Discussions
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How we got here: The path to CUGs
No matter the career, it seems like everyone has a different professional journey. Most of us cross paths with many, many people over the course of our business lives, and it can be difficult to trace a connection with someone back to a specific moment. For me, most of those interactions happened online. I've always…
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Keeping events on target
Hi all! We've all been there: You're looking forward to an exciting presentation! The day arrives, you even show up early just to be sure you have a good seat. The event starts off great and you're learning a lot, taking notes and enjoying the chance to connect with other people who deal with problems you've faced…
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The value of physical reminders
It's the beginning of the winter holiday season here in the US, meaning that everyone is sending fun little cards like this one I got from a friend: The card was a nice gesture and I really appreciated it. I was about to save the card in my filing cabinet along with all the others, when I realized that I was throwing away…
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Growth as a journey
Do you remember the last time you took a trip? It could have been a few hours, a few days or much longer than that. Whatever the case, I'm willing to bet that some things didn't go as planned. Traffic might have been worse than you anticipated or construction might have blocked your intended route, forcing you to head in a…
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What does it solve for?
As a serial over-thinker, I often catch myself getting hung up on the approach and not enough focus on putting the plan into action. Many of us are familiar with the Nike slogan "Just do it", and there's a lot of truth to that statement. But still, every organization, company or group needs a purpose in order for it to…
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Name your wins!
While it's important that we learn from our mistakes, it's equally important to celebrate things that go well! There are so many variables when hosting an event that it's difficult to name them all. Finding a great facility, promoting the event and securing some great speakers are just a few of those, but when it all comes…
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Mentor identity: The how and the why
Time for our weekly discussion! Today, we're talking about that special person who who motivated you to host CUG events at your company, as well as the why. They can be a friend, family member, colleague or someone you spoke to just once. This past week, I had the chance to attend CMX Summit with coworkers and a whole…
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Building a rock-solid mentality
Hello all! Monday is back, along with a new CUG discussion from yours truly. Since Sept 13 marks Positive Thinking Day, why not talk about our mental health? Whether you directly host CUG events or just attend the occasional get-together, life keeps throwing new challenges at us every day! High-performing athletes like…
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Who inspires you?
Hello everyone! Once again, it’s time for our weekly discussion. If you haven’t already, hop over to our introduction thread and let us know who you are and what you’re about! Companies come in all shapes and sizes, but face many of the same challenges. Whether a headcount of ten, a hundred or a thousand employees, every…
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Be the change that transforms your organization!
Hi folks! We know it's been a while since we've posted in this group, and we've been working to reimagine our Company User Group program from the ground up. We're excited to announce its relaunch which includes: * A new landing page that includes a downloadable all-in-one kit where you can find best practices, sample…
