On the leadership journey, there will be a variety of problems that can derail you before you reach your destination. Having an undefined culture will be the biggest hindrance to the success of your team/company. In order to avoid this,…
Last month, we introduced you to Chris Meroff, a new speaker, author and business owner. We told you about how he took ownership of MSB in 2011, an organization dedicated to helping Texas schools navigate the labyrinthine world of accessing Medicaid funds…
One of my favorite parts about Preferred Speakers is getting to know the speakers. While their bios provide insight into who they are and what they speak on, there is often so much more to their story. Those details are…
For the time being, there is a new normal. A new normal doesn’t mean stop what you are doing, but adapt to meet the needs of the times. Events are adapting like the rest of the world and in these…
While times like these are not without their challenges, it’s inspiring to see how people step up and support one another. Customers flocking to favorite restaurants for takeout, wine and beer to help them weather this storm. Others purchasing gift…
Who in the business community will know how to manage a crisis better than those of us in the meeting planning industry? It’s what we do! We’re problem solvers. We anticipate challenges and come up with solutions. Working together to…
The year ahead is full of trending topics – from the 2020 Summer Olympic Games and always-controversial presidential election. These milestones and touch points naturally lend themselves to speaker opportunities about lessons learned. Whether planning a professional development event or…
You've heard the saying, "There's no 'I' in 'team'." This holds more truth than most people realize. Think about a football team. There is no way a team can win even one single game without the cooperation of all players…