I love working in the events industry, do you?

As we enter the holiday season I am reminded how thankful I am to have a career in the meetings industry, along with the friendships and experiences it has afforded me.

One aspect of this occupation that I find uniquely delightfully is the uplifting messages we hear from top notch speakers at industry and work related events.

I was recently fortunate enough to attend the FIVE Star Speaker showcase and I am always thankful for the tremendous messages the speakers share. I would like to share a few of them with you.

• Don’t let policies and procedures ruin a guest experience – Speaker Steven Little
• Take a front row seat in your life and set outrageous goals – Speaker Marilyn Sherman
• Be the CEO of you, celebrate yourself and appreciate others  – Speaker Jonathan Edison
• Be the leader, not the manager. Go first, help others win, avoid hazards and find big opportunities – Speaker Tom Flick
• Drive change by asking "What If" and finding out what happens when you try something totally differently – Speaker Mike Rayburn, CSP, CPAE
• Commit to being in a good mood the first two hours of every day, it will change how people react to you – Speaker Christine, Cashen, CSP

I hope that these uplifting ideas inspire you too.

Speaking of speaker showcases, the Kansas City Meetings Industry Council (KCMIC) is hosting a half day speaker showcase on February 29, 2012 at the Overland Park Marriott. Go to www.kcmic.org for more information.

As we venture into the holiday season, I would like to ask you, "What are you thankful for?"  Join the conversation on the discussion page of KCMPI's LinkedIn group.

In hospitality,

 
Shana Hoy, CMP
2011-12 President - KCMPI

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