Deborah Gardner, CMP
is a competitive performance expert who challenges companies, organizations and individuals to think and act. She is a past president of the MPI Arizona Sunbelt Chapter and a member of the National Speakers Association. Visit www.DeborahGardner.com.
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Social Media Makes Real-life Connections
BY 2020, SMALL BUSINESSES WILL RESPOND TO NEW MARKET OPPORTUNITIES WITH VARIABLE-COST BUSINESS PLANS, ACCORDING TO EMERGENT RESEARCH. Small business numbers will have increased by then, with the greatest growth in personal... >>
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The Henkel CSR Secret
Find a Successful Niche
Do You Know Why?
Strategy for the Win
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Chris Brogan
is president of Human business works, an education and tools company for small businesses. He is the co-author of New York Times bestseller Trust Agents, and he blogs at Chrisbrogan.com. Email him at linkedin@chrisbrogan.com.
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So the Bartender Says, “What Is This? A Joke?”
I REMEMBER WHEN I FIRST ADDED COMEDY TO MY SPEECHES. It was a hot August day a couple years ago, and I was about to perform at Carolines, a legendary comedy club that has hosted Jerry Seinfeld, Tim Allen, Billy Crystal, Rosie O’Do... >>
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You're in the Customer Service Department
Still Thinking Like a Desk-Topper?
Building on Clouds
What Google+ Means to You
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Dawn Rasmussen, CMP.
is the president of Pathfinder Writing and Careers, which specializes in meeting industry career management. She has been a meeting planner for more than 15 years and an MPI member since 2001.
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7 Resolutions for Your Career
SO…MAYBE 2011 DIDN’T TURN OUT EXACTLY THE WAY YOU HOPED. We started the year with an unbridled optimism that the economy would quickly turn around, only to be disappointed when it stalled out. And that financial uncertaint... >>
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Making Do With Less
5 Ways to Commit Career Suicide
Give a Little Bit
I’m Just Not That Into You
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Jonathan Bradshaw
is an industry innovator who speaks, writes and consults on maximizing attendee performance at meetings. His work with behavioural psychologists, coupled with his experience in extreme sports performance, has led him to launch two innovative brands—Meetings Mindset® and the Meetology® Research Institute. He can be contacted at jon@meetingsmindset.com.
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How Color Impacts Our Thinking
AS I GOT INTO THAT TAXI I FELT LIKE A MILLION POUNDS—BUT LOOKED MORE LIKE £7.50. It was 1988 and, as a part-time staffer at the local jewelry store, I‘d been invited to attend a training evening and formal dinner hosted by ... >>
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Nothing but the Truth
If You Can’t Take the Heat…
Always on My Mind
So You Think You Can Dance?
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Douglas Rushkoff
speaks and writes about communication, values, culture and organizations. His latest book is Program or Be Programmed: Ten Commands for a Digital Age. He can be contacted via www.rushkoff.com.
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Occupiers as Event Planners
THE STREETS MAY SEEM AN UNLIKELY PLACE TO LOOK FOR HIGH-LEVEL STRATEGIES AND INNOVATIONS, BUT THE MEETING INDUSTRY MIGHT ACTUALLY BE ABLE TO LEARN SOME LESSONS FROM WHAT IS TURNING INTO THE ULTIMATE REAL-TIME MEETING—OCCUPY WALL STREET. >>
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Social Media is Not Social Control
Find the Others
The Evolution of the Business Event
Don't Use Tech You Don't Understand
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Tim Sanders
is a keynote speaker and a New York Timesbest-selling author. His recent book, Today We Are Rich: Harnessing The Power Of Total Confidence, defines wealth in terms of confidence. Visit him at www.TimSanders.com.
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Five Ways To Make A Great Second Impression
Recently, I had an encore meeting with the CEO of a large corporation. In our first meeting, we hit it off like old friends, and he said my insights into his business were spot-on. It would have been easy to assume that, because of our strong rapp... >>
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The Perfect Speaker
Great Thanking
The Horn of Plenty
Up to Snuff
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Katja Morgenstern, CMP
is a senior project manager for Meeting Consultants Inc. and an expert in meeting industry food and beverage trends. She is an active MPI member and industry speaker. She can be reached at kmorgenstern@meetingconsultants.com.
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Meals on Wheels
FOOD TRUCKS ARE THE LATEST CRAZE IN THE FOODIE JUNGLE. But they’re not a new concept; in fact, food trucks have been servicing many major metropolitan cities for more than a decade. They provide simple, quick meals without... >>
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Find Your Inner Child
It's All in the Label
Part I: What’s On Tap?
Eat, Play, Love
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Dr. Graeme Codrington is an author, keynote presenter, facilitator and expert on the new world of work. He is founder and director of TomorrowToday, a global consulting firm based in London and Johannesburg. He can be contacted at graeme@tomorrowtoday.uk.com
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Conferences Need More Power (and Connectivity)
I don't think anyone would argue with the fact that we know technology is—and will remain—a major driving force for change in the world. Especially in the world of work, technology is going to shape and reshape our lives in the decade ahead. ... >>
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Five Disruptive Forces Will Change the Meeting Industry Forever
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Steve Kemble
has been the magic behind countless international events for more than 20 years, from celebrating NFL players' accomplishments to organizing parties for two presidents. Follow him at www.adoseofsass.com or on Twitter @stevekemblechat.
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The Importance of Plan B
IF THERE WAS ANYTHING THAT I LEARNED REGARDING THE GULF OIL SPILL, IT WAS THE OVERWHELMING IMPORTANCE OF A BACKUP PLAN. Watching the oil gush for more than 80 days, I kept saying to myself, “Was there really no plan?” ... >>
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The Value of Trade Shows
Get Excited
Embracing and Learning from Failure
Getting the Greatest Return on Your Event
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