So many events, so little time. I understand exactly how this overload happens. Get a room full of enthusiastic people together around a cause, and the topic eventually trends toward throwing an event. But enthusiasm doesn’t necessarily translate into a good event worthy of your time and energy.
Read MoreLast week I attended two events focused on networking: Speed Networking and The Unraveled Network. Two completely different experiences in interaction — one allowing two minutes per conversation and the other setting the stage for a 20 minute conversation.
Read MoreWe’ve been defining leadership and what makes great leaders for 75 years. But networking? Well… that’s a little nebulous. What makes a great networker? What are the top five things they do and don’t do? How much time does it take to do networking right?
Read MoreHave you heard? During Minnesota’s first Tech StartUp Week September 9-12, there’s quite the impressive line-up of events going on — 23 to be exact. Known among avid tweeters as #TCSW (Twin Cities StartUp Week) I’d be surprise if it wasn’t trending.
Read MoreWe must be bold. Why? Because there is power in coming together and using our creativity to address society’s most challenging issues. OTA, founded in 2010, is a Minnesota, South Dakota and North Dakota movement that has been hosting semi-annual conferences since its inception and garnering a lot of attention.
Read MoreCrossing boundaries to create common ground. Sounds so cliché, but it served as the context for delving into the most vexing and most urgent human dilemmas that face our society today at the 26th Annual Nobel Peace Prize Forum, March 1-9, 2014 (@NPPF on Twitter).
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