Posts Tagged ‘business’
Ben’s Video Tip of the Week: 2020 Is Coming
Ben reminds us why strategy shouldn’t be a secret and reflects on his yearly goal-setting process. Video transcript available below: 2019 is almost over, and we had a great 2019 here at The Markens Group; we hit most of the goals that we set. 2020 is coming. My goals have already been established and…
Read MoreBen’s Video Tip of the Week: Football & Association
Ben shares how social events can work to build camaraderie and promote trust at your next association meeting or event. Video transcript available below: So you know, there’s great power in association. We work with organizations that come together to solve common problems or to advocate together or to promote and grow an industry.…
Read MoreBen’s Video Tip of the Week: Football & Association
Ben shares how social events can work to build camaraderie and promote trust at your next association meeting or event. Video transcript available below: So you know, there’s great power in association. We work with organizations that come together to solve common problems or to advocate together or to promote and grow an industry.…
Read MoreBen’s Video Tip of the Week: Thank(less)
Ben shares a simple way to give immediate feedback, and reminds us why it’s important to stop and say, “Hey, you know, this place looks great.” Video transcript available below: So you know there’s a lot of jobs out there that people work hard at, but they don’t receive a lot of recognition. I…
Read MoreBen’s Video Tip of the Week: Thank(less)
Ben shares a simple way to give immediate feedback, and reminds us why it’s important to stop and say, “Hey, you know, this place looks great.” Video transcript available below: So you know there’s a lot of jobs out there that people work hard at, but they don’t receive a lot of recognition. I…
Read MoreBen’s Video Tip of the Week: Thanksgiving
In the spirit of Thanksgiving, Ben reflects on the importance of community. Video transcript available below: It’s almost Thanksgiving and the first thing I want to say is thank you to my family, friends, and to the folks I get to work with every day, it’s been a real pleasure. I’m also thankful to…
Read MoreBen’s Video Tip of the Week: Own Your Space
Ben shares his favorite way to “own” a space during an association, professional society, or non-profit event. Video transcript available below: One of the things we think works best when you’re having an event is to own the space. We do that in a lot of different ways. One of our favorite ways is…
Read MoreBen’s Video Tip of the Week: Real-Time Takeaways
Ben recently traveled to Malta for an association meeting where he learned an easy way to give attendees real-time takeaways. Video transcript available below: I’m here at an ECMA (European Carton Makers Association) meeting in Malta, and I saw something that I haven’t seen before. While each speaker was speaking, someone took down all…
Read MoreBen’s Video Tip of the Week: Red Gate
Before winter swoops in, Ben takes us back to one of his favorite memories this Summer. Learn how our team works to inspire the next generation and build community in this week’s tip. Video transcript available below: I’m here at the Red Gate Farm in Buckland, Massachusetts. It’s a place where young people come,…
Read MoreBen’s Video Tip of the Week: Staff NSYNC?
Don’t go tearin’ up any hearts. Ben shares 3 quick questions he asks at the start of strategic planning sessions to see if staff are in sync. Learn more about establishing goal congruence in this week’s tip: Video transcript available below: I’m honored to be able to facilitate strategic planning with organizations of all…
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