Getting Past Scared – Networking Start Ups

A short while back, I delivered a keynote address on how to network today. It looked at both social media networking and traditional networking, and how to overcome the fear of attending events and networking. It addressed the situation of how to manage when you...

NEW Unique Partnership for WEM

West Edmonton Mall (WEM) recently announced a five-year partnership with Western Canada’s leading Toyota dealer for the naming rights of their iconic Ice Palace, officially named “The Mayfield Toyota Ice Palace” effective June 15, 2015. As well as being the official...

Making Social Media Work

Last week, I talked about the role of social media, how it has changed the world of networking, and how sponsorship has transitioned as well. I got thinking about some key things I have learned (can’t say I practice them all, but I know I should) about...

Culture Eats Strategy for Breakfast

Last year, I attended the AFP Toronto Congress. It was a great event with lots of great breakout sessions and keynotes. At lunch one day, there were three philanthropists on stage talking about why they give. It was terrific. One philanthropist though, Anna P....

Trade Show Booth Activation

I used to think the trade show season was from late September to late November; then February to May… but in recent years, that idea has been blown out of the water. I have been delivering sessions since January and it doesn’t stop until past the middle of...