Lessons In Leadership Thoughts from the Zeitgeist Getting Serious About Playtime We’re going to need a bigger sandbox. Research has affirmed that play time is important for adults overall sense of well-being, both mental and physical. But at our recent leadership conference, where we intentionally included time to play, I again experienced the joy of living and learning in the moment. Children learn best through creative […] Written by BPH September 28, 2023September 28, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Lessons In Leadership Thoughts from the Zeitgeist Resist the Urge to Isolate Thoughts while streamlining airport interactions. I love the way technology is helping streamline some of the more tedious parts of my day. Because I’m in the events industry, I travel a lot. I have a strategic routine to minimize annoying airport interactions. I have a boarding pass on my phone and a printed copy in […] Written by BPH September 14, 2023September 14, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Lessons In Leadership Thoughts from the Zeitgeist Good News Behind Daunting Data Boiling the ocean and other idioms. Anyone who follows my posts knows that my perspective is based on a long career in the events industry. I am no doubt biased in my belief that the world of events is a force for good that is too often undervalued. But more objectively, my experience has shown […] Written by BPH August 31, 2023August 31, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Thoughts from the Zeitgeist Once Upon a Time Unpacking a remarkable experience. Last week I had the joy of spending time with Freeman people at our annual leadership conference. We call it Camp Buck, after the man who founded the business back in 1927. We went to an unexpected destination — Boise, Idaho — and found its rich culture, diverse venues, and welcoming […] Written by BPH August 21, 2023August 21, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Lessons In Leadership Thoughts from the Zeitgeist The Magic of Storytelling We all have a tale worth sharing. Not long ago a friend called and invited my wife and me to a show they knew I’d love because I love storytelling. It was something I’d never heard of – a multimedia experience called Pop-Up Magazine. I’d been traveling a lot and would have been happy to […] Written by BPH August 17, 2023August 17, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Lessons In Leadership Thoughts from the Zeitgeist Be Careful What You Wish For The curse of getting what you want. Lately I’ve been sharing some life lessons — things I’ve observed or experienced in a long career punctuated by joys, regrets, and plenty of learning opportunities. This is a follow-up to my blog about emotional intelligence and the moral is a bit counterintuitive. Sometimes the worst thing that […] Written by BPH August 3, 2023August 3, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
