Now is not the time

"Now is not the time to cancel meetings, cut training and development budgets, or nix conferences. Now is the time to run to them." I just found that quote in Associations Now. The article was written by Dr. Kevin and Dr. Jackie Freiberg. (www.freibergs.com) They say it is time to let go of the status quo and and to create a new reality. Think about what information you can bring to your members and the industry that will change what they do. It's time to blow the doors off meetings-as-usual.

speed

Maybe everyone already knew about this, I didn't. But since speed is the name of the game these days, check out you computer's internet connection speed. Go to www.speedtest.net. It will tell you how fast your download and upload speeds are. We are just fine at the office. At home was a different story. I called today and upgraded my service. No wonder I had time to wash the dishes while my computer was downloading something. For once - an easy fix!

Times Are Tough

There is no doubt about it - times are tough. Everyone is feeling the pinch. However, I have found that my day starts out better if I don't listen to the doom and gloom on the news each morning. The negativity of it all can wear one's ability to focus on what matters right now, and that's our members and our members wants and needs. I do believe that if we all continue to provide value, excellent customer service, and new ideas, we will weather the storm. Try it. How about no doom and gloom for one whole week?