We brought together professionals worldwide to discuss the most significant issues in their sectors, identify
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A dictionary defines going down the rabbit hole as a metaphor for something that transports someone into a surreal state or situation. That’s exactly what immersive technology can do. I first started experimenting with this almost twenty years when the early technology became widely available in 2003. I lost my enthusiasm because of my errant
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Before March 2020, events, meetings, and conferences were face-to-face whenever and wherever possible. The COVID-19 pandemic forced us into a virtual world. Many of us have become adept at navigating this new online space, with some organizations reporting an increase in profits and attendance. When we imagine what is possible with the event industry in
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I love music, but I don’t play. However, I am extremely fortunate to have married a true artist who writes, composes, and produces beautiful music: Laura Baron! On Feb 28, she releases her next album, Breakfast with Buddha. And, COVID-19 notwithstanding, there will be a concert! This time it will be on YouTube. Click here
Later this month I will announce a class, carrying CAE credit, which will teach individual, team, and organizational resilience. This is specifically to help association execs as we move forward, out of the pandemic, reimagining and rebuilding our organizations. The goal is to provide what you need for your own well-being as well as your
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I have been looking for a new brain stretch. I have wanted to learn something that takes me in new directions, requires new kinds of physical skills, new ways of thinking, and new neural growth. So, this last summer I chose three areas to pursue: drawing, playing an instrument, and Hindi. I will add them
Associations were experts in bringing people together face-to-face to create value. Shelter-in-place orders, brought about by the pandemic, forced us into virtual meetings. Associations did very well. But it was a forced move, and we had to scramble to create sessions that would meet our members’ expectations. As a result, we learned how to maximize
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