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“Character is fate,” the Greek philosopher Heraclitus is quoted as saying, but when it comes to meetings, I think it’s architecture that is fate. I kind of flirted with this idea back when I attended the dinner for ASAE’s Summit … Continue reading →

One of my downfalls as a journalist is that I take terrible notes. I often can’t read my own writing. I also find when I interview people that I focus so intently on taking down their quotes verbatim that I’m … Continue reading →

Interesting report on the “Marketplace” radio show yesterday about the Neighborhood Assistance Corporation of America’s Save the Dream tour, which brings what reporter Tess Vigeland calls “loan modification conventions” for homeowners facing foreclosure to cities across the country. At the … Continue reading →

I can now add to my list of accomplishments a stage appearance in Toronto. Last week, the Metro Toronto Convention Centre (MTCC) and Tourism Toronto, who — along with the Hilton Toronto — hosted the PCMA Leaders of Thought Summit, … Continue reading →

If you were looking for a go-to guy on motivation, you could hardly do better than Dan Pink, author of the bestselling Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us. So we went to Pink, and asked him how effective … Continue reading →

Big news in The New York Times: Meeting organizers are developing mobile apps for attendees to use on their iPads, smartphones, and other wireless devices. But wait, there’s more: Most bundle a scheduling tool, floor plan and maybe information about … Continue reading →

“Hello My Name Is: Conference Addict” — that’s the headline for a one-page infographic in the May issue of Fast Company. The wheel, resembling an LP, showcases the “swankiest” conferences — including Davos, TED, and Sun Valley — attracting movers … Continue reading →

Last week it was spring break for Arlington Public Schools, meaning our two daughters were home all week. Meaning we needed to come up with things for them to do. And my wife, ever the organizer, rose to the challenge, … Continue reading →

The Switzerland Tourism media event I attended last night at the Helen Mills Theater in New York City featured a presentation by award-winning National Geographic Traveler photojournalist, Catherine Karnow. With such a visually stunning country to capture, I had assumed … Continue reading →

The satirical newspaper The Onion had a great little story yesterday about the events industry.  The headline? Lazy Event Planner Throws ‘Bags Of Ice’–Themed Party Too funny.  Here’s an excerpt (click the link above for the full story): Lacking the … Continue reading →