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Comment on "Serve vs. lead"

comments-o-matic — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 17:00:05 +0000

Scott,
Interesting post…I agree with you regarding your assessment of Good to Great…one thing that is funny is that several of the companies who were ‘great’ in the book have suffered a great deal, like Circuit City and Fannie Mae…not that he could have predicted it, but its just interesting…I’d rather be Good than out of business!

I like the 80/20 rule, but I don’t like to get pigeonholed in a black or white scenario…with your definitions, it seems like lead should take the forefront, until the systems/processes are in place to help serve…but I think one great aspect of leadership that you are missing is dealing with things that come up quickly, those NOW items that need quick resolution or new innovation–its service to members and its leadership to solve immediate pain or problems for them…

- Brian Birch

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REALLY good point, and something I wonder about fr…

comments-o-matic — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 15:00:06 +0000

REALLY good point, and something I wonder about frequently. I used to be a freelance writer. Now I still write, but I don't get paid for it. There are other non-cash incentives to writing for free, but you can't support yourself or your kids on links, blog page views or more Twitter followers.
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Comment on "Under Construction"

comments-o-matic — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 17:40:09 +0000

Awesome post!! What a great metaphor. Love it.

- Maddie Grant

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Thanks for the love Elizabeth, it was my pleasure …

comments-o-matic — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 15:40:06 +0000

Thanks for the love Elizabeth, it was my pleasure to help.
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Comment on "Who’s responsible for innovation at a tradeshow? 3 (times two) views"

comments-o-matic — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 15:58:58 +0000

Is there a particular group or person responsible for innovation in a tradeshow?

I believe it starts with the tradeshow owners and organizers. They are the primary ones that need to find their new tradeshow mojo. They need to start by setting goals to be innovative, different, unique and memorable.

Where can they find their new tradeshow mojo? It’s not by attending the same old events they’ve always experienced. They need to go to shows that are not in their industry. They should visit gaming conferences to see how they are getting attendees and exhibitors involved. They should consider large state fairs and amusement parks. Look outside the hospitality industry for new ideas and creativity. Don’t get stuck with the way things were always done in the past.

- Jeff Hurt

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Comment on David Gammel’s Web Strategy Report, Volume 1, Issue 1 by Clifford Lawrance

comments-o-matic — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 21:30:08 +0000

I have glanced at a couple of your entries and I had been wanting to know if you were interesting in swapping webpage links? I am often searching to trade links with websites about similar content! I look forward to hearing back from you in the near future.

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Beautiful post Tony.

comments-o-matic — Sat, 04 Sep 2010 09:20:05 +0000

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Comment on "3 mental models that could be holding you back"

comments-o-matic — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 18:50:05 +0000

interesting stuff. Knowing what to avoid is helpful. But did you by any chance also pick up info on mental models that WORK from the speaker?

- Mark J. Golden, CAE

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With thanks to Brian Kirkland and Steffanie Feuer,…

comments-o-matic — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 16:50:04 +0000

With thanks to Brian Kirkland and Steffanie Feuer, here are two more of the slide decks from the presentation: Motivation and Dating Game.
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Comment on "3 Observations for Session Speakers"

comments-o-matic — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 19:27:40 +0000

Good observations all around. I didn’t present at ASAE10, but no doubt I’m guilty of over-engineering slides. I have been working to wean myself; it’s for the good of all.

I did sit in a couple of breakout sessions that were severely hamstrung by over-reliance on the internet. One in particular included sound; the speaker essentially bent over to put her lapel microphone next to the laptop speaker. Not good.

I’ve seen Twitter feedback work well, but I think someone other than a speaker or panelist needs to monitor the stream. Certainly doing the housekeeping up front is a common courtesy.

- Brian O’Leary

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