Fall is here. The color of the leaves on the trees are changing and falling to the ground. The cool breeze is blowing and winter is right around the corner. It happens around the same time year after year. Sometimes here in Michigan it's already snowed by now while at other times it's 70 degrees this time of year. Managing change in the workplace can be like dealing with … [Read more...] about Managing Change In The Workplace
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Funny Motivational Speakers
Finding the right motivational speaker, keynote speaker or entertainer for your convention, sales conference or other corporate event can be a challenge. Do you want to hire funny motivational speakers or someone in your industry that will stand behind a podium and state some statistics and educate your audience about the trends in your business? Over the past few years I've … [Read more...] about Funny Motivational Speakers
Speakers Bureau Fees – Should you book a motivational speaker direct?
There is usually a big difference between speaker bureau fees and some entertainment agency fees. In this blog post I'll go over the good, the bad and the ugly when booking a speaker or entertainer through a speakers bureau / entertainment agency or direct. Should you use a speakers bureau or book direct? You'll hopefully know the answer to this question by the time you are … [Read more...] about Speakers Bureau Fees – Should you book a motivational speaker direct?
Corporate Event Planning Checklist
I was entertaining at a private event in Houston, Texas a few years ago and there was a professional rock balancers there. Yes, there is such a thing as a professional rock balancer. The art of rock balancing takes a ton of patience and concentration. The guests on the terrace were gathered around this man watching him balance the rocks. You could hear a pin drop as they … [Read more...] about Corporate Event Planning Checklist
Corporate Summer Event Planning … Is it a good idea?
Summer is right around the corner. My kids are getting out of school and all ready for a nice break. Unless you are a teacher or principal, you probably don't get the entire summer off. You still have to plan meetings, conventions and other events on top of your already busy schedule. Even if the upcoming convention isn't until the winter months, odds are the planning has … [Read more...] about Corporate Summer Event Planning … Is it a good idea?